National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Kaohsiung

Name: National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts
Address: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#66 among attractions in Kaohsiung

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National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, also known as Weiwuying, is located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and has been acknowledged as the largest performance arts center under one roof in the world while owning the largest pipe organ in Asia. The site was originally a military compound and was reconstructed as an arts centre. With its 14,000 square meter complex, the arts centre contains four indoor performance halls and an amphitheater for outdoor performances. ()

Local name: 衛武營國家藝術文化中心 Coordinates: 22°37'22"N, 120°20'31"E

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National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zhonghua Street Night Market, Chungcheng Stadium, Fongyi Tutorial Academy, Weiwuying Metropolitan Park.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Market
Zhonghua Street Night Market, Kaohsiung
24 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the Zhonghua Street Night Market stands as a vibrant hub of culture and cuisine. This lively market has become an essential part of the city's nocturnal landscape, inviting both locals and tourists to indulge in an...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chungcheng Stadium, Kaohsiung
13 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.
1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Fongyi Tutorial Academy, Kaohsiung
31 min walk • The Fongyi Tutorial Academy is a former tutorial academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the largest preserved Confucian academy in Taiwan.
~1020 ftSW
Park
Weiwuying Metropolitan Park, Kaohsiung
5 min walk • The Weiwuying Metropolitan Park is a metropolitan park in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
~1900 ftN
Mosque
Kaohsiung Mosque, Kaohsiung
10 min walk • The Kaohsiung Mosque is a mosque in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the second mosque to be built in Taiwan after Taipei Grand Mosque in Taipei.
1.2 miE
Temple
Fengshan Tiangong Temple, Kaohsiung
30 min walk • The Fengshan Tiangong Temple is a temple in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This temple is dedicated to Jade Emperor.
1 miW
Cemetery
Tomb of Chen Jhong-he, Kaohsiung
25 min walk • The Tomb of Chen Jhong-he is a tomb of a prominent businessman Chen Jhong-he in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Fongshan Community Culture Museum, Kaohsiung
18 min walk • The Fongshan Community Culture Museum is a community museum in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
0.9 miNE
City, Neighbourhood
Fengshan District, Kaohsiung
23 min walk • Fongshan District is a district located in southern Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Fongshan is one of the administrative centers of Kaohsiung and is home to the Chinese Military Academy. There are three military units currently located in Fongshan. Both Chinese Military Academy and R.O.C.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chung Cheng Martial Arts Stadium, Kaohsiung
15 min walk • The Kaohsiung City Lingya Sports Center, originally the Chung Cheng Martial Arts Stadium, is a sports center in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The stadium was one of the venue for the World Games 2009.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Fongshan Stadium, Kaohsiung
20 min walk • Fongshan Stadium, formerly known as Kaohsiung County Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home venue of Taipower. The stadium is able to hold 18,000 people and was opened in 1976.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts?

Nearby attractions include Weiwuying Metropolitan Park, Kaohsiung (5 min walk), Kaohsiung Mosque, Kaohsiung (10 min walk), Fongshan Community Culture Museum, Kaohsiung (18 min walk), Fengshan District, Kaohsiung (23 min walk).

How to get to National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts:

Bus

Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center of The Arts • Lines: 52A, 52B, 三多幹線A, 三多幹線B (4 min walk)
Kaohsiung City Bus Jianjyun Station (5 min walk)

Metro

Weiwuying • Lines: O (5 min walk)
Martial Arts Stadium • Lines: O (15 min walk)

Train

Zhengyi (20 min walk)
Fengshan (29 min walk)

Light rail

Kaisyuan Wuchang • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (27 min walk)
Wucyuan Elementary School • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (28 min walk)