Kaohsiung MRT · Red Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From a harbour-side library to the lake and an old sugar factory.
The library, station art, Lotus Pond and Ciaotou Sugar Factory sit on different sections. Pick a theme for your outing.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The Red Line links the airport, city centre, Zuoying and northern Kaohsiung. Split the highlights into separate outings and allow for walks around large sites.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 25 stations
- 01Siaogang
- 02Kaohsiung International Airport
- 03Caoya
- 04Cianjhen Senior High School
- 05Kaisyuan
- 06Shihjia
- 07Sanduo Shopping District
- 08Central Park
- 09Formosa Boulevard
- 10Kaohsiung Main Station
- 11Houyi
- 12Aozihdi
- 13Kaohsiung Arena
- 14Ecological District
- 15Zuoying
- 16World Games
- 17Oil Refinery Elementary School
- 18Nanzih Technology Industrial Park
- 19Houjing
- 20Metropolitan Park
- 21Cingpu
- 22Ciaotou Sugar Refinery
- 23Ciaotou Station
- 24Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital
- 25Gangshan Station
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Kaohsiung Main Public Library
A harbour-side library and a city pause
A library known for trees, open spaces and distinctive architecture.
From Sanduo Shopping District station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
02Dome of Light
Look up at art inside the station
A large coloured-glass artwork inside Formosa Boulevard Station, worth a look while changing trains.
At Formosa Boulevard, follow signs to the Dome of Light in the station’s public space. Keep circulation routes clear and follow event arrangements.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
03Lotus Pond
Lake shore and temples, one stretch at a time
Temples and the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas line the lake. A bus connection is still needed from this station.
Ecological District is one starting point for Lotus Pond, not the lake entrance. Choose a destination around the large lake before planning a walk or surface connection.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
04Ciaotou Sugar Refinery
Industrial memory in an old sugar factory
Historic sugar-factory buildings, machinery and exhibits introduce Taiwan's sugar industry.
From Ciaotou Sugar Refinery station, plan the street-level route to the entrance; the station is not the venue entrance.
Allow around · 45–90 min, according to interest
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
A library pause, then station art.
Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.
- 1First stop
Kaohsiung Main Public Library
A library known for trees, open spaces and distinctive architecture.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Sanduo Shopping District and take the Red Line north to Formosa Boulevard, following signs to the artwork.
- 2Next stop
Dome of Light
A large coloured-glass artwork inside Formosa Boulevard Station, worth a look while changing trains.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Kaohsiung Main Public Library 2025-04-03.jpg — Foxy1219 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dome of Light, Kaohsiung, May 2026.jpg — Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaohsiung Lotus Pond - Wuli Pavilion 五里亭 (2026) - IMG 02.jpg — Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0
- Ciaotou Sugar Factory 20150130-2.jpg — Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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