The Dream Mall is the center of Kaohsiung City’s 2025 NYE celebrations. Its ideal location, next to the MRT and the LRT, is the perfect place for 100’s of thousands of people to gather to ring in the New Year.
Sandra Park from the K-Pop band, 2NE1, will headline the New Year’s Eve party at the Dream Mall. Festivities will start at 6:55pm.
Venue
Eda Mall 2025 NYE Celebrations
The Eda Mall promises to be one of the most amazing fireworks displays in all of Taiwan.
If you’re looking for a more pump’n NYE Party, the Cijin Sunset Bar is your destination. They will have a great lineup of DJ’s and fireworks. NYE celebration next to the beach is not to be missed.
Cijin Sunset Bar
Let’s ring in 2025 in style on Cijin Island!
General Admission Tickets with or without Open Bar: 一般入場票(含暢飲/不含暢飲) : https://onthebeach.kktix.cc/events/nye2025 There will be some Free First Come First Serve Seating on the Beach 沙灘上會設置自由座位區(先來先坐)
DJs: 4-6pm DJ Marcus A 6-8pm Nikki Nu 8-10pm Ani 10pm-1am Famous & DJ Marcus A back to back to back
Let’s head to Cijin Beach to ring in 2025 with sand under our toes & fireworks exploding in the sky! Get your all-you-can-drink tickets soon or pay a little more and book tables now for Southern Taiwan’s biggest NYE Party at Kaohsiung’s premiere beach bar!
Set the tone of your brand new year by catching the last sunset of the year and the fireworks at Cijin Sunset Bar. This party will end at 1am so there is plenty of time to catch the ferry and come to the AFTERPARTY at Brickyard till the Sun comes up.
!!New Year’s Eve 2025 UNDER the stars!! !!BIG Fireworks display at Midnight!! !!New Year’s Eve Open Bar!!
Ring in the New Year with a night to remember across three floors of non-stop vibes, featuring top DJs, flowing drinks, and electric energy. Dance, toast, and celebrate as we countdown to midnight—good times guaranteed!
Lighthouse Bar and Grill
Lighthouse’s biggest party of the year! Featuring DJ Kreamer and the Lighthouse Dancers.
“Be the Light of Love and Hope” is the motto of Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity (社團法人臺灣愛與希望國際關懷協會). It is an extraordinary and one of the most caring orphanages. Unlike most orphanages, it accepts children other orphanages and society reject. These children are the most vulnerable. They’ve been abused mentally, physically, and sadly sexually. Most of these children come from dysfunctional families, where their parents are incapable of caring for them, due their own struggles. These children have been moved from one place to another, but finally, they’ve found a home at the Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity. They welcome these precious children and provide a safe home for them to grow and develop with the most gentle care, empathy, and most importantly, love. In fact, they reach out and provide charitable services, principally to disadvantaged children and youth, and including their family, if necessary.
The Taiwan Love and Hope Charity provides 24/7 residential caregiving services to children with neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. Their care is complicated by the children’s low immune system, resulting in the sickness of some of the children. Due to their constant illnesses, they experience fevers, seizures, and even loss of consciousness, requiring immediate medical treatment. It is for these reasons, other orphanages reject these special needs children. Luckily for them, the team at Taiwan Love and Hope Charity is committed to providing emotional and physical support when these children are in dire need of help.
All the children need is a loving home. They immediately begin to recover from their trauma and start to smile again.
Professor Jan Z. Tiangco, Co-founder and Chairman
Taiwan Love and Hope Founding
The Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity was built on love, perseverance, and sacrifice. The founders, Professor Joseph Anthony Narcisco Tiangco, aka Jan, and Anny Tiangco, have devoted their lives to taking care of abandoned, special needs, children. Their undying love and fierce dedication to their cause in the face of many regulatory and societal hurdles are truly inspirational.
Jan and Anny’s story began on May 24th, 2000, their wedding anniversary. They met in the Philippines while Where Professor Tiangco was a professor at the same university Anny was studying for her Master’s Degree. As fate would have it, they married just after 1 month of dating. With the blessing of Anny’s mother and father, ever so gracious, Professor Tiangco moved to Taiwan, where he is an associate professor at the Shu-Te University (樹德科技大學). Professor Tiangco believes that “home is where the heart is,” and he and Anny started a family of three lovely daughters, Natasha, Anika, and Zoe.
The Tiangco Family. From Top Left: Zoe, Natasha, Anika (Coco). Bottom: Jan and Anny.
Yuchen and Mei
Their path took an unexpected turn in 2017, when they met a fragile, 2 year old baby girl named Yuchen, suffering from a severe disability. Instead of getting the proper care she needed, she was shunned by an orphanage, and was later institutionalized in an elderly nursing home. Heartbroken by the lack of care and empathy, Professor Tiangco and Anny decided to bring Yuchen into their home. They work tirelessly to care for the children of the orphanage, while balance work and life. He confides that it’s a tiring battle to manage everything and fight inequitable regulations, but he can’t give up. The children depend on him and Anny.
