Kaohsiung, Taiwan's Top Ten Tourist Attractions

Introduction

• Host: Leo
• Focus: Top ten attractions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Itinerary: From South Kaohsiung to North Kaohsiung

Main Attractions

1. Chai Mountain Coastal Sea Cave

• Features: Natural caves formed by wave erosion
• Activities: Take photos on large reefs
• Accessibility: Caution needed due to sharp rocks
• Viewpoint: Breathtaking scenery with a blend of sea and sky

2. Kaohsiung Music Center

• Design: Inspired by the ocean, towers shaped like whale fins
• Architecture:
  • Ocean Sound Hall
  • "Dolphin Trail" features a sky bridge shaped like dolphins
  • "Coral Reef Cluster"
• Activities: Hosts large music and cultural events

3. Port of Kaohsiung Dagang Bridge

• Design: Inspired by dolphins and shells
• Unique Feature: Taiwan's first horizontally rotating bridge, longest in Asia
• Nearby Attractions:
  • Pier-2 Art Center
  • Daily and scheduled bridge opening performances

4. Cijin

• Transportation: Take the ferry from Gushan Ferry Station
• Activities: Beach, sunset, cycling
• Attractions:
  • Cijin Old Street
  • Starry Tunnel
  • Cijin Rainbow Church by the Sea
  • Cihou Fort
  • Kaohsiung Lighthouse

5. Shoushan Lovers’ Viewing Platform

• Viewpoint: Viewing platform at the Martyrs' Shrine
• Features: Love-themed art installations
• Night View: Beautiful city and ocean night scenery

6. Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts

• Scale: Taiwan's largest cultural facility
• Architectural Style: Resembles a battleship
• Activities: Concerts, operas, stage plays
• Nearby: Wei Wu Mi Ni Village, Art Wall Building

7. Totoro Tunnel

• Features: Tree-lined path resembling Studio Ghibli's Totoro Tunnel
• Location: Near the Art Museum Light Rail Station
• Note: No photos allowed on the tracks

8. Inside and Outside Art Museum

• Architecture: Mountain-shaped building that mirrors Chai Mountain
• Facilities:
  • Cinema
  • Cultural stores
  • Free art exhibitions
• Nearby: Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts

9. Lotus Pond Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

• Status: Under renovation
• Legend: Entering the dragon's mouth and exiting the tiger's mouth brings good luck
• Nearby: Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Wuli Pavilion

10. SKM Park Outlets

• Design: Shopping center resembling European streets
• Facilities:
  • Food court
  • Cinema
  • Amusement park with rides

Conclusion

• Leo’s top picks in Kaohsiung
• Encourage viewer interaction and suggestions
• Farewell remarks