Kaohsiung Arena
The Kaohsiung Arena (Chinese: 高雄巨蛋; pinyin: Gāoxióng Jùdàn) is an indoor sporting arena located in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is used to host indoor sporting events. It was used as a host to some of the indoor sporting events during the 2009 World Games.[1]
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| Location | Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 22°40′9″N 120°18′7″E |
| Owner | Kaohsiung City Government |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Opened | September 27, 2008 |
Interior of Kaohsiung Arena
Name
Local people give the nickname of Kaohsiung Arena as the Big Egg due to its shape and resemblance of an egg.[2]
History
Kaohsiung Arena was opened on 27 September 2008.[3]
Architecture
Kaohsiung Arena covers an area of 57,037 m2 and has a capacity of 15,000 people. It stands to a height of 42 meters over 6 floors. It also features a 100,000 m2 open space adjacent to it.[4]
Transportation
The venue is accessible within walking distance north of Kaohsiung Arena Station of Kaohsiung MRT.
See also
References
- "The Kaohsiung Arena".
- "Kaohsiung Arena".
- "高雄市政府工務建設導覽".
- "Kaohsiung Arena". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
External links
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- Arena information (in Chinese)
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