Kaohsiung City

Kaohsiung City, known as the Harbor City, hosts vast container port vistas alongside magnificent religious sites such as Fo Guang Shan. This city, abundant in natural resources and rich in ecological landscapes, is ideally suited for travelers seeking to experience both modern maritime culture and traditional Taiwanese life.
Recommended Itineraries and Experiences

Exploring Pineapple Plantations at the Foot of Fo Guang Shan
Dashu District is a major pineapple-producing region and home to the renowned Fo Guang Shan monastery. Visitors are recommended to stop by the Dashu Leisure Agriculture Area at the foot of Fo Guang Shan, which offers hands-on pineapple-picking experiences, allowing visitors to harvest ripe pineapples and taste their sweet-tart tropical flavor. In the nearby Longmu Community, you can try making Taiwan’s most popular pineapple cake by hand.

Hakka Culture and Aquatic Vegetable Experiences
Meinong District is a town rich in traditional Hakka culture and agricultural products, especially white jade radishes and wild lotus. The Meinong Leisure Agricultural Area offers a range of farming experiences, where you can wade right into the water to harvest tender wild lotus or sample local treats such as wild lotus ice cream and salted wild lotus croissants at the farmers’ association’s Future Supermarket. Visiting in November or December? You can try pulling the small, delicate, and flavorful white jade radishes—a seasonal favorite.