[2025 Kaohsiung Attraction] Travel Guide for Dome of Light (Updated Jun)

📍 Formosa Station, Taiwan Kaohsiung is a city in the south of Taiwan (About an hour and a half by bullet train from Taipei) This city is home to Formosa Station, which was chosen as the second most beautiful station in the world! The name Formosa is said to come from the Portuguese word "Formosa," which means "beautiful island" 😌🤍The highlight of Formosa Station is the central ticket gate hall on the first basement floor! ! Here you can find the world's largest public art piece, the "Dome of Light," which is about 30 meters in diameter⭐️ The Dome of Light was created by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata, who spent four and a half years installing 4,500 pieces of stained glass by hand! ! 🤍🤍 It was so beautiful and mesmerizing~💓🥰 There was even a street piano at the station🎹 This station is also the closest to Kaohsiung's famous Liuhe Night Market. It's in the center of the city, so it's easy to access🚉 If you go to Kaohsiung, please be sure to visit❣️ Add some excitement to your daily life:🌙📮 800, Kaohsiung City, Xinxing District, Zhongshan 1st Road, No. 115, basement floor📍 Formosa Boulevard Station🚃 Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line #AsiaTravelRecordLine #GirlsTrip #TaiwanTrip #Taiwan #Kaohsiung #OverseasTrip

Start your day in Kaohsiung under the vibrant Dome of Light, then let the urban art and local food around the Wallriors ignite your creativity. Immerse yourself in culture at the National Kaohsiung Center of Arts before stepping back in time at the Takao Railway Museum. Feel the city's rhythm at the Kaohsiung Music Center, and explore the eclectic and vintage market at Dayi Pier-2 Area. Finally, unwind at Cijin Beach with golden sands, fresh seafood, and a breathtaking sunset. Kaohsiung in a day – a perfect blend of art, history, and seaside charm. 🌟🌏✨ 1 - Dome of Light 🚞MRT Formosa Boulevard Station 📍800, Kaohsiung City, Sinsing District, Zhongshan 1st Rd, No.115 B1 Floor ⏰Everyday 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2 - Wallriors - Local food around there 🚞MRT Weiwuying Station (Exit 5) 📍Jianjun Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, 802 3 - National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts 🚞MRT Weiwuying Station (Exit 6) 📍No. 1, Sanduo 1st Rd, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City, 830 ⏰Everyday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 4 - Takao Railway Museum 🚞MRT Hamasen Station (Exit 2) 📍No. 32, Gushan 1st Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, 804 ⏰Tue-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 5 - Kaohsiung Music Center 🚞Kaohsiung Light Rail No.2 Love Pier Station 📍No. 1, Zhen'ai Rd, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, 803 ⏰Tue-Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 6 - Dayi Pier 2 Area 🚞Kaohsiung Light Rail No.2 Dayi Pier-2 Station 📍Dayi St, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, 803 7 - Cijin Beach 🚞MRT Hamasen Station (Exit 2) 🚢Gushan - Cijin Ferry 📍No.1 Miaoqian Rd, Qijin District, Kaohsiung City, 805 ⏰Everyday 5:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Ferry Service) #100waysoftravel #kaoshiung #taiwan #taiwantravel #travel #trip #thingstodo #asia #asiatrip #beachlife #beaches #beach #beachvacation #vacation #onedaytrip #summervacation #summerdestinations #summer #art #1daytrip

In this article, we will introduce the Kaohsiung area of ​​Taiwan! There are many amazing places, from the most beautiful train station in the world to a temple entered through a dragon's mouth! Please take a trip to Kaohsiung while enjoying the tropical air! Kaohsiung is a port city located in the southern part of Taiwan, and is an area with attractive tourist spots and natural beauty. Below is a bullet-point introduction to the highlights of Kaohsiung. ① Formosa Boulevard Station One of Kaohsiung's iconic stations, it is known as one of the most beautiful stations in the world. The "Dome of Light" in the center of the station is a huge ceiling decorated with stained glass, and colorful lights create a fantastic space. This dome is one of the largest stained glass art in the world, and is a place that symbolizes the fusion of art and transportation infrastructure. ② Lotus Pond A popular tourist spot in Kaohsiung, with many temples and towers lined up around the lake. The giant dragon and tiger statues are particularly famous. It is said that tourists can ward off evil spirits by entering through the dragon's mouth and exiting through the tiger's mouth. These magnificent dragon and tiger statues are popular photo spots and are a famous place that gives a sense of Taiwanese culture and faith. ③ Liuhe Night Market If you visit Kaohsiung, you can't miss the night market where you can enjoy local flavors. Liuhe Night Market is a representative night market in Kaohsiung, bustling with locals and tourists, with a row of stalls where you can enjoy Taiwanese cuisine. We recommend enjoying fresh seafood and snacks unique to Taiwan. Kaohsiung is a fascinating place where modern city and history and culture coexist. There are many tourist attractions, such as a beautiful train station and a huge dragon's mouth. Access Taipei and Kaohsiung are about 350 km apart, and are located about the same distance as Tokyo and Nagoya. If you are going to Taipei as a set, we recommend traveling by Shinkansen. You can arrive in about 2 hours. *If you are going to Kaohsiung, get off at Zuoying Station. #0 Yen Travel Autumn

