Enjoy Kaohsiung | Seven Highlights: Check In, Get Rewards

Visitors to Kaohsiung can now engage with the city’s most prominent landmarks through a structured exploration campaign powered by the official tourism application, “Kaohsiung GO!”. By integrating physical sightseeing with digital check-ins and local commerce, the event incentivizes tourists to venture beyond the primary hubs and discover the diverse architectural and natural offerings of the city. The primary appeal for the participant lies in the gamification of travel—where visiting iconic sites and supporting partner merchants translates directly into entries for high-value rewards, ranging from luxury accommodations to international travel.

✦ Three Task Steps ✦

To participate in the program, users must follow a specific three-step process to ensure their activities are recorded and their entries are valid.

1. Download the “Kaohsiung GO!” APP
   The process begins with the installation of the official application. After downloading, users must register as members and complete the mandatory mobile phone number verification. Once the account is secured, participants should navigate to the “Bear Appearance” section, which serves as the central hub for viewing current “Fun in Kaohsiung” tasks and tracking progress.

2. Explore Seven Sightseeing Highlights
   The core of the activity requires visitors to visit seven designated locations. A task line is considered complete only when a user performs a successful location check-in at the site and subsequently spends at a partner store in the surrounding area by scanning the provided QR Code. The seven highlighted destinations are:
   • Great Harbor Bridge / Love River Bay
   • Shou Mountain Zoo
   • Lotus Pond Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
   • Kaohsiung Lighthouse
   • Weiwuying National Arts Culture Center
   • National Science and Technology Museum
   • K-Town Grain Creative Cultural Park

3. Complete Tasks, Win Gifts!
   The reward system is based on the completion of these specific location-and-spending pairings. For every completed highlight task line, the user receives one lucky draw ticket. This structure encourages a comprehensive tour of the city, as participants are motivated to visit all seven sites to maximize their chances of winning.

✦ Prize List for Each Period ✦

The rewards are distributed across six distinct drawing periods throughout the year. Each period offers a different tier of prizes—ranging from electronics and household appliances to hospitality vouchers and travel tickets.

January Draw | Nov–Dec Year 115 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Apple AirPods Pro 3
• Second Prize: Panasonic Nano Care High Penetration Water Ion Hair Dryer
• Third Prize: Weekday dinner for two at Hao Xiang Buffet
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

March Draw | Jan–Feb Year 116 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Double room accommodation voucher for InterContinental Kaohsiung
• Second Prize: Weekday double occupancy stay at JOHO HOTEL
• Third Prize: Double tickets to E-Da Theme Park + NT$2,000 cash voucher for the shopping mall
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

May Draw | Mar–Apr Year 116 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Samsonite 24-inch suitcase
• Second Prize: Panasonic Nano Care High Penetration Water Ion Hair Dryer
• Third Prize: Weekday dinner for two at Hao Xiang Buffet
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

July Draw | May–Jun Year 116 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Double room accommodation voucher for InterContinental Kaohsiung
• Second Prize: Weekday double occupancy one-night two-meal stay at Lou Youyou Lazy Camping Temple Tent
• Third Prize: Double tickets to E-Da Theme Park + NT$2,000 cash voucher for the shopping mall
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

September Draw | Jul–Aug Year 116 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Samsonite 24-inch suitcase
• Second Prize: Panasonic Nano Care High Penetration Water Ion Hair Dryer
• Third Prize: Weekday dinner for two at Hao Xiang Buffet
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

November Draw | Sep–Oct Year 116 Activity Period
• Grand Prize: Round-trip tickets for two to Fukuoka
• Second Prize: Apple AirPods Pro 3
• Third Prize: Double tickets to E-Da Theme Park + NT$2,000 cash voucher for the shopping mall
• Special Prize: Quhuo Creative X Kaohsiung Bear series gift set

✦ Activity Reminders ✦

Participants should keep the following regulations in mind to ensure their eligibility:

• It is recommended to refer to the latest announcements from the organizer for updated information regarding activity timelines and specific task requirements for each period.
• There is a limit on the number of entries; each member can obtain a maximum of 7 lucky draw tickets per period. Furthermore, these tickets must be used within the current period—they do not accumulate or carry over to the next.
• Prize collection is not automatic; winners must follow the specific notification instructions provided by the organizer, and all collections are subject to the most recent activity regulations.

🛏️ Hotels near the activity

What are the seven highlights of Kaohsiung?

Kaohsiung’s main attractions are spread across the harbor, the hills, and the city’s older districts. The Kaohsiung GO! campaign (2025–2026) draws on this variety: seven sites have been chosen for a reward program, and each represents a different part of the city.

1. Pier-2 Art Center
   The former warehouse district next to the harbor has been converted into exhibition halls, artist studios, and open-air display areas. Large-scale installations and murals are placed throughout the site, and the exhibition program changes regularly. The area is compact enough to walk in an afternoon, and the harborfront paths connect it to the light rail and the nearby Banana Pier.

2. Cijin Island
   Cijin sits across the harbor and is reached by a short ferry ride from Gushan. The island has a narrow beach, a seafood street near the ferry terminal, and Cijin Lighthouse, which stands on a hill above the harbor. Cycling is a common way to see the island: a bike path runs along the sea wall, and the view of the harbor and the city skyline is best in the late afternoon.

3. Lotus Pond
   The lake in Zuoying is known for the temples and pavilions along its shore. The most famous are the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas; visitors walk through the dragon’s mouth and exit through the tiger’s mouth, a route traditionally said to bring good fortune. The surrounding area also includes the Spring and Autumn Pavilions and a Confucius temple, making the pond an easy base for a half-day walk.

4. Kaohsiung Music Center & Harbor Promenade
   The Music Center, with its curved roof, is located on the old 13th and 14th wharves. It contains concert halls and outdoor performance spaces, and the promenade in front of it has become a popular evening spot. The setting is still a working port, so ships pass within view while the city lights come on after sunset.

5. Shoushan Nature Park
   Shoushan rises directly west of the city center and contains coral-limestone hills covered with tropical forest. A network of trails leads to viewpoints over Kaohsiung and the harbor. The park is also home to a population of Formosan rock macaques; they are accustomed to humans, but visitors are advised not to feed or approach them.

6. Liuhe Night Market
   Liuhe is a short, compact night market on a pedestrian street not far from Kaohsiung Station. The stalls are mostly food-focused: papaya milk, grilled shrimp, beef offal soup, and fruit are standard items. Because the market is small, it is easy to compare what is available before choosing.

7. Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
   The museum, in Dashu District, is part of the larger Fo Guang Shan monastic complex. It is centered on a golden Buddha and surrounded by exhibition halls, pagodas, and gardens. Unlike the urban sites on this list, the museum is quiet and spread out, and it gives a more complete picture of contemporary Buddhist practice in Taiwan than most temple visits do.

Together, these seven locations cover harbor redevelopment, local religion, night markets, and the hills around the city. For the Kaohsiung GO! reward program, they are the places to see during the 2025–2026 campaign.