How to get to Lotus Pond Kaohsiung – You can go by train plus a bus and walking.
Lotus Pond Kaohsiung is a beautiful place that you can’t miss. Lotus Lake Kaohsiung is 6 kilometers far from city center. The lake looks so beautiful and the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are unbelievable.
We recommend you go for the sunset. So you will have the views with daylight and at night time with the lights of the pagodas. Read here Kaohsiung tourist spots.
We went around the lake taking pictures, visiting the pagodas and we even flew the drone. Keep reading below our Lotus Pond Kaohsiung travel guide.
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WHERE TO STAY IN KAOHSIUNG
You can find accommodation prices starting from $20-30 USD depending on how much you want to stretch your budget. Luxury hotels in Kaohsiung can cost $100-300 USD for a room if you wish more comfort when visiting Kaohsiung.
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Lotus Pond Travel Guide – How to get to Lotus Pond Kaohsiung
How to get to Lotus Pond (Easiest Way)
If you want to get to the Lotus Pond from Kaohsiung city center easiest way. You can go by taxi prices are affordable and you can pay around $6-8 USD. It will take you 15-20 minutes to get there. This option is great if you are traveling 3-4 people since you will share the expenses.
How to get to Lotus Lake Kaohsiung by MRT
If you want to get to the Lotus Lake by train. You can take the train to Zuoying Station. The MRT costs around $20-25 TWD depending on how far you are coming from.
The train passes every 5 minutes and it’s well indicated. From Zuoying Station you can go walking heading to the lake and after 2 minutes walking you will spot the lake.
You have to walk around the lake for 15 minutes to get to the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. Click here to get a discount booking activities with Klook in Kaohsiung!
You can also get a bus from the MRT. If you don’t feel like walking in the right side of the MRT station and it will stop two minutes walking distance from Tiger and Dragon pagodas.
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
You will find the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas together on the right side. There are seven floors level each of them. You will go inside the mouth and it’s very colorful and picturesque. You can see our shots with the drone!
There is no entrance fee for the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. You can go to the top and see the views of the Lotus Lake Kaohsiung. It’s so beautiful!
Opposite Dragon and Tiger pagodas you will find a Taoist temple that’s worth it to take a look.
The best time for visiting is at sunset as we mentioned before. To see them with daylight and with night lights. We didn’t find so busy!
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Spring and Autumn Pavilions
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Just a few steps on the left side of Dragon and Tiger pagodas you will see the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Both of them 4 floors level and you can walk inside them as the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas.
WHERE TO STAY IN KAOHSIUNG
We already told you how easy was our way from Kaohsiung airport to City Center in Central Park. Now we will share with you our place in Kaohsiung in Brio Hotel and how amazing was the experience. Great views, breakfast and the best location in Kaohsiung.
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BRIO HOTEL
The staff was so friendly to welcome us in our first day in Taiwan. The room was with amazing views and with all comfort that you need. Our favorite thing about Brio Hotel? Apart from the staff, comfort of the room and amazing views. We have to say that the food is so delicious.
You can have Chinese and Western Breakfast enjoying the views of the city from their rooftop. First quality of food everything was delicious. Apart from breakfast, we loved enjoying sandwiches, cakes, sweets and juices, sodas and coffees after visiting the city.
They offer free snacks in the lobby anytime and it’s the perfect way to rest after having an amazing day around Kaohsiung. You don’t have enough snacks? Well, Brio Hotel is amazing and the mini bar is also free of charge!
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About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.
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