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Shoushan spans about 6km from its northern end to the southern end, and has an average width of 2km. The altitude is 356m above sea level, and the mountain has a north-south ridgeline made of coral reef terrain. The slopes on the eastern side of the ridgeline are more gentle, while the western slopes are steeper, forming a natural barrier of the west side of Kaohsiung City. During the Qing Dynasty, the area surrounding Shoushan was a bustling commercial and cultural district. During the Japanese Occupation, the Governor-General of Taiwan renamed Mount Takao to Shoushan, and established the first cement factory in Taiwan, the Asano Cement Co., Ltd. After World War 2, the Ministry of National Defense designated Shoushan as a military control area. Years of military restriction have preserved the diverse natural resources of Shoushan.►

► The greenery preserved by Shoushan acts as the lungs of Kaohsiung, providing clean air and a wealth of diverse life

► The Formosan macaques are the most prominent species in Shoushan

• North Shoushan area

Bus：
Take bus No. 38, 219 and Red 32 and get off at Longquansi Station. You can also walk to Longquan Temple Mountaineering along the 51nd and 25th lanes of Gushan 3rd Road for about 10 minutes.
 

Drive to Shoushan：
From National Road No. 1 via Dingjin System Interchange, connect National Highway No. 10 Kaohsiung Line, to Zuoying Road, turn south along Cuihua Road, turn right to Fengjia Road and turn left to Gushan Third Road. Turn to Qingquan Street to reach the west side of Gushan High School. North Shoushan parking lot and hiking trail.
 

• South Shoushan area

Bus：
Take Bus No. 56 and get off at Shoushan Mountaineering Station, you can reach Changshou Road Trailing Point; or take bus No. 219, get off at Gushan Administrative Center Station, walk along Longxing Road Street Wanshou Road and walk to Changshou Luden for about 15 minutes. Yamaguchi.
 

Drive to Shoushan：
From National Highway No. 1 to Zhongzheng Interchange, take Zhongzhengyi Road to Wufu 1st Road to Wufu 4th Road, turn right to Gushan 1st Road and turn left to Wanshou Road (towards the zoo). It is recommended to park the vehicle in the zoo parking lot and walk for about 10 minutes. Arrive at the Changshou Road hiking trail.
 

Short-distance Trails：

1. Longchuan Temple hiking trail entrance → Longmen Pavilion ：The length of the trail is 1000M.

2. South Shoushan hiking trail entrance → The Quanlin Pavilion ：The length of the trail is 1080M.

3. North Shoushan hiking trail entrance → The Phoenix Pavilion ：The length of the trail is 2360M.

Mid-distance Trails :

1. South Shoushan hiking trail entrance  → The Chiman Station ：The length of the trail is 3140M.

2. Longchuan Temple hiking trail entrance → The Pingding Pavilion ：The length of the trail is 3400M.

3. Longchuan Temple hiking trail entrance → The Booth ：The length of the trail is 4020M.

Long-distance Trails：

Longchuan Temple hiking trail entrance → The Chiman Station → North Shoushan hiking trail entrance ：

The length of the trail is 6160M.

Sizhiwan Bay

Located on the west side of Kaohsiung City and at the southeastern foot of Shoushan Mountain, Sizhiwan Bay is a beautiful harbor with magnificent sunset and natural coral reef landscapes. Originally named Yangluwan or Yangzhiwan, the present name of the bay is thought to be inspired by Min Nan pronunciation of the “Slanted bay with the songs of firewood,” a piece created by poet,  of which slanted bay sounds similar to Sizhiwan in the Min Nan language.

► Sizhiwan Bay

► Sizhiwan Bay Sunset

Shoushan Zoo

After 10 months of renovation, Shoushan Zoo has installed display interfaces that better match the biological behaviors of the animals, and also free the visitor from obstructions by cages and railings, displaying the truth nature of the animals. The newly constructed Children’s Farm features docile and cute animals, allowing visitors to touch, feed and get close to them under the supervision of park staff, enjoying quite and leisure atmosphere.

► Shoushan Zoo

Syongjhen North Gate

This small battery was built in 1875, at the same time as the Qihou fort on the south side of the port. Together they protected the Takou Harbor. The cannons have long since been removed, with only arc-shaped gun mounts remaining. The characters "Hsiung Jhen Bei Men" (Northern Guardian Gate) are large and powerful, corresponding to the characters "Wei Jhen Tien Nan" (Dominating the South) over the Qihou Fortification. The magnificent gates are kept in good order and serve as a reminder of its history.

► Syongjhen North Gate

Longchuan Temple

The temple was originally built as Yuanshing Temple in 1742 by the Buddhist Master Jinyuan, and was partially destroyed by fire in 1891. In 1892, local gentries advocated for its restoration, but the work was incomplete and poorly carried out by lack of funds. However, the number of worshippers remained as before. The current temple was rebuilt in 1923. The name of the temple comes from Longchuan, or Dragon’s Spring, which is a nearby well that is named “Longmu (Dragon’s Eye).”

► Longchuan Temple

Yuanheng Buddhist Temple

Originally the Yuansing or Yanzih Temple, after numerous relocations it was eventually moved to its present location on the mountain and renamed Yuanheng. The temple is dedicated to the deity Bodhisattva Guanyin, and exhibits stately and elegant architecture. The platform in front of the temple offers excellent views of the entire city. It is particularly scenic at sunrise and sunset.

► Yuanheng Buddhist Temple

Martyrs’ Shrine

Originally a Japanese Shinto shrine, the Japanese rebuilt it into "Kaohsiung Shrine" to encourage the sense of unity during World War II. After the war, the government immediately converted it into the Martyrs' Shrine to honor fallen patriots. These days top local government officials perform important ceremonies here during National memorial days in spring and autumn.

► Martyrs’ Shrine