Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine, Kaohsiung

Name: Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine
Address: No.32 Zhongyi Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Telephone: +886 7 521 0368

#59 among attractions in Kaohsiung

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The Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine is a martyrs' shrine in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. ()

Local name: 高雄市忠烈祠 Completed: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 22°37'35"N, 120°16'26"E

Address

No.32 Zhongyi Road, Gushan DistrictKaohsiung Taiwan

Contact

+886 7 521 0368

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine open?

Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Kaohsiung Wude Hall, Kaohsiung (5 min walk), Sizihwan Tunnel, Kaohsiung (9 min walk), Gushan Daitian Temple, Kaohsiung (9 min walk), Takao Railway Museum, Kaohsiung (10 min walk).

How to get to Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine:

Bus

Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine Observation Deck • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
Shoushan Park • Lines: 219A, 99, 五福幹線 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Shoushan Park • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (8 min walk)
Hamasen • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (9 min walk)

Metro

Sizihwan • Lines: O (8 min walk)
Yanchengpu • Lines: O (17 min walk)

Train

Gushan (30 min walk)