Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf

Coordinates: 22°37′08″N 120°16′37″E / 22.61889°N 120.27694°E / 22.61889; 120.27694

Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf
高雄港漁人碼頭
Location
Location Gushan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Details
Type of harbor Wharf

The Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf (also Fishermen's Wharf,[1] Chinese: 高雄港漁人碼頭; pinyin: Gāoxiónggǎng Yúrén Mǎtóu) is a wharf in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

The wharf was originally the number 2 port of the port of Kaohsiung. Its previous function was exporting bananas, wood and steel. However, because of the transformation of economy and container automation, the function of the port declined gradually.

The government promotes the tourism industry in these years, so the number 2 port had the chance to become a sightseeing wharf, combining seaside scenery and food. The name of the wharf became a more cultural one as the Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf. Nowadays, it has become one of Kaohsiung's scenic spots, following the successful step of Urban Spotlight Arcade and Love River.

Transportation

The wharf is accessible within walking distance south east of Sizihwan Station of Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fishermen's Wharf". The Heart of Asia]. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
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