Scenic spot introduction:
Lotus Pond is the largest lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City. In the hot summer, lotus flowers bloom and the fragrance is everywhere, so it is named "Lotus Pond". "Panshui Lotus Fragrance" in the Eight Scenic Spots of Fengshan is here. Since 2004, not only water facilities have been set up around the lake, but also temple celebrations in Zuoying area are held here. The rich folk festivals and strong religious atmosphere are natural, making Lotus Pond more culturally charming and attracting more and more tourists to visit.Attractions distribution:
Lianchitan combines natural and cultural landscapes. There are more than 20 temples in the scenic area. The main attractions are Confucius Temple , The North Pole Xuantian God , Qiming Hall , Spring and Autumn Pavilion , Wuliting , Dragon Tiger Tower , Kiyomizu Palace , Fengshan County Old Town Ruins, Banping Mountain In addition to the temple buildings, there is also a Island Wetland Park , exuding a charming natural charm. Every October, the famous " Ten Thousand Years Season ” activities are also held here, making Lianchitan another place for citizens to relax and enjoy the scenery.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, photography, religion, sightseeing, temples, pagodas, pavilions, parks, wetlands, lakes, mountainstravelling guideline:
1. Lotus Pond bicycle lane The total length from the middle section of Ai River to the bank of Lotus Pond is about 20.6 kilometers. Along the way, you can pass through Sanmin No. 1 Park, Riverbank Park, Smile Park and other green spaces. It is a great place for people to ride bicycles on holidays.
2. In recent years, the Lotus Pond in Zuoying, Kaohsiung has held the annual "Lotus Pond Ten Thousand Years Festival" around October, making the Lotus Pond a tourist attraction in Kaohsiung full of traditional culture and religious atmosphere.
Best time to visit:
Suitable all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
Qishan bananas, shaved ice, Jiaxian Township, Jiaxian taro ice, eggplant mullet roe, Gangshan mutton, Gangshan honey, Gangshan bean paste, Wu Ji Bakery, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China > Taiwan Province > Kaohsiung City > Zuoying District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus 6, 17, 31, 205, 219, or 301 from Kaohsiung Railway Station to Zuoying Farmers Association Station, then walk along Shengli Road to Lotus Pond.
MRT Route: Take the MRT Red Line to Zuoying Station (R16) to reach Lotus Pond.
Self-driving route:
1. National Highway 1: Exit at Kaohsiung Interchange, follow Jiuru 1st Road, Minzu 1st Road, turn to Tianxiang 2nd Road, and continue along Xinzhuangzi Road to reach Lotus Pond.
2. National Highway 2: Exit at Kaohsiung Interchange, take the branch line from Zuoying to Dazhong 2nd Road, and turn along Huaxia Road to Xinzhuangzi Road to reach Lotus Pond.
Scenic area map:
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Lotus Pond Ticket Price:
free.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-17:00