As soon as you step out of the Formosa Boulevard Station, you're struck by the super spectacular, kaleidoscopic Dome of Light! This astonishing piece of public art took nearly four years to complete, and it's so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it. After admiring the Dome of Light, there's a cafe nearby where you can take a break, have a coffee, and slowly savor the beauty you've just witnessed! Dome of Light B1, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City

The most anticipated landmark of this trip is Formosa Boulevard Station! Every tourist youtuber who goes to Kaohsiung will go to the Dome of Light to take some photos. It is super exciting to actually stand inside the station and feel the art above your head~ The dome hall of Formosa Boulevard Station is the creation of the world-renowned art master Narcissus Quagliata (Narcissus Master), which combines various glass art classics and production techniques and took nearly 4 years to complete. The dome creation has four major themes: Water - the birth of life, Earth - prosperity and growth, Light - creative spirit, Fire - destruction and rebirth, telling stories of love and tolerance. People and land, people and people, and nature are in harmony🌼 It is also the world's largest classic masterpiece of glass mosaic art.✨When you come to Kaohsiung, you must go there and experience it in person~ See more Kaohsiung attractions👉🏻 #ayu玩高雄 📍Light Dome Address: B1, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City (Formosa Boulevard MRT Station #Free Attractions #Kaohsiung #Check-in Attractions #Kaohsiung Tourism #Glass #Art #Artist #Artwork #Sightseeing #Kaohsiung Attractions

#Taiwan City Attractions Formosa Boulevard Station can be said to be one of the landmarks of Kaohsiung. Designed by Japanese architect Shin Takamatsu, it uses prayer as its theme to commemorate the "Formosa Incident" that occurred here that year. The public art work inside the station, the "Dome of Light", was created by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata over a period of four and a half years. 📍Address: Basement 1, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City 🕒Opening hours: First bus (red line) to Minami-Gangshan: 05:58 Last bus (red line) to Xiaogang: 00:29

When I first came to Formosa Boulevard, it was heavily publicized on the news and packed with people, so I could only see a few flashes of light in the messy crowd when I looked up, so I always felt cheated. It was a rainy day this time, and I stopped in front of Formosa Boulevard Station by accident. I went in thinking of taking shelter from the rain, but unexpectedly I encountered a light show. At 7pm, the dome will darken and a light show will be played on the floor. This large-scale performance, which is usually only held in the park, can be watched up close and for free. The performance lasted about fifteen minutes, and then after the show there was an interactive light and shadow design. Whenever someone stepped on it, flowers would grow under their feet, like a lotus growing in step. It was very interesting, and everyone walked out of a new work of art together. After the performance, the lights came on and I looked at the dome again. My mood was completely different from that time. Looking up from different angles, I saw different views. It is indeed the most beautiful MRT station in Kaohsiung. I can experience such high-quality performances and interactions in such a beautiful place, which surpasses many paid light and shadow exhibitions. I feel that today's rain is asking me to stop and appreciate the beauty that I missed. Address: Basement 1, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City Fee: Free

Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station This is a fairly large station where two of Kaohsiung's subway lines cross. I didn't know that the stained glass was famous, so I was surprised at how beautiful it was. I was thinking of taking the bus, but I couldn't find a good time, so I'm glad I took the subway. Kaohsiung's roads are wide, so it's difficult to walk or take the bus (compared to other cities). It was convenient to travel by light rail (streetcar) and subway. It was a luxurious station with a beautiful night view and a flashy Kaohsiung-like feel. #TaiwanTrip #Kaohsiung #Subway #777

