Kao-Hsiung, Taiwan Cruise Port

Starting as a small fishing village in the 1600s, Kaohsiung has developed into the second most populous city in Taiwan and is known as the Harbor Capital. A favorite of travelers is the Fo Guang Shan monastery containing breathtaking landscapes and giant Buddhas. Make sure to discover the contemporary side of this modern Taiwanese city at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. When cruising to Kaohsiung, enjoy the city’s charm and beautiful landscape with a boat ride down the canal-like Love River which flows through the middle of this exciting city. Featured below are a few of the best things to do when cruising to Kaohsiung, Taiwan:
 

• Experience how the monastery practices Buddhism in modern life by visiting Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery, overlooking the Kaoping River.
   
• Gain a better understanding for Taiwanese culture by touring all the highlights and must-see spots around Kaohsiung, such as the Pier-2 Art Center, Lian Lake or Takao Railway Museum.
   
• Visit the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts featuring the incredible M. C. Escher exhibit and many more contemporary works of art.
   
• View the Dragon Tiger Tower that was built in 1976 consisting of two pagodas that are seven stories high.