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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Kaohsiung [2025]
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TAIPEI 101
4.7
/5
6430 reviews
7.0
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-81018898
Address: 89F.,No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
World's largest golden damper ball
360° panoramic view of Taipei
Saved by 4196 users2583 positive reviews
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Easy to use and save you time as you don't need to wait in line to buy a ticket. Overall experience was okay but not spectacular. Observatory for me personally was not worth it as you see the same view. There are many nice decorations to make a picture for Instagram, etc, but I don't do that on my trips, so it depends on your personality to visit observatory or not.
Great place for photos and time lapse videos, but that's it they provide the experience showing the scenery of Taipei
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Sun Moon Lake
4.7
/5
1971 reviews
6.5
Based on 2,677 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | >100 km from downtown
Address: Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 555
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cycle the lake & enjoy the allure of world-class scenic routes
The lake surface is crystal clear, like a picturesque scene
Saved by 1087 users861 positive reviews
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It is very easy to use for all locations. Just scan a QR code, and you will get a ticket. I used it for the ropeway first. The views are very nice and breathtaking. Be aware of the weather there as it might get cloudy and rainy on some days. Boat is using a ferry service and goes to the other two locations so you can see the temple and each side of the lake. Renting a bike was also very easy. They offered me an electrical buy if I wanted to go around the lake, but I sticked with a normal one and went around the lake anyway. It took me about 2.5 hours and a bit of effort to do so as at some parts you have to go up on a steep hill.
Very easy to use, just follow the instructions. I used electronic QR code for trip forward and back. It's very easy to navigate in the high-speed rail station, just go down and look for exit gate no. 5. My suggestion is to wait in a queue no matter when the bus is arriving as there are no reserved seats, so you might not get a seat for the first bus. My mistake was that I saw the buss is coming in 16 minutes and there were only 4 people in the line so I went to a restroom and when I came back there were 25 people in front of me and at the end I didn't get a seat and needed to wait for the another bus. They way back was also not complicated as the station is small and is a clear lane for the bus going back. Just use a QR, which you redeem on the same day as your trip when boarding the bus.
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Taipei 101 Observatory
4.6
/5
1143 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 27.84
Based on 2,632 reviews
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 8101 8898
Address: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 1570 users813 positive reviews
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Taipei 101 is undeniably one of the most iconic landmarks in Taiwan and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Taipei. The panoramic views from the observatory are absolutely breathtaking — but only if the weather cooperates. Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading over; visiting on a foggy day can mean you end up staring into a wall of clouds instead of the city skyline. Aim for a clear day to get the best experience.It’s also a good idea to go in the morning or early evening, as the afternoon hours can get quite crowded with tour groups. Despite the crowds, the visit is still very much worth it. Taipei 101 isn’t just about the view — the tower also features interesting and well-presented educational exhibits about the building’s unique engineering, especially its mass damper system, which helps stabilize the skyscraper during earthquakes and typhoons.
got this when there was a 1 for 1 promotion, fuss-free and quick redemption as well. only con was that it was cloudy the day we went and we couldnt catch the sunset
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Shilin Night Market
4.6
/5
2178 reviews
6.1
Based on 5,315 reviews
Shilin Night Market | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 2881 5557
Address: No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Many snack & craft shops
Stroll and shop at Yangming Cinema Commercial Street
Saved by 3624 users555 positive reviews
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many many stores throughout the area, spent the night eating 😋
Nice Night market in Taipei, many choices of food options, famous foods such as the hot star large fried chicken is a must try.
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Maokong Gondola
4.7
/5
778 reviews
6.1
From AU$ 15.49
Based on 4,661 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +02 218-12345
Address: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Crystal cabin with transparent floor
Featuring fully transparent Crystal Cabin with panoramic cable car views
Saved by 2262 users363 positive reviews
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It was a sunny day with breeze and the views from the top of Maokong station was stunning.
Convenient. No need to queue up for tickets. Super great view. Nice ice cream.
