Longhu Ta in Kaohsiung: dragon and tiger towers on Lotus Pond
Published on 08/25/2026 at 17:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂŒller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Longhu Ta in Kaohsiung is a pair of brightly coloured pagoda towers set beside Lotus Pond, fronted by giant dragon and tiger figures that turn religious architecture into a walk?through story.
Lotus Pond’s twin towers and guardian beasts
Longhu Ta stands on the shore of Lotus Pond in Zuoying District, a northern part of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. The complex forms part of the Lianchihtan Scenic Area, a zone of temples and pavilions clustered around the lake.Lianchihtan Scenic Area
The site centres on two multi?storey towers, commonly referred to in English as the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, with one pagoda linked to a dragon figure and the other to a tiger.Dragon and Tiger Pagodas Each tower rises from a platform connected to the shore by a causeway, so that the pagodas appear to stand out over the water of Lotus Pond.
Construction in the 1970s and temple setting
Longhu Ta was constructed in 1976, a period when new temple structures were added around Lotus Pond to complement older places of worship nearby.constructed in 1976 The towers form part of a temple complex identified in English as a temple at Lotus Lake in Zuoying, rather than a stand?alone monument.temple located at Lotus Lake
The pagodas sit within Bidong Village in Zuoying District, close to other religious structures such as Zuoying Ciji Temple and additional pavilions and shrines around Lotus Pond.Bidong Village in Zuoying Their location places Longhu Ta within a broader temple landscape, where traditional Taiwanese religious practice, lakeside scenery and urban Kaohsiung meet.
Dragon mouth, tiger exit and lake views
At Longhu Ta, visitors enter the complex through the dragon’s mouth and leave through the tiger’s mouth, a sequence associated locally with exchanging bad fortune for good luck.enter at the dragon's mouth Inside, a corridor runs through the body of the dragon figure towards the base of one pagoda, while the route out leads through the tiger figure at the other tower.
Each pagoda is described as seven stories tall in official tourist information, giving height to the viewing platforms that ring the towers.seven stories tall From the upper levels, visitors look across Lotus Pond towards other temple roofs, bridges and pavilions, with the water and surrounding urban districts forming a backdrop to the dragon and tiger figures in the foreground.
Visiting Longhu Ta: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Longhu Ta stands beside Lotus Pond in Zuoying District, north of central Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan, and is reached via local city transport to Zuoying.
- The complex involves corridors and stairways inside the animal figures and towers, including staircases that climb the pagodas to viewing platforms.
- Longhu Ta forms part of a wider temple area around Lotus Pond, with other shrines, pavilions and religious structures within walking distance.
- The official language is Mandarin Chinese and the currency is the New Taiwan dollar.
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Frequently asked questions about Longhu Ta
Where is Longhu Ta located in Kaohsiung?
Longhu Ta stands beside Lotus Pond in Zuoying District, a northern part of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan, within the Lianchihtan Scenic Area.
What can visitors expect when entering Longhu Ta?
Visitors pass into the complex through the mouth of a dragon figure, follow a corridor towards one pagoda, and later leave through the mouth of a tiger figure.
What distinguishes Longhu Ta from other temple sites?
Longhu Ta combines twin multi?storey towers with large sculpted dragon and tiger figures beside Lotus Pond, creating a temple experience structured as a route through these guardians.
