Shoutian Temple

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Shoutian Temple Introduction

Shoutian Temple is the most popular temple in the Gangshan District, located on the north side of Zhongshan Park along Gongyuan Road. Established in the 51st year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, the temple was founded by devotees who brought the deity from Tainan's Tianhou Temple, boasting a history of several hundred years. The architecture of Shoutian Temple is splendid and features a South China-style three-story palace design, with beautiful swallowtail roofs and intricate cut and paste decorations. The interior of the temple is lavish and detailed, showcasing the colorful paintings by renowned artist Pan Lishui. Both the architecture and the art are remarkably noteworthy. The main hall enshrines the Heavenly Empress and also honors Guanyin, the Jade Emperor, and the God of Wealth and Land. Due to its long history, Shoutian Temple houses numerous historical artifacts, including the A-gong-dian public gathering, the stone tablet of the embankment inscription, stone lions, stone lanterns, and palanquins from the Japanese occupation period. The temple is harmoniously integrated with the pavilions and ponds of Zhongshan Park, creating a pleasant scenery. Shoutian Temple serves as a center of faith for the Gangshan people and is well worth visiting multiple times for its traditional architectural beauty and cultural relics.

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Shoutian Temple Travel Information

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

Transportation Methods：High-Speed Rail: Kaohsiung Hsinzuoying Station → Kaohsiung MRT to Nangkaosan Station → MRT shuttle bus Red 69A to Gangshan Senior High School (Shoutian Temple). Taiwan Railway: Gangshan Train Station → Take the MRT shuttle bus Red 69A in front of the station or walk about 20 minutes → Gangshan Senior High School (Shoutian Temple). Bus: Kaohsiung Bus Gangshan Station → MRT shuttle bus Red 69A or walk about 20 minutes → Gangshan Senior High School (Shoutian Temple). MRT: Nangkaosan Station → Go out from Exit 1 and take the shuttle bus Red 69A to Gangshan Senior High School. Alternatively, rent a public bicycle at Exit 1, turn right onto Zhongshan South Road and continue straight...

Other Nearby Attractions： Gangshan Park 、 Taiwan Screw Museum 、 Gangshan 228 Peace Memorial Park 、 Aviation Education Museum 、 Qiaotou Baishe彩繪村、 Wenxing Temple 、 Gangshan Eye (Closed for Maintenance) 、 Wujin Paint Village 、 Shigou Bridge Sugar Cultural Creative Park 、 Kaohsiung Science Park - Discover Public Art

Nearby Cuisine： Yen's Specialty Beef Soup