Kaohsiung's Kaohsiung City Centre neighborhood is known for its art galleries and waterfront, and entices visitors with attractions including Liuhe Night Market and Central Park.
The Zuoying District neighborhood has lots to see including Dragon Tiger Tower and Lotus Pond.
The Gushan District neighborhood has lots to see including Shou Shan Zoo and Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts.
Liuhe Night Market is a place to shop in Kaohsiung City Centre. Splash some more cash at Hanshin Department Store, Xinkujiang Shopping District, and Yuansu Yujhu Shopping Area.
If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung City Centre and see if there's something that takes your fancy. If you want to see more of the art galleries in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts isn't far either.