Coastal Tour
翻轉傳統印象，體驗新生漁村
Experience the coastal lifestyleand 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!
Category
- ZiguanSavor 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.
Charming Craftsmen
Zheng Da Farm Tools Blacksmith Shop
The shop displays various interesting works such as sci-fi monsters, Iron Man, etc.
- 07-6102551
- 8:00~20:00, Closed on Sundays
- No. 104, Gongguan Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
- Official website
Taiwan Cedar
Experience the interesting DIY woodcraft and make your very own cypress chopsticks!
- 07-6175356
- 13:00-17:00, Closed on Sundays
- No. 42-7, Zhonglun Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Local Hands-On Experiences
Tzuping Community Development Association: DIY Edamame Peeling
In the past, women in the community generally peeled edamame as a way to subsidize their families’ income. Today, it has become Ziguan’s specialty agricultural experience!*By reservation only
- 07-6170119
- No. 123-1, Chenghuang Lane, Ziguan Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Love Ke-zi-liao: -25°C ice house experience
Visit the Tzukuan Fishermen’s Association and take the -25°C freezing challenge! Visitors also learn about the fishing industry’s ice manufacturing and ice harvesting processes.*By reservation only
- 07-6177161
- Weekdays: 10:00–18:00 Holidays: 10:00–18:30
- No. 32, Yugang 2nd Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Recommended attractions
Keziliao Fish Market
Tzukuan Fresh Fish Market
Visitors can savor various types of seafood in the fish market beside the harbor.
- 12:30-18:30
- No. 7, Yugang 2nd Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Chikan seawall path
Ocean Fairytale Lighthouse
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!
- No. 7, Chikan W. Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Ziping Community Mural Wall
Meditative Artwork
Residents pooled their efforts and utilized second-rate screws discarded by local factories to build this zentangle—the Dancing Butterfly Artwall. It has become Ziguan District’s most beautiful streetscape.
- No. 123-1, Chenghuang Lane, Ziguan Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Keziliao Post Office
Adorable Octopus Mailboxes
Keziliao Post Office is near the harbor, so when the post office’s construction was completed, it was complemented with specially designed, super cute octopus mailboxes. Today, the mailboxes have become a popular location for taking selfies and posting to social media.
- No. 68, Gangjiu St., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
Freshly Delivered from the Fishing Harbor
Keziliao Fishing Harbor
Want to buy the freshest catch? In addition to strolling through the Tzukuan Fresh Fish Market and Keziliao Fishing Harbor to experience fishing village culture, you can also have the latest harvest mailed from the production area directly to your home, no matter where you live!
Fishermen’s Freshest CatchBring Home Seafood Souvenirs
- Love Ke-zi-liao Exhibition Center: No. 32, Yugang 2nd Rd., Ziguan District, Kaohsiung City
- 07-6177161
Keziliao is blessed with a resource-abundant marine area and has long been known as the “mullet roe gold mine”. If you come here and don’t immediately buy gift boxes for your friends and family, it will really be a slight!
- MituoUnique 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.
Charming Craftsmen
Terminalia Garden: Chang Po-Chih
Keeping pace with the trends of ecologically friendly aquaculture, Terminalia Garden exclusively produces milkfish and whiteleg shrimp. Migratory birds are permitted to nest within the breeding farm—and if even migratory birds give these marine products their stamp of approval, consumers can eat without worry.*Please check Facebook for ordering details
- 07-6108657
- No. 53-1, Xinsheng St., Mituo District, Kaohsiung City
Zhutian Wickerwork Studio: Lee Kuan-Ting
The studio facilitates collaboration among a large collective of wickerwork artisans. Their projects include community education and the creation of large-scale wickerwork art pieces. People cannot stop praising these artists’ unrivaled skill!*Please check Facebook for course registration
- 0928-764674
Local Hands-On Experiences
Luodi Community Development Association: Bamboo Hat Painting
Luodi community introduced the art of bamboo hat weaving 100 years ago. Today, weaving is no longer done by every family, but the culture is still preserved by many volunteers and community elders.*By reservation only
- 07-6175078
- No. 14, Miao Lane, Le’an Rd., Mituo District, Kaohsiung City
Recommended attractions
Luodi Mountain Nature Park
The divine craftsmanship of nature
The badlands terrain is dominated by mud volcanoes, formed by rain wash and passage of time.
- Shanding Rd., Luodi Village, Mituo District, Kaohsiung City
Mituo bicycle path
A popular site for cycling
Cycle along the path to enjoy the old fishing villages and the scenic sunset by the sea.
