Central Park, Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Central Park offers a refreshing escape in the heart of the city, blending natural greenery with modern urban design. Once part of an industrial zone, the park was transformed by city planners into a vibrant public space promoting health and relaxation. Located next to the KMRT Central Park Station-one of the world鈥檚 most beautiful metro stops-the park is easily accessible and sits near key shopping areas like the President Department Store and Shinkuchan Entertainment District. Designed with convenience and community in mind, the park includes a bike rental station and several walking trails that invite both leisure and movement.
Within the park, visitors will find a mix of cultural and recreational attractions. These include the Kaohsiung Literature Library, Scenic Lake, Water Square, Middle Island, Outdoor Terrace, and the Hedgerow Labyrinth-a charming green maze. Water Square draws attention with its scheduled 鈥渨ater dances,鈥� which are 20-minute fountain shows held several times daily. Speech Square offers a more traditional atmosphere, where older residents gather to chat, sip tea, or play board games beneath shady trees. The park鈥檚 diverse landscapes and peaceful vibe have also made it a popular filming location for local television dramas.
Central Park comes alive at night thanks to the Urban Spotlight installation, where illuminated pathways and occasional performances create a lively atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet stroll, a lakeside rest, or shopping just outside the park gates, Central Park offers a balance between nature and city life.
Within the park, visitors will find a mix of cultural and recreational attractions. These include the Kaohsiung Literature Library, Scenic Lake, Water Square, Middle Island, Outdoor Terrace, and the Hedgerow Labyrinth-a charming green maze. Water Square draws attention with its scheduled 鈥渨ater dances,鈥� which are 20-minute fountain shows held several times daily. Speech Square offers a more traditional atmosphere, where older residents gather to chat, sip tea, or play board games beneath shady trees. The park鈥檚 diverse landscapes and peaceful vibe have also made it a popular filming location for local television dramas.
Central Park comes alive at night thanks to the Urban Spotlight installation, where illuminated pathways and occasional performances create a lively atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet stroll, a lakeside rest, or shopping just outside the park gates, Central Park offers a balance between nature and city life.
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Central Park on Map
Sight Name: Central Park
Sight Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (See walking tours in Kaohsiung)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan (See walking tours in Kaohsiung)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Create Your Own Walk in Kaohsiung
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kaohsiung is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Lotus Pond Walking Tour
They say that once, on a quiet day by Kaohsiung鈥檚 Lotus Pond, the Goddess of Mercy appeared in the clouds, riding a dragon above the water. The vision so impressed locals that they built temples and shrines to honor her presence.
That is only one of the reasons why Lotus Pond is today one of southern Taiwan鈥檚 most photographed landmarks. Created in 1951, the pond was envisioned both as a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
That is only one of the reasons why Lotus Pond is today one of southern Taiwan鈥檚 most photographed landmarks. Created in 1951, the pond was envisioned both as a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Kaohsiung Introduction Walking Tour
Kaohsiung didn鈥檛 start as Taiwan鈥檚 southern powerhouse. Its first name, 鈥淭akau,鈥� came from the Makatau people, who lived off fishing, hunting, and small-scale farming in a land once described simply as a bamboo forest. Chinese settlers under the Ming and Qing dynasties kept the name, bending the pronunciation to their tongues. Then in 1895, Japan claimed Taiwan and gave the place a new... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles