Dashu District
Kaohsiung
Visit Dashu District
Popular places to visit
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.
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
You can find out about the history of Kaohsiung with a trip to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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.
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.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
Things to do
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Private Tour Alishan Culture and Ecology from Kaohsiung
Top hotels in Dashu District
E-Da Royal Hotel
Very clean room, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
There was hair on the bed so obviously it was not cleaned properly! The room had a musky smell.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
The hotel wasn't terrible. There is a huge language barrier as not a lot of their staff speak english which caused huge problems booking, with the restaurants in the hotel and a general understanding however i will say thst the staff that did speak english were amazing. I just found it strange they ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
Laundry and gym are good and clean, very convenient location downstair is subway!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Great breakfast and condition, gym should be 24 hourse
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
InterContinental Kaohsiung by IHG
The breakfast was everything one expects at a high end hotel in Asia.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dashu District
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Fengshan District
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Fengshan District. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts and Fongshan Cingnian Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Fongshan Station or Fongshan West Station to get around the larger area.
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 Love River, and jump on the metro at Houyi Station to get around the city.
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.
Qiaotou District
Check out the museums while you're in Qiaotou District. Hop on the metro at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station and Cingpu Station to see top sights like Taiwan Sugar Museum and Jiujiawei.
Lingya District
Noted for its shopping and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Lingya District. Top attractions like Kaohsiung Cultural Center and TESL Kaohsiung eSports Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wukuaicuo Station or Lingya Sports Park Station to see more of the city.