- Guanghe Village, Mituo District, Kaohsiung City (starts at the Coastal Recreation Area and ends at Haiwei Bridge)
Nanliao Seaside Lightspot
Meditative Artwork
Nanliao Seaside Lightspot has a fine sand area, recreational trails, etc., and offers different scenes day and night.
- No. 96, Nanliao Rd., Mituo District, Kaohsiung City
Bring Home Seafood Souvenirs
- Mito Fishermen’s Association Fishermen’s Association Store: No. 60, Yugang 1st St., Nanliao Village, Mituo District Fishermen’s Event Center Store: No. 91, Yugang 1st St., Mituo District
- 07-6191157
When you visit Mituo, how can you leave without buying some milkfish specialty products as souvenirs? The recommended gift is the Shih Siang Ci product line. When you present the stunning contents to your friends and family, their faces will beam with satisfaction!
- YonganVisit 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.
Charming Craftsmen
Su’s Giant Grouper Storyhouse: Mr. Su
If you want to understand more about grouper, you must first report to our grouper expert—Mr. Su. At the end of his course, you can take a graduation photo while holding a 30-cm long grouper to prove that you were really here!
- 07-6911913
- 10:00-18:00
- No. 72-2, Yongda Rd., Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
Local Hands-On Experiences
Yong’an Xingang Community Development Association: Fish Scale Earrings
Scales harvested from grouper exude a gentle color and luster. Using them as materials to manufacture earrings is not only environmentally friendly and innovative—the product resembles a small white flower dangling from the ear and is as beautiful as any other earring on the market!*By reservation only
- 07-6917020
- Weekdays: 9:30–17:30.
- No. 128, Xinxing Rd., Xingang Village, Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
Recommended attractions
Yantian Community Painted Village
A Nostalgic Revival
Yantian, Yonggan has a rich history. Today, it is an internationally renowned wild bird habitat. The simple and unsophisticated red brick village, embellished with color, is famous as the phantasmic salt village. The natural wetlands and the elegant ancient houses have witnessed each other since ancient times!
- Xinxing Rd., Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
Zhao Xian Fu
Taiwanese Style Russian Palace
The Nanyang style palace behind Zhao Xian Fu is said to be the Taiwanese version of the Kremlin.
- No. 2, Yongda Rd., Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
Xingang’s Diamond Bay
Wenchuanggan Coastal Park
The place is dotted with decorated armor blocks, transforming the place into an interesting seaside park.
- Shiban Rd., Xingang Village, Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
Bring Home Seafood Souvenirs
- Yung An Fishermen’s Association Store: No. 27-2, Xinxing Rd., Xingang Village, Yong’an District, Kaohsiung City
- 07-6912020
Yung An Fishermen’s Association produces a wide variety of grouper snacks, as well as extra-special grouper dumplings and sea bass floss. Their products are all amazingly delicious. If you aren’t careful, you will quickly eat the whole bag, so you might want to stock up!
- JiadingHeaven 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!
Recommended attractions
Jiading Wetland
Admire Black-Faced Spoonbills Up Close
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.
- No. 180, Zhengshun N. Rd., Qieding District, Kaohsiung City (tourist interpretation center)
Jiading Coast
Embrace the Sunset Coastline
It is suitable for strolling, cycling and watching the sunset, which is also a favorite spot for couples.
- Guanghe Village, Mituo District, Kaohsiung City (starts at the Coastal Recreation Area and ends at Haiwei Bridge)
Lover’s Wharf
Modern and Contemporary Ocean Atmosphere
Lover’s Wharf exudes a contemporary ocean atmosphere, providing a space for sailing, canoeing, and other fun water activities. The adjacent Coastal Recreation Area allows people to enjoy the sunset and the blowing ocean breeze.
- Opening time: 24/7
- No. 88, Dafa Rd., Qilou Village, Qieding District, Kaohsiung City
Xingda Port Tourist Fish Market
A Smorgasbord of Qieding’s Fresh Seafood
The liveliest place of Jiading, with fresh seafood and snacks.
- 0963-563779
- Monday-Friday 11:30-19:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
- No. 88, Dafa Rd., Qieding District, Kaohsiung City
Bring Home Seafood Souvenirs
- Xing Da Harbor Fisherman’s Association: No. 239, Section 1, Dongfang Rd., Qieding District, Kaohsiung City
- 07-6988233
Xing Da Harbor Fisherman’s Association produces gift boxes that are all perennial hot-sellers! If you come here and can’t decide what to buy as a souvenir, mullet roe makes the most sincere gift!
