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In a message posted on the park’s Facebook page, management thanked visitors for their years of support and said the closure was due to the expiration of the venue’s operating agreement.
JJP Architects & Planners (JJP潘冀聯合建築師事務所) has reportedly won the top prize in the design competition for the Chiayi City Main Library Complex (嘉義市總圖園區), with a proposal that draws on the city’s timber heritage, Alishan forestry history, and the winding form of the Alishan Forest Railway.
Kaohsiung’s Red Line already includes two stations widely praised for their design — Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its Dome of Light installation, and Central Park Station, known for its distinctive modern architecture. Some civic leaders argue that the Yellow Line should strive for a similar international standard in station design and public art.
Namasia District (那瑪夏區) is home to 15 species of fireflies and serves as one of the most prominent ecological tourism destinations in southern Taiwan.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — The 172,000-ton cruise ship MSC Bellissima made its first call at Port of Kaohsiung on Sunday, marking the largest cruise vessel ever to visit southern Taiwan’s main port. The ship, operated by MSC Cruises, measures 315 meters in length and 43 meters in width and can carry almost 5,700 passengers. It previously began operations in Taiwan in May 2023 from the Port of Keelung. According to the Taiwan International Ports Corporation, the ship initially operated with Keelung and Okinawa as dual homeports. At the same time, cruise operators evaluated the feasibility of establishing Kaohsiung as…
The restaurant raises its own eels rather than sourcing them from wholesalers to ensure freshness.
Via KH City Govt / KHT Staff The 2026 Sunshine Island Vibe Fest is now open and will run through Sunday. Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural event, the 2026 “Vibe Fest” features a stronger eight-country performance lineup. The festival footprint has expanded for the first time to include the Kaohsiung Main Station Underground Plaza, forming a dual-venue format with Central Park. Covering the entire Central Park, however, is likely to be the main hotspot as dozens of vendors have set up, offering everything from Jamaican food to Vietnamese cuisine. Chang Yen-Ching, Director-General of the Department of Administrative…
By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung and the U.S. territory of Guam formally signed a sister-city agreement Wednesday, with officials from both sides pledging deeper cooperation. The agreement was signed by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi‑mai and Guam Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero during a ceremony attended by diplomatic and business representatives. Chen said the two coastal cities share similar characteristics, describing both Kaohsiung and Guam as “sunny, passionate ocean cities.” He said the partnership could expand collaboration in tourism development, cultural exchanges, education programs, fisheries, agriculture, and urban governance. Guerrero led a delegation including officials from Guam’s tourism…
According to project details circulated online, the redevelopment will eliminate the existing roundabout and replace it with a U-shaped two-way road system. The new design will also introduce four signalized intersections in the station-front area. Public transportation routes will also be reorganized. Up to 32 bus routes are expected to be adjusted, with stops relocated to nearby streets, including Chenggong Road and Zhongshan Road.
City planners say the station forecourt will ultimately become a large pedestrian plaza combined with a modern transfer center linking trains, buses, taxis, bicycles, and other forms of shared transportation.
Pier-2 first overtook other attractions in 2024 with 8.89 million visitors and expanded its lead last year, recording 9.74 million visits — a 9.5 percent increase year-on-year. In 2023, the top spot had been held by Cishan Old Street with about 8.17 million visitors.
