Browsing: things to do in Kaohsiung

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…

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…

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.

Megaport has grown from an indie-focused gathering into one of southern Taiwan’s most prominent live music events, and organizers say Hsieh’s return, 20 years after the festival’s launch, shows both the event’s longevity and its expanding draw.

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.

According to posts shared on Feb. 27 and 28, Mizukawa visited southern Taiwan for work, uploading photos that appeared to show recognizable local signage, betel nut stand lighting, and Taiwan Lottery storefronts. She also posted a message written in Taiwanese, saying, “明仔載我佇高雄最後一工,” meaning “Tomorrow is my last day in Kaohsiung,” and asking fans to “take care” of her during the visit.

The finale event of the 2026 Kaohsiung Winter Amusement Park, titled “Great Harbor Youth Defense Team” (大港青年防衛隊), attracted more than 80,000 visitors over two days, with the popular “Tokusatsu Miniature City” (特攝微縮城市) exhibition set to relocate to Kaohsiung MRT’s Central Park Station (中央公園站) for an extended display.

Crowds turned out at the Kaohsiung Arena on Friday as a spring travel fair and an AI smart home appliance expo opened simultaneously on the first day of the 228 Peace Memorial Day holiday.