[2025 Kaohsiung Attraction] Travel Guide for Glory Pier (Updated Jul)

If you want to eat barbecued beef/seafood in Kaohsiung, you must go to (Hagi Yakiniku) on Qingnian Road in Kaohsiung. There is no restaurant that you can't eat without reservation. I made a reservation 3 days ago for 5:30 this afternoon. Two people are invited to have dinner at (Hagi Yakiniku). When I entered the restaurant, it was already full. It was very popular. The next table was 4 engineers working in Nanzi (TSMC). The only things in the world that cannot be let down are (love and food). We quickly became good friends. Everyone ate meat, rice, beef, fresh scallops, prawns, and salmon. The ingredients were fresh. They were fried in a small pan. They were tender and juicy and delicious. The service staff was friendly and greeted us to change the grilled iron plate and add white rice, lettuce salad, and miso soup. It was lively with more people. The food tasted better. The ingredients were fresh, delicious, and full of human touch. It was a great restaurant. It is worth recommending to everyone.

#Kaohsiung Glory Pier Glory Pier is located at the junction of the Ai River estuary and Kaohsiung Port. It was once Pier 13, an important place for transporting personnel and military supplies for the Golden Horse Campaign. After its retirement, it was renamed Glory Pier and opened as a tourist and recreational area. Magnificent, distinctive, comfortable, and relaxing are the impressions that the Glory Pier gives me. You can relax and stroll here. When you are tired, there is also a cafe here. You can have a cup of coffee by the sea and enjoy the sea view. There is a yacht club next to it. There are not many yachts, but each yacht is so beautiful. It is such a wonderful thing to use it to go out to sea for a trip. You can walk to the other side through the overpass, where there is the Haiyin Hall, #Kaohsiung Pop Music Center Kaohsiung Pop Music Center, and next to it is the Yinhai Building, which is 11 stories high and has a spacious lobby underground. The floor is very high and wide, and it is simple, comfortable and a bit artistic. I spent two or three hours here unknowingly, enjoying the sea breeze and looking at the distant view. It is definitely a good place to relax.

With no actual list of places I wanna visit, I was constantly checking Google Maps which places are nearby and are doable/walkable with my short stay. Just fueled with my 2 hours of sleep and coffee, here is how things worked out for me. 1️⃣ Glory Pier 📍No. 31號, Haibian Rd, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, 802 --- Harbour of KHH, urban landscape view 🚆 Took the Red Line to Formosa Blvd Station then transferred to Orange Line. Alighted at Hamasen Station, took a bus to Sizihwan. 2️⃣ Sizihwan Lookout 西子灣觀景臺 📍804, Kaohsiung City, Gushan District --- View of the sea. Historical walk. 3️⃣ Xiongzhen North Gate 哨船頭礮臺（雄鎮北門） 📍No. 6號, Lianhai Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, 804 --- An old fortress. I did a lot of translation using Google translate just to understand its history. Pretty amazing if you're a history baby. 4️⃣ The British Consulate at Takow 打狗英國領事館文化園區(山下辦公室) 📍 No. 7號, Shaochuan St, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, 804 --- a little hike up the hill to reach the main building. Great view of the city harbour. 🛥️ Took the ferry at Gushan Ferry Pier Station to Cijin Island 5️⃣ Kaohsiung Lighthouse 高雄燈塔 📍80541, Kaohsiung City, Qijin District, 旗下巷34號 --- Hike up the hill was worth it! Great view of the multiple-colored houses in Cijing and the sea! Great view of the ships coming into the harbour! 📝📝📝 must see the Cijin Tunnel as well (I didn’t – what a luck!) You must plan your Cijing trip better than I did! 6️⃣ Cijin Old Street 旗津老街 📍 No. 40號, Miaoqian Rd, Qijin District, Kaohsiung City, 805 Highlights - Food and trinkets everywhere! Just walk straight past these stalls (grabbed food and drink along the way) and you can reach the beach side. My brain was too foggy, so I went back to Gushan Ferry Pier, took the 248 bus, and walked for a bit to my hotel. Checked in at CHAO SHE HOTEL (booked via Trip.com) (If you can do more, actually, from Gushan Ferry Pier, you can visit the Penglai Area of The Pier-2 Art Center 駁二蓬萊倉庫群 and The Pier2 Art Center 駁二藝術特區) but I was so tired I took a nap first. 😊 Woke up fresh and energised. 🌃 Liouhe Tourist Night Market六合觀光夜市 --- food trip 🌃 Formosa Boulevard Station 美麗島站 --- to see the Dome of Lights 🌃 Central Park 高雄中央公園 --- to see their light display 👣 then walked back to the hotel again 👣 lots of walking in one day TOTAL STEPS: 31, 904 I love how the KHH railway system is so easy to navigate! Will come back with a more organized itinerary! #taiwantravel #kaoshiung #cijinisland #cijinlighthouse #sabbytravels

