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.