The Lotus Pond (The Spring & Autumn Pavilions and Statue of Xuan Tian Shang Di)
Lotus Pond ( 蓮池潭) is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Opened in 1951, it is famous for the lotus plants on the lake and the numerous temples around the lake, including the Spring and Autumn Pavilions (春秋閣), the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔), and the Confucian Temple (孔廟).
The Spring & Autumn Pavilions (春秋閣)
It was established in 1953, were two Chinese palace-style pavilions. Spring and Autumn Pavilions named from the Spring Pavilion and Autumn Pavilion. Each of these two is four stores and octagonal, green tiles and yellow walls, like an antique pagoda reflected in the water. And they communicate with each other by 9 bend bridge, also called ‘Spring and autumn Royal Pavilion’, set up by commemorated ‘The Martial Saint, Lord Kua’. There is a Guanyin statue which is riding a dragon in the front end of the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. According to local legend, the Goddess of Mercy had rode the dragon appeared in the clouds and instruct followers to build icon as the form of its coming out between the Spring Pavilion and Autumn Pavilion; Therefore, now there is a Guanyin statue which is riding a dragon.
Wuliting is one of attractions located in Lotus Lake complex. It's ideal for a pleasure walk and photograph with friends.
Statue of Xuan Tian Shang Di(玄天上帝)
Xuan Tian Shang Di (玄天上帝) is one of the most popular Chinese God, being honoured and worshipped worldwide from Northern to Southern China, Taiwan, and Chinese Communities in South East Asia - Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. In South East Asia, he is revered as Shang Di Gong (上帝公). He ranks among the highest Gods, next to Yu Huang Da Di （玉皇大帝）, The Yellow Jade Emperor (Ruler of All Heavens).
The antonym of Xuan Tian Shang Di(玄天上帝) is Zhen Wu Da Di (真武大帝) - The Great Perfect Warrior Emperor. He is also called Xuan Wu Shen (玄武神) - The Mysterious Warrior God.
A 24 m high, the statue of Xuan Tian Shang Di overlooks the Lotus Pond. In his previous life, the mighty God was an ordinary butcher but out of remorse he gave up his job and devoted himself as an ascetic to Taoism. There he made a career and was promoted to the god of the heavens and protector of the North.
How to get there?
The best and easy way is to drop at Zouying Station via train or bus. and walk around 10 to 15 minutes to reach the area.Use google map for guide.
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