Kaohsiung Guandi Temple (Martial Temple)

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Kaohsiung Guandi Temple (Martial Temple) Introduction

Kaohsiung Kuanyin Temple, formerly known as Kuanyin Hall, is a temple in Kaohsiung with a rich history and significant devotion, believed to have been established for over three hundred years. The temple is dedicated to Guan Sheng Di Jun (Guan Yu), a symbol of loyalty and righteousness, along with Zhen Niang Niang and Fu De Zheng Shen. In the rear hall, Guanyin Bodhisattva is also worshipped, accompanied by Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and Manjushri Bodhisattva. There are also Wenchang Hall, Caishen Hall, and Yuexia Laoren for devotees, who flock to pray for good fortune and safety. The three-story temple features palace-style architecture with yellow tiles and red walls, solemn and splendid. In recent years, Kuanyin Temple has worked to combine religious culture with tourism, especially during the annual Spring Festival to Lantern Festival period, hosting activities such as peace-bringing tortoise requests, eating longevity noodles, riddle guessing, and creative lantern exhibitions. It serves as an excellent place to understand Taiwan's traditional folk festivals and to worship for blessings.

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Kaohsiung Guandi Temple (Martial Temple) Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：High-speed rail: Transfer from Zuoying Station to the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit Red Line to "Formosa Boulevard Station," then transfer to the Orange Line to get off at "Wukuaicuo Station." It takes about 10 minutes to walk from exit 6 to the destination. Taiwan Railways: Take a taxi from Kaohsiung Station to the temple, with a fare of approximately NT$130. Mass Rapid Transit: From "Wukuaicuo Station" exit 6, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the destination. From "Jiqiuguan Station" exit 1, it takes about 5 minutes to walk to the destination.

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