Shoutian Temple

Kaohsiung Attractions

Shoutian Temple Introduction

Shoutian Temple is the most popular temple in the Gangshan District, located north of Zhongshan Park on Gongyuan Road. Established in the 51st year of the Kangxi era, devotees brought the spirit from Tainan's Tianhou Temple to Gangshan, making it a site with a history of several hundred years. The architecture of Shoutian Temple is magnificent, featuring a Southern Chinese style three-story palace design. The roof is adorned with beautiful swallowtails and intricate tile work, while the interior showcases exquisite paintings by the famous artist Pan Lishui. Both the architecture and the art are quite remarkable. The main hall enshrines the Heavenly Mother and also houses Guanyin, the Jade Emperor, and the God of Wealth. Due to its long history, Shoutian Temple possesses numerous historical artifacts, including the "Gongdian Gongdou," a bank of stone tablets, stone lions, stone lanterns, and sacred palanquins from the Japanese colonial era. Outside the temple, it integrates with Zhongshan Park's pavilions and ponds, creating a picturesque scenery. Shoutian Temple serves as a center of faith for the people of Gangshan and is well worth multiple visits for its traditional architectural aesthetics and historical relics.

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Shoutian Temple Travel Information

Address：40 Gongshan Park Road, Shou Tian Li, Kaohsiung City 820, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：High-speed rail: Kaohsiung Hsinzuoying Station → Kaohsiung Metro to Nangangshan Station → Shuttle bus Red 69A to Gangshan High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Taiwan Railways: Gangshan Train Station → Take the shuttle bus Red 69A in front of the station or walk for about 20 minutes → Gangshan High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Bus: Kaohsiung Bus Gangshan Station → Shuttle bus Red 69A or walk for about 20 minutes → Gangshan High School Station (Shoutian Temple). Metro: Nangangshan Station → Exit 1 and take the shuttle bus Red 69A to Gangshan High School Station. Alternatively, you can rent a public bicycle at Exit 1, turn right onto Zhongshan South Road and proceed straight...

Other Nearby Attractions： Gangshan Park 、 Taiwan Screw Museum 、 Gangshan 228 Peace Memorial Park 、 Aerospace Education Museum 、 Taiwan Braised Food Museum 、 Zhihin Doubanjiang Story Museum 、 Qiao Tou Bai Shu Cai Hui Cun 、 Wenxing Temple 、 Tian Gong Kai Wu - R23 Qiaotou Train Station 、 Gangshan Eye (Closed for Maintenance)

Nearby Cuisine： Yan's Beef Soup