Visit Qiaotou District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Qiaotou District
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Great place to stay with amazing views
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
Clean room and good breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
Very large hotel so you can get ‘lost’ as a guest
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
Extremely helpful and kind front desk, always willing to help- even for the most silly ask. The dormitory room and shared bathrooms/toilets were very clean - (albeit a tad small for Westerners) - functional design. Rustic bed cubicle (OSB) with chic privacy curtain. Shared spaces have cool vibes ...
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
Very nice
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Qiaotou District
Nanzi
Check out the monuments while you're in Nanzi. Hop on the metro at Nanzih Technology Industrial Park Station and Houjing Station to see top sights like Jiujiawei and Mount Banping.
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.
Zuoying District
Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Sanmin
Well-liked for its museums and art galleries, Sanmin is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like National Science and Technology Museum and Love River, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.
Luzhu District
While Luzhu District isn't home to many top sights, Singda Harbor and Lovers Wharf are some notable places to visit nearby.