⛴️ Historical Retrospect: From Military Port to the Beloved Glory Pier • The Glory Pier was formerly known as "Kaohsiung Port Pier 13," which served as a vital naval logistics port after the war, handling military supplies and ferrying personnel to and from Kinmen and Matsu. • Officially "retired" in 2005, the walls were removed, and the pier was opened to the public under its new name, "Glory Pier," commemorating the retired servicemen and the port's historical contributions. 🌇 Scenic Features: Green Corridor, Harbor Views, Sunset, and Nightscape • A 500-meter-long coastal walkway lined with greenery, complementing the True Love Pier across the harbor, creating a curved city seascape. • Perfect for strolling, riding YouBike, or leisurely gazing at the sea, especially during sunset and nighttime, attracting locals and travelers to pause, admire, and capture memories. • Occasionally hosts nighttime light shows, festive events, and even small concerts, drawing visitors to enjoy music, stroll, and sip coffee. 🚶♂️ Vibrant District: Light Rail Connection and Cultural Convergence • Integrated with the Kaohsiung Light Rail Circular Line, the "Glory Pier Station" is conveniently located right next to the pier, welcoming travelers from both sides of the harbor. • Close to True Love Pier and the Kaohsiung Music Center (including Whale Embankment and Soundwave Tower), offering daytime ferry rides and nighttime music experiences, enriching the port's diverse cultural atmosphere. • A popular cycling route connecting Love River to the harbor island, blending exercise, scenery, and urban life into a complete experience. 🗓️ Featured Events and Highlights • Hosted major public art exhibitions such as the Kaohsiung Lantern Festival (2008–2014) and the Yellow Rubber Duck display in Love River District (2013 and 2024). • Frequently chosen as an outdoor stage for New Year's Eve parties, music festivals, and performances, enhanced by water reflections and light shows, making it a landmark attraction in the harbor city. Glory Pier not only carries the history of military and port development but also stands as a symbol of coastal leisure in the city's transformation. It has turned an old base into a harmonious waterfront space, blending culture, performances, and cafes, becoming one of Kaohsiung's most captivating coastal destinations.

There are always many activities at the pier next to Kaohsiung Port, such as the Yellow Duck and Gigi Kawa, which always attract many people to the port to enjoy. You can take the Kaohsiung MRT to get there, ride the circular light rail, and ride the Ferris wheel at Dream Mall at night to enjoy the night view of the port. You can also go shopping in department stores, which is very nice.

Kaohsiung Glory Pier (yacht sports car). So much fun. Each tour takes 20 minutes. The fee is 3,000 yuan. It can accommodate up to 4 people. One person drives a yacht sports car. He likes to show off. He will walk around while driving the boat. It's cool. Of course, it's safe. It's really fun and exciting. It's worth recommending that everyone play it.

One of my favorite gourmet restaurants. A must-try restaurant (Hagi Wagyu BBQ) located 2 minutes from Kaohsiung Light Rail (Guangrong Pier) Station. Tonight I took Teacher Sun, who had never eaten there before, to the (Hagi) Wagyu BBQ restaurant for dinner. The elegant environment, friendly service staff and amiable attitude make us feel at home. I ordered two of the signature dishes (deep-fried marbled beef set) and one serving of sashimi (fresh salmon). The salmon melts in your mouth, and the tender and delicious marbled beef, served with delicious rice. One bite after another, a happy feeling. A great restaurant. Worth recommending to everyone

You can pay to take a cruise at Kaohsiung Glory Pier and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It’s so beautiful! The weather is great

Recently I've become obsessed with the beef near Kaohsiung's Glory Wharf (Hagi-tsuki). It's a must-try delicacy. Go for a meal every other day. I plan to try all the dishes on their menu. For dinner today, I ordered a deluxe surf and turf, 2 fresh scallops, 3 shelled prawns, 100 grams of beef slices, and I ordered the shank beef, all lean meat. Pay extra to upgrade to get a rice bowl with milkfish, a cup of winter melon lemon tea, a cup of miso soup, and a big bowl of salad. Delicious😋 Really delicious😋. Worth recommending to everyone

Visit Kaohsiung Glory Pier, where the famous wooden dolls from the latest exhibition "Squid Game" bring a strong visual shock and a sense of familiarity. The huge art installation forms an interesting contrast with the surrounding harbor scenery and is very impressive. Many tourists stopped to take photos at the scene, adding to the joyful atmosphere. The Glory Pier combines pop culture, allowing people to enjoy the reproduction of classic scenes while feeling the unique local atmosphere. It is an unforgettable experience.

#Fly to Hong Kong Hello, readers, people, travel community, Trip.com, Trip team, all Trip networks. If anyone is planning to travel abroad and is traveling to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, today we will tell you a very beautiful photo spot, a million-dollar view, which is Glory Pier. 🛥️ Glory Pier is located near Kaohsiung Music Center and Great Harbor Bridge. Anyone who has been here will say that the view is very beautiful and impressive. In addition, the weather is good, the sunlight shines on the water, and the shadows of the boats are beautiful. It looks good and takes beautiful photos, giving a feeling of being abroad. When we first saw it, we were stunned. If you bring your lover on a date, it would be great. 🚤Traveling is convenient. There are many public transportation lines and types: buses, trains, and light rails. The cost of travel is very cheap compared to our home country. A city with a sea, easy access from the ferry port Coordinates 📍&Travel1.YouBike 2.02.KMRT Glory Pier Light Rail22.61680° N, 120.29253° E #TravelThailand #trip #sea #taiwan #Taiwan #TaiwanTravel

Crazy about the yellow duck🐥 Bought five yellow ducks🐥~ Only three left when I got home! Yaya doesn't want to move to a new home (because she doesn't want to drift north ~ it's too cold and wet)

The cute little duck is back in Kaohsiung! Very cute😍She is the focus of everyone everywhere and looks good no matter how you take pictures! Almost 360 degrees, every angle is so cute that it's melting!

Kaohsiung Moondream Reality, immersive interactive dream theater👏👏👏 Technology plus visual sound, shocking... The scenery at the nearby pier is beautiful. It is in the same scenic area as Pier 2 and Love Pier. The price is not expensive and it is worth a visit!