Dragon Tiger Tower

Dragon Tiger Tower showing a temple or place of worship
Choose two or more items and save on your trip:
Climb to the top of the towers for a panoramic view of the lake after walking through large animal models and learning about Chinese traditions.

Dragon Tiger Tower is a temple consisting of a pair of colourful and modern pagodas looming over Lotus Pond. Walk through large models of a dragon and a tiger in front of the towers. Murals decorating the interior of the animal bodies will teach you about Chinese customs and history.

Meander along the zigzagging path to reach the tiger and dragon structures. Enter through the dragon’s jaws and exit from the lion’s mouth. This symbolises the theme of turning bad luck into good fortune. Admire the simple drawings on the interior walls of the dragon, which feature legends and an array of colourful characters in traditional attire. They represent China’s 24 most obedient sons.

Look out the windows as you climb the steps inside one of the towers. Reach the top and marvel at the view of Lotus Pond, which stretches for miles to the north and south. See Kaohsiung’s skyscrapers in the distance as well as the Chouchai Wetland Park. Spot the Spring and Autumn Pavilions and other pagodas bordering the lake. On the other side of the pagoda, look back to view the path you followed and the dragon and tiger models at the base.

Capture photos of the intriguing animals beneath the traditional towers. See the view of the lake at night, when the lights of the city illuminate it. Visit the other temples, pavilions and markets that line the shore of the lake.

The pagodas were built in 1976. There is no admission fee, although donations are accepted.

Dragon Tiger Tower is located on the western shore of the Lotus Pond in the centre of Kaohsiung. It is directly opposite Chouchai Wetland Park and stands next to a bus stop on Liantan Road. Travel to Zuoying Station, the nearest metro station, which is just a few minutes south from the tower on foot.

Popular places to visit


Top Hotel Deals

Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
3.5 out of 5
338, Bo Ai 1st Road, San Min District, Kaohsiung
Hotel Midtown Richardson Kaohsiung Boai
Garden Villa
Garden Villa
4 out of 5
No.801, Chongde Rd., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung
Garden Villa
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Gushan District Longdesin Rd 222, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel
H2O Hotel
H2O Hotel
4.5 out of 5
No.366, Minghua Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung
H2O Hotel
Harbour 10 Hotel
Harbour 10 Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 10, Hedong Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung
Harbour 10 Hotel
Hotel R14
Hotel R14
3.5 out of 5
No.1, Wenzhong Rd., Gushan Dist, Kaohsiung
Hotel R14
Park Lees Hotel
Park Lees Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 192, Wenxin Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung
Park Lees Hotel
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
3.5 out of 5
No.33, Jianguo 3rd Rd., Sanmin Dist, Kaohsiung
Airline Inn - Kaohsiung Station
Kung Shang Design Hotel
Kung Shang Design Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 237 Linsen 1st Road, Sinsing District, Kaohsiung
Kung Shang Design Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.