The Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf (also Fishermen's Wharf,[1] Chinese: 高雄港漁人碼頭; pinyin: Gāoxiónggǎng Yúrén Mǎtóu) was a wharf in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Today it is Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2 (KW2), a multi-functional space combining cultural creative industries, exhibitions and dining.
| Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf 高雄港漁人碼頭 | |
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| Location | |
| Location | Gushan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°37′08″N 120°16′37″E / 22.61889°N 120.27694°E |
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| Type of harbour | Wharf |
History
The wharf was originally the number 2 port of the port of Kaohsiung. Its previous function was exporting bananas, wood and steel.[citation needed] However, because of the transformation of economy and container automation, the function of the port declined gradually.
The government[which?] promotes the tourism industry in these years, so the number 2 port had the chance to become a sightseeing wharf, combining seaside scenery and food. The name of the wharf became a more cultural one as the Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf. Nowadays, it has become one of Kaohsiung's scenic spots, following the successful step of Urban Spotlight Arcade and Love River.[citation needed]
The lease of Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf was terminated on October 28, 2011
In 2018, Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2 (KW2, Chinese: 棧貳庫; pinyin: Zhàn èr kù), the former Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf, has been reimagined and repurposed to combine cultural creativity, dining, and exhibition spaces within a completely open port area.[2]
Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2 (KW2)
Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2 (KW2)
Transportation
The wharf is accessible within walking distance south east of Sizihwan Station of Kaohsiung MRT.
See also
References
External links
- Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf (in Chinese)