Shoushan, Kaohsiung
Facts and practical information
Shoushan is a mountain in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, north of the main entrance to Kaohsiung Harbor. It was named Ape Hill by the Dutch in the 17th century to describe many Formosan rock macaques on this mountain. It is also called Chaishan and includes the Snake Hill in its northern part, and Long Life Hill – named by Japanese in 1911-1915 for the crown-prince Hirohito – in the southern part. In some old maps, the peak of the hill is called Saracen's Head. Now it is a nature park where biological diversity can be seen. ()
Kaohsiung
Shoushan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Shoushan Zoo, Former Tangrong Brick Kiln, Gushan District, Teresa Teng Memorial Hall.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Shoushan by public transport?
Bus
- Gushan Senior High School • Lines: 219A, 38D, 紅32 (17 min walk)
- Gushan Junior High School • Lines: 219A, 紅32 (17 min walk)
Train
- Fine Art Museum (26 min walk)
- Gushan (29 min walk)
Light rail
- Makatao • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (26 min walk)
- TRA Museum of Fine Arts Station • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (26 min walk)