{"id":7861,"date":"2025-10-01T17:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yuartheworld.com\/?p=7861"},"modified":"2025-09-21T21:51:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T13:51:25","slug":"linyuan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yuartheworld.com\/en\/linyuan\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaohsiung \u25e6 Linyuan | Jellyfish Can Stand on Their Heads? | TAIWAN 368-50"},"content":{"rendered":"

From September to the following May, a rare species of jellyfish called the Cassiopea\u2014or upside-down jellyfish\u2014swarms into Linyuan Ocean Wetland Park. These creatures, nearly absent in the scorching summer, reappear in massive numbers during the cooler months. Linyuan is the only place on Taiwan\u2019s main island where you can witness jellyfish floating upside down, making it the main reason I was drawn to visit. After seeing these stereotype-defying jellyfish up close, I found even more to love: the nostalgic charm of Linyuan Old Street and the irresistible aroma of Sister Lan\u2019s Duck Rice\u2014a visit that definitely did not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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\u25e6 Kaohsiung Travel Guide<\/span><\/h6>\n

01\uff5cTransportation in Kaohsiung<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude84 Taiwan High Speed Rail<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude84 Kaohsiung Metro (MRT) Unlimited Travel Pass<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udef5 Kaohsiung Scooter Rental - Zuoying High Speed Rail Station Pickup<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udef5 Kaohsiung Scooter Rental\uff5c<\/strong>Kaohsiung Railway Station Pickup<\/a><\/p>\n

02\uff5cPopular Attractions in Kaohsiung<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfab Kaohsiung Fun Pass<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab E-DA Theme Park Ticket<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Suzuka Circuit Park Ticket in Kaohsiung<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Shoushan Zoo Tickets<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway Ticket in Kaohsiung<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab British Consulate in Kaohsiung: Tickets and Discount Packages<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab National Science And Technology Museum Ticket in Kaohsiung<\/a><\/p>\n

03\uff5cThings To Do in Kaohsiung<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea2 Kaohsiung Love River Love Boat Ticket & Cruise Guide<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udea3\ud83c\udffb Water skiing experience at Lotus Lake Water Skiing Theme Park<\/a>
\n\u2668\ufe0f Zheng Qing Song Korean Sauna in Kaohsiung<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25e6 The History of Linyuan<\/span><\/h6>\n

Once called \u201cLinzai-bian\u201d, Linyuan earned its name for being located at the forested edge of Fengshan. During the Japanese colonial era, officials worried the name \u201cLinbian\u201d would be confused with a similarly named area in Pingtung. They consulted local elders, who recalled their ancestral hometowns\u2014Gu\u00e0nl\u00edn and Yu\u00e1nzh\u014dng. Combining the characters \"\u6797\" (Lin) and \"\u5712\" (Yuan), the name Linyuan was born\u2014an homage to their roots.<\/p>\n

Linyuan\u2019s flat terrain makes it ideal for farming, while its proximity to the sea, with two major harbors\u2014Zhongyun and Shanwei\u2014supports both fishing and aquaculture.\nIn 1973, as part of Taiwan\u2019s ambitious Ten Major Construction Projects, the government established a petrochemical industrial zone here, transforming Linyuan from a traditional agricultural and fishing town into a key hub of Taiwan\u2019s petrochemical industry.<\/p>\n

01\uff5cElementary school students on a field trip to Cingshueiyan, Linyuan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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02\uff5cLunar New Year, 1973: Three girls joyfully ride a tricycle through the streets of Linyuan, brimming with excitement and delight.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u25e6 Attractions in Linyuan<\/span><\/h6>\n
01\uff5cLinyuan Ocean Wetland Park<\/h6>\n

Nestled along the coastline, Linyuan Ocean Wetland Park is a compact but ecologically rich wetland. It\u2019s home to mangrove species like the black mangrove (Avicennia marina), and also provides habitat for a wide array of birds, plants, shrimp, crabs, insects, and amphibians and reptiles, forming a vibrant and diverse ecosystem. The park\u2019s most unique resident is the Cassiopea, also known as the upside-down jellyfish. While this species has been spotted in lagoon environments across Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Green Island, Penghu, and the Dongsha Islands, Linyuan Marine Wetland Park is currently the only place on Taiwan\u2019s main island where they can be observed.<\/p>\n

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These jellyfish look nothing like the translucent, dreamy ones you might imagine. They\u2019re typically brown or pale green, with an appearance that resembles coral more than jellyfish. What sets them apart is their unique behavior\u2014they float upside down, with their tentacles facing upward and bell facing down. This posture allows the zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae) living in their tentacles to absorb sunlight and perform photosynthesis, producing energy for the jellyfish. Nearly absent during the hot summer months, upside-down jellyfish reappear between September and the following May\u2014and right now is the perfect season to see them in action!<\/p>\n