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MaoKong
4.7
/5
644 reviews
6.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-21812345
Address: Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Cable car ride with panoramic views of Greater Taipei
Stroll through the tea garden, savoring the fresh tea aroma
Saved by 619 users138 positive reviews
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You can enjoy the scenery of Taipei City by taking the cable car. There is also greenery along the way. The wind on the mountain is relatively strong and it feels cool. There are many shops selling tea, and the shop assistants are warm and friendly.
The air up there is very good. It is easy to travel by Maokong Gondola. It takes about half an hour to get to the top. It is very convenient.
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Taipei Zoo
4.8
/5
1130 reviews
6.1
Based on 3,248 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886 02-2938 2300
Address: No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Well-equipped with indoor exhibits
See the rare animal exhibit up close
Saved by 3015 users813 positive reviews
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Best combo ticket ever! You can visit the Taipei zoo, cable cars and the Taipei 101 observation deck. Buy online and receive three QR codes, one for each place. Really efficient and great value for money!
Stepping into Taipei Zoo, it is like a wonderful natural exploration journey. The layout is clever, according to the geographical ecological partition, the Asian tropical rainforest area is lush, water vapor, Malay lizard, Asian elephant and other animals live at ease; Australia's animal area is full of unique creatures, kangaroos jumping, koalas dozing. The popular science signs in the park can be seen everywhere, introducing animal habits, living environment, and parents who bring children are patiently explaining to children and letting knowledge be passed on in interaction. The most memorable thing is to see the "tuan" and "round", which are very caring for pandas from the mainland. They are sloppy, or eat bamboo, or lazy to roll, and the cute look makes tourists laugh and draws closer to the emotions on both sides of the Straits. Walking in the garden, not only can enjoy the animals, but also feel the garden's care for the animals, and the importance of science education, is a full and warm travel.
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Alishan National Scenic Area
4.7
/5
803 reviews
5.9
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886-5-2593900
Address: Alishan Township Chiayi County, Taiwan 605
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
Highlights:
Awe-Inspiring Alishan Xianglin Sacred Tree
Forest Mini-train Weaves Through the Verdant Forest
Saved by 629 users259 positive reviews
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A very beautiful mountain with lots of peace and tranquillity. Hikers must go climb Tashan, the highest peak in Alishan. It’s a tough climb, gave us a very good workout. But you must go early to enjoy the view at the top because the fog will cover most of the view in the afternoon.
Enjoy the walking tour in Alishan - sisters pond, red cypress, xianglin sacred tree, shuishan giant tree and etc. Stay one night in Alishan and take the train in the early morning for sunrise. I like the scenery and also enjoy the phytoncide. Overall experience was excellent!
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Qingjing Farm
4.7
/5
877 reviews
5.7
Based on 1,070 reviews
Cingjing Farm | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886-4-92802172
Address: 5號, No. 186-1, Renhe Rd, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 546
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Feed lambs up close and enjoy the pastoral idyll
Stroll the Skywalk and Admire Magnificent Views of the Peaks
Saved by 824 users348 positive reviews
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family trip to Qingjing farm, views is very beautiful and weather is nice . We spent almost 3hrs here and I would say it's a very fruitful trip.
I came here during March period and it was perfect! There are rows of cherry blossom trees right inside and you can experience the real Spring even without going Japan. The view is amazing and don’t miss out on feeding the sheeps and patting them. There is also a horse show. Totally recommend to make a stop if you come over to Taiwan
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Liberty Square
4.8
/5
401 reviews
5.7
Based on 146 reviews
Taipei Liberty Square | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-23431100
Address: No. 21號, Zhongshan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Large plaza covering 618 acres
Enjoy local Taiwanese arts and cultural performances
Saved by 816 users149 positive reviews
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The rainy Taipei city finally stopped on Sunday afternoon after days of rain. I quickly went out to find food and take a walk, and admired the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom in the garden of Liberty Square. part 2
The rainy Taipei city finally stopped on Sunday afternoon after days of rain. I quickly went out to find food and take a walk, and admired the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom in the garden of Liberty Square.
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