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By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — The 172,000-ton cruise ship MSC Bellissima made its first call at Port of Kaohsiung on…

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.

The Tourism Department attributed the success of the event to cross-sector collaboration involving harbor-side infrastructure and themed character displays, specifically citing Ultraman-themed inflatables. Officials noted that this integrated approach to urban landscaping and popular culture will serve as a model for future tourism initiatives.

By Eryk Michael Smith / KH City Govt Kaohsiung officials were in Busan, South Korea, last month for the first…

Yet another tragedy punctures the glossy “secret spot” fantasy that drives risk-taking at remote sites, frequently resulting in costly rescues that strain fragile mountain environments. Incident also exposes gaps in international student safety, and spotlights Indigenous cultural rights around sacred places.