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

£49
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

£54
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

£63
per adult
Kaohsiung: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

£164
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
Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower & Anping Castle

Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping

£71
per adult
Tainan Highlights Tour: Qigu Salt Mountain Chihkan Tower & Anping
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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 £37 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
£37
22 Oct - 23 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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung 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 £37 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£37
26 Oct - 27 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
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 £46 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£46
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast included, free snacks, coffee and tea 24hrs a day. Great location next to main train station."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Kindness Hotel - Kaohsiung Main Station
Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

Watermark Hotel Kaohsiung Station

3.5 out of 5
No.437, Anning St., Sanmin District Kaohsiung
The price is £41 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£41
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 £25 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£25
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ...
Kiwi Express Hotel - Jiuru
Royal Group Hotel Xiong Zhong Branch

Royal Group Hotel Xiong Zhong Branch

3 out of 5
No. 44, Jianguo 3rd Rd Kaohsiung
The price is £23 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£23
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Kaohsiung. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
"5 minutes walking from Kaohsiung Main Station for metro and local train, about 10 difference bus lines in front of the hotel. Snack and solfdrink provide 24/7, free washing and drying machine and free breakfast, 10 minutes walking to night market."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Royal Group Hotel Xiong Zhong Branch
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Where to stay in Sanmin

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A tall skyscraper with a distinctive top and a central void, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

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 a world map design.
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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 historic building with green and beige facades, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
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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.

A historic brick building with arched windows and a tower.
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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.

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