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Kaohsiung Main Public Library
Kaohsiung Main Public Library is an example of green architecture which combines plants, protection of the environment and culture. Its simple design and the natural scent of books create a tranquil, comfortable reading space. Warmth, the most beautiful of Kaohsiung's treasures, is not absent; there is a "thanksgiving tree" planted in recognition of the public's fund-raising to buy books to thank citizens and the public for their support. The library's first floor is a semi-open space, and a hanging garden which affords a view of the scenery of the harbor has been established on the top floor.¹

Love River
Love River begins at Bagualiao in Kaohsiung City's Renwu District. It divides Kaohsiung City, into two. The Jianguo, Cisian and Jhongjheng Bridges connect the two sections and the river flows directly into the sea. Love River had originally been a shallow creek, which could only be crossed by ferry. During the Japanese Colonial era it was dredged into a canal and named The Kaohsiung River. This was the first time the river had been given an official name. In 1948, Love River Boat Company was opened near the Jhongjheng Bridge. This gave people the opportunity to row up and down the river, which became particularly popular past for local couples and therefore acquiring the name - Love River. The city government has recently renovated bridges along The Love River. They now emit rainbows of light after dark, creating a delightful visual effect.²




Qianzhen Phase 31 Park
Qianzhen Phase 31 Park was a chemical engineering factory that underwent the glory days before the runaway of petrochemical industry. Now, it has become a leisure park where there is a children's playground. However, in the blast happened on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, it was demolished and turned into a piece of flatland. In 2015, the first anniversary of the gas blast, the park has returned and "Gathering, a Bamboo and Oyster Landscape Art) emerged. Constructed by Wang Wen-chi, a landscape artist, it is made with 5000 bamboo plates and 250 thousand oyster shells. He constructed a dream ocean city in the disaster area. At night, illuminated by colorful lights, it gives strong healing effects. People can sit, lie, chat, and laugh there to enjoy the tranquility.³

Metropolitan Living Development
MLD (metropolitan living development) is rebuilt from an aluminum plant, witnessing the past glory of heavy industry in Taiwan. The old factory has been refurbished, preserving the Y-shape RC pillar that bears the name of MLD in this historic industrial architecture. MLD revived and is now a creative cultural and entertainment mega mall that consists of restaurants, cinema complex, feast halls, bookstores, and exhibition halls. It aims to bring better life to people living in the city with different consuming and living imagination.⁴

Zhenfang Mullet Roe Tourism Factory
Zhenfang has been producing mullet roe for more than 50 years, and customers have a deep trust in its technology and quality, establishing a good reputation and stable consumer base. It is currently actively introducing professionalized production and establishing standard operating procedures. It is the first mullet roe factory to acquire both ISO22000 and HAACP food safety certification, inheriting and passing on Taiwan's 400-year mullet roe culture.⁵