Cieding District

Cieding is an administrative district in Kaohsiung along Taiwan's coast. The area is made up of several small villages and sits directly along the waterfront.

The area was a rural township for many years before becoming an official district of Kaohsiung City in 2010. This change brought new urban structures to the region.

The name Cieding comes from the Makattao language and means a place full of fish, showing how much the community has always been tied to the sea. This heritage still influences daily life in the area.

The best time to explore is during warmer months when the weather stays stable and paths along the coast are easy to walk. The flat terrain here makes walking simple for most visitors.

The Jiading Wetlands within the district provide a rare habitat for various plants and animals found nowhere else nearby. This nature area also serves as a place where researchers study the local environment.

Location: Kaohsiung

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Hunei District, Yongan District, Luzhu District, South District

Website: https://cheting-en.kcg.gov.tw

GPS coordinates: 22.90679,120.18260

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08