[2025 Kaohsiung Attraction] Travel guide for Zuoying Yuandi Temple (updated Dec)

Zuoying Yuandi Temple, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 📍Address: No. 169-1, Liantan Rd., Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 🕰️Opening Hours: 08:30-21:40 💞Recommended Reason: You can walk around the pond, there are many photo spots and worship places, and it is not far from the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. There is a large statue of the deity Xuanwu, with a bridge extending into the water. Xuanwu is a Taoist deity worshipped by Taiwanese people. You can pray for business success, good fortune, or children. If you visit in the evening, the place is beautifully lit. 🗓️Travel Planning: You should allow at least 3 hours. You can take a taxi or bus to Zuoying Market stop. If you return late, it may be difficult to find transportation, so plan your time well.

Around the large lotus pond in Kaohsiung, there are many shrines. But one of the most unique and distinctive shrines that you should visit is the “Zuoying Yuandi Temple”. It is a shrine with a bridge extending into the middle of the pond and a large statue of the God Xuanwu in the middle of the pond. The God Xuanwu is one of the deities of Taoism. A park and a singing club are also available around the pond. Open: Daily 09:00-21:00 No admission fee #Places to visit for spiritual people #Kaohsiung

#TaiwanTravel Zuoying Yuandi Temple is another beautiful riverside temple with a nice atmosphere. It is a pavilion in the middle of the water with a large statue of the God Xuanwu, which can be seen from afar. He is a Taoist god that Taiwanese people highly respect. There is also the Beiji Pavilion, an octagonal pavilion in the middle of the water where you can sit and relax. Around here, people often come to exercise. You can walk around the water, which is shady and cool.

#November Destinations 2025 The Yuandi Temple Beiji Pavilion in Kaohsiung, located on Liantan Road in Zuoying District, is a renowned center of Xuantian Shangdi (the Supreme Deity of the North Pole) worship in Taiwan. It is commonly known as the "Beiji Pavilion." Founded in 1799 (the fourth year of the Jiaqing Emperor's reign), it has a history of over two centuries and is the oldest Xuantian Shangdi temple in Kaohsiung. The temple houses numerous statues and is a popular place of worship, especially during the birthday celebrations on the third day of the third lunar month, when the procession and prayer activities are particularly lively. The temple's ancient and solemn architecture blends Taoist culture with local beliefs. Adjacent to the Lotus Pond Scenic Area, it has become a popular tourist destination, showcasing the rich religious history of the Zuoying area.

#chinatravel **Zuoying Yuandi Temple** (左營元帝廟), one of Kaohsiung’s most striking lakeside temples: --- ### **Why Visit?** 1. **Iconic Statue**: The temple is dominated by a **72-meter-tall statue of Xuan Wu**, the Daoist god of the north, standing on a tortoise and serpent—symbolizing cosmic balance . 2. **Unique Architecture**: A **120-meter bridge** leads to the statue, lined with warrior statues and intricate carvings of dragons . 3. **Cultural Immersion**: Experience traditional Taoist rituals, incense offerings, and fortune-telling vending machines (like "gachapon" charms) . --- ### **Key Highlights** - **Xuan Wu Statue**: One of Southeast Asia’s tallest water statues, glowing with embedded "diamonds" at dusk . - **Arctic Pavilion Walkway**: Cross the bridge adorned with **36 unique warrior statues**, each representing celestial guardians . - **Lakeside Serenity**: The temple overlooks **Lotus Pond**, offering reflections of the statue at sunrise/sunset . --- ### **Visitor Tips** - **Hours**: 4:30 AM–9:30 PM daily (ideal at sunrise for fewer crowds) . - **Dress Code**: Modest attire recommended (cover shoulders/knees) . - **Photography**: Best shots from the **Nine-Bend Bridge** or Lotus Pond’s eastern shore . --- ### **How to Get There** - **From THSR Zuoying Station**: - **Walk**: 25 mins (follow signs to Lotus Pond) . - **Bike/UBike**: Rent at the station (~NTD 10/30 mins) . - **Taxi**: ~5 mins (~NTD 100) . - **From Kaohsiung MRT**: Take the Red Line to **Ecological District Station**, then walk 15 mins . --- ### **Nearby Attractions** 1. **Dragon and Tiger Pagodas**: 5-min walk; enter the dragon’s mouth for luck . 2. **Spring and Autumn Pavilions**: Giant Guanyin statue on a dragon . 3. **Zuoying Night Market**: Try oyster omelets and bubble tea . **#ZuoyingYuandiTemple #KaohsiungTravel #TaiwanTemples** *Pro Tip*: Engage with temple volunteers like Kai Hsuan Ceng for free cultural insights !

