Lingya District, Kaohsiung

Name: Lingya District
Address: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#93 among attractions in Kaohsiung

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Lingya District is a district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The 85 Sky Tower and the Kaohsiung City Hall are located here. Lingya District is the administrative center of Kaohsiung City along with Fongshan District. Its population is around 174,419 as of December 2014. ()

Local name: 苓雅區 Area: 3.15 mi²Coordinates: 22°37'25"N, 120°19'1"E

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Lingya District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Science and Technology Museum, Liuhe Night Market, Chungcheng Stadium, Kaohsiung Cultural Center.

1.3 miN
Museum, Science museum
National Science and Technology Museum, Kaohsiung
34 min walk • The National Science and Technology Museum, situated in the bustling city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is a beacon of knowledge and innovation. This expansive museum, dedicated to the promotion of science and technology education, was opened to the public in 1997 and has...
1.2 miNW
Bustling market with many food vendors
Liuhe Night Market, Kaohsiung
30 min walk • Liuhe Night Market, located in the heart of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is a bustling hub of gastronomy and culture that comes to life as the sun sets. Renowned for its array of mouthwatering street food, this night market is a must-visit for any food enthusiast looking...
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chungcheng Stadium, Kaohsiung
30 min walk • The Chungcheng Stadium, opened in 1986, is a multi-use stadium in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is employed to hold several events. On 20 October 1996, Michael Jackson made a stop at the stadium for his HIStory World Tour playing to a sell out crowd of 35,000 fans.
~1110 ftN
Park
Kaohsiung Cultural Center, Kaohsiung
6 min walk • The Kaohsiung Cultural Center is a cultural center located in Lingya District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was founded by the city government in 1981. The main building of the center is a complex of two concert halls, many galleries, and a library.
1.2 miW
Park
Central Park, Kaohsiung
30 min walk • Central Park is a park in Cianjin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The park is an oasis of greenery in the midst of a heavily built-up urban area.
1.4 miSW
Skyscraper with an observation deck
85 Sky Tower, Kaohsiung
35 min walk • 85 Sky Tower, formerly known as the T & C Tower or Tuntex Sky Tower, is an 85-story skyscraper in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The structure is 347.5 m high. An antenna increases the pinnacle height to 378 m.
1.2 miSW
Skyscraper
Farglory THE ONE, Kaohsiung
32 min walk • The Farglory THE ONE is a skyscraper located in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the fourth tallest building in Taiwan and the second tallest in Kaohsiung.
1.3 miSW
Architecture, Observation decks and towers, Library
Kaohsiung Main Public Library, Kaohsiung
34 min walk • The Kaohsiung Main Public Library is the central library of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the main library of the Kaohsiung Public Library System and opened in November 2014. The building is located in Xinguang Road, opposite to the Tuntex Sky Tower.
1.6 miSW
Convention center
Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung
42 min walk • The Kaohsiung Exhibition Center is a convention center in Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
0.8 miNE
Cemetery
Tomb of Chen Jhong-he, Kaohsiung
20 min walk • The Tomb of Chen Jhong-he is a tomb of a prominent businessman Chen Jhong-he in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
~1510 ftNW
Tower, Park
Water Tower Park, Kaohsiung
8 min walk • The Water Tower Park is a park in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lingya District?

Nearby attractions include Kaohsiung Cultural Center, Kaohsiung (6 min walk), Water Tower Park, Kaohsiung (8 min walk), Tomb of Chen Jhong-he, Kaohsiung (20 min walk).

How to get to Lingya District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lingya District:

Bus

Qingnian Road Intersection • Lines: 11, 民族幹線 (3 min walk)
Lingya 1st Road Intersection • Lines: 11, 民族幹線 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Department of Health • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (12 min walk)
Kaisyuan Park • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (14 min walk)

Metro

Cultural Center • Lines: O (12 min walk)
Sinyi Elementary School • Lines: O (17 min walk)

Train

Minzu (27 min walk)
Science and Technology Museum (29 min walk)