Shoushan National Nature Park

Shoushan National Nature Park is a 1,200-hectare forested hill just north of downtown Kaohsiung, offering 40 km of hiking trails that range from a 30-minute loop to a 5-hour summit trek, with peaks reaching 354 meters above sea level. Home to over 800 Formosan macaques, which outnumber the typical urban park’s wildlife by a factor of 10, this park provides a wild escape that is cheaper than the average tourist attraction—free entry makes it a budget-friendly win. The observation deck at the peak yields panoramic views that surpass #8 National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts in natural splendor, and its proximity to the city center—just a 10-minute bus ride from Formosa Boulevard—means you can transition from urban luxury to jungle serenity in under 20 minutes.