#Rainy season attractions #Taiwan attractions #Kaohsiung attractions #zuoyingyuanditemple 📞Hello Hello, I heard it and answered. ✨️Zuoying has a popular tourist attraction, Lotus Pond, an artificial lake, surrounded by temples and shrines. ✨️One of the prominent temples is Zuoying Yuandi Temple, a Taoist temple with a bridge extending into the lake. At the end of the bridge is a large statue of the God Xuanwu. ✨️Nearby are the Two Seasons Pavilion and the Dragon Tiger Tower. No admission fee 🎈https://maps.app.goo.gl/2HTpDdM7qL1gkH11A

📞Hello Hello, please respond if you can hear me ✨️If you visit Kaohsiung, located in the southern part of Taiwan, you should definitely check out Lotus Pond🪷, a lake surrounded by numerous temples. ✨️At the northern end of the lake is Zuoying Yuandi Temple, which features a massive statue of Pak Tai (北帝), the God of the North or the Sea God. It is believed that he has the power to protect people from disasters and ward off evil spirits. The surrounding area also includes pavilions and several other temples. 🎈https://maps.app.goo.gl/f6D8c5pcTiW4pVeM7

Auntie Om complained... Zuoying Yuan EZdi Temple Zuoying Yuandi Temple 左營元帝廟北極亭 is located next to the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. It is a temple in the middle of Lotus Pond. Many people come to worship the God Xuanwu. There is a pond for large fish to swim in, ducks that dive to find food, and a place to feed the ducks. When you come to Lotus Pond, there are many places to visit and worship. There is also a place for people to fish in the back. It is a place that anyone who comes to Kaohsiung should stop by. #Get a discount without relying on luck #kaohsiung #zuoying #Travel alone #Don't miss it #taiwantrip

#TravelPlanGiveaway Travel PlanGiveaway🧳 Praying at Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung) Liantan Street, Taiwan 1 Day Trip Liantan Street, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 🛕Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Longhu Pagoda, Tzu Chi Temple, Kaohsiung Dragon and Tiger Pagadas, 7-story pagodas, together with the Dragon Mouth Pagoda and the Tiger Mouth Pagoda 📌No. 9號, Liantan Rd, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 813 ⏰Opening hours: 🕗08.00-🕕18.00 hrs. 🛎️According to the beliefs of Taiwanese people, walking in through the dragon's mouth and out through the tiger's mouth Turn bad luck❌ into good ✅ 🛕Guanyin at the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Kaohsiung 📌No. 36號, Liantan Rd, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 813 ⏰Opening hours: 🕕06:00-🕘21:00 🛎️Guanyin is enshrined on a dragon and a lotus pond. 🛕Zuoying Yuandi Temple, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 📌No. 196-1號, Liantan Rd, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 813 ⏰Opening hours: 🕘09:00-🕘21:00 🛎️There are spots to stop and take photos📸 and pay homage🙏 There is a large statue of the God Xuanwu. There is a bridge extending into the middle of the water. He is a Taoist god that Taiwanese people worship. Pray for blessings in business, fortune, or children. 🚏🚦🛣️Travel: You should have at least 3 hours. You can call a taxi 🚕 or take a bus 🚍. Get off at Zuoying Market or Liantan Road. #JimlongTourSureLost #Taiwan2023 #TravelByYourself #TravelTaiwan #TravelTaiwanByYourself #PlanOneDayTravel #Kaohsiung #Kaohsiung #lotuspond #dragontigertower #yuanditemple #springandautumnpagodas #liantanroad