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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kaohsiung City

23 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Updated June 12, 2025

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Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

The Dome of Light

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Lotus Lake Taoist Complex

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

MeiNong I-Chan

Hakka-style teahouse where everybody grinds their own tea.
The outer blast doors of the Cruciform station

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

The Imperial Japanese Navy Fengshan Wireless Communications Station

This former military installation was turned into a discipline center by the Taiwanese Navy.
Kaohsiung National Stadium

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Kaohsiung National Stadium

This dragon-shaped sports arena is the world’s largest solar-powered stadium.
Pier2 Art Center

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Pier2 Art Center

A thriving community of Taiwanese art.
Entrance to the Ocean Fantasy Museum

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Ocean Fantasy Museum

An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker.
Xiziwan Tunnel (Old Shoushan Cave)

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Xiziwan Tunnel (Old Shoushan Cave)

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.
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The special Coot is not for feeble appetites.

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Arkansas Diner

Down-home Arkansas comfort food comes with a side of American pop culture kitsch.
The Gold Ingot breakfast set boasts a roll shaped like a gold ingot.

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Shinhama Ekimae

Housed in a Japanese colonial-era bank, this cafe pours next-level cold brew.
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