Central Park

Long green strip through downtown, with the Urban Spotlight Arcade and lake

A long landscaped park that runs north-south through the centre of Kaohsiung, with the Urban Spotlight Arcade at its southern end — a 200-metre walkway lined with translucent glass panels that light up after dark. Trees, a small lake with fountains, free wifi, and a steady stream of joggers and dog-walkers in the cooler hours.

The park is easiest to reach via the Red Line's Central Park MRT, which has its own striking high-tech glass entrance designed by British architect Richard Rogers — itself worth a look on the way through. Pair it with an evening walk to the nearby Liuhe Night Market.

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