Kaohsiung · Things to do

Flat waterfront path from Pier-2 to Gushan, then take the bike onto the ferry across. YouBike works with your EasyCard.

Forested hill above the harbour with resident Formosan macaques and a sunset platform. Keep food and bags out of sight.

An 1879 hilltop consulate at Takao with the best view over the harbour mouth, up a steep restored stone stairway.

Taiwan's first horizontal rotating bridge, at Pier-2. It swings open on a set daily schedule to let boats through.

The tram loop now closes a full circle round the city, running past Pier-2, the harbour and Lotus Pond. EasyCard accepted.