Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

By Carrie Kellenberger on August 4, 2013

Have you ever wondered about what it might be like to live like a monk? Well, your chance is here. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Memorial Monastery in Southern Kaohsiung offers this unique experience in English and Chinese at its Weekend Temple Retreat

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The Stunning Temples and Pagodas of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

By Carrie Kellenberger on March 3, 2013

If you’re a temple lover in Taiwan, one of the best (and craziest!) places to visit is Lotus Pond, also known as Lotus Lake. Lotus Pond is a large manmade body of water in Kaoshiung, Southern Taiwan. Its shoreline is liberally studded with many bizarre looking temples and pagodas.

Posted in FEATURES, Taiwan, Travel Photography | Tagged Confucius temple, Cultural Travel, Dragons, Guanyin, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, Kuanyin, Lotus Pond, Pagodas, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese legends, Taiwanese mythology, Temples | 9 Responses

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