Free tour
Kaohsiung Religion Free Walking Tour
Acceptable(16)
Guru: Like It Formosa
Registered on 9 May 2018
Like It Formosa, the No.1 walking tour in Taiwan on TripAdvisor. Explore Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung with our award-winning walking tours led by young, professional, and local tour guides! We take you to places that others don't, and tell you stories you'd otherwise never know. Popular attractions and hidden spots included, quality and entertainment guaranteed!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Are you one of the many confused tourists in the temples around Lotus Pond? Come explore the area with the highest density of temples in Kaohsiung like a pro with us! Zuoying is one of the main cultural and historic hubs of Kaohsiung, known for its earliest-established community in the region due to old military base and township. On this Religion Tour, you will not only be able to inspect the different gods that are worshipped in Taiwan, but also witness the perfect harmony between the spiritual aspect of local population and their ongoing, urban life in modern times!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
No 9 Liantan Road Zuoying District Kaohsiung City Taiwan 813
Meeting point: Entrance of Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (before the bridge)
Our guides are recognized with a green and white paper fan saying "Kaohsiung Free Walking Tour" and "Like It Formosa".
1
Outside visit
Lotus Pond
As the name suggests, the pond is named for its abundance in lotus. It’s one of the reasons that CNN travels says “Why Kaohsiung should be on your travel list.” It’s also said to be the place with perfect Feng Shui and in turn has attracted many temples to be established nearby - some temples in the area are more than three centuries old!
2
Free entry
Chiji Temple
A Taoist temple, Cih Ji Temple is the sacred place where Baosheng Emperor is worshiped by his believers. Baosheng Emperor was once a famous doctor, and was made into a god of medicine and health after his death. Besides hearing stories about Baosheng emperor, here we will also show you the correct way to worship gods in Taiwan, and how to get your prescription from the god of medicine.
3
Free entry
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas were built upon Feng Shui orders. In the pagodas, you will be able to see art that depicted the good and bad - the good models of humanity that we should all follow, and the result of bad behaviors in life if we fail to be good. Here is a good chance for you to learn about our ideas of traditional filial piety, and the image of a Taiwanese Hell!
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
Acceptable(16)
Generic
10
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4
By category
Professionalism
4.73
Fun
4.55
Communication
4.64
Quality
4.73
Route
4.73
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
