The most beautiful library in Taiwan! See the cultural height of the city at the Kaohsiung Main Library

In Kaohsiung, when it comes to the "most beautiful library", the first thing that comes to mind is the Kaohsiung Main Public Library. It is not just a place to read, but also a city highlight that makes people stay here all day without getting tired. From the moment you enter the building, you will understand: this is not an ordinary library, but an aesthetic experience of "reading × architecture × life". 🏢 The sustainable library design that attracts global attention, the cultural pride of the city The Kaohsiung Main Public Library is located in the Asian New Bay Area. It was designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito and a Taiwanese team. It combines minimalist lines, suspended floor design and green building concepts. It is the world's first suspended column-free library building. With sunlight pouring in during the day and lights on at night, it is like a beautiful light box at any time, becoming a star on the night view skyline of Kaohsiung. It is also often selected as one of the "most beautiful libraries in Asia" by international travel websites. 📖 Rich collection of books and diverse spaces, everyone from children to adults can find their own corner The library has 8 floors in total, and the open design allows air circulation and soft light. Each floor has a theme area, including: 🌿 Parent-child reading room in the basement 📰 2F newspapers and magazines, foreign collections 🧠 4-5F theme book area, academic research 🌃 The most popular 7F reading area, overlooking the harbor and 85 Building Each floor is equipped with comfortable reading chairs and landscape window seats, with sockets and Wi-Fi, which is a paradise for students and workers. What's even better is that this place is not limited to Kaohsiung people, and tourists can also apply for temporary borrowing cards to have a real "reading time during travel". 🌇 Watch the sea during the day and enjoy the scenery at night, the most beautiful reading view in Kaohsiung The most popular is the 8th floor sky garden and outdoor terrace on the top of the library. Standing here, you can see the harbor, Cijin, the Ferris wheel and the 85 building in the distance. The sunset and night view are even more amazing. Many people even come here to take wedding photos, sketch and record videos. The whole building after lighting up at night is like a dream. It looks a bit like an interstellar base and a work of art when photographed from outside. 📸 🎭 The library not only lends books, but also has performance halls, exhibitions and cafes The first floor has an exhibition space and a bookstore, and there are multi-functional halls and lecture spaces on the second floor and above. Lectures, screenings and parent-child activities are held from time to time. The basement is equipped with a complex space of "Sunrise Tea × Bookstore". After reading, you can also drink a cup of tea and eat desserts, which is a perfect healing. 📍【Travel Assistant】 Address: No. 61, Xinguang Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City (Asia New Bay Area) Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–22:00 (closed on Monday) Transportation: 10 minutes walk from Kaohsiung MRT Red Line "Sanduo Shopping District Station" / 3 minutes walk from Light Rail "Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Station" Suggested stay time: 1-2 hours (half day if working or reading) Can be connected: Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung Port Tourism Center, MLD Tai Aluminum, Pop Music Center This is not just a library, but a cultural base built for the city In this space where sunshine and books coexist, whether you want to read, work, visit exhibitions, relax, or just take pictures, the Kaohsiung Public Library can give you a different city time. Kaohsiung is hot, but it is quiet, beautiful, and comfortable here. If you come to Kaohsiung, remember to put this place on your itinerary list. #MayGoodPlaces2025