Visiting Kaohsiung Port, one can take a sightseeing boat to admire the beautiful scenery of the port. The route of the sightseeing boat travels in a counterclockwise direction. During the journey, recorded commentary is played on the boat, or a guide entertains visitors with humorous explanations, discussing the diverse aspects of Kaohsiung Port.
Kaohsiung Port, located in a small fishing village during the late Ming Dynasty, began to be developed during the Dutch colonial and Zheng Chenggong’s era in Taiwan. By the time of the Qing Dynasty rule, it had become the central hub for goods distribution in the Gaoping area. In 1858, the port was opened for trade according to the Sino-British Tianjin Treaty.
Kaohsiung Port used to be the third-largest port in the world for ocean freight, only behind Hong Kong and Singapore. However, it has recently faced competition from other ports. Despite this, Kaohsiung Port continues to strive to enhance its competitiveness, with its cargo throughput accounting for about 66% of the total in Taiwan.
Opening hours and specific business status are subject to the daily opening conditions. A must-see tip is to take the MRT to Sizihwan Station, exit at gate 1, and walk for 30 minutes to arrive.