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Linyuan Ocean Wetland Park<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBanbu Rd., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
02\uff5cLinyuan Old Street: Fuxing Street<\/h6>\n
Linyuan Old Street, known today as Fuxing Street, has been the heart of Linyuan\u2019s community and a bustling traditional marketplace since the Qing Dynasty. Each morning, the street comes alive with rows of street vendors, creating a lively atmosphere filled with the sights and smells of traditional snacks, fresh produce, and everyday essentials. It remains a favorite spot for locals to shop and grab a bite to eat.<\/p>\n
At either end of Fuxing Street stand two important temples\u2014Xingji Temple and the Fude Temple. According to local legend and feng shui beliefs, these two temples form the symbolic shape of a carrying pole, representing stability and marking Linyuan\u2019s historical point of origin.<\/p>\n
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Linyuan Old Street<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFuxing St., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
03\uff5cFormer Dinglinzihbian Police Station<\/h6>\n
Located on today\u2019s Fuxing Street, the Former Dinglinzihbian Police Station was the first official government building established in the Linyuan area. With its founding during the Japanese colonial period, the surrounding neighborhood gradually developed, with the construction of a public school, market, and village office, making it the administrative and economic center of the town.<\/p>\n
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Remarkably well-preserved, the police station\u2019s architecture reflects the attention to detail typical of the Japanese era. One of my favorite features is the wooden window lattices and corridor in the station chief\u2019s residence. Soft, ample sunlight filters through, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n
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Beyond the architecture, the Kaohsiung City Government has curated displays detailing the policing system under Japanese rule and the local historical context\u2014well worth a visit for history enthusiasts!<\/p>\n
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Former Dinglinzihbian Police Station<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0900-1200, 1300-1800, closed on Monday.\nNo. 97, Fuxing St., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
04\uff5cAnle Lou<\/h6>\n
The Anle Lou isn\u2019t easy to find\u2014I walked up and down Linyuan North Road several times before finally spotting it tucked behind a street vendor\u2019s stall, hidden in a small alley. Built in the 1930s, this Baroque-style structure once served as a Japanese officers\u2019 club, later transforming into a tavern and inn. In its heyday, it was a lively, dazzling place of entertainment. Over time, however, it fell into disrepair and became a ruin\u2014until it drew new attention in recent years as a filming location for the TV drama The Pledge (A Touch of Green).<\/p>\n
The \u3107-shaped building blends Baroque architecture with a Japanese garden layout. The central staircase, still remarkably intact, offers a faint glimpse of its former grandeur.<\/p>\n
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Today, the weathered Anle Building connects directly to the nearby market\u2014on one side, silence and decay settle into the corners of its old walls; on the other, the bustling cries of vendors fill the air. The contrast is striking\u2014and left me feeling unexpectedly wistful.<\/p>\n
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Anle Lou<\/strong>\r\n\r\nNo. 91, Linyuan N. Rd., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
05\uff5cCingshueiyan Temple<\/h6>\n
Cingshueiyan, renowned for the ancient Cingshueiyan Temple and its majestic coral reef formations, is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Kaohsiung, steeped in legends and natural beauty. Behind Cingshueiyan Temple, numerous naturally formed caves can be found. One of them even has a spring that once flowed from within, known in the past as Lingquan Pool (\u201cSpiritual Spring Pool\u201d). According to local legend, a mystical figure named Lin Banxian (Master Lin the Half-Immortal) split open the rock with his sword, allowing spring water to gush forth to irrigate local farmland.<\/p>\n
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Cingshueiyan Temple was built in 1666, making it over 300 years old. The temple enshrines the Three Treasures Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Qingshui Patriarch. As I stepped inside to pay my respects, I was surprised by the temple\u2019s grand scale\u2014far more magnificent than I had imagined. The thriving incense offerings spoke volumes of its enduring spiritual significance.<\/p>\n
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Cingshueiyan Temple<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0800-1700\nNo. 214, Qingshuiyan Rd., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
06\uff5cCingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel<\/h6>\n
Nestled in the hills not far from Cingshueiyan Temple, you\u2019ll find the remains of a secret World War II-era Japanese military base\u2014the Cingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel. This tunnel was constructed during World War II, part of the Japanese army\u2019s defensive network built to repel potential Allied landings. Among these, the Longpan Cave area near Cingshueiyan remains remarkably well-preserved.<\/p>\n
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Just as I found the entrance and was about to begin my little adventure, a passerby called out to me: \"Hey, miss! Do you have any gear? At the very least, you\u2019ll need a helmet and headlamp\u2014it\u2019s not safe otherwise!\" With nothing but my bare hands, I quickly realized that this wasn\u2019t the kind of place to explore unprepared\u2014so I saved it for another day. Although I didn\u2019t make it into the tunnel itself, just seeing the surrounding military remnants was enough to feel the lingering presence of the old base.<\/p>\n
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Cingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTry searching \u201cCingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel\u201d on Google Maps.<\/pre>\n
\u25e6 Restaurants and Snacks in Linyuan<\/span><\/h6>\n
01\uff5cLan Jie Duck Rice<\/h6>\n
Opened in 1963, Lan Jie Duck Rice is a well-known local gem in Linyuan, often recommended by residents\u2014and now, one of my favorite discoveries. The house recommendation is to order their signature rice and pair it with slices of duck or other side dishes. If you enjoy bold flavors, don\u2019t miss their secret combo\u2014mix soy paste with shredded ginger and drizzle it over the rice for an extra kick of flavor!<\/p>\n
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I have to say, even though their signature rice only costs NT$10, it\u2019s the true soul of the shop. The rice is stir-fried with duck fat and crispy garlic, creating a rich aroma without being greasy at all\u2014pure bliss for a rice lover like me. Pair it with their smoked duck, thick-cut and tender, and their handmade sticky rice blood cake, soft and deeply flavorful, and the sense of happiness is off the charts.<\/p>\n
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Lan Jie Duck Rice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0940-1930\nNo. 143, Wenhua St., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung<\/pre>\n
\u25e6 Flying Over Taiwan<\/span><\/h6>\n
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\u25e6 Other Areas in Kaohsiung<\/span><\/h6>\n
\u27a4 Nanzih | A Land of Scholars and Prosperity<\/a>
\n\u27a4 Neimen | A Town Renowned for its Traditional Folk Arts<\/a>
\n\u27a4 Cieding | The Hometown of Mullet Roe<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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