The country’s third-most populous city and its largest port, Kaohsiung is located on the southern coast of Taiwan and offers a great mix of sights and activities. Don’t miss the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, with its incredible collection of plastic arts, before visiting the surreal Tianliao Stone Temple and learning about the interesting history of its construction. The Pier-2 Art District is a wonderful area of the city near Central Park: a series of converted warehouses offering exhibition spaces, public sculptures, restaurants and boutique stores. Active travellers will enjoy jogging or cycling around Lotus Lake, while there is excellent hiking available on nearby Shoushan (Monkey Mountain). Finally, the Cijin District - a slender island within Kaohsiung Harbor - boasts swimming beaches and fantastic seafood.