Browsing: things to do in Kaohsiung

The Kaohsiung show is also being billed as the first Asian stop on the new tour. Air Supply recently released “A Matter of Time,” their first new album in 16 years, and said songs from the record would be included in the tour.

Chen says the city should study the possibility of reconnecting the old rail bridges on both the north and south sides of the area. Chen said the Public Works Bureau’s Parks Office had been asked to evaluate the engineering requirements and cost of such a project.

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.

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.

Chen said Guanyinshan is one of Dashu’s major natural and recreational areas. The city has budgeted about NT$30 million for environmental improvements and facility upgrades in the area, including trail maintenance, public facility repairs, improvements to nearby spaces, and stronger safety measures.

The “2026 Doudhen Lai Liaoliao” event will run May 23-24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the grass area outside Exit 1 of the station. The bureau said the event is designed as a family-friendly outing for children while giving visitors a closer look at Daliao’s agricultural and cultural identity.

The Liberty Times reports that the route will use Liouguei’s winding mountain roads, with sharp turns and changing terrain expected to test drivers’ handling skills and reaction times. Spectators will be able to watch the cars up close and experience the sound and speed of the competition, organizers said.

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.

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.

The facility, which bills itself as Taiwan’s only waterfront retail hub of its kind, launched its full operations following a trial period that drew over one million visitors.