By KHT Staff
KAOHSIUNG — The main event of the weekend is, hands down, the Cijin Kite Festival.
Cijin Kite Festival and Inflatable Water Park
Two 35-meter whale kites will fly above Cijin Beach as the Cijin Kite Festival and Inflatable Water Park opens July 25-26. The event continues the following weekend, Aug. 1-2. Kite displays run from 1 to 8 p.m., while the inflatable water park runs from 3 to 8 p.m. near the Love Gate.
Cijin Sunset Bar is the place to be for kite-watching and “adult beverages.” This Saturday, at the pop-up at Cijin Sunset Pop-Up, 1050 Cijin 3rd Road, according to the event listing, anyone wearing a bikini top can enjoy free drinks, and yes, the offer applies to both men and women.
Kaohsiung International Summer Travel Fair
The 2026 Kaohsiung International Summer Travel Fair will run July 24-27 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The fair will feature travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and tourism packages, including overseas trips, domestic travel, lodging, and dining deals.
Getting around
Several of the events are near MRT or light rail stations. The Ice Festival is beside MRT Hamasen Station and the C14 light rail stop, while the Cijin Kite Festival can be reached by ferry from Hamasen. Organizers are urging visitors to use public transportation where possible, especially for beach and Hamasen events where parking is limited.
