Kaohsiung Harbor Introduction
Located at the southern end of Kaohsiung City and spanning six administrative districts, Kaohsiung Harbor is Taiwan's largest port and the thirteenth largest in the world due to its vast area and natural harbor formation. With as many as 116 operational berths, it serves as Taiwan’s primary maritime hub and the main gateway for cargo import and export, accounting for more than sixty percent of the total cargo throughput in Taiwan. Kaohsiung Harbor is considered the economic lifeblood and symbol of Kaohsiung City. Giant cargo ships, naval vessels, and fishing boats navigate in and out against the backdrop of a blue sky, while the bustling container yards and the cheerful smiles of the southern locals blend together to create the most beautiful scenery of the harbor city. There are various ways to understand and get closer to Kaohsiung Harbor. The Banana Pier Observation Deck, located at the end of Qixian Third Road, faces the first port of Kaohsiung Harbor, flanked by Cijin Island on the left and Shoushan on the right, providing views of large vessels entering and leaving the harbor and the beauty of Shoushan. If you want more than just static appreciation, you can take a sightseeing boat with a dedicated guide that circles the first and second ports and Cijin Island, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent modern scenes and port facilities of this harbor city while sailing through the waves. For those interested in a deeper exploration of Kaohsiung Harbor's 300-year history from a small fishing village during the Ming Dynasty to the present, the Kaohsiung Harbor Museum, located near the observation deck, offers extensive artifacts and historical materials to satisfy every visitor’s thirst for knowledge. Under the city's deliberate efforts, the Kaohsiung port area not only thrives in business but has also transformed the harbor bay area into a world-class destination, complete with beautiful natural spots, exhibition venues, shopping districts, and cultural creative parks, creating a magnificent modern landscape of Kaohsiung Harbor. To get to know Kaohsiung and connect with this harbor city, exploring Kaohsiung Harbor is undoubtedly the fastest and most enriching way.
