Kaohsiung Harbor Introduction
Located at the southern tip of Kaohsiung City and spanning six administrative districts, Kaohsiung Port is Taiwan's largest port and the thirteenth largest port in the world due to its vast area and natural harbor shape. With as many as 116 operational terminals, it serves as Taiwan's primary maritime hub and a gateway for cargo imports and exports, handling more than sixty percent of Taiwan's total cargo throughput. Kaohsiung Port is considered the economic lifeline and symbol of Kaohsiung City. Giant cargo ships, naval vessels, and fishing boats traverse in and out of the blue sea under the sky, while the bustling logistics of container yards intermingle with the cheerful smiles of the southern people, creating the most beautiful scenery of the harbor city. There are many ways to get to know and get close to Kaohsiung Port. The Banana Pier Viewing Platform at the end of Qixian 3rd Road faces the first port of Kaohsiung, with Cijin Island to the left and Shoushan to the right, offering views of large vessels entering and exiting Kaohsiung Port, as well as the distant beauty of Shoushan. For those who want more than just static appreciation, taking a sightseeing boat with guided commentary around the first and second ports and Cijin Island allows you to enjoy the magnificent scenery and modern port facilities of the harbor city while braving the winds and waves. If you wish to explore the three hundred-year history of Kaohsiung Port from a small fishing village in the Ming Dynasty to the present, the Kaohsiung Port History Museum near the viewing platform has detailed artifacts and historical materials to satisfy every visitor's thirst for knowledge. Under the city's ambitious development, the Kaohsiung Port area not only thrives in business but has also been transformed into a world-class harbor area, with beautiful natural attractions, exhibition spaces, commercial shopping areas, and cultural creative parks, creating a splendid modern landscape at Kaohsiung Port. To understand Kaohsiung and connect with the harbor city, touring and visiting Kaohsiung Port is undoubtedly the quickest and richest method.