I have fallen in love with this little corner since college. In the early days after I arrived, I would find a book nearby and read a few pages, looking for a moment when my heart was at peace. Over time, I found that doing nothing seemed to recharge my soul, so fortunately I just left it alone. Occasionally, I felt confused in life, and at those times I just wanted to lie quietly on the sofa. The painting in front of me is always hard to understand, but it seems to attract my attention. In the last few days, thank you for giving me the opportunity to recall these moments again. Maybe I am not necessarily happy when I think about them, but my fate with this place will not become history or leave my heart. Trail Cafe has started again and will continue to heal travelers in the new space. We wish the trail the best and look forward to seeing you soon. #caféstradatrailcoffee #Formosa Boulevard Station #Kaohsiungcafe #I want you to be a witness to my life #Things I still remember

Formosa Boulevard Station in Kaohsiung is the only dual-line transfer station in Kaohsiung MRT. It is very large and is really suitable for coming here. There are many exits here. Sometimes if you want to go to the night market or some famous food, you can find them here. The key point is that the basement is very beautiful. You must come here to take pictures. It is a must-see spot in Kaohsiung. Very good

Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China 🚉Transportation guide: Take Taiwan High Speed Rail to Zuoying Station or Taiwan Railway to Kaohsiung Station, then follow the Kaohsiung MRT route to plan your sightseeing. 🌟Highlight features: First photo: Kaohsiung MRT Formosa Boulevard Station - Dome of Light, the most distinctive MRT station. 🌟Highlight features: The Pier-2 Art Center, a cultural and creative base transformed from old warehouses, visit here and instantly become a hipster and photography expert. 🌟Highlight features: Grass Yadao, a large shopping mall that combines entertainment and shopping, suitable for family fun. ✅Must-try: Liuhe Night Market, where all kinds of delicious snacks will tantalize your taste buds. Seafood porridge and banana pancakes are highly recommended.

I heard that this Shantou hotpot restaurant does not accept reservations before 8 o'clock and you have to queue up on site, which must have aroused a lot of expectations. Located near Formosa Boulevard MRT Station, this Shantou hotpot soup base offers a variety of choices. Pei's portions are also quite rich and the prices are very affordable. There is a paid parking lot opposite, but the alley is a bit narrow, so please be careful when driving. It is more convenient if you take the MRT. Just exit from Exit 1 and you will see it quickly. The store is not very spacious, but it can accommodate many customers so the waiting time is not too long. There are toilets on each floor, so you don’t have to wait too long to go to the bathroom. We ordered two pots, one is the famous Shantou flat fish hot pot soup base, and the other is the Northeastern sauerkraut and pork hot pot soup base. It is recommended that if there are more people, we can split the two pots. One pot base is only $200. The soup base is based on the Shantou flat fish hot pot and the sauerkraut and pork hot pot, and the seasoning is added to make the base taste the same as the Shantou hot pot. The side dishes will be placed on a small cart next to it, which is quite considerate and will not take up everyone's dining space👍👍👍 As for the side dishes, I think the spicy chicken is pretty good, and the moon pancake is also okay. As for the stir-fried beef and pork, they are just average. The meat is quite thick, but I feel like the meat slices in the five-fresh hotpot are more delicious (I was really afraid of getting beaten). Thank you dear second brother for paying the bill and treating everyone to a sumptuous dinner. Being able to enjoy this delicious food with my family is even better:) #ShantouQuanCheng

Address: Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City Mingzhuangli 002, No. 115, Zhongshan 1st Road, B1~B3 Atmosphere/Facilities: MRT Station Features: Designed by Japanese architect Shin Takamatsu, it is themed on prayer. The public art work inside the station, the Dome of Light, was created by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. This station is also the first MRT station in Taiwan with its name translated from Portuguese. It's really beautiful. You can arrange 10-30 minutes to look at this design. Price per person: Free Rating: 10 points

The Formosa Boulevard Station, with the heart of the MRT as the design axis, is located at the intersection of the Orange and Red MRT lines. It is also a station with a large number of people entering and leaving the station. The Kaohsiung MRT Formosa Boulevard Station has been selected as one of the most beautiful MRT stations in the world many times. It is very shocking to see it. It is a must-see attraction for domestic and foreign tourists to stop and take pictures. #A good place to go in the hot summer #Kaohsiung #Local travel

A coffee shop in the underground street. I was attracted by its decoration and colors first, so I bought a drink. Its large-leaf black tea is from Alishan. No wonder it has such a rich and mellow tea aroma. It will linger in the mouth. It is really delicious. I drank it all in one go. #Afternoon tea recommendation #cafe #A good place in the hot summer

