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Experience the coastal lifestyle and culture

There are 16 fishing ports along the tens of kilometers of coastline of Kaohsiung; the place has accumulated precious experiences in fishing villages. Besides learning about Kaohsiung’s unique fishing village culture, you can also savor seafood at the coastal area, or enjoy the sea view from a cafe, experiencing the charm of the ocean of Kaohsiung!
  • Ziguan: Savor seafood
    Ziguan: Savor seafood

    Ziguan Savor seafood

    “Keziliao Fishing Harbor” located in Ziguan has the highest catch in Kaohsiung, and savoring seafood here is definitely not to be missed. It has a well-established fishing industry and rich fishing village culture as well as natural landscape resources, and is also an ideal place to experience Kaohsiung fishing village industry and culture.

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    • Keziliao Fish Market

      Keziliao Fish Market

      Visitors can savor various types of seafood in the fish market beside the harbor.

    • Chikan seawall path

      Chikan seawall path

      One can see the ancient settlement on one side, and the sea and sky on the other, and there is even a seaside market on Thursday!

    • Zheng Da Farm Tools Blacksmith Shop
      • Zheng Da Farm Tools Blacksmith Shop

      • The shop displays various interesting works such as sci-fi monsters, Iron Man, etc.
      • +886-7-6102551
      • 13:00-17:00, Closed on Sundays
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    • Taiwan Cedar
      • Taiwan Cedar

      • Experience the interesting DIY woodcraft and make your very own cypress chopsticks!
      • +886-7-6175356
      • 13:00-17:00, Closed on Sundays
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  • Mituo: Unique straw mat culture
    Mituo: Unique straw mat culture

    Mituo Unique straw mat culture

    Mituo used to be synonymous with straw mat, which was the economic lifeline for the locals. With the impact of substitutes and low-priced Chinese made products, there is only one factory still manufacturing straw mats today. Besides savoring seafood, visitors may also visit the straw mat factory in Mituo.

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    • Luodi Mountain Nature Park

      Luodi Mountain Nature Park

      The badlands terrain is dominated by mud volcanoes, formed by rain wash and passage of time.

    • Mituo bicycle path

      Mituo bicycle path

      Cycle along the path to enjoy the old fishing villages and the scenic sunset by the sea.

    • Nanliao Seaside Lightspot
      • Nanliao Seaside Lightspot

      • Nanliao Seaside Lightspot has a fine sand area, recreational trails, etc., and offers different scenes day and night.
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    • Straw mat DIY factory
      • Straw mat DIY factory

      • Taiwan’s only straw mat factory offers DIY classes and tours.
      • +886-7-6106038
      • Mondays to Fridays 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
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  • Yongan: Visit the hometown of grouper
    Yongan: Visit the hometown of grouper

    Yongan Visit the hometown of grouper

    The sweet and fresh grouper is a not to be missed dish. Visit the hometown of grouper to savor the local delicacies and learn the stories of groupers. There is also a salt farm for wild birds watching, and Zhao Xian Fu, which resembles a Russian palace.

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    • Zhao Xian Fu

      Zhao Xian Fu

      The Nanyang style palace behind Zhao Xian Fu is said to be the Taiwanese version of the Kremlin.

    • Xingang’s Diamond Bay

      Xingang’s Diamond Bay

      The place is dotted with decorated armor blocks, transforming the place into an interesting seaside park.

    • Trust Fish

      Trust Fish

      Experience fish feeding, savor grouper cuisines, and take a picture with a 30 cm long grouper!

  • Jiading: Heaven for water activities
    Jiading: Heaven for water activities

    Jiading Heaven for water activities

    Besides watching the Black-faced Spoonbill at close distance in Jiading Wetland, and visiting the fish market, there is also Xingda Port with a vast sea view. Xingda Port offers fresh catch, and is also an important spot for water activities in Taiwan, where yacht and boat parties are often held; it is a not to be missed place for visitors who love water activities!

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    • Jiading Wetland

      Jiading Wetland

      It is Taiwan’s only place where you can see Black-faced Spoonbill with your own eyes, as well as southern Taiwan’s largest winter habitat for migratory birds.

    • Jiading Coast

      Jiading Coast

      It is suitable for strolling, cycling and watching the sunset, which is also a favorite spot for couples.

    • Guo Chang-Xi Weapons Art Gallery

      Guo Chang-Xi Weapons Art Gallery

      Master Guo from Xinda Knife Shop is the swordsmith for Ang Lee’s movies. He has more than 50 years of blacksmith experience and all the pieces in the shop are his creations.

      • +886-7-6989090
      • Tuesday - Sunday: 09:00-12:00、13:30-18:00, closed on Mondays.
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    • Xingda Port Tourist Fish Market

      Xingda Port Tourist Fish Market

      The liveliest place of Jiading, with fresh seafood and snacks.

      • Monday-Friday 11:30-19:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
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