Kaohsiung Walking Day Tour

**Please note that this trip request a lot of walking and use public transportation to move around.

*Due to possible circumstances, the itinerary are subject to change or modify.

Kaohsiung departure > 打狗英國領事館 The British Consulate at Takow ~ 旗津燈塔 Cijin Lighthouse ~ 旗後砲臺 Cihou Fort ~ 旗津老街 Cijin Island Old Street 駁二藝術特區 Pier-2 Art Center ~ 哈瑪星鐵道文化園區 Hamasen Railway Cultural Park

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Stop At: The British Consulate At Takao, No. 20 LianHai Road, Gushan District, Gushan, Kaohsiung Taiwan

The British Consulate at Takow
The British Consular Residence at Takow was built on the hill of Shaochuantou. This stand-alone red-brick building with wooden veranda was used as a venue for receiving diplomatic envoys and guests, as well as being the consul's residence. In 1900, it was reconstructed with an arched veranda. During the Japanese colonial period, it was converted into the Kaohsiung Marine Observatory. In the early period after the National Government took over Taiwan, it was converted again as a meteorological observatory. In 1977, Typhoon Thelma devastated the building. In 1985, a restoration project was initiated. In 1987, it was publicly proclaimed a historic site. In 2004, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs repurposed and reutilized this historic site, and it became a famous cultural tourist attraction in Kaohsiung City.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cijin Island, Haian Rd., Qijin Dist., Qijin, Kaohsiung Taiwan

旗津老街 Cijin Island Old Street
Walking in the Cijin Island Old Street, and also a lunch place where we can find a nice seafood restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cijin Island, Haian Rd., Qijin Dist., Qijin, Kaohsiung Taiwan

旗津燈塔Cijin Lighthouse
After the signing of Convention of Peking in 1860 during the Qing Dynasty rule, the Takau Harbor was opened to foreign traders in 1863. With increasing commercial shipping activities and a lack of a proper ship navigation system, the British engineers built a Chinese-style rectangular red-brick lighthouse at the top of Mount Ki-au (旗後山), at the southern side of the harbor.

During the Japanese rule, in line with the expansion of the harbor, the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1916 as part of the project. It underwent renovation in 1918 to what it looks like today. The base of the lighthouse building was rebuilt in Baroque style.

In 1985, the lighthouse was designated a Historical Building and subsequently opened to the public.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cihou Fort, Qijin District, Qijin, Kaohsiung Taiwan

旗後砲臺 Cihou Fort
The first fortifications were built in 1720 when Taiwan was ruled by the Manchu-led Qing Empire of China. After the Japanese expedition in 1874, the Qing authorities constructed a modern fort, which in 1880 had new Armstrong's guns installed. It played no part in the Sino-French War; the fighting in Taiwan took place around Keelung and during blockade French ships did not approach the port.

During the Japanese era the fort was not used.

After World War II the hill was fortified by Chinese army: light gun and machine gun nests cut in the rock can still be found there.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Pier-2 Art Centre, No.1, Dayong Rd., Yancheng, Kaohsiung 803 Taiwan

駁二藝術特區 Pier-2 Art Center
At the north bank of Asia New Bay Area where the Love River enters Kaohsiung Port, Pier-2 Art Center carries Yancheng's past and serves as the founding highlight of Taiwan's Cultural and Creative Corridor.

Pier-2 Art Center has since then rebuilt the cultural charm and lifestyle aesthetics of Kaohsiung as a port city.

People keep gathering up in this place, bringing in much creativity. Performances and events which manifest Kaohsiung's characteristics are held, and they also show new ideas and faces. These are the foundations of Kaohsiung's cultural and creative industries. Endlessly energetic and enthusiastic, the center sees no limits for its competitiveness. This is Pier-2 Art Center, the love of you and me.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hamasen Museum Of Taiwan Railway, No.99, Penglai Rd, Gushan Dist, Gushan, Kaohsiung 804 Taiwan

哈瑪星鐵道文化園區 Hamasen Railway Cultural Park
Hamasen Railway Cultural Park was originally Kaohsiung Port Station, Kaohsiung's first railway station, and today has been transformed into the Takao Railway Museum. The railway has been preserved in its entirety; this is Taiwan's only century-old railway station whose railway is still usable. As well as the Museum, there is also an expansive green space, in which a dazzling bridge can be seen, rebuilt from a 38-year-old bridge. Extending from the Pier-2 Art Center to the Railway Culture Park, it has become a favorite of locals and foreign tourists alike.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início:
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Kaohsiung Walking day tour
1/16/2023 - 5/12/2025

Saturday - Sunday :

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Sizihwan Station, 804, Taiwan, Kaohsiung City, Gushan District, Linhai 2nd Rd, 17之1號B1樓

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Chinese/English tour guides

Não Incluído

• Sites entrance ticket
• Lunch - Food and drinks
• Public transportation fee

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