Hamasen Railway Cultural Park
Attraction
4.4 (7376 reviews)
Open-air displays of locomotives & carriages, plus mini-train rides & a museum with model railways.
No. 32號, Gushan 1st Rd, Lixing Village, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
+886 7 521 8900
Did You Know?
Taiwan's First Station
Hamasen Railway Cultural Park was once the site of Takao Port Station (打狗停車場), Taiwan's very first railway station, established in 1900 during the Japanese colonial era.
Japanese Origin
The name 'Hamasen' (哈瑪星) is a transliteration of the Japanese word 'Hamasei' (浜線), meaning 'beach line' or 'shoreline', referring to the railway line that ran along the coast.
Park Establishment
After decades of operation, the station ceased passenger services in 1990 and freight services in 2008. It was officially transformed into the Hamasen Railway Cultural Park in 2010.
Expansive Park
The park covers a vast area of approximately 12 hectares (about 30 acres), making it one of the largest open-air railway museums in Taiwan.
Highlights from Reviews
• historical railway exhibits
The park showcases well-preserved railway tracks, decommissioned locomotives, and old train carriages, offering a tangible link to Kaohsiung's past.
• spacious green area
An expansive open-air park with large green fields, perfect for leisurely walks, family picnics, kite flying, and general relaxation.
• educational museums
Home to the Takao Railway Museum and other mini-museums, providing deeper insights into Taiwan's rich railway history and artifacts.
• artistic displays
Features unique art creations, cool sculptures, and container art installations, adding a contemporary artistic dimension to the historical setting.
• free admission
The main railway exhibit park offers free entry, making it an accessible and budget-friendly attraction for all visitors.
