Shanlin District
Kaohsiung
Visit Shanlin 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.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Kaohsiung Arena
Catch an event at Kaohsiung Arena during your trip to 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.
Things to do
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: Fo Guang Shan x Lotus Pond x Pier-2
Kaohsiung Private Tour - Discover Local Hidden Gems
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Shanlin District
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
"非常舒服之旅館無論清潔，特別是早餐非常爸，值得住的旅館"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
E-Da Royal Hotel
"Very clean room, comfortable beds"
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
The Place Tainan
"We were in Tainan for a short overnight stay. We were recommended this hotel from my mother in law . Love the location and especially attached to the shopping mall. Provided easy access to shopping and dining options. Room was perfect for us and staff was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
"Near by work"
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Roaders Hotel Tainan ChengDa
"Large room, comfortable room and good water pressure. No water or refrigerator in the room but there's a lounge on the second floor, open to all guests, where both are available (I believe)."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
Other neighbourhoods around Shanlin District
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Yanchao District
While Yanchao District isn't home to many top sights, E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Luzhu District
While Luzhu District isn't home to many top sights, Singda Harbor and Lovers Wharf are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
