Lotus Lake Scenery
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A conglomeration of temples and pagodas set around a picturesque lake that is sometimes full of lotus bloom. There is also some historic ruins although only walls and gates remain.
Sights to See
- Spring and Autumn Pavilions two great structures dating back to 1951. These were constructed in dedication to the God of War, Kuan Kung. A statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuanyin, riding on a dragon, was made in front of the pavilions depicting an old legend.
- Dragon and Tiger Pagodas -located south of the pavilions. They were built with the belief of turning bad luck into a good one.Several Chinese paintings can be seen in it.
- Confucius Temple - located at the north side of the lake.
- Lotus Lake Train Station - erected in an amusement park with some 60+ year old trains o display which enlivens memories of most locals visiting the place.
- Chiming Hall
- Lung Hu Tower
Hours Open: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Address: No. 1435, Cueihua Road , Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Getting there: By bus: (from Kaohsiung Airport) City bus 304
- (from city proper) take Bus # 6, 17, 29, 31,38, or 219 and get off at Zuoying North stop.
- (from Kaohsiung Railway Station) take bus # 301
- by train: get down Zouying Station and walk a short distance
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