Shanlin District Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

A symmetrical arrangement of pagoda-style buildings with multiple tiers, flanked by trees and a paved plaza.

Stay near popular Shanlin District attractions

Dakeng

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dakeng during your travels in Kaohsiung.
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Things to do

Alishan Day Tour from Kaohsiung

Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)

Rp1.501.043
per adult
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower & Anping Castle

Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping

Rp1.663.545
per adult
Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony

Rp1.225.770
per adult
Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony
Take a walk through this otherworldly terrain and feel the mysterious power of nature carved over the years—it's like stepping onto the surface of the moon itself.

Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2

Rp1.275.851
per adult
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

Rp1.210.743
per adult
Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Rp1.488.435
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
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Top hotels in Shanlin District

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan

5 out of 5
89 Section West, University Road Tainan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.908.152 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp1.908.152
Rp2.203.916 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,319 reviews)
"Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan delivers an exceptional luxury experience featuring unbeatable central location, panoramic city views from its rooms."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang

CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang

3.5 out of 5
No.218, Zhongzheng N. Rd. Tainan
The price is Rp1.050.479 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.050.479
Rp1.213.304 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Museum of Taiwan History and Yongda Night ...
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
The Place Tainan

The Place Tainan

4 out of 5
No.368, Sec. 1, Zhonghua E. Rd. Tainan
The price is Rp1.479.423 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.479.423
Rp1.708.738 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions CHIMEI Museum and T.S. Mall are located nearby.
The Place Tainan
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan

4.5 out of 5
No 1 Lane 336 Sec 3 Chung-Hua E. Road Tainan
The price is Rp1.727.458 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.727.458
Rp1.995.215 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
E-Da Royal Hotel

E-Da Royal Hotel

4.5 out of 5
NO.153, Section 1, XueCheng Road Kaohsiung
The price is Rp1.925.880 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.925.880
Rp2.224.392 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"客房服務居然找不出一把水果刀可以借！客房部說飯店內餐廳無法出借水果刀！早上去用早餐，一樓自助式早餐也是一把餐刀都沒有？ 房內並無小孩！沒有安全疑慮！第一次住宿飯店無刀可用！朋友送的當地水果只能徒手抓著啃！"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

E-Da Royal Hotel
Talmud Hotel Tainan

Talmud Hotel Tainan

3.5 out of 5
No.90, Yuxue Rd. Tainan
The price is Rp921.456 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp921.456
Rp1.064.282 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tainan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Talmud Hotel Tainan
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Where to stay in Shanlin District

Find the best Shanlin District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a clear blue sky.

Kaohsiung City Centre

Travellers love Kaohsiung City Centre for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kaohsiung by jumping on the metro at Formosa Boulevard Station or Sinyi Elementary School Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Liuhe Night Market and Central Park.

A colorful stained glass ceiling with geometric patterns and a central column.
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Sinsing District

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Dome of Light is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a waterfront with modern buildings in the background.

Zuoying District

Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.

A large yellow robot statue in front of a building with graffiti.

Yancheng District

Noted for its art galleries and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Yancheng District. Top attractions like Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Music Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.

A group of people walking on a bridge surrounded by greenery and buildings in the background.

Cianjin District

Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Central Park or Liuhe Night Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cianjin Station to get around town.

Shanlin District Travel Guide