The Glory Pier (traditional Chinese: 光榮碼頭; simplified Chinese: 光荣码头; pinyin: Guāngróng Mǎtóu) is a pier at the river mouth of Love River in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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| Type | pier |
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| Locale | Lingya, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 22°37′06.6″N 120°17′32.9″E / 22.618500°N 120.292472°E |
History
editThe pier was originally known as Pier 13 in which it used to serve as the military port that connected between Kaohsiung and Kinmen and Matsu.[1] After its retirement as military port in 2005, the Kaohsiung City Government renamed the pier to be Glory Pier to commemorate its glorious history.[2][3] The government also built a 500 meters-long path along the pier which turning it into a new scenic with the view of the bay.
Activities
editThere have been numerous cultural and art exhibitions and live performances held at the pier, such as the annual Kaohsiung Maritime Expo and Kaohsiung's New Year celebrations.
In 2013 and 2024, Rubber Duck (sculpture) was exhibited in the pier.
The pier features a bridge that connects to the other side of the Love River, as well as a fountain.[4]
Transportation
editThe pier is accessible within walking distance west of Central Park Station of Kaohsiung MRT.[5]
Around the pier (within 1 km)
editMetro Stations
Piers, Rivers, and Parks
- Love Pier
- Love River
- Shigang Riverside Park
Art Centers
Night Markets and Shopping Centers
- Hanshin Department Store
- Lingya/Ziqiang Night Market
Bridges
- Lingyaliao Iron Bridge
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Glory Pier". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Chen, Wen-chan; Chung, Jake (9 October 2013). "Glory Pier tops Kaohsiung's list of city hotspots". Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Glory Pier". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Kaohsiung Glory Pier". TravelKing. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ "Kaohsiung Glory Pier". TravelKing. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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