Sizihwan Bay is known for its beautiful sunset and natural reefs, and the area includes scenic spots like the Siziwan Beach, Seaside Park, and the former British Consulate at Takao. You can enjoy the view of the sea or gaze over Kaohsiung Port. The inscription on the gate of the Shaochuan artillery position, currently classified as a third-grade national heritage site, reads “Kaohsiung Town North Gate.” It was built at the same time as Cihou Fort to cover different fields of fire. Today, the cannons are gone—only 3 gun emplacements remain for people of the future to wonder about.

The Cijin District is a slender island in front of Kaohsiung that serves as a natural breakwater for the harbor. The district is filled with seafood restaurants selling freshly caught seafood, which can be prepared right after you pick it. If you have only a brief period in Kaohsiung, skip Cijin. If you have more than a day, you will find the island to be a pleasant and relaxing place to take a break. Most of the major sites can be seen within two hours. Cijin is connected to the rest of Kaohsiung City by tunnels, but the transportation of choice is one of the many ferries that traverse the harbor.

Indulge in delicious Taiwanese street food and soak up the lively atmosphere at famous spots like Liuhe Tourist Night Market or the local-favorite Ruifeng Night Market.