Over the last three centuries

三個世紀以來

Kaohsiung has grown from a humble trading village into Taiwan's busiest harbor.

高雄已經從不起眼的小村莊轉變成了台灣最繁忙的港口

As a shipping and industrial powerhouse,

作為一個船運跟工業的重地

Kaohsiung has had a gritty past

高雄有著艱苦的過去

but today a fresh wind is blowing, creating a modern, creative and highly livable city.

但是今天一陣清風吹過，創造出了一個現代化、有創造力、適合居住的城市

That still honors its hard working beginnings.

它們當初努力工作的開端仍舊值得尊敬

Just a short ferry ride from the city’s downtown is the narrow island of Cijin.

從市中心搭船，只要一小段距離就能夠到達小小的旗津島

The place with a city meets the sea.

一個有著臨海城市的地方

This district serves as the harbor’s natural breakwater,

這個地區是港口天然的防波堤

and has been home to Kaohsiung’s fishing families for generations.

經歷了無數世代交替，這裡一質都是高雄漁夫的家

Times slow down here and the best way to experience the island's rhythms is by foot or bicycle.

時間在這裡過得很慢，體驗這個島嶼最棒的方式就是走路或是騎腳踏車

Visit Tianhou Temple, dedicated to the goddess Matzu, the protector of sailors and fishermen.

拜訪天后宮並祭拜媽祖，媽祖是水手和漁民的守護者

Follow dramatic coastal paths then make a short climb to the lighthouse and fort for commanding views over the city.

沿著曲折的海岸道路走，再攀爬一小段，就到了燈塔和堡壘，這裡可以俯瞰城市的全景

When it's time to swap sea for mountain, head back to the mainland to monkey mountain.

當要從海換成山時，就走回陸地，到猴子山吧！

Meet the forests furry resident and pause for tea.

拜訪住在森林裡毛茸茸的居民(獼猴)並停下來喝杯茶

as you climb ever upward for more great views

當你向上爬，尋找更好的風景

wherever you go in Kaohsiung

無論你去高雄的哪裡

you'll be reminded that this is a city with water in its veins.

大家會跟你說這是一個與河流交織而成的都市

The love River runs right through the heart of the city.

愛河流過城市的中心地區

Once little more than a neglected drain,

這從前只不過是一條被忽視的廢水溝

the river’s transformation reflects the city, awakening to its natural beauty.

愛河的轉變映照出了如今城市被喚醒的美

But if the love river is the city's mirror

不過若說愛河是城市的鏡子

Lotus Lake is the city’s soul.

蓮池潭就是城市的靈魂

From the remains of the Old Wall of Fengshan,

從鳳山的老牆遺址開始

explore the lake in a clockwise direction.

以順時鐘的方向去探索整個湖

At the dragon and tiger Pagodas, entering through the dragon's mouth

在龍虎塔時，從龍的嘴巴進入

and exiting from the tigers' is said to transform bad luck

從老虎的嘴巴出來，據說這樣會把壞運

into good fortune.

轉變成好運

At the Spring and Autumn Pavilions,

到了春秋閣，

pay your respects to the goddess of mercy and the god of war.

請對玉觀音和戰爭之神奉上你的虔誠

While further around the lake, a towering statue,

再進一步往湖的方向走去，有一座高聳的雕像

the mysterious warrior Xuan Wu rises from the water

它是神祕的戰士玄武，在湖中矗立

Lotus Lake is surrounded by more traditional temples, too.

蓮池潭還被傳統的廟宇圍繞

such as Taiwan's largest Confucian temple.

像是台灣最大的孔廟

and the extraordinary Tien Fu Palace.

以及非凡的天福皇宮

The area is filled with food stalls,

這個地區充滿著小吃攤

so enjoy a snack as the sun sets.

所以當太陽下山時，盡情享用小吃吧！

and the lake lights up in all its heavenly glory.

湖光在夜晚閃閃發亮，如天堂般耀眼炫目

After a busy day with the gods,

經過一天參拜神明的繁忙

follow your nose to the Liouho Night Market, one of Asia's largest.

趕快聞香到六合夜市吧！它是亞洲最大的夜市之一

Drift along with the human tide,

跟著人潮一起前進

through a canyon of neon-lit stalls serving up all the fruits of the sea.

穿過霓虹絢爛、賣著水果攤販

It's a moment like this,

就在這個時刻

We realize cities are like oceans, too.

我們理解到城市就像海洋一樣

each has its own currents, its own moods.

每個都有自己的潮流、自己的情緒

So what are you waiting for?

你還在等什麼呢？

Come and dive into Kaohsiung.

快點潛入高雄裡

Taiwan's best kept secret by the sea.

台灣最棒的海洋之都