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Top 10 Unbelievable Facts about The Pier-2 Art Centre

The Pier-2 Art Center is situated on the bank of the Love River in Kaohsiung City, next to Kaohsiung Port. “Pier-2” refers to the second pier, which was originally a port warehouse for storing fishmeal and sugar.

In 2000, the Kaohsiung government rebuilt it to form a well-known art exhibition area in Kaohsiung City. The park is dotted with a large number of cute and avant-garde tall dolls,

One of the most eye-catching is a yellow Transformers doll, this is the one that appeared in the May Day “DNA concert”. There is also a railway story museum next to the Art District, where you can see ancient steam locomotives.

With its rustic industrial charm and modern installations, the Pier 2 district is the perfect spot for families, couples, and the occasional lone man craving a brief respite from city life.

Here are the top unbelievable facts about the Pier Art Centre

1. The Pier-2 Art Centre is Located in Kaohsiung City

The Pier-2 Art Centre is situated in the city of Kaohsiung, the largest city and port in Southern Taiwan. it was included on Lonely Planet鈥檚 list of best cities to visit in the world in 2018.

The city is home to awesome arts districts, a lovely waterfront, and well-developed urban transportation networks. It has also been called the 鈥渟treet art capital of Taiwan鈥� as the city government permits and encourages street art in particular zones.

2. The Pier-2 Art Centre was Created from Abandoned Warehouses

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Pier-2 Art Center was built in 1973 as common port warehouses of Kaohsiung port Harbor. It was later abandoned after the city moved from an industrial hub to a service sector-based economy.

A group of local artists established the Pier-2 Artistic Development Association and made the center the headquarters for artistic development in southern Taiwan.

In 2006, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs of the Kaohsiung City Government took over the management of the center. Since then, it has become an international art platform where tourists and locals come together to enjoy fine art.

3. The Pier-2 Art Centre is an art Exhibition Centre

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The Pier-2 Art Centre hosts plenty of exhibitions throughout the year, live music, theatre performances, and open-air concerts. every exhibition has its own entrance fee.

There are artworks and murals displayed publicly around the area. If you are lucky, you might also experience outdoor events such as bazaars and second-hand markets.

The Pier-2 Art Centre in Kaohsiung is a favorite place for locals and international travelers, art is displayed in a very laid-back environment for all to enjoy.

Tickets can usually be bought on the spot or at the iBon machines in 7-Eleven.

4. Enjoy the sunset at The Shoushan love Lookout

A short walk up the hill from pier 2 center complex takes you to the Shoushan love lookout. This is a superb spot to view the whole city, the port, and the surrounding mountains.

Shoushan love lookout is the newest observation point located just in front of the martyr鈥檚 shrine, and It was opened in 2012.

This is an ideal spot to take photos of the city and pier 2 center complex from above. It is also a superb spot for romantic couples to chill out and kiss at sunset.

5. The Pier-2 Art Centre Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway 

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Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway is a railway museum in Pier-2 Art Center.  It explores the history of all aspects of rail-related transportation, including locomotives, railway cars, trams, and railway signaling equipment.

The museum building was originally constructed as a railway station in 2003. The building was declared a historical building after the station closed down and the last train departed from the station in 2008.

The city government took over the ownership of the building and handed it over to the Railway Culture Society to transform the building into a museum which was opened on 3 July 2016.

6. The Pier-2 Art Centre is home to TWR Entertainment Inc

The Pier-2 Art Centre is the home of TWR Entertainment, Inc, a Taiwan-based media organization that blends world-class creativity and innovative technologies.

The Company mainly engages in the planning, and production of computer graphics, animations, visual effects, and three-dimensional stereoscopic films.

It is also engaged in filming, post-production of television shows, as well as development and investment of films and television shows.

7. The Pier-2 Art Centre was Burned Down  in 2021

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On 9^th March 2021, a major fire erupted at the bicycle warehouse in the pier 2 center. It took 36 fire trucks and 78 firefighters two hours to extinguish the fire.

The cause was not determined, and no casualties were reported. Around 1,200 square meters were damaged by the flames, and nearly the entire building was compromised.

There were no exhibitions at the warehouse at the time of the fire, and only the structure of the building was affected by the fire.

8. Other attractions near The Pier-2 Art Centre

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After a hectic day in the Pier-2 Art Centre, Liuhe night market is the place to chill out the evening by doing some shopping and enjoying street local delicacy. Night markets are a great place to pick up cheap local foods, including stinky tofu, barbecued squid, red bean, and pancakes.

There are also a number of historical sites and monuments that were left after the colonization of the Dutch in the 17th century, the Qing dynasty during the 18th and 19th centuries, and the Japanese empire from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

9.  The Pier-2 Art Centre is Easly Accessible

Pier-2 Art Center is located at No. 1 Dayong Road in the Yancheng District of Kaohsiung City in Taiwan. To get there by public transportation, take the Kaohsiung MRT to Yanchengpu Station and leave through Exit 2.

Travelers usually visit during the evening since the sun gets really hot during the day, especially in summer, and spend a few hours there until night time.

10. The Pier-2 Art Centre is Safe to Visit

Kaohsiung city offers a very safe environment as long as you mind your own business and don’t get involved with local rivalries. Violent crime is very rare, and visitors should not encounter any problems.

As a major seaport, organized crime has also become an increasing problem in the city, and a fair number of businesses are nothing more than a front for local gangs. That said, the gangs do not resort to random violence or theft.