Sanmin Travel Guide

Kaohsiung

A traditional altar with intricate carvings and a lion statue.
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A busy urban street with colorful billboards and signs, a woman riding a bicycle, and various vehicles.
A modern building with a glass facade, a parking lot with cars, and a sculpture in the foreground.
A forested area with a small waterfall flowing over rocks.
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A traditional building with a tiled roof and a signboard.
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Stay near popular Sanmin attractions

Kaohsiung Medical University

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Explore the campus of Kaohsiung Medical University as part of your travels around Kaohsiung. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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Things to do

Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise

Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise

£48
per adult
Maritime Kaohsiung Lotus Pond, Cijin Island and Love River Cruise
Take a walk through this otherworldly terrain and feel the mysterious power of nature carved over the years—it's like stepping onto the surface of the moon itself.

Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2

£53
per adult
Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local

£62
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Hang out with locals in Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung Private Walking Tour with a Local

£62
per adult
Kaohsiung Private Walking Tour with a Local
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

£161
per adult
Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour
Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture

Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture

£135
per adult
Private Tour Tainan Siraya Nature and Culture
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Top hotels in Sanmin

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station

3 out of 5
No.33, Jianguo 3rd Rd. Kaohsiung
The price is £34 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£34
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,225 reviews)
"We stayed at Airline Inn from 13 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026. We would like to commend the staff at the breakfast restaurant. They were kind and thoughtful. I am a vegetarian, and having told the servers about this, they made it a point every breakfast for the three days we stayed there to show me what ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station

Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station

3 out of 5
No. 295, Jianguo 2nd Rd., Sanmin Dist. Kaohsiung
The price is £50 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£50
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"A clean and comfy room, simple no frills. Breakfast buffet was decent."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai

Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai

3.5 out of 5
338, Bo Ai 1st Road, San Min District Kaohsiung
The price is £31 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£31
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
Hotel King's Town

Hotel King's Town

3 out of 5
362, Jiuru 2nd Road Kaohsiung
The price is £36 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£36
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel King's Town
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

3.5 out of 5
No.437, Anning St., Sanmin District Kaohsiung
The price is £40 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£40
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station
Kiwi Express Hotel - Jiuru

Kiwi Express Hotel - Jiuru

3 out of 5
No.790, Jiuru 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist. Kaohsiung
The price is £22 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£22
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Liuhe Night Market and Ruifeng ...
8/10 Very good! (609 reviews)
"It was a great place if you’re on a budget and want to see Kaohsiung. Its a beautiful city"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Kiwi Express Hotel - Jiuru
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Where to stay in Sanmin

Find the best Sanmin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A crowded street at night with neon signs and billboards.

Kaohsiung City Centre

Travellers love Kaohsiung City Centre for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kaohsiung by jumping on the metro at Formosa Boulevard Station or Sinyi Elementary School Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Liuhe Night Market and Central Park.

A colorful stained glass ceiling with geometric patterns and a central column.

Sinsing District

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Sinsing District. If sightseeing is on the list, Dome of Light is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sinyi Elementary School Station or Formosa Boulevard Station to see more of the area.

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a waterfront with modern buildings in the background.

Zuoying District

Get to know Zuoying District and its many features like its mountain views and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond, and you can jump on the metro at Ecological District Station or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to get around the city.

A large ferry with multiple decks and passengers, traveling on a body of water.
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Cianjin District

Shopping and coffee shops are highlights of Cianjin District. Make a stop by Central Park or Liuhe Night Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Cianjin Station to get around town.

A large yellow robot statue in front of a building with graffiti.

Yancheng District

Noted for its art galleries and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Yancheng District. Top attractions like Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Music Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Yanchengpu Station or Penglai Pier-2 Station to see more of the city.

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