Kaohsiung Guan Di Temple (Martial Temple)

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Kaohsiung Guan Di Temple (Martial Temple) Introduction

Kaohsiung Guandi Temple, formerly known as Guandi Hall, is a highly revered temple in Kaohsiung with a long history, believed to have been established for over three hundred years. The temple is dedicated to the God of War, Guan Yu, representing loyalty and righteousness, and also honors the Goddess of Birth and the God of Wealth. In the rear hall, it simultaneously worships Guanyin Bodhisattva, along with Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and Manjushri Bodhisattva. Additionally, there are the Wen Chang Hall, the Caishen Hall, and the Yue Xia Lao Ren shrine for devotees, always filled with worshippers praying for good fortune and safety. The three-story temple features a palace-style architecture with yellow tiles and red walls, exuding solemn grandeur. In recent years, Guandi Temple has actively combined religious culture with tourism, particularly hosting events from the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival, including activities such as the Peace-Granting Tortoise, eating longevity noodles, lantern riddles, and creative lantern exhibitions, making it an excellent place to learn about Taiwan's traditional cultural festivals and for prayer and worship.

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Kaohsiung Guan Di Temple (Martial Temple) Travel Information

Address：No. 52, Wumiao Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802

Transportation Methods：High-Speed Rail: Transfer from Zuoying Station to the MRT Red Line to "Formosa Boulevard Station," then transfer to the Orange Line to "Wukuaicuo Station" and get off. Walk for about 10 minutes from Exit 6 to arrive. Taiwan Railways: From Kaohsiung Station, take a taxi to the temple, fare is approximately NT$130. MRT: From Orange Line "Wukuaicuo Station" Exit 6, walk for about 10 minutes to arrive. From Orange Line "Martial Arts Hall Station" Exit 1, walk for about 5 minutes to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Science and Technology Museum Station 、 National Stadium (Main Venue of Universiade) 、 Kaohsiung Mosque 、 Justice Station 、 Weiwuying Metropolitan Park 、 Weiwuying Metropolitan Park 、 Kaohsiung Cultural Center 、 National Museum of Science and Technology 、 Waterworks Park 、 Minzu Station

Nearby Cuisine： Heng Hsin Vegetarian Restaurant 、 Hashi Japanese Cuisine 、 Sasa's Croatian Kitchen 、 Dragon Ball Bay Restaurant 、 Humanitarian Vegetarian Restaurant 、 Cixiangting Vegetarian Restaurant 、 Dili Indian Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant 、 Chun Shui Tang 、 Zhengzhong Pork Ribs 、 Hsu Family Restaurant