Shanlin District Travel Guide
Kaohsiung
Visit Shanlin District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Shanlin District
Shangri-La Far Eastern Tainan
Everyone is friendly and helpful! I know it is the right choice that I decide to book this hotel from the minute we stepped out of the car. The checking in is very smooth, Mr. 黃 is very professional and patient, he explained every detail about my booking. The young lady, sorry didn’t catch her name, ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
CHECK inn Select Tainan YongKang
空間非常大 離市區15-20分鐘車程 但是房間很大很舒服
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Place Tainan
The two bed room is large enough for two guests and the location is right beside a mall which allows tourists to get almost everything they need. To my surprise, the breakfast provides many choices of food and drinks, the recommended one is the fresh beef soup that would light people up. If brief, ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
E-Da Royal Hotel
Great place to relax, the room is spacious, clean, and quiet. My kids love their pool.
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Just Sleep Tainan Hushan
Fabulous
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan
Yed
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shanlin District
Liugui District
While visiting Liugui District, you might make a stop by sights like Zhutou Shan and Gangzi Shan.
Meinong
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Meinong. You might want to make time for a stop at Meinong Folk Village or Meinong Hakka Culture Museum.
Bolai
Sishe Shan is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Bolai and the surrounding 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.
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.
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.
