Kaohsiung Chenghuang Temple (Wu Temple)

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Kaohsiung Chenghuang Temple (Wu Temple) Introduction

The Kaohsiung Guandi Temple, formerly known as Guandi Hall, is a historically significant temple in Kaohsiung with a rich heritage, believed to have been established over three hundred years ago. The temple is dedicated to the Lord of Loyalty and Righteousness, Guandi, also known as Guan Yu. It also enshrines the Earth God and the Goddess of Birth, while the rear hall includes Guanyin Bodhisattva alongside Samantabhadra and Manjushri Bodhisattva. Additionally, there are Wenchang Hall, Caishen Hall, and the Elder Under the Moon, which attract many devotees who come to seek good fortune and safety. This three-story temple is a palace-style building with yellow tiles and red walls, showcasing solemnity and magnificence. In recent years, the Guandi Temple has focused on integrating religious culture with tourism, especially during the Lunar New Year to Lantern Festival period, organizing various activities such as fortune-telling with turtles, eating longevity noodles, lantern riddles, and creative lantern displays. It serves as an excellent place to experience Taiwan's traditional folk festivals and for prayer and worship.

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Kaohsiung Chenghuang Temple (Wu Temple) Travel Information

Address：52 Wumiao Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：High Speed Rail: Transfer to the Metro Red Line at Zuoying Station and get off at "Formosa Boulevard Station," then change to the Orange Line and get off at "Wukuaicuo Station." It's about a 10-minute walk from Exit 6 to reach the destination. Taiwan Railways: From Kaohsiung Station, take a taxi to the temple, which costs around NT$130. Metro: From the Orange Line "Wukuaicuo Station" Exit 6, it's about a 10-minute walk to reach the destination. From the Orange Line "Martial Arts Hall Station" Exit 1, it's about a 5-minute walk to reach the destination.

Other Nearby Attractions： Science and Technology Museum Station 、 National Stadium (Main Venue of the World Games) 、 Kaohsiung Mosque 、 Zhengyi Station 、 Weiwuying Center for the Arts 、 Weiwuying Metropolitan Park 、 Kaohsiung Cultural Center 、 National Museum of Natural Science 、 Water Park 、 Minzu Station