Lotus Pond, formerly known as Lotus Pond, is located in the south of Banping Mountain and the north of Guishan Mountain in Kaohsiung City. The lotus pond is 1.4 kilometers long. It is named after the lake was full of lotus flowers during the Qing Dynasty, and the fragrance is overflowing in summer. Lotus Pond Scenic Spot There are many temples on the west bank of Lotus Pond, with more than 20 temples within 500 meters. Long bridges, art pavilions, pagodas, and rich colors add a lot of lively scenes to the Lotus Pond, forming a famous temple sightseeing area in Zuoying area. The West Bank is also the old city street of Zuoying, which is very lively. At the same time, the east bank of Lotus Pond is a spacious road around the lake, and the south bank is connected by Shengli Road and Xinzhuangzai Road, forming a complete road around the lake. Every morning and evening, the water of the lotus pond is misty, and the beautiful scenery by the pool is looming, and there is an indescribable sense of mystery. Especially in the summer when the rain is moist, the water in the pool is full and sparkling, and the weeping willows on the lakeside are swaying, and the duckweeds and water lotuses on the pool surface are fluttering in the wind. The beauty of the picture is like being in the West Lake. If you want to visit all the scenic spots around the lotus pond, it may take half a day or a day. For tourists, it is basically a visit to several important temples on the west bank. The scenic spots are relatively concentrated, and the walking will not feel too tired. . The dragon and tiger pagoda is seven stories high, and there are two twin attic of dragon and tiger standing on the pool water. There are dragon and tiger statues in front of each building. In the Dragon Pagoda, there are illustrations of the twenty-four dutiful sons in China, and the Tiger Pagoda has a picture of the Twelve Magi. The tower body is connected with the bank by a nine-curved bridge, which stands tall and corresponds to the pool surface, with beautiful scenery. Hukou and Longkou are places where tourists scramble to take pictures. From the Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, Chunqiu Pavilion is the Chunqiu Pavilion and Qiming Hall. The Spring and Autumn Pavilions are two Chinese palace-style pavilions, collectively known as the Spring Pavilion and the Autumn Pavilion, each with four floors and octagonal walls, with green tiles and yellow walls, like a pagoda, and the antique pagoda shadows are reflected in the water. Each is connected by nine bridges, also known as "Spring and Autumn Imperial Pavilion", which was built to commemorate Wu Sheng Guan Gong. There is a Guanyin riding a dragon at the front of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion. According to local legends, Guanyin Bodhisattva once appeared in the clouds on a dragon, and instructed believers to build an icon between the Spring Pavilion and the Autumn Pavilion according to the form of his appearance. icon. There is a small pond in front of the icon, and there are hundreds of turtles in it, with different shapes, and those who don't know it think it is a fake sculpture. Next to the Chunqiu Pavilion is the Qiming Hall, also known as the Southeast Emperor Hall, which is a majestic temple by the lotus pond. In the middle of the spring and autumn two pavilions, there is another long bridge extending into the pool. The three-story pavilion at the end is the Wuli Pavilion. Standing in the pavilion, you can take a panoramic view of the dragon and tiger pagoda on the opposite side. Confucius Temple and then go north along the footpath by the lake, is the Confucian Temple, which is a palace-style building imitating the north, and the building is magnificent. The interior includes Dacheng Hall, Dacheng Gate, Dongxiyu, Chongsheng Temple, Lingxing Gate, Limen and Yilufang, Minglun Hall and Pangongfang, Wanren Palace Wall, Panchi and Arch Bridge, etc. The building is complete. You can pray for your children's studies here.
The whole area of Lianchitan is very large, and you will walk around to the Yuandi Temple, Longhu Pagoda, Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Confucius Temple and other attractions. It will really be tired after walking around, and it may take half a day to one day.
Lianchitan is very close to Zuoying High-speed Railway Station. It can be reached by bicycle or bus (luggage can be stored at the high-speed rail station, light travel). There are also accommodation points for reference next to it. Kaohsiung specialty merchandise hall is also nearby. Lianchitan has four major attractions, Longhu Pagoda, Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Confucius Temple, Fengshan Old City and Yucun Beef Noodles.
Lianchitan is the largest lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, and every summer, the lotus blossoms are in full bloom and smell for a few miles, which is the name of "Lianchitan". "The wagon that starts at the time / the Spring and Autumn Twin Towers are moved into the dusk /... the lake and mountains turn east on the foot, and it touches the black peaks like gears", the poet Zheng Chouyu's work "Zuoying" describes the beautiful scenery of Lianchitan. Now because of the special shape of Banping Mountain on the lakeside and the dragon and tiger towers in the water, the beautiful scenery of "Liantan Xizhao" is a must-see place for photography lovers. There are many temples on the west bank of Chitan, and there are more than 20 temples within 500 meters. It is also a famous temple sightseeing spot in Kaohsiung. Every October, the annual "Lianchitan Wannian Festival" is held here to enjoy the natural scenery, but also to experience the traditional culture and religion of Zuoying District.
Walk by the lake in the evening - Today is the Lianchitan Trail, with a panoramic view of the moon in Liantan.
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2023 Kaohsiung Liantan Lantern Festival, Liantan Lake rejuvenated with new glory. part 2
2023 Kaohsiung Liantan Lantern Festival, Liantan Lake rejuvenated a new luster.