Gangshan Eye (Closed for maintenance) Introduction
The Eye of Gangshan Park, located at the border of Gangshan District and Yanchao District on Xiaogang Mountain, covers an area of approximately 1.8 hectares. The Qing Dynasty poet Zhuo Mengcai described the local scenery in his poem "The Color of Trees in Gangshan," portraying the lush, tiered green landscape that stretches vast under the view from The Eye of Gangshan, bringing poetic sentiments and timeless elegance back to life. Sky Corridor, taking a walk in the clouds, serves as the main feature of The Eye of Gangshan Park. It is 88 meters long and designed with music as its concept, adopting a steel cantilever bridge structure. The main tower of the bridge embodies the image of a violin, with the steel cables representing the strings, symbolizing harmonious music. The spiral staircase at the end echoes the harmonica, and the steps resonate like piano keys. Walking along the Sky Corridor with the gentle breeze feels like playing the music of nature, allowing visitors to enjoy a visual and auditory feast while symbolizing the rebirth of life on Xiaogang Mountain. Rest and sightseeing, overlooking Greater Kaohsiung. The planning of this park respects the environment and ecological conservation. The Sky Corridor offers breathtaking views of the Agongdian Reservoir, Agongdian Forest Park, Agongdian Stream, and the surrounding plain. On clear days, one can also enjoy stunning sights of the majestic Northern Dawu Mountain and nearby mountains, the Kaohsiung landmark 85 Sky Tower, Banping Mountain, Shoushan, and the Taiwan Strait, capturing all the picturesque landscapes. Recommended itinerary: The Eye of Gangshan → Xiaogang Mountain Viewing Platform → Dagangshan Scenic Area → Lunch → Tea Tasting → Temple Tour Dinner (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Cuisine) Enjoy leisurely time at the museum: MRT Red Line Gangshan Hospital Station → Gangshan Cultural Center/Puppet Museum → Taiwan Screw Museum → Lunch (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Cuisine) → Taiwan Braised Dishes Museum → Zhihpin Doubanjiang Story Exhibition The Eye of Gangshan → Dinner (Dagangshan Scenic Area Free-range Chicken Cuisine) Military Experience: Aviation Education Exhibition Hall → Military History Museum → Lunch (Gangshan Old Street/Lamb Cuisine) → Zhihpin Doubanjiang Story Exhibition → The Eye of Gangshan → Dinner (Dagangshan Scenic Area Free-range Chicken Cuisine) To enter the park, a shuttle bus or shared taxi is required. The Eye of Gangshan Park controls the entry of motorcycles and small cars from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (and until 6:00 PM on holidays and consecutive holidays). Visitors driving or riding motorcycles must park in surrounding parking lots and take the shuttle bus or shared taxi to enter. Due to narrow and steep mountain roads, please reduce speed when driving at night and pay attention to traffic safety and rules. Transportation information: - Accessible transportation: 1. Driving: People with disabilities can show relevant documents to pass through the traffic control station (at the intersection of Reservoir Road and Dazhuang Lane) to drive into the park. The park's parking lot has 3 accessible parking spaces. 2. Public transport: Rehabilitation bus: Please contact the dedicated line (07)740-7977 or the Kaohsiung Bus Rehabilitation Bus website. Accessible taxis: Shared taxi booking line, 0987-752787, 0958-499030. Note: Shuttle buses are all medium-sized, and due to the width of the road to The Eye of Gangshan and surrounding tree environments, medium low-floor buses cannot pass. - MRT (transfer to shared taxi): 1. Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Gangshan Hospital Station (R24). From Exit 1, take "Red 68" to Dazhuang Park, then transfer to a shared taxi to The Eye of Gangshan Park. (Please refer to the Kaohsiung Bus website for the Red 68 bus schedule.) 2. Shared taxis: (1) The shared taxi plan to The Eye of Gangshan Park is approved by the Transportation Bureau of the city government. (2) At Kaohsiung MRT Red Line Gangshan Hospital Station (R24), Agongdian Reservoir Management Center, Agongdian Forest Park, and Dazhuang Park, designated shared taxi areas are arranged for public use. (3) The reservation hotline for shared taxis to The Eye of Gangshan Park: 0987-752787, 0958-499030. (4) Shared taxi fares are charged according to the rate approved by the Transportation Bureau. - Driving (must transfer to shuttle bus or shared taxi): 1. National Road route: (1) National Freeway 1 → Exit the Gangshan Interchange → Yanchao → Anzhao Road/City Road 186 → Turn left onto Xinxing Road → Turn right onto Cailiao Road → Arrive at the parking lot and shuttle area around Agongdian Reservoir Management Center. (2) National Freeway 10 → Yanchao Interchange → Yida Road → Turn right onto Jiao Su Road/City Road 186 → Continue to Zhongxing North Road/Gao 29-1 county road → Turn left onto Engineering Road to Cailiao Road, about 400 meters to reach the parking lot and shuttle area around the Agongdian Reservoir Management Center. 2. Parking information: (1) Agongdian Reservoir Management Center: 4 large bus parking spaces, 113 car parking spaces (including 3 accessible spaces), 36 motorcycle parking spaces. (2) Agongdian 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. (Has a shuttle stop) Note: The Eye of Gangshan Park has 3 accessible parking spaces (people with disabilities can show relevant documents for passing traffic control). Due to limited parking space, it is recommended that visitors take public transportation. - Shuttle information: (1) Starting from March 26, 2024, a trial operation of a circular shuttle from Reservoir Road parking lot to The Eye of Gangshan Park will commence. (2) Minibus shuttle service hotline: Kaohsiung Bus 07-6118804. (3) Shuttle stop, fare rates, and schedule: Shuttle stop on weekdays and holidays, one-way fare: First bus Last bus Reservoir Road parking lot 8:30 AM 4:20 PM 8:30 AM 5:20 PM Full fare: 25 TWD, half fare: 13 TWD (children aged 7-12 and seniors over 65), children under 6: free. The Eye of Gangshan Park 8:50 AM 5:30 PM 8:50 AM 6:30 PM. Note: Shuttle buses run every 20-30 minutes; delays may occur during peak times, so please be patient. For groups of 15 or more, please fill out the online form in advance or contact the Kaohsiung Bus dedicated line 07-...
