Popular places to visit
Pier-2 Art Center
Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.
Liuhe Night Market
Get a sense of the tastes, sounds and smells of Taiwan in this buzzing night market full of stalls selling local delicacies.
E-DA Themepark
Bring your family to E-DA Themepark and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kaohsiung. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
You can find out about the history of Kaohsiung with a trip to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Maolin
Rice Resort Hotel
I can't say enough nice things for this hotel. Kids-friendly. Tons of things to do for kids. Clean. Well-kept. Well-staffed. Breakfast is superb. I just hope it stays this nice for many years to come.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Formosa Naruwan Galaxy Hotel Taitung
Clean, spacious and staff are friendly
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2021
Formosan Naruwan Hotel & Resort Taitung
The hotel is great and relatively clean. But the hotel has shown its age after more than 25 years in operations. Breakfast is really good! There are more variety of foods than I can consume. The service is excellent!
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Grand Hotel Lili
It was a good stay. The hotel was below expectations.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Zu San Hotel
整體上都很滿意！
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025
Kindness Hotel -Taitung
Friendly staff
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maolin
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Bolai
Check out nearby sights like Sishe Shan while you're spending some time in Bolai and the surrounding area.
Dashu District
Dashu District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall.
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Gangshan District
While in Gangshan District, you'll enjoy the theaters. Catch the metro at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital Station to see top sights like Shadowgragh Museum while you're in the area.
Qiaotou District
Check out the museums while you're in Qiaotou District. Hop on the metro at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station and Cingpu Station to see top sights like Taiwan Sugar Museum and Jiujiawei.
