Sizihwan Scenic Area

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Located on the west side of Kaohsiung City, at the foothills of the southwestern tip of Shoushan, Xiziwan is bordered by Wanshou Mountain in the north, and the Cijin Peninsula in the south. It is about 20 minutes drive from the city center. It is surrounded by mountains and the sea, and the scenery is pleasant. When the night falls, the sea is magnificent and the fishing boats are shining. The sunset at Xiziwan is one of the eight scenic spots in Kaohsiung, and the beauty of the sea and sky is beautiful. At dusk, it is often seen that couples of lovers are in love with each other, and the situation is more poetic and picturesque. (Photo taken by pixel 3a)

It's truly wonderful to come here at night, feel the sea breeze, and chat with friends or ride bikes nearby. However, we should be cautious about traffic safety as there are many cars on the narrow roads. There are also many delicious food options nearby, but parking can be a bit inconvenient.

This is a place that is near and dear to my heart. Lots of memories here. Located right next to Shoushan (where the macaque monkeys are) and Sun Yat Sen University. It might be a little bit tricky to get there because its technically “one street in” but shouldn’t be hard with google maps. They must’ve remodeled the place in the past 10-15 years..who knows, but there is now a clearly marked paid parking lot, clean landscaping for people to walk and enjoy the sea view/sunset, bathrooms, and a few vendors/shops selling food. Behind the bathrooms you’ll also find some stairs that lead to higher vantage points and even some old cannons and forts. In the same area, right next to the entrance of the university is a steep road that goes up the hill to a temple (十八王公廟). The old superstition is that couples will end up splitting if they visit the place. You can climb the stairs or somehow get up the hill~don’t even attempt unless you have a really strong scooter. Trust me lol. Not sure if they allow people to go into the university grounds anymore, but if they allow, theres a breakwater area right after you enter that is great during sunsets and can be a quiet, romantic place at night. Also some peaceful and quiet beaches deeper inside—do be careful because waves can be rough. Theres really not a whole lot to do, but great for couples and families to get some fresh air from the Kaohsiung port. If you’re all the way here, make sure you ride the boat to Cijin nearby and visit Pier 2 and KW2 the port warehouse.

Amazing place and vibes to see the sunset ? ✨️