Formosa Boulevard is Kaohsiung's main interchange station and cultural landmark, famous for its Dome of Light — the largest glass artwork in the world. Central to most attractions, shopping, and the Liuhe Night Market.

About Kaohsiung City Center (Formosa Boulevard)

Formosa Boulevard Station is the beating heart of Kaohsiung's metro system and home to the Dome of Light (Guānghzhī Qióngtǐng), a spectacular 30-meter-diameter stained glass installation by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. Completed in 2008, it is the largest single piece of glass artwork in the world, depicting the cycle of human life through 4,500 glass panels illuminated by natural light.

The surrounding Xinxing District is Kaohsiung's commercial core, where the Liuhe Night Market—one of Taiwan's most famous night markets—fills six blocks with seafood stalls, bubble tea vendors, and local specialties like salt-and-pepper squid and papaya milk. The district connects to Kaohsiung's main shopping streets along Zhongshan Road and Zhongzheng Road.

Kaohsiung is Taiwan's second-largest city, a port city that has reinvented itself from an industrial center to a cultural destination. The Love River (Ài Hé), running through the city center, has been transformed from a polluted canal into a scenic waterway with cafes, art installations, and boat rides along its banks.

Nearby Landmarks

Dome of Light Liuhe Night Market Love River Zhongshan Road Central Park

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $5-8
Time 15-20 min

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $4-6
Time 15-20 min

Outside arrivals, follow Uber/taxi signs

Train (Kaohsiung MRT Red Line)

Cost $1
Time 15 min
Frequency Every 5-8 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take the MRT Red Line from Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) to Formosa Boulevard Station (R10/O5). Direct ride, no transfers needed, just 6 stops.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $5-8 15-20 min Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $4-6 15-20 min Budget-conscious, app users
Train $1 15 min Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The Kaohsiung MRT runs until about midnight. After that, taxis cost TWD 150-200 ($5-6) to the city center. Liuhe Night Market operates until midnight. Some restaurants near Formosa Boulevard stay open later. Kaohsiung is very safe at night.

Luggage Tips

The MRT has luggage space near doors. The journey is so short that any transport mode handles luggage easily. Formosa Boulevard station has elevators. Coin lockers are available at major MRT stations (TWD 20-50). Hotels in the Xinxing district are within walking distance.

Accessibility

Kaohsiung Airport MRT station has elevators and barrier-free access. All MRT trains have wheelchair spaces. Formosa Boulevard station is fully accessible. The Dome of Light is viewable from the accessible concourse level. Liuhe Night Market's main path is flat and wide enough for wheelchairs.