Maolin Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Love River
Walk along the banks of Kaohsiung’s cultural core, where you will find a night market, a harbor and scenic parks.
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.
Central Park
Watch the exceptional water dances that take place several times a day at Water Square in the center of this green park.
Things to do
Tainan: Qigu Salt Mountain, Chihkan Tower, and Anping Fort
Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance)
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Alishan National Forest Recreation Area Ticket
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Maolin
Formosan Naruwan Hotel & Resort Taitung
"Their two bedroom suite only had one bathroom, it’s inconvenient for us"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Formosa Naruwan Galaxy Hotel Taitung
Grand Hotel Lili
Rice Resort Hotel
"I can't say enough nice things for this hotel. Kids-friendly. Tons of things to do for kids. Clean. Well-kept. Well-staffed. Breakfast is superb. I just hope it stays this nice for many years to come."
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Cham Cham Taitung (Caesar Park Hotels & Resort)
"Everything is great except the parking space might be tight especially during the weekend. Also the location is good ( walking distance from the train station) but far from many main attractive points so driving may be a better way to tour around the city."
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Chihpen Century Hotel
"The room wasn’t well lit- too dim . Staff was excellent."
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maolin
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Dashu District
Dashu District is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall.
Yanchao District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Yanchao District and surrounding area, you can visit E-DA Themepark and E-DA Outlet Mall.
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Gangshan District
While in Gangshan District, you'll enjoy the theatres. Catch the metro at Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital Station to see top sights like Shadowgragh Museum while you're in the area.
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.
