Alian District Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Alian District
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 Alian District
Lakeshore Hotel Tainan
"All good"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
"非常舒服之旅館無論清潔，特別是早餐非常爸，值得住的旅館"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Chateau de Chine Hotel Kaohsiung
"Staff are very friendly"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
HOTEL COZZI Zhongshan Kaohsiung
"Initially a little bit difficult to the find the hotel but email in advance from the hotel helped to find the location. The location is very close to MRT."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Silks Place Tainan
"Fantastic hotel near the subway and train station. Very clean, wonderful amenities, including pool, sauna, steam room and exercise room. Rooms are big and bathroom is luxurious. All was great. Would highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Grand Hi Lai Hotel
"Perfectly located, this hotel provides a multi-layered and intriguing experience. It adds a unique depth to a trip to Kaohsiung, making the whole stay feel extraordinary and unique."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alian District
Luzhu District
While there might not be top attractions in Luzhu District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Singda Harbor and Lovers Wharf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renwu District
If you're spending some time in Renwu District, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Guanyin Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
