Shitou
in Kaohsiung of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Noteable things around
  • Dafeizhou Yesheng Dongwuyuan (zoo, (7 mi)
  • Wanshoushan Dongwuyuan (zoo, (4 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
22.633 and 120.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 22° 37' 59" and E 120° 19' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - TWD
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Chinese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.683 and -59.600 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mision La Esperanza
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Taiwan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Taiwan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Taiwan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Shitou

Shitou in Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung) is a town located in Taiwan about 183 mi (or 295 km) south-west of Taipei, the country's capital town.

Time in Shitou is now 07:54 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Taipei with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Shitou, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Taiwan is Kaohsiung International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kaohsiung City, Fengshan, Pingtung, Tainan and Xinying. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Lees

Address
1,3 mi
105, Wu-Fu 1st Road
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Howard Plaza

Address
1,5 mi
311 Chishian 1st. Rd.
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Han Hsien International

Address
1,7 mi
33 Sszuwei 3rd. Rd.
802 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Just Sleep Kaohsiung Station

Address
1,9 mi
No.280, Zhongshan 1st Rd
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Urban Hotel 33 Elegance

Address
1,3 mi
Minzu 2nd Rd no. 33
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lees Boutique

Address
1,4 mi
106 Wufu 1st Rd.
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Gold Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
No. 288 Section 1, Guotai Road
Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shihzuwan Hotel Kaohsiung Station

Address
1,8 mi
No.241, Jianguo 2nd Rd
807 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


R10 Eco Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
11F, No.240, Zhongshan 1st Road
800 Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Merry Season Motel

Address
2,1 mi
No. 28, Ln. 203, Yixin 1st Rd.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 20:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chungcheng Stadium

Chungcheng Stadium (中正運動場) is a multi-use stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 30,000 people and was opened in 1986. On October 20 1996, Michael Jackson made a stop at the stadium for his HIStory World Tour playing to a sell out crowd of 35,000 fans.

Located at 22.6254, 120.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Taiwan

Affiliated Senior High School of National Kaohsiung Normal University

The Affiliated Senior High School of National Kaohsiung Normal University is a public high school located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It has eight classes per grades for senior high level, four classes per grades for junior high, and one class per grades for elementary students. The campus of the school is enclosed by National Kaohsiung Normal University. At the present, NKNUASHS is one of the top high schools of Kaohsiung City.

Located at 22.626, 120.323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Kaohsiung, High schools in Taiwan

Chengcing Lake

Chengcing Lake, also known as the Cheng Ching Lake, Dabei Lake (大貝湖), or Toapi Lake in Taiwanese, is an artificial lake located in Niaosong, Kaohsiung, not far from downtown Kaohsiung and the major suburban district of Fengshan. The lake is a source of the water supply network and a tourist area of the Kaohsiung region.

Located at 22.65, 120.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Taiwan, Parks in Taiwan, Kaohsiung

Wukuaicuo Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Wukuaicuo Station is a station on the Orange Line in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.6295, 120.328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

Siaogang Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Siaogang Station is a terminus on the Red Line in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.6295, 120.328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

Kaohsiung Cultural Center

Kaohsiung Cultural Center is located in Lingya District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was founded by the city government in 1981. The main building of the center is a complex of two concert halls, many galleries, and a library. The office of Kaohsiung Bureau of Cultural Affairs is also located in Kaohsiung Cultural Center. The cultural center was originally built as a memorial hall for Chiang Kai-shek; its former name was Kaohsiung Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center (高雄市立中正文化中心).

Located at 22.6267, 120.318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Kaohsiung

Cultural Center Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Cultural Center Station is an underground station on the Orange Line in the edge of Sinsing District and Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.6303, 120.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

Martial Arts Stadium Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Martial Arts Stadium Station is an underground station on the Orange Line in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.6272, 120.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

Weiwuying Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Weiwuying Station is an underground station on the Orange Line in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.625, 120.341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

Fongshan West Station

The Kaohsiung MRT Fongshan West Station is an underground station on the Orange Line in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Located at 22.6253, 120.348 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shitou, Shih-t’ou