Browsing: things to do in Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung’s 13th community sports center opened in Lujhu on Oct. 9, sharing school facilities with residents. Weekday public access is currently limited to evenings.

For visitors taking public transportation, TaKaoBooks is about a five-minute walk from MRT Cultural Center Station (文化中心站). Mollie Used Books’ Kaohsiung branch is about a five-minute walk from the light rail’s Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Station (高雄展覽館站). Fuxing Used Bookstore is about a 10-minute walk from MRT Central Park Station (中央公園站).

Beyblade X and Pokémon card tournaments are scheduled across Kaohsiung for the Oct. 9–11 Double Ten holiday. Official Beyblade G3 events offer free entry, while three Pokémon league tournaments charge NT$300. Advance registration for the Pokémon events has closed.

Soft Lipa, ABAO and Tizzy Bac lead Takao Rock’s 20-act free lineup on Oct. 10–11, with three waterfront stages at the Music Center.

Ridership at 10 light rail stations near tourist attractions rose 10.69% through September. The OhBear-themed train will continue operating through Oct. 11.

Taiwan’s second Latter-day Saint temple is taking shape in Niaosong, with scaffolding removed from its steeple. Exterior work continues, and dates for public tours and dedication remain unannounced.

Some stalls sell records, household goods or secondhand appliances. There are also American antiques, including 20th-century U.S. industrial objects. Military-related items such as naval caps and Swiss Army knives are also among the finds.

The Oct. 17 event includes an 8-kilometer guided route through Sanmin District, alongside a Hakka cultural market and live music performances at Panhua Park.

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