10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Kaohsiung That You Shouldn't Miss

February 3, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

A modern city in the south of Taiwan, Kaohsiung shifts from ancient to contemporary culture with ease. Don't miss the breathtaking Fo Guang Shan monastery and its hall of giant Buddhas. Dream Mall, the largest shopping mall in Taiwan, has a Ferris wheel on the roof. Drive to Kenting National Park for beautiful landscapes.
Restaurants in Kaohsiung

1. Yide Night Market

Yide Rd., Qianzhen Dist., Qianzhen, Kaohsiung Taiwan
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Yide Night Market

2. Jiu Zhen Nan Han Pastry House

No.298, Jiexi Rd MRT Daliao Station Exit 1, Daliao, Kaohsiung 83150 Taiwan +886 7 701 5697 [email protected] http://www.jzn.com.tw/en/about/architecture.php
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Jiu Zhen Nan Han Pastry House

To pass on the cultural values and importance of Han Bing, or Chinese Han Pastry, Jiu Zhen Nan established JZN Han Pastry House in Daliao, Kaohsiung in 2016. With our Delicacy Library, JZN theatre, and most importantly our JZN Cooking Lab, we hope to engage everyone’s five senses to taste, learn, and understand the centennial ways of Jiu Zhen Nan. Our JZN Cooking Lab offers selected Han Bing baking sessions for even the most novice bakers. With a small-sized class and a detailed walk-through with our instructors, we offer different Han Bing sessions during different seasons to adhere to the Chinese way of eating seasonally.

3. Dah Ming elegant watch Co.

No. 65, Dayong Road, Yancheng District, Yancheng, Kaohsiung 803 Taiwan +886 7 521 7298 [email protected] http://www.watchbest.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Dah Ming elegant watch Co.

About Dah Ming: Dah Ming Elegant Watch Co. is a professional watch company Specialized in high-end and exclusive Brand new and Second hand watches. The company has a long history across to generations and know for its profession, integrity and excellent service in Asia. Rolex, Panerai, IWC, Cartier, Chanel,Chopard, JLC, PP and Ap.

4. The Pier-2 Art Centre

No.1, Dayong Rd., Yancheng, Kaohsiung 803 Taiwan +886 7 521 4899 [email protected] http://pier-2.khcc.gov.tw/
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4.5 based on 1,839 reviews

The Pier-2 Art Centre

At Pier-2, Collision is a Driving Force It was once an abandoned and forgotten warehouse buried in history due to the move from an industrial based segment to the service sector. However, with a group of persistent artist who injected waves of creativity and inspiration into the area, the Pier-2 area was released and re-born making the region a place where tourist and locals can come together to enjoy fine art. With the collision of an old area and new fine art, Pier-2 becomes an area of new vitality and liveliness. Located at the sides of the pier are the artistic warehouse clusters. Not only are there unlimited flows of cars, boats, sea breeze and people coming and going every day but also when looking at the vast ocean and sky, one is relaxed, stress-free with limitless thoughts. The encounter of the land and the ocean is so vast at Pier-2, it seems to symbolised the bright future ahead. The Operation Centre and the artists who have come to showcase their significant artworks both have their own dreams and visions for Pier-2. However both are willing to put down their differences to support one another and work towards a common goal which is the success of Pier-2. Despite the administrative and artistic conflict, both parties come together to become intimate partners, building an memorable and lasting image in the hearts of the people. Great cooperation needs time and hardship to accumulate. On Taiwan's Independence Day, October 10th, 2000, celebration fireworks were not only launched in Taipei. For the first time the government also decided to release fireworks in southern Taiwan, and Kaohsiung became the selected location. In order to find a suitable location to present fireworks, the organisers re-discovered the Pier-2 Warehouses just beside the harbour. Later in 2001, a group of passionate Taiwanese artists established the Pier-2 Artistic Development Association. Pier-2 has become the headquarters for artistic development in southern Taiwan. The Kaohsiung City Bureau of Cultural Affairs took over the Pier-2 Art Centre in 2006, starting a series of exhibitions and festivals such as the Kaohsiung Design Festival, the Chinese Character Exhibition, Kaohsiung International Steel & Iron Sculpture Festival, Kaohsiung International Container Art Festival, "Here comes the Kaohsiungers", Mega Port Festival, The Wall Moon Theatre, Kaohsiung Youth Innovative Design Exhibition, Intertidal Region, Point & Wavy Ribbon Formation Performance Season etc. Every performance and exhibition filled the city with creative vibes injecting new life to the Pier-2 Art Centre. In doing so, the centre has continuously been presenting avant-garde perceptions and appearances, while building this port city into an attractive cultural and living hub. TWR Entertainment, Inc. has found their home in Warehouse Number 9.TWR Entertainment, Inc. is a globally-focused, Asia-based media organisation that successfully blends world class creativity and groundbreaking technology innovation. Pier-2 has now become on par with the rest of the artistic world where imagination, creativity, and animation has become solid building blocks for the future. Kaohsiung's light rail system will be fully operational and linked to both the Red and Orange lines of the Kaohsiung MRT. The new system will significantly enhance the city's mass-transit system and create a more complete urban transportation network. With 35 stations and six transfer stations, the light rail system's two lines (Ring Line and Waterfront Line) will total 22.1km in length. Construction work is to start in October 2012, with the Waterfront Line scheduled to start running in December 2014. The light rail system will improve the quality of transportation in Kaohsiung, create a barrier-free environment, and hopefully encourage the city's 2.2 million motorcyclists to embrace a low-carbon form of transportation. Port of Kaohisung is the 12th busiest container port in the world. Consequently, Kaohsiung City Government has been actively shaping the port zone to become Asia's New Bay Area. Starting in 2013, the government will initiate a series of building projects in the port area, along piers 15 to 21 and nearby. Projects include the Kaohsiung Exhibition and Convention Centre, which will host major international exhibitions, the Port and Cruise Service Centre, which will serve travellers, the Kaohsiung Maritime Culture and Popular Music Centre, where musical and cultural performances will be held, and Kaohsiung Main Public Library, a superb example of eco-friendly architecture.

