2025 Kaohsiung Railway Station Area Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

I often come to Kaohsiung Railway Station for work. I just found out that it was designed by the Dutch architectural team Mecanoo. It has a 6-meter-high dome called "Green Hill". There is also a sky garden and a trail on top. It has been officially completed and opened on 2024/12/28! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Kaohsiung Main Station (New Station) ⸻ address No. 320, Jianguo 2nd Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City ⸻ Transportation 1. Taiwan Railways/High Speed ​​Rail • All Taiwan Railways trains stop at Kaohsiung Station • Take the High Speed ​​Rail and get off at Zuoying Station, then take the MRT Red Line to Kaohsiung Station 2. Kaohsiung MRT • Get off at Kaohsiung Station on the Red Line of the MRT and walk from any exit to the station and surrounding parks 3. Bus • Many city buses stop at Kaohsiung Railway Station (South Station/North Station), providing convenient transportation 4. YouBike/Walking • There is a YouBike rental station outside the station, which is convenient for short-distance connections in the city • Close to Jianguo Business District, Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, and within walking distance of the Cultural Park ⸻ Recommended reason • An architectural landmark in the city The new Kaohsiung Station is designed with a combination of arcs, environmental protection and greenery. There is also a sky garden and a city view on the rooftop. It is one of the most design-conscious stations in Taiwan. • Hot spot for taking photos and checking in From the top floor, you can see the 85 Building in the distance. The combination of the historical old station (Railway Cultural Park) and the futuristic new station is a paradise for photography fans. • Cultural and transportation hub It is close to Kaohsiung Literature Museum, Central Park, Pier-2, and the City Light Corridor, and is a relay station connecting the history and modernity of Kaohsiung. • Friendly space for relaxation The square has green space, seats and circular trails, which are suitable for tourists to rest, parents and children to interact and citizens to take a walk. #Dragon Boat Festival good places

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I have not visited Kaohsiung for the first time in a long time. What amazed me was the high quality of public facilities design in Kaohsiung. From Weiwuying to Kaohsiung Railway Station, these are buildings that you can take a lot of photos of as soon as you arrive at the scenic spot, and they make people feel very comfortable. The Papo Hotel is located just a few meters from the station. It is the best choice for traveling to Kaohsiung. The environment and atmosphere are very relaxing and comfortable. #高雄之旅

#0円旅January2025 Renovation work completed at Kaohsiung Station, a Taiwan Railway station. In the shopping district near the station, the entire street is decorated with rainbow-colored umbrellas, as a joint promotion between Kaohsiung City and the shopping district, and it's very colorful and beautiful! The rooftop of Kaohsiung Station has been named "Kaohsiung Green Hill". There were a few people looking around. And the high-speed rail will be extended to Pingtung via Kaohsiung. It's changing rapidly. I only knew Kaohsiung Station under construction, so I was surprised when I took the escalator from the MRT to the station building. Some parts were still enclosed, but the exit to the outside no longer required a long detour like before, so it's very convenient! #KaohsiungTrip #KaohsiungStationBuilding #Trip #WinterTrip

Store: Anlimate 📍Address: Kaohsiung Railway Station, Kaohsiung MRT Station 🕰️Business hours: Weekdays 12:00-20:00 Holidays: 11:00-21:00 Kaohsiung Railway Station and anime are students' favorites. Kaohsiung Station No. 1 Street is a must-see. There is a spacious and special art gallery between Kaohsiung Main Station and the MRT station. Moving towards the MRT station, Kaohsiung Station 1st Street is a favorite of young boys and girls. You must visit this place. It is a special bookstore with a very healing effect. You must spend an afternoon there.

This is the representative train station of Kaohsiung. It is a newly built train right next to the old Kaohsiung Station, which is now a cultural asset. It is quite large and convenient. The platform is underground, so it feels like using the subway station, which is fun. There are many delicious restaurants nearby. Have a nice trip. #2025OverseasTravelEvent

This time traveling to Kaohsiung was a special trip and also the first date between my current husband and I. We enjoyed the cuisine and museums in Kaohsiung, a place where modern and classical culture blend together.

