Shoutiangu Temple

Kaohsiung Attractions

Shoutiangu Temple Introduction

Shoutian Temple is the most popular temple in the Gangshan District, located to the north of Zhongshan Park on Gongyuan Road. Established in the 51st year of the Kangxi reign, devotees have been coming from Tainan's Tianhou Temple to Gangshan for hundreds of years. The temple's architecture is magnificent, featuring a South China-style three-story palace design, with beautifully elegant swallow-tail and cut-tile roof shapes. The interior of the temple is ornate and exquisite, showcasing the painted works of renowned artist Pan Lishui. Both the architecture and art are remarkable. The main hall enshrines the Queen of Heaven and also houses statues of Guanyin, the Jade Emperor, and the God of Wealth. Due to its long history, Shoutian Temple possesses numerous historical artifacts, such as the A-Kong-Dian public fighting tool, the stone inscription of the embankment, and stone lions, stone lanterns, and palanquins from the Japanese colonial period. Outside the temple, it integrates with Zhongshan Park's pavilions and ponds, creating a pleasant scenery. Shoutian Temple is the center of faith for the people of Gangshan and is worth repeated visits for its traditional architectural aesthetics and historical artifacts.

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Shoutiangu Temple Travel Information

Address：No. 40, Gongshan Park Rd., Shoutian Li, Kaohsiung City 820, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：High-Speed Rail: Kaohsiung Hsinzuoying Station → Take Kaohsiung Metro to Nankan Mountain Station → Transfer to Shuttle Bus Red 69A to Gangshan Senior High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Taiwan Railways: Gangshan Train Station → Take Shuttle Bus Red 69A from the station square or walk about 20 minutes → Gangshan Senior High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Bus: Kaohsiung Bus Gangshan Station → Take Shuttle Bus Red 69A or walk about 20 minutes → Gangshan Senior High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Metro: Nankan Mountain Station → Take Shuttle Bus Red 69A from Exit 1 to Gangshan Senior High School Station. Alternatively, rent a public bicycle at Exit 1, turn right onto Zhongshan South Road and go straight...

Other Nearby Attractions： Gangshan Park 、 Taiwan Screw Museum 、 Kangshan 228 Peace Memorial Park 、 Aerospace Education Museum 、 Taiwan Braised Food Museum 、 Zhibin Doubanjiang Story Museum 、 Qiaotou White Tree Painted Village 、 Wenxing Temple 、 Tian Gong Kai Wu - R23 Qiaotou Train Station 、 Gangshan Eye (Closed for maintenance)

Nearby Cuisine： Gang Tie Niu Guo Wu Gong Chang 、 Little Hole Heaven Sesame Cake 、 Gangshan Beef Shabu-Shabu 、 Ah San Noodles 、 XM Spicy Hot Pot Gangshan Branch 、 Shen Jia Steamed Buns 、 Fried Noodles with Fried Eggs 、 Qiaonan Shuituo Douhua 、 Luzhu Four Treasures Twin-baked Fish Soup 、 Yanchao Style Chinese Noodle