Kaohsiung Travel website

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  Hsieh Che-ching’sView of Kaohsiung

  Renowned travel writer Hsieh Che-ching returned to his childhood hometown of Fengshan, bringing readers along to savor Fengshan’s classic atmosphere. Through his sentimental and refined writing, Hsieh Che-ching depicted Fengshan’s richly historic scenic sites: from the Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center to Fongyi Academy, Tsao Kung Temple, Pingcheng Fort, Huangpu New Village, Dadong Arts Center, and Wenshan Special District. He even recalled sampling aiyu jelly at a 50-year-old store in Zhonghua Market and dishes from Ama de Gui, which is ranked among the 100 best cuisines.

  View of Kaohsiung Part 1View of Kaohsiung Part 2

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  Fongshan District was a center of politics in the past, where government agencies and historical sites were located. Along the streets and alleys, one can still see traditional shops and crafts such as forging, Buddhist items, bakery shops, etc., a sign of Fongshan’s strong cultural heritage in the modern world.

Recommended itinerary: Depart from MRT Dadong Station

• 1-day Walking Tour – Route 1

  Fanshu Street → Fongyi Academy → Chenghuang Temple → Tsao Kung Giant Tree → Tsao Kung Temple → Pingcheng Fort → Tsao Kung Canal → Moru Lane → Shuang-Ci Temple

• 1-day Walking Tour – Route 2

  Dadong Park → Dadong Arts Center → Minor East Gate → Dongfu Bridge → Datie Street → Longshan Temple → Syunfong Emplacement

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  The most comfortable way to learn about Fongshan is by bike. Visit the historical military sites and military villages surrounded by the greenway along Caogong Canal and Fengshan Creek, and experience the scale of the ancient City in the early days and Fongshan’s traditional snacks along the alleys.

  Where to rent a YouBike：Fongshan West (O11) Station, Fongshan (O12) Station, Dadong (O13) Station

• Recommended itinerary: Depart from MRT Dadong Station

  • 1-day Cycling Tour

    Dadong Arts Center → Fengshan Green Corridor → Minor East Gate → Dongfu Bridge → Datie Street→Longshan Temple → Syunfong Emplacement → Old Site of the South Gate → Chenglan Fort → West Gate Ruins→ Pingcheng Fort → Tsao Kung Temple → Tsao Kung Giant Tree → Fongyi Academy → Chenghuang Temple → Fanshu Street → Dadong Park → Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center

  • 2-day Cycling Tour

    Day1：Dadong Arts Center → Fengshan Green Corridor → Minor East Gate → Dongfu Bridge → Syunfong Emplacement → Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center → Huangpu New Village → Zhonghua Street Tourist Night Market

    Day2：Pingcheng Fort → Tsao Kung Temple → Tsao Kung Giant Tree → Tsao Kung Canal → Fongyi Academy → Chenghuang Temple → Chenglan Fort → Kaizhang Sheng Wang Temple

• Market Delicacies

  The Old Street near Shuangciting and Longshan Temple has two markets: Fongshan First Market and Fongshan Second Market, where you can find a wide range of traditional delicacies and local snacks.

• Cishan Cake

  Cishan is the northernmost settlement of Fongshan, known for making Chinese New Year snacks in the early days. Today, there are only a few old bakeries left along Lane 278 Wenheng Road, the most famous being You’s Cishan Cake.

• Military Village Cuisine

  Today, you can still find military dependents' village cuisine in Fongshan, such as the not to be missed handmade Xiao Long Bao, thin-skinned beef pie with lots of stuffing, etc.