Chichin is home to the oldest place of worship in Kaohsiung, Chihou Matsu Shrine. Originally built in 1673, it has been designated a class ='Qword'>Class 3 Historical Site.
旗津島上的旗後天后宮也是高雄最古老的廟宇，最早可以追溯到明永曆二十七年（一六七三），被列為三級古蹟。