Dragon and Tiger Pagodas at Lotus Pond

The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Built in 1976, these twin seven-storey towers are the signature landmark of Lotus Pond. Linked to the shore by the zig-zagging Nine-Turn Bridge, their walls are decorated with koji-pottery scenes drawn from moral tales, and the ornate dragon and tiger sculptures guard the entrance and exit.

A historic scenic area

Lotus Pond is one of Kaohsiung's most traditional districts, once counted among the Eight Sights of Fongshan. Pavilions, giant deity statues and the old city wall surround the water, while nearby Zuoying preserves historic temples, old streets and traditional markets.

What you can watch

The camera frames the illuminated pagodas, the lake's mirror-like surface and the lakeside promenade where locals stroll and cycle. In the background the Kaohsiung skyline completes a panorama that blends ancient symbolism with a modern city.