Gangshan Eye (Closed for Maintenance) Introduction
The "Gongshan Eye" Park is located at the border of Gangshan District and Yanchao District, covering an area of about 1.8 hectares on the verdant Xiaogang Mountain. The Qing Dynasty poet Zhuo Mengcai described the local scenery as "Gongshan tree colors" in his poem, portraying the lush and layered greenery. Standing at Gongshan Eye, visitors can enjoy a vast and poetic view, reminiscent of timeless feelings. The Sky Corridor, the main feature of the Gongshan Eye Park, is a stunning 88-meter-long walkway designed around the concept of music. It is structured as a steel cable-stayed bridge, with the main tower shaped like a violin, while the cables represent the strings of the instrument, symbolizing harmony and resonance. The spiral staircase at the end of the corridor resembles a harmonica, and the steps evoke sounds like piano keys. As visitors stroll along the Sky Corridor, the gentle breeze plays a natural symphony, offering a feast for the eyes and ears while symbolizing the rebirth of life on Xiaogang Mountain. In terms of recreation and sightseeing, the park is planned with respect to the environment and ecological conservation. The Sky Corridor offers stunning views of the A-Gong-Dian Reservoir, A-Gong-Dian Forest Park, and the plains of A-Gong-Dian Creek. On clear days, one can gaze at the majestic Beidawu Mountain and surrounding ranges, as well as view Kaohsiung landmarks such as the 85 Building, Banping Mountain, Shoushan, and the Taiwan Strait. Recommended itinerary: Gongshan Eye → Xiaogang Mountain Viewing Platform → Dagang Mountain Scenic Area → Lunch → Tea Tasting → Temple Tour Dinner (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Dishes) Leisurely visit Museums: MRT Red Line to Gangshan Hospital Station → Gangshan Cultural Center/Shadow Puppet Museum → Taiwan Screw Museum → Lunch (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Dishes) → Taiwan Braised Dish Museum → Zhihbin Doubanjiang Story House → Gongshan Eye → Dinner (Dagang Mountain Scenic Area, Native Chicken Dishes) Military New Experiences: Aviation Education Exhibition Hall → Military History Museum → Lunch (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Dishes) → Zhihbin Doubanjiang Story House → Gongshan Eye → Dinner (Dagang Mountain Scenic Area, Native Chicken Dishes) To enter the park, visitors must take a shuttle bus or share a taxi. The Gongshan Eye Park is open from 08:30 to 17:00 (18:00 on weekends and holidays) and regulates the entry of motorcycles and cars. Visitors should park at nearby parking lots and then take the shuttle bus or share a taxi to enter. Due to narrow roads and steep slopes in the mountainous area, please drive slowly at night and observe traffic safety and regulations. Transportation Information: ◾ Barrier-Free Transportation 1. Self-driving: Disabled individuals can show relevant documents to pass the traffic control checkpoint to enter Zhangshan Eye with private cars; the parking lot has three accessible parking spaces. 2. Public transport: Rehabilitation buses can be arranged through a direct line at (07)740-7977 or Kaohsiung Bus Rehabilitation Bus website. Accessible taxis can be called at shared ride numbers: 0987-752787, 0958-499030. Note: All shuttle buses are general medium-sized buses and cannot proceed due to the narrow roads leading to the Gongshan Eye. ◾ MRT (requires shared taxi): 1. Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Gangshan Hospital Station (R24), exit 1 and take "Red 68" to Dazhuang Park, then change to a shared taxi to Gongshan Eye Park. (Refer to the Kaohsiung Bus website for the Red 68 bus schedule.) 2. Shared taxi: (1) The shared taxi plan for Gongshan Eye Park is approved by the Transport Bureau. (2) There are scheduled taxi areas at Kaohsiung MRT Gangshan Hospital Station (R24), A-Gong-Dian Reservoir Management Center, A-Gong-Dian Forest Park, and Dazhuang Park for public shared rides. (3) Gongshan Eye Park shared taxi reservation hotline: 0987-752787, 0958-499030 (4) Shared ride rates are charged according to the rates set by the Transport Bureau. ◾ Self-driving (requires transfer to shuttle bus or shared taxi): 1. Route: (1) National Highway 1 → Exit at Gangshan Interchange → Yanchao → Anzhao Road/County Road 186 → Turn left at Xingsheng Road → Turn right at Cailiao Road → Arrive at the parking lot and shuttle area near A-Gong-Dian Reservoir Management Center. (2) National Highway 10 → Yanchao Interchange → Yida Road → Turn right at Jiasu Road/County Road 186 → Proceed straight to Zhongxing North Road/County Road 29-1 → Turn left onto Engineering Road to Cailiao Road, about 400 meters to A-Gong-Dian Reservoir Management Center parking lot and shuttle area. 2. Parking Information: (1) A-Gong-Dian Reservoir Management Center: 4 bus parking spaces, 113 car parking spaces (including 3 accessible parking spaces), 36 motorcycle parking spaces. (2) A-Gong-Dian Forest Park: 79 car parking spaces, 30 motorcycle parking spaces. (3) Cailiao Road parking lot: 13 car parking spaces. (4) Reservoir Road parking lot: 34 car parking spaces. (with a shuttle station) Note: Gongshan Eye Park has 3 accessible parking spaces (disabled individuals can show relevant documents to pass the traffic control checkpoint). Due to limited parking space, it is recommended that visitors take public transport. ◾ Shuttle Information: (1) Starting from March 26, 2024, shuttle service will be trialed from Reservoir Road parking lot to Gongshan Eye Park. (2) Medium bus shuttle service hotline: Kaohsiung Bus 07-6118804 (3) Shuttle station, fees, and departure times during weekdays and holidays: Shuttle Station → Reservoir Road Parking Lot 08:30-16:20 (weekdays), 08:30-17:20 (holidays) Single fare: 25 NTD, half fare: 13 NTD (children aged 7-12 and seniors over 65), free for children under 6. Gongshan Eye Park: 08:50-17:30 (weekdays), 08:50-18:30 (holidays) Note: The shuttle buses run approximately every 20-30 minutes, and there may be delays during peak times. Please be patient while waiting. For groups of 15 or more, please fill out the online form or contact the Kaohsiung Bus hotline.