Their philanthropy would not end there. In 2000, they learned of a 7 year old disabled girl, Mei, at yet another nursing home, who had been there for 5 years, or as Jan put it, “5 years in prison.” Determined to save another soul, they welcomed Mei as a Tiangco. The profound impact that Yuchen and Mei had on the Tiangco’s ignited their passion to help even more children in need. Their heartfelt stories are the genesis of the Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity.
Reflecting on the Challenges
Starting a Non-Profit Organization is a daunting task. This is especially true where many shun special needs, disabled, and abused children. In fact, they have faced harsh criticism for their work, leaving them in tears. Anny recounts a story where a wealthy person suggested it was a waste of time and resources to help these children who would never work and pay taxes, nor contribute to society, and that they belonged institutions with minimal support. According to Professor Tiangco, this belief is widespread. They are the forgotten children of Taiwan. They are invisible to many, and live desperate and neglected lives, where their families will no longer check on them.
It was love that brought Yuchen and Mei into their lives. However, Professor Tiangco and Anny have come across many more children whose story is similar to Yuchen and Mei’s. They hope to change people’s perceptions, and more importantly, change children’s lives. They are bolstered by the growing support of so many caring people who have reached out to help.
Professor Tiangco came to Taiwan because of love. His in-laws showed him unconditional love. Like many Taiwanese parents, they too have made many sacrifices so that their loved ones can have a better life. Professor Tiangco and Anny carry on this torch. In fact, they have sold their property in the Philippines to fund the establishment and operation of the orphanage. They sacrificed even more to get through the pandemic and the lock downs.
They deal with challenges daily, but they believe their love and sacrifices contribute to making Taiwan into an even greater nation, not only for the privileged, but for everyone, including children who at a young age have been abused, neglected, and abandoned.
You Can Help
Professor Tiangco and Anny are on a mission to save more children from the prisons of cold institutions. The Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity cannot do it alone. Professor Tiangco and Anny work tirelessly and make admirable sacrifices to care for the children who may not be able to work or pay taxes whey they grow up, but these children didn’t have a choice.
The Taiwan Love and Hope International Charity is a global and trusted NGO. You can help support their mission, by simply following and sharing their stories. However, if you have the means to give additional support, they welcome your donations. Hopefully, you can help bring smiles and laughter to the children they so much deserve.
Please call or email them for donations or more information about partnerships. Website: Click here. Facebook: Click here. Email: Click here. Phone: 07-5880517
Welcome to Kaohsiung! Like a kaleidoscope, there are many beautiful and interesting places to visit in Kaohsiung City. The city offers something for every traveler. With so many places to visit, we introduce our top 6 spots of Kaohsiung City to enrich your sightseeing. Whether you seek cultural immersion, artistic delights, or natural beauty, Kaohsiung promises a fulfilling experience that caters to various interests. If you don’t visit these spots, you will regret it for the rest of your life!
The Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung is a dynamic cultural hub housed in renovated warehouses. They are relics of Kaohsiung’s past as a manufacturing and railway hub.
It features contemporary art exhibitions and events, offering a vibrant experience for visitors interested in Taiwan’s art and culture.
Moreover, the Pier-2 Art Center serves as a starting point for exploring other nearby attractions:
Great Harbor Bridge. It is Taiwan’s first horizontally rotating bridge, and Asia’s longest.
Shoushan LOVE Lookout. This lookout offers a panoramic view of Kaohsiung City and is a popular photo spot for IG models.
Old Shoushan Cave. This cave once served as the headquarters for the Japanese military. Now, it serves as a shortcut to the National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), which is also a historical site in itself.
How to Get There
Mass Rapid Transit subway (MRT)
The Pier-2 Art Center is conveniently located to both the Penglai Pier-2 MRT and LRT stations.
The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, also known as “Weiwuying,” is a massive cultural complex in Kaohsiung. It’s the world’s largest performing arts center under one roof and hosts a variety of concerts, operas, and theater performances. The center’s striking architecture and outdoor spaces attract not only people interested in performances, but also visitors intrigued by its architecture.
The venue is world-renown. In fact, as reported by My Kaohsiung report in 2019, Time Magazine selected Weiwuying as one of the “World’s Greatest Places.” It was the first time any place from Taiwan made the list.
Google Maps: Yen-Chao Yen-Yen Chang
More Than a Music Venue
As a center for the arts, Weiwuying offers world-class performances. However, there is much to do in the area around Weiwuying, whether it is to take in its spaceship-like architecture, visit the adjacent natural part, or take IG worthy selfies next to one of the most famous painted walls in Kaohsiung City, across the street from Weiwuying.
Architecture
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The are across from Weiwuying is a community of street art. There are even apartments painted to beautiful the area and offers a photo spot for the locals.
The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas in Kaohsiung are vivid landmarks at the Lotus Pond. Visitors customarily enter through the dragon’s mouth and exit through the tiger’s mouth, symbolizing good luck. The pagodas offer stunning views and are one of the most icons of Kaohsiung City.
At the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, you’ll be treated to the zigzag bridge and the Lotus Wake Park 蓮潭滑水主題樂園. Also nearby is the Confucius Temple, our next attraction.