When you come to Kaohsiung, many people usually take the MRT. The busiest station is Formosa Boulevard Station, which is located at the intersection of the two major MRT lines. Just hearing the name of this battle makes me want to come But the most special thing is that the roof of this battle is really colorful and beautiful. Not only is the interior colorful and beautiful, but the outdoor stations also use glass windows to provide great lighting. There is absolutely no problem punching in here The beautiful roof of the station has the feeling of the earth and some star designs are worth seeing. This is definitely a must-see attraction when traveling to Kaohsiung. #KaohsiungAttractions #Formosa Boulevard Station #Check-inAttractions

There is a cafe in the underground street of Beautiful Island Mr.Hokto raw chocolate dessert specialty store appearance attracted me at once raw chocolate specialty store from Nanzi did not hear very special in the refrigerator this called SAND dessert quite special biscuits to fold chocolate dessert pound cake biscuits as afternoon tea is most suitable here very cool and comfortable people and not many people suitable to come here to drink tea spend the whole afternoon #afternoon tea recommendation #Summer good place #summerfood recommendations

A 60-year-old taste Three Generation Spring Rolls in the roundabout of Beautiful Island Station is the pocket list of many people love to eat oh because of fame so ran to eat but I ate his bowl dumplings and four gods soup #summerfood recommendations #food

The Dome of Light is located at the intersection of the Red Line and the Orange Line. It is composed of 4,500 pieces of glass, with a diameter of about 30 meters and a total area of ​​660 square meters. It is the world's largest one-piece glass public art work and the world's largest glass mosaic art masterpiece. The Dome of Light took four years to create and was created by world-renowned artist Narcissus Quagliata (Narcissus Master). The Dome of Light is divided into four areas: water, earth, light, and fire, which respectively represent the different meanings of gestation, growth, innovation, destruction and rebirth, and are used to represent human stories.

Kaohsiung has a very special beautiful island MRT station. The Dome of Light was created by an Italian art master and took 4 years to complete with over 4,000 pieces of stained glass. The Miyajima MRT Station is known as the second-best subway station in the world.  There are light shows in each of the three working days and four light shows on the weekend. From the ground, the design of the MRT station is also quite unique, a bit like the pyramid of the Louvre in Paris designed by Pei's. Whether it is the daylight or the night lights, it is dazzling.

Is the beautiful island in Kaohsiung, Taiwan the most beautiful subway station? When traveling in Kaohsiung, the most convenient way to get around is the subway. Taiwan has made the subway a "MRT." The Beautiful Island MRT Station was designed by Japanese architects with the theme of prayer. The public art works inside the station are rich, and the top of the station hall is completely inlaid with stained glass mosaics. The dome will surely surprise you. In addition, the famous Taiwanese film "The Hero of the Scorpion" is also taken here. It is recommended to come here before the arrival of the morning peak, avoiding the flow of people and taking pictures slowly.

Since coming to Kaohsiung, it is essential to see the world's most beautiful MRT station. Beautiful Island Station is the intersection of the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line and the Orange Line. It was built in 2008 and had a 140-meter-diameter for the main station. It is the largest underground round station in the world. The main body was designed by Japanese architect Takamatsu Sho, with the theme of prayer. The public artwork inside the station looks vibrant, the dome of the light was created by the Italian artist Narcissus Masters in four years. The island station is not only famous because of the beautiful decoration of his station, but also because of his historical significance. I believe that looking at it with the knowledge of its history, will make you feel what you see is not just a colorful zenith.

Beautiful Island Station is the only interchange station for the Kaohsiung MRT early road network. Designed by Japanese architect Takamatsu, the site is symbolized by prayer. The public art work inside the station, the dome of the light, was created by the Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. It consists of 4,500 pieces of glass, about 30 meters in diameter and a total area of 660 square meters. It is the world's largest one-piece glass piece of public art work, and is also the world's largest masterpiece of glass mosaic art. Beautiful Island comes out with four glass entrances, which are still harmonious in other buildings.

