The News Lens
Date: 12 November, 2018
By: Natalie Tso

Crowds rushed to see Kaohsiunghenge on Sunday (pic from Kaohsiung tourism bureau)

Crowds gathered at about 5pm on Sunday night in Kaoshiung, southern Taiwan, to see the sunset. They were there for a phenomenon that could be called “Kaohsiunghenge”.

The scene was similar to what New Yorkers call “Manhattanhenge.” That’s when the sun aligns perfectly along the east-west streets and is framed by skyscrapers as it dips below the horizon. It’s a twice-yearly phenomenon that occurs in the cities, due to their similar street grid.

The Kaohsiung City Government blocked off Qingnian 1st Road between Minquan 1st Road and Weiren Street from 4-6pm on Sunday in order to give people a better, safer view of the solar phenomenon.

The Tourism Bureau also teamed up with hotels to offer discounts on accommodation to people who took selfies with “Kaohsiunghenge” in the background.    [FULL  STORY]