Near the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and in walking distance, is the Confucius Temple. It is a serene complex dedicated to the revered philosopher, Confucius. The temple showcases traditional architecture and offers a peaceful setting for visitors to learn more about Confucian teachings and Chinese culture. This landmark is a must-see in Kaohsiung for history enthusiasts.
At the attraction, you will see many cosplay photographers. It serves as a unique historical backdrop that is rare in Taiwan. Here is a gallery photographed published on our Facebook page, My Kaohsiung.
Mango Coffee
Inside the temple walls is a unique and cafe, Mango Coffee. The atmosphere and vibe matches the historical theme of the Confucius Temple, yet offers a modern selection of desserts and drinks. What better way to take in the traditional experience.
The nearest MRT station is Zuoying High Speed Rail Station. From there, you can take a taxi, Uber, or Youbike to the temple.
buses
The nearest bus station is on Cuiming Road. Please click here for the bus schedule.
E-Da Theme Park
The E-Da Theme Park is a dedicated entertainment venue of the E-Da World, offering a wide range of interactive experiences for users of all ages. It is one of the largest amusement park in Taiwan. From immersive virtual reality games to educational simulations and creative tools, the E-Da Theme Park aims to bring joy and excitement.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or learning, the park has something for everyone. At the other end of the Eda complex is the Eda Ferris Wheel. Connecting the two attractions is Eda Outlet Mall, the largest in Southern Taiwan.
According to Eda World, “The diameter of Ferris wheel is 80 meters long. Each box accommodates 8 persons to run a circle in 18 minutes. This wheel is the highest viewing stand in southern Taiwan.”
If you happen to go during the New Year’s Eve, you’ll be treated to one of Taiwan’s largest fireworks display, with the Ferris Wheel light show synchronized with the fireworks.
How to Get There
Eda Shuttle bus
The best way to get to Eda World is by taking the Eda Shuttle.
In Taiwan, Kaohsiung is also known as the Harbor City. It lies at the nexus of the foothills of Shoushan mountain and the sea. Serving as the gateway to the harbor is Cijin District with its popular Cijin Beach, famous for its fine sands and blue waters. It offers a tranquil escape with stunning sea and mountain views. Plus, whether you’re relaxing on the beach or enjoying surfing, it’s a perfect getaway from the bustling of the city.
From the ferry terminal to the beach, you will walk through the popular Cijin market. It offers an assortment of culinary delights, to include fresh seafood and uniquely Taiwanese snacks.
Cijin Sunset Bar 旗津沙灘吧
The Cijin Sunset Bar is a gem of an eatery in Cijin. Contrasting to the seafood and traditional Taiwanese snacks, the Cijin Sunset Bar offers a trendy culinary fusion. From its savory dishes to almost every cocktail imaginable, it is one of the best places to enjoy a meal with a stunning view of Cijin Beach. Moreover, it is also one of the best places to experience the Kaohsiung sunset.
Besides the excellent food and drinks specials, come out to enjoy their theme nights. They offer drink discounts, and even free drinks, with DJs playing popular tunes. Follow Cijin Sunset Bar Facebook page to see their latest themed events.
Cijin Sunset Bar After Dark
If you’re looking for a hopping place to chill, Cijin Sunset Bar starts kicking it after dark. It features popular DJs and hosts some of the largest and best beach parties and events in Taiwan. Photos courtesy of Cijin Sunset Bar and Danny Chu.
This year, Kaohsiung City will feature THREE fireworks festivals for the 2023 New Year’s celebrations.
Kaohsiung City is going all out to celebrate the 2023 New Year. There will not be 1, not 2, BUT…3 fireworks in Kaohsiung. The city will host two fireworks on New Year’s Eve at the Dream Mall and New Year’s Day at the Kaohsiung Music Center.
Dream Mall
The main fireworks for New Year’s Eve celebrations will be at the Dream Mall. The performances will start at 7pm and run through 1am. In fact, Kaohsiung’s mayor, Chen Chi-mai, is expected to make a presence and believes that Kaohsiung’s celebrations will be the biggest New Year’s Eve festival in all of Taiwan!
Source: FTV
The fireworks will go on for 180 seconds to ring in the new year. For the first time, there will be two stages, symbolizing Kaohsiung’s “Leaping Into the Future” theme. The stage will be at the intersection of the main crossroads of the Dream Mall. The stage will be at the Zhonghua 5th Road and Shidai Boulevard intersections, which is in front of the main entrance of the Dream Mall.
There are two ways to get there. The first is to take the MRT to the Kaisyuan Station and walk a short distance to the venue. The second method is to take the Light Rail, LRT, to the Dream Mall Station.
Kaohsiung Music Center
The 2023 New Year’s celebrations doesn’t end with the NYE fireworks. Amazingly, Kaohsiung City is hosting a second fireworks show at the Kaohsiung Music Center on Jan 1, 2023. The performances will start at 8pm.
E-Da Outlet Mall
The 2023 New Year’s Eve fireworks at the E-Da Outlet Mall will offer 999 seconds of fireworks, which is among the longest in all of Taiwan.
Additionally, the E-Da Ferris Wheel ride can be reserved during the peak night hours of 10:30pm through 12:30am.
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