Visit Qiaotou 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 the children 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.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
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.
Things to do
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Qiaotou District
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
The water machine is closed by my room. Staff are friendly and the room is very quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
So good
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Nikko Kaohsiung
The room was very clean and cozy. All the staffs were very friendly. I will definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Excellent. Wonderful view. Great amenities. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
U.I.J Hotel & Hostel
One of the best places we stayed on this trip! Modern, clean and great facilities, we loved our stay here. We loved having a beer on the rooftop in the evening.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
First impression was the warm welcome from their staff. Special mention to Jebica who looked after our check-in process courteously. The hotel decor is simple & quaint. This applies to the room we stayed in as well. Bathroom was beautiful and good size.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Qiaotou District
Nanzi
Check out the monuments while you're in Nanzi. Hop on the metro at Nanzih Technology Industrial Park Station and Houjing Station to see top sights like Jiujiawei and Mount Banping.
Gangshan District
While in Gangshan District, you'll enjoy the theatres. Catch the metro at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital Station to see top sights like Shadowgragh Museum while you're in the area.
Zuoying District
Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lotus Pond and Hanshin Arena Shopping Plaza, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Yanchao District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Yanchao District and surrounding area, you can visit E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall.
Sanmin
Well liked for its museums and art galleries, Sanmin is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like National Science and Technology Museum and Heart of Love River, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.
