Featured Hotels Near Cishan Station

Stay at Qishan Old Street Homestay, just a 5-minute walk from Qishan Station – Sugar Railway Museum. The rooms blend Japanese and Hakka architectural styles, with views of the century-old sugar factory railway tracks. Free bicycles are available for exploring nearby red soil trails and local street food stalls.

The "Sugar Railway Theme Suite" features vintage train models and antique photo walls, creating an immersive nostalgic experience. For relaxation after your tour, Qishan Hot Spring Resort is a 1.2-km drive away, offering indoor hot springs and therapeutic massage services. Both accommodations are close to Qishan Night Market, combining culinary delights with cultural charm—perfect for in-depth travelers seeking authentic Taiwan heritage.

From Kaohsiung City, take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Zuoying Station, then transfer to Kaohsiung Bus Route 8013 directly to Qishan Station—approximately 1 hour. For self-drive travelers, exit National Freeway No. 10 at Qishan Interchange and follow Zhongshan Road for about 15 minutes.

Notably, Qishan Station is a preserved Taiwan Sugar Railway heritage site, with regular tourist steam trains running between Qishan and Meilun. The station features comprehensive signage and barrier-free access, ideal for families and senior visitors. With well-integrated historical and modern transit options, the journey offers both convenience and cultural immersion—a must-visit route in southern Taiwan.

At Qishan Station – Sugar Railway Museum, guests can join heritage rail tours led by experienced guides, exploring the history of Japan-era sugar railway development through original tracks, steam locomotive parts, and archival photos.

Weekends feature hands-on craft workshops where visitors create miniature railway models using wood and metal, perfect as souvenirs. The on-site Railway-themed café offers limited-edition drinks inspired by "sugar syrup aroma," paired with rail-inspired pastries for a fully immersive atmosphere.

Additionally, the annual Sugar Railway Light Festival in spring transforms the station and tracks into a luminous stage with light shows and musical performances, narrating a century-long industrial legacy—making it a rare cultural highlight in southern Taiwan.