The Dome of Light, Kaohsiung

#111 among attractions in Kaohsiung

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The Dome of Light (address: 美麗島站 Formosa Boulevard Station) is a place located in Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung special municipality) and belongs to the category of public art.

It is situated at an altitude of 36 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 22°37'53"N latitude and 120°18'7"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Dome of Light is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Formosa Boulevard (metro, 1 min walk), Nantai Road Intersection (bus, 2 min walk), Kaohsiung (train, 15 min walk), Love Pier (light rail, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Liuhe Night Market (shopping, 3 min walk), Yancheng District (city, 5 min walk), Le Naturalisme luo ti zhu yi (museum, 12 min walk).

Coordinates: 22°37'53"N, 120°18'7"E

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美麗島站 Formosa Boulevard StationKaohsiung Taiwan

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The Dome of Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Rosary Cathedral, Liuhe Night Market, Sanfong Central Street, Kaohsiung Museum of History.

1 miSW
Historic building with Gothic elements
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Bustling market with many food vendors
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0.7 miNW
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Sanfong Central Street, Kaohsiung
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1 miW
Museum, History museum
Kaohsiung Museum of History, Kaohsiung
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1.1 miE
Park
Kaohsiung Cultural Center, Kaohsiung
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0.5 miS
Park
Central Park, Kaohsiung
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1.3 miSW
Concert hall, Postmodern architecture
Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung
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1.3 miS
Museum
Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall, Kaohsiung
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1.3 miNW
Architecture, Historic walking areas, Historical place
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1.3 miSW
Piers and boardwalks
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1.1 miSE
City, Neighbourhood
Lingya District, Kaohsiung
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Dome of Light?

Nearby attractions include Liuhe Night Market, Kaohsiung (3 min walk), Yancheng District, Kaohsiung (5 min walk), Le Naturalisme luo ti zhu yi, Kaohsiung (12 min walk), Luo ti zhu yi, Kaohsiung (12 min walk).

How to get to The Dome of Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Dome of Light:

Metro

Formosa Boulevard • Lines: O, R (1 min walk)
Central Park • Lines: R (12 min walk)

Bus

Nantai Road Intersection • Lines: 248, 覺民幹線 (2 min walk)
MRT Formosa Boulevard Station • Lines: 100, 12A, 218A, 52A, 52B, 69A, 72A (3 min walk)

Train

Kaohsiung (15 min walk)
Sankuaicuo (19 min walk)

Light rail

Love Pier • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (30 min walk)
Glory Pier • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (30 min walk)