#100 Travel Style The circular light rail is a light rail line operated by Kaohsiung MRT in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the only light rail line in Kaohsiung, and is also called Kaohsiung Light Rail or Kaohsiung LRT. The distance between stations is very short, and you can walk to the next station in about 10 minutes. If the cityscape is beautiful, get off and walk. If you get tired, get back on. You can enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. The station is simple, but has a good design and is clean. Only electronic notice boards, platforms, and chairs. It's not cluttered. It's nice to feel that at every station. #trip #KaohsiungTrip #KaohsiungLightRail #TravelWithMe

#100 Travel Style Taiwan is a fruit paradise in the hot season! The fruits lined up at the supermarket are good, but visiting fruit shops popular with locals is also a must. I bought fruits while checking out the fruits and prices on display, and ate them in the park or at the hotel. Some fruit shops will make fresh juice for you right there. I enjoyed dragon fruit, mango, passion fruit, pomelo, pineapple, and more during my short trip. The pomelo with face stickers on the store shelves was cute...By the way, the pomelo was quite light, unlike the ones in Japan. When it's not hot, Taiwan feels a bit lacking... #TaiwanTrip #TaiwanGourmet #TropicalFruits #MeAndMyTravel #trip

#100 Travel Style For breakfast, I went to "Xing Long Ju" within walking distance of the hotel, and I wanted to order a variety of things, such as baked pancakes and soup dumplings. The seasoning is just right. It was very hot during the day, so I cooled down with ice. I had passion fruit shaved ice at "Apo Zi Bing". I continued eating after that. I had tapioca douhua at "Wang Jia Handmade Douhua". I had all kinds of ice at "Li Jia Yuan Zi Tang". The next day, I visited Tainan (where the sun was extremely strong and hot...) and ate "Anping Douhua". Everything was delicious, so I was annoyed with myself for being full and not being able to eat even though I wanted to... #KaohsiungTrip #TainanTourism #TaiwanGourmet #TravelWithMe #Trip #SoloTrip

The first photo is of a famous restaurant in Kaohsiung. There seems to be a line sometimes, but when I visited, there were seats available. I ordered verbally before taking a seat, and was asked where I would like to sit, so I pointed to a nearby seat that was available. After that, I sat down and waited. I paid when the food was brought to me. The meat was juicy and delicious. The vegetables were also delicious. The fourth photo is of a different restaurant. It is crowded with local customers. There are many customers who order takeout, so seats become available while you are ordering. It takes a while for the food to come out after ordering. The meat had no odor and was soft and delicious. There is an order form, and you pay when you hand it over, then sit down and wait. #duckrice #kaohsiungtrip #travelwithme #trip #100travelstyle

Although it is a retro hotel, the room is very quiet and you can sleep soundly. 🕰️Business hours: There are staff at the counter 24 hours a day. 💞Recommendation reason: 5 minutes walk to the train station MRT station.

Address: Royal Group Hotel, Xiongzhong Branch (No. 44, Jianguo 3rd Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City) Facilities: Self-service laundry and drying room, 24-hour social hall Atmosphere: Clean, bright and simple, small but complete Features: 5 minutes walk from Kaohsiung Railway Station, free light meals and drinks are available 24 hours a day on the first floor, self-service laundry machines are also free, there is an accessible toilet with a bidet on the first floor, and all amenities in the room are provided without the need to bring your own. Disadvantages: No parking space and only one elevator. Room price: A double room costs NT$1,000-1,200 on weekdays. A double room on weekends costs NT$1,800-2,000 Summary: The price is very reasonable, the CP value is very high, suitable for travelers without a car, I will definitely visit again next time🤩 #Kaohsiung Accommodation #Kaohsiung Station

Since the Kaohsiung Station started to be optimized I never had a chance to go in. Usually, most people take the high-speed rail. I recently happened to pass by the food court at B2 of Kaohsiung MRT Station. Went in and took a look The environment inside is really clean and bright There are many good merchants settled in The one that attracted me the most was this egg cake Egg cake is a street food that is very common in Taiwan. But this design is very eye-catching and it can be seen that it is very thoughtful. In addition to being able to see Kaohsiung's famous landmarks Dragon Tiger Tower/Kaohsiung Main Station/Kaohsiung Music Center/85 Building and beyond There are also cute little ducks (duck roast) The point is that I originally planned to buy this egg cake as a gift to a friend. So I left it out for almost four hours before eating it. The texture didn't become hard and the taste was still delicious👍 My friends also like it. Recommended for friends who commute or visit Kaohsiung You can go to the B2 Food Court at Kaohsiung MRT Station Go to stall No. 8 "Takao Shao" to buy it❤️ The boss is very nice and the weather outside is super hot But the air conditioning in the food court is very strong 😂 Why not have a snack and a cup of coffee and take a break inside? 🕰️Business hours: 12:00-18:00 Closed on Mondays

A good place to rest during your trip to Kaohsiung

This is a beef noodle shop in front of Kaohsiung Station. It had a Google review of 4.9, so I went! The shop is a very beautiful two-story building. The lady at the counter immediately called a staff member who spoke English and explained the details to me. The meat is tender and refreshing. It's a bit expensive at $200, but it's worth it 😊 Tao-pin beef noodles 📍Address: No. 281, Jianguo 2nd Rd, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807 #Kaohsiung