Get to know Ziguan District
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- Administrative area
- District · 區
- Part of
- Kaohsiung City
- Chinese name
- 梓官區
- Local areas
- District guide
From oysters to fishing
The Japanese authorities requisitioned the area for military use during the Second World War. Coastal erosion also contributed to the disappearance of oyster racks. By the 1980s, grey mullet was a valuable catch, earning the nickname Wujin, linked to the wealth it brought local fishermen.
A working fish market
Kezailiao’s market combines auctions, retail stalls and on-site preparation of seafood. Catches include butterfish, small shrimp, hairtail and squid. Designated spaces separate weighing from processing, and fish are handled above ground level. The Ziguan Fisheries Association (梓官區漁會) developed the direct-sales market from the older trading space, with fishmongers and auction staff wearing hats and rain boots.
Sources for this guide
Kezailiao Harbor: A Paradise for Seafood Connoisseurs - 高雄畫刊-高雄市政府新聞局 · Kaohsiung City Government Information Bureau
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-27.
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Ziguan District 梓官區
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Ziguan District is about 15 km in a straight line from central Kaohsiung City. Search for 梓官區 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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