The trees, known in Chinese as fenghuangmu (鳳凰木), usually bloom from May to July. Their bright orange-red flowers have made them a familiar sight in southern Taiwan.

Some hope the renovated park’s upgraded lawn could be used for camping-style activities, markets, and small unplugged evening concerts.

Tourism Bureau Director Kao Min-lin (高閔琳) said eastern Kaohsiung combines mountain landscapes with Hakka, Hoklo, Indigenous, and new immigrant cultures. She said the tours use guided visits, hands-on activities, and local agricultural experiences to help visitors better understand community life and local stories.

The vehicle struck one electric-assisted bicycle and two heavy motorcycles parked on the roadside before leaving the roadway and mounting the MRT station area, police said. The passenger initially insisted that she had been driving, but police said her account was contradicted by the evidence. She was also referred for investigation on suspicion of taking the blame for another person and causing false information to be entered into official records

“Unlike in the past, when international schools were concentrated in Taipei and Hsinchu, Kaohsiung has in recent years attracted European educational institutions with its positioning as a high-tech, startup-friendly, and international city.”

“Graffiti starts in the street,” Babu says. “Taiwanese people think graffiti should be a beautiful mural, but in the beginning, it was about writing your name on the wall. It’s a game of fame.”

The image circulated on social media this week after a Threads user who described themselves as an Indian resident who has lived in Taiwan for years called the campaign material “blatant and direct racial discrimination.” The post said it was legitimate to debate migrant worker policy, but argued that using cultural and ethnic imagery to oppose a specific group crossed a line.

Chen said Cishan’s Gushan Park (鼓山公園) reflects both the district’s strengths and its current limitations. While the area has a rich historical background, he said, its overall tourism theme remains somewhat scattered.

Kaohsiung City Councilor Chang Po-yang (張博洋) said the confusion not only increases the risk of traffic violations but can also make riders hesitate or suddenly switch lanes, raising the chance of accidents. He said that under Kaohsiung’s own review process for two-stage left turns by motorcycles and slow vehicles, roads with two lanes or fewer in one direction should, in principle, not require two-stage left turns.

The project is expected to be finished by the end of June, with trial operations likely during the summer vacation period. All facilities will be free to use.