Author: kht-root

The Aozihdi project, also called Kaohsiung Star (高雄之星), includes a tower planned to reach 235.7 meters. If completed at that height, it would become the city’s third-tallest building, behind 85 Sky Tower and Farglory The One.

Known as the Zhongzheng Gate (中正哨), the old entrance stands near the intersection of Zhongzheng Road (中正路) and Jieshou Road (介壽路). It dates to around 1950, shortly after the naval command moved to Zuoying. Once the navy has transferred operations to the new gate, the city plans to incorporate the old site into the road project. The new section of Highway 17 is scheduled to open in late October, according to the report.

Gangshan Eye is expected to reopen in early 2027 after a NT$42 million renovation, with auditors flagging weaknesses in past contracting and oversight.

Taiwan’s High Court branch in Kaohsiung upheld an eight-year, six-month sentence for an Indian engineer, with deportation ordered after imprisonment and an appeal still possible.

A New Year’s Day sunrise run at Jialeshui will offer Pacific coastal scenery, local food, free transportation and optional ecological tours.

Kaohsiung’s balloon festival recorded more than 50,000 visits during its first four days at Tianliao Moon World, with further sessions scheduled in October.

The new track replaces a dirt surface built in 1992. Years of wear had left it with holes and uneven sections, while poor drainage caused water to collect after rain, the Pingtung County Government said.

Tainan’s scheduled Oct. 18 shift to underground tracks highlights why Taiwan’s cities have chosen different solutions for separating railways from street traffic.

An ophthalmologist urges early eye checks and more outdoor play after citing a high nearsightedness rate among city schoolchildren.

Kaohsiung mayoral candidates Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung shared a Qishan stage before announcing rival rallies and clashing over the Dalinpu relocation plan.