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Kaohsiung

The sunny southern port city with a redeveloped harbour, art warehouses and lantern-lit temples.

Notable spots

  • Lotus Pond

    Landmark

    Ringed by the colourful Dragon and Tiger Pagodas.

  • Pier-2 Art Center

    Art

  • Cijin Island

    Beach

Kaohsiung weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

👕 Kaohsiung in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.