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Lotus Pond
This famous scenic area on the northern outskirts of Kaohsiung City is noted for its profusion of temples, with the Confucius Temple at its northern edge and, in the south, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. The pond is most beautiful in the late afternoon, when the setting sun is reflected in the water. Nearby are the ruins of the Fengshan County walls and gates, which have been designated a first-grade historic.
Spring and Autumn Pavilions
Two massive pavilions dedicated to Kuan Kung, the God of War, the Spring and Autumn Pavilions were completed in 1951. In front of the pavilions is a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, riding a dragon. According to legend, Guanyin appeared above the clouds riding on a dragon, signifying that believers must erect an image depicting this event between pavilions of summer and autumn: The present-day structures are a result of this vision.
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
About 700 meters to the south of the Spring and Autumn Pavilions are the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. The dragon's throat is the entrance and the tiger's mouth is the exit. Entering a dragon's throat and coming out a tiger's mouth symbolizes turning bad luck to good fortune. Inside, paintings depict China's 24 most obedient sons as well as scenes of heaven and hell to inspire people to do good deeds during their lifetime, and to provide threatening examples of retribution for wrongdoing.
Travel Information
(Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the
transportation station before departure.)
Transportation:Nat'l Fwy.1 → Exit at the Dingjin System Interchange → Nat'l Fwy 10 → Exit at the Zuoying End Interchange → Cuihua Rd. → Shengli Rd. → Liantan Rd.
Public:Take THSR or TRA to Zuoying Station, and walk for 10 minutes.
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National Highway Bus
Taiwan Railways
Taiwan High Speed Rail
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Two-day Historic Tour of Kaohsiung
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Last update time:
Oct 27, 2023