#ShareTravelBudget Let's share the budget for traveling to Kaohsiung - Tainan for 3 days and 2 nights in a budget of 11,xxx.- With a full meal, comfortable sleep, and focus on using public transportation ✈️ Round-trip airfare is 5,515฿, very good price Going there Lion Air 2,640฿, excluding checked baggage Return Air Asia 2,875฿, excluding checked baggage 🏨 Accommodation for 2 nights, 1,261฿, large room with 2 bedrooms Convenient and clean travel, during the stay, there was only one group, very private 🍜 The cost of various foods, both restaurants, street food, and convenience stores, totaled about 2,500฿ per person, full every meal, eating all day 🚄 Travel costs for taxi, MRT, bus, high-speed train Total around 1,000฿, very good price, convenient transportation 🖼️ Museum entrance fee 412฿, great art, not too expensive 🎟️ Temple entrance fee 40฿ 📱SIM card 75฿, buy eSIM for 3 days 📜Insurance 215฿, good price, many travel plans to choose from 🧳Luggage storage fee at automatic lockers, around 110฿ We left our luggage many times, many places, there are lockers at every MRT station, very convenient Traveling to Kaohsiung-Tainan on a budget of just over ten thousand baht is possible, but if you have many days, I recommend staying longer than 3 days because you can travel comfortably without rushing like us. But this trip was very filling, took a lot of photos Plus, we got to see a lot of art and the transportation was super convenient #kaohsiung #tainan #traveltips #taiwan #travel

🗺️【Itinerary】 Day 1: Slowly walk to Formosa Boulevard Station, Ruifeng Night Market Day 2: Yanchengpu Station, duck meat, Pier 2 Dayi, Love River Love Boat Day 3: Cijin Day 4: Xiziwan 📍【Must-see attractions】 Love River, Cijin 🥘【Must-eat food】 Duck meat, Ruifeng Night Market 🏠【Accommodation recommendation】 1. Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung 📷【Photography and check-in spot】 Cijin 📣【Tips】 You can rent an electric car in Cijin, which makes your trip more convenient. #KaohsiungTravel Beach Beauty

During my trip to Kaohsiung, the most breathtaking experience turned out to be at an MRT station—Formosa Boulevard Station. Renowned as one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world, it features the "Dome of Light," a masterpiece by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. This is the world's largest glass public art installation, showcasing vibrant colors and an awe-inspiring design that feels like stepping into a universe of intertwined light and shadows. Every time I walk into the circular hall, the Dome of Light above casts a sacred and dreamy glow. I can't help but stop and gaze upward, immersing myself in its timeless beauty. At specific times each day, there's even a light show where music and colors synchronize, adding to the mesmerizing experience. Located at the intersection of Kaohsiung MRT's Red and Orange lines, the station is highly accessible and close to the bustling Liuhe Night Market. It's undoubtedly a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Kaohsiung. Location: Kaohsiung MRT Formosa Boulevard Station | Zhongshan 1st Road, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung City

For a one-day MRT tour, the MRT ticket here only costs NT$120, and you can take the MRT for a whole day. It is very convenient to go anywhere, whether you take the Red Line or the Orange Line.

This time, I came to Kaohsiung alone to attend a concert and decided to stay for a few days to explore the city. Here’s the itinerary I planned, which might serve as a reference for you. Day 1: Gangshan Skywalk, Sugar Factory, Kaohsiung Main Public Library Day 2: Cijin Island, British Consulate at Takao, Xiziwan Sunset Day 3: Pier-2 Art Center, KW2 Warehouse, Dagang Bridge Day 4: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Dream Mall Day 5: Dadong Arts Center, Weiwu Ying Graffiti Village, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) Gangshan Skywalk: Since fewer people visit nowadays, transportation can be a bit inconvenient. Cijin Island: You’ll need to take a ferry to get there. The island offers a variety of local snacks and attractions. Pier-2 Art Center: Located near KW2 Warehouse and Dagang Bridge, you can take the light rail to explore each stop. There are many creative shops and markets. Dagang Bridge: You can watch the bridge’s horizontal rotation every day at the 15-minute mark. Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum: In addition to the magnificent Buddha statue, there are also art exhibitions. Dadong Arts Center: The large art library inside houses various art books, including dance, painting, photography, and more. The center also features performance halls and exhibition spaces. Weiwu Ying Graffiti Village: Mainly for appreciating murals.

#TravelItinerary #KaohsiungTravel You can take the high-speed train from Taipei to Kaohsiung, I think it took about 1-2 hours! I took a look at the Meilidao Station (Meilidao Station), which is the second most beautiful subway station in the world, and ate shaved ice at the delicious fruit shaved ice Haizibing, and took a boat to Cijin Island, rented an electric car, and went around every corner of Cijin Island! I went up to the Kaohsiung Lighthouse, had some delicious coffee, and saw the amazing view!! The Rainbow Church is also famous for its beautiful sunsets, so I want to visit leisurely next time and watch the sunset ✨