Reviewed By ZiaWu

The pier-2 art center is a good place for family with young children to visit. It’s a big area with light rail, harbor view, and many interesting shops. Only pedestrian are allowed in this area so it’s safer for kids.

5. The Eslite Spectrum Bookstore - Bo Er

No. 3, Dayong Road No. 2 Art Zone C4 Warehouse, Yancheng, Kaohsiung Taiwan +886 7 963 1200 https://meet.eslite.com/tw/tc/store/20180220036
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

The Eslite Spectrum Bookstore - Bo Er

6. Fongshan Qingnian Night Market

No. 383, Bo'ai Road, Fengshan, Kaohsiung 830 Taiwan +886 973 183 383
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Fongshan Qingnian Night Market

7. Sanxi Collection

No.242 Zhongzheng 2nd Road, Xinxing, Kaohsiung 800 Taiwan +886 7 226 5068 [email protected] http://www.sfb-sanxi.com
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Sanxi Collection

Established in 1989, SHENG FAN BUDDHA HANDICRAFTS.CO.LTD has been dedicated to creating and producing quality gilt bronze statues for worldwide customer with a hope in mind to spread the philosophy of truth, goodness and beauty to every corner through our products. Every gilt bronze statue is sold with a one year warranty of antioxidation and rust proof.

8. Ming Teh Food

No. 128, Section 2, Hedi Road, Gangshan District, Gangshan, Kaohsiung 820 Taiwan +886 7 629 6448 [email protected] http://www.mingteh.com.tw
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Ming Teh Food

1950, in the small town named Kang Shan of southern Taiwan, the very first pot of hot bean paste was created by the Mr. Liu Ming-Teh, establishing the original flavor of Taiwanese style hot bean paste. The most experienced Chili Master knows that only patience can make the perfect hot bean paste. The “Old Chili House”, the brand for the very best.

9. Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2

No. 17, Penglai Road, Gushan, Kaohsiung 804 Taiwan +886 7 531 8568 http://www.kw2.com.tw/blog
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2

Reviewed By Musings_MJ - Singapore, Singapore

The former port warehouse known as Banana Warehouse has been developed into a space for artists to exhibit their wares (on the second floor) and there are several restaurants, cafes on the ground floor. Outside along the pier, there were many food trucks set up on a Saturday afternoon selling bubble tea, kebahs, burgers, pasta, waffles. There were also buskers which created a lively atmosphere. At the end of the pier, there was a amusement park with ferris wheel and other rides. There was also a man made stream with sand bank for children complete with a replica of Hobbiton. We enjoyed our afternoon tremendously and easily spent 2-3 hours walking and enjoying the breeze. Highly recommend a visit which you can combine with a visit to the Pier 2 Arts centre across the road.

10. Ruifeng Night Market

Yucheng Road, Zuoying Dist., Zuoying, Kaohsiung Taiwan
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4.0 based on 541 reviews

Ruifeng Night Market

Reviewed By BBJJLT - Singapore, Singapore

A buzzing night market (3-4mins walk from Kaohsiung Arena Station) as compared to the other Liuhe Night Market near Formosa Blvd. Station. This night market has so many eateries to offer and things to buy. For food, highly recommend the Angel Deep Fried Chicken - one of the best fried chickens in the city; the bubble tea store next to the Angel Chicken Store and the Fried Stinky Tofu in the first lane (next to the grilled oyster/seafood store). There are so many shops around as well from local to international brands. Also, check out the reflexology and body massage store located at the 2nd floor of a low-rise building toward the end of the night market.

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