Kaohsiung Taiwan 11/6/24

Kaohsiung, located in southern Taiwan,is Taiwan's third-largest city and a key port city, known for its diverse culture, modern skyline, and vibrant arts scene. Originally a small fishing village, it was known as "Takao,"  meaning “bamboo forest” int the indigenous Makatao people's language. The area was first settled by the Chinese in the 17th century during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The name was changed to "Kaohsiung" by the Japanese in 1920 as it is the Chinese pronunciation of the Japanese written form of “Takou”., Kaohsiung underwent significant modernization, with the construction of infrastructure such as railways and port facilities.

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Kaohsiung Port View
The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) worth of cargo in 2015
Kaohsiung Port View
The port was a natural lagoon before eventually developed through into a modern harbor over the period of several hundred years. At the time of 16th century,…
Kaohsiung Port View
The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast towards the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there through the Suez Canal to…
Kaohsiung Port View
Kaohsiung Port View
Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company (JSSC) is a Taiwanese shipbuilder based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the largest private shipbuilder in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung Port - Qianzhen-Zhongzhou Ferry
Scooter and pedestrian ferryboat. The 'Qianzhen-Zhongzhou Ferry' serves as a convenient maritime transportation link between Qianzhen and Zhongzhou.
Kaohsiung Port - View from Sizihwan Lookout
Kaohsiung Port - View from Shoushan LOVE Lookout
From the peak you'll be able to see a magnificent panoramic view of Kaohsiung City, the harbor and the distant Pacific coast.
Kaohsiung Music Center
The Kaohsiung Music Center is an important landmark signifying the harmony between the port and city as well as a symbol of the city and bay’s connectivity. The…
Kaohsiung Music Center
To the right is Cianjin Hanshin Department Store, designed by architect Chen Yao-dong, features a three-section base, roof, and cornice façade typical in…
Kaohsiung Music Center
The center was designed by Spanish architecture firm MADE IN Architects (Group of architects set up for this specific project, and formed in the first phase by…
Kaohsiung Music Center
Faxing Zen Temple
Fasing Buddhist Temple was built in 1970. The temple consists of a majestic, golden Indian stupa-style Mahavira Hall, which serves as the main building; a study…
Pier No.16, Kaohsiung Port
Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal and 85 Sky Tower
Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal - officially opened on March 6, 2023 and is said to look like a flexible, turning whale. It can berth two large cruise ships of…
Cihou Lighthouse
In 1916, the official construction of a new lighthouse began, opening two years later as the first electric lighthouse facility in Taiwan. Kaohsiung Lighthouse…
Kaohsiung Exhibition Center
Opened in 2014, Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (KEC) is the first multifunctional waterfront venue operated by the Interplan Group. With over 25,000 m2 of indoor…
Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal
Kaohsiung Streets
Ocean Emperor Treasure - Apartment Building