Kaohsiung City

Kaohsiung is a massive port city in southern Taiwan. It’s home to many skyscrapers, such as the 248m-tall Tuntex Sky Tower, and is known for its diversity of parks. Its focal point is the Love River, with walking paths and cafes along its banks, and cruise boats navigating its waters. Shopping options range from high-end malls to the Liuhe and Ruifeng night markets.

Kaohsiung City “Gao-Shiung” (高雄市) is Taiwan’s second largest city located on the southwest coast of Taiwan. Kaohsiung had always been the industrial and shipping hub of Taiwan during the boom of the 1960’s through 1990’s. The port was one of the busiest in the world, China Petroleum and China Steel had a large factory presence, the US Navy was docking regularly and land was inexpensive and regulations light.  It was during these times that Kaohsiung was dubbed a “cultural desert” as it basically was known for bad air pollution and a working class mentality.

Things have changed in Kaohsiung a lot since then. Because of the industrial boom in Mainland China in the early 2000’s, a large number of factories moved out of southern Taiwan leaving not only a cleaner environment but also a weak economy with fewer blue collar jobs. The US Navy is long gone, but China Steel and China Petroleum still retain a large presence. The Kaohsiung harbor still ranks as one of the top 10 busiest in the world.

However, the Kaohsiung City government has invested heavily in the future of the city and a new direction. The Love River, once a polluted smelly sore running through the city, was cleaned up and is now a major tourist attraction. The Kaohsiung harbor, once closed to the public, now has many public wharves filled with bike paths, art centers, and entertainment venues. Kaohsiung also has the most “green space per capita” compared to any other city in Taiwan. There is also a new economic focus towards high tech manufacturing and even solar energy.  There are now subways lines running through the city with more planned for the future. The once barren north Kaohsiung district is has now become the major retail and residential area. The city looks better, breathes better, and has a bright future ahead of it.

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