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National Science and Technology Museum
The National Science and Technology Museum is located in Park No. 6 of Jiouru 1st Road in the Sanmin District. The museum is composed of Northern and Southern areas. The Exhibition Buildings are in the Northern area. There is an administration center, 18 exhibition halls, three temporary exhibition halls, a 3-D movie theater, multi-media theater, library, video and audio room, maintenance factory, restaurant, and gift shop. The Southern area is used as a teaching center, including: classrooms, laboratory, storage room, and international conference hall, all of which are used for educational and storage functions. The total size of the museum is 19.16 hectares. It shoulders the responsibility of promoting technological and social education in Southern Taiwan. The Museum is the largest science and technology museum in Asia and the second largest in the world.
Golden Lion Lake Scenic Area
It was originally a half hectare hill with a long east- west direction and short north- south direction. It is now a recreation area. Verdant willow trees beside the lake are like dancers swaying and a rainbow appears to be lying in the lake. It is a romantic atmosphere and a great choice of recreation for residents.
Hakka Cultural Museum
Since it opened to the public in November 1998, many residents, domestic and foreign groups have visited the Museum to better appreciate the hard work of Hakka ancestors as well as the beauty of Hakka traditions and culture. Its three-section compound is also very attractive and is listed as one of the most cultural and recreational spots in Kaohsiung city.
Tower of Light
Located in Sanmin Park No. 1, the Tower of Light, after its renovation, will become a new landmark and sightseeing spot of Kaohsiung city along the blue water road of Love River. Bridge No. 21 on its Northeast side will connect Samin District and Gushan District to make the entire area more vibrant, as well as an art and culture center in addition to an outdoor recreation center in Northern Kaohsiung.
Vision for Kaohsiung
The designing concept of the Vision for Kaoshiung is based on the theme of “moving city” and is presented by using digital archives. In order to combine cultural landscape and city vision, 3D simulation interaction zone, multi-medial history hallway, exhibition of sightseeing spots on postcards, and exhibition of urban planning blueprints are provided to allow residents to understand the development of city policy, Kaohsiung’s Train Station and the vision of Kaohsiung City.
Temple
Yu Huang Temple
Yu Huang Temple Management Committee Address: 218 Hebe 2nd Rd., Kaohsiung Tel: 251-9396 Fax: 251-0083 Bus route: No. 82
Shang Feng Temple
Kaohsiung Sankuaicu Shindetuan (Shang Feng Temple) 134, Hebe 2nd Rd, Kaohsiung Tel: 221-4460, 271-3600 Fax: 261-5014
Paoan Temple
Shihcyuan 1st Rd, An-shen Li, Kaohsiung Tel: 07-311-0835
Baozhong (Praise for Loyalty) Yimin Temple
Address: 114, Baozhong Street, Kaohsiung Tel: (07) 384-1146, 381-5217 Fax: (07) 381-5217
Wanzihnei Chao Tian Temple
Address: No. 650, Ding Shan Street, Kaohsiung Tel: (07) 382-8589 382-1734 Fax: 389-3152
Fu Ding Jin Paoan Temple
Address: No. 650, Ding Shan Street, Kaohsiung Tel: (07) 382-8589 382-1734 Fax: 389-3152
Industry
Garment and Electronic Street
Chang Ming Street and An Ning Street are the distribution center of garment, mainly women's fashion and children's wear. Fine quality and reasonable price are provided. In addition, electronic and stereo shops are available on these two streets. Music lovers are able to buy a variety of high-quality stereo and electronic components.
Dried goods and sundries Market
Sanfong Central Street is located on Chienguo 3rd Road, a very famous sundries street. Whenever there is holiday, the street will be crowded with customers. It is as famous as Dihua Street in Taipei.
Dalian Shoes Street
Located in the back of Kaohsiung Train Station, Dalian Street has become a renowned footwear center in Southern Taiwan with its professional shoemakers and footwear retailers, since 1976. The shoe merchants have strived to make and sell quality products. Customers are guaranteed to find quality footwear at reasonable prices and with the best service
Festival
Hakka Yimin Festival
Chang Ming Street and An Ning Street are the distribution center of garment, mainly women's fashion and children's wear. Fine quality and reasonable price are provided. In addition, electronic and stereo shops are available on these two streets. Music lovers are able to buy a variety of high-quality stereo and electronic components.