Dragon Tiger Tower, Lotus Pond

Dragon Tiger Tower at Lotus Pond delivers a unique ritual experience you can't find elsewhere in Taiwan—walk through the dragon's mouth, traverse the nine-turn bridge, and exit the tiger's mouth to symbolically cleanse bad luck. The pagoda pair stands at 7 stories high, offering panoramic views of the lotus-covered lake that spans 42 hectares. This site attracts over 1.2 million visitors yearly, ranking as the second most-visited spiritual landmark in Kaohsiung behind only Fo Guang Shan. The 500-meter bridge walk provides a more intimate encounter with local folklore compared to the larger but more institutional Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.