Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung

Name: Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Address: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

#77 among attractions in Kaohsiung

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Fo Guang Shan Monastery is a Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhist monastery in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the headquarters of the Fo Guang Shan international organization and the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. ()

Coordinates: 22°45'25"N, 120°26'29"E

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Kaohsiung Taiwan

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Fo Guang Shan Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: E-DA Theme Park, Fo Guang Shan, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, E-Da Outlet Mall.

2.9 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
E-DA Theme Park, Kaohsiung
75 min walk • E-DA Theme Park, located in the bustling city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is a beacon of fun and excitement for both locals and tourists alike. This amusement park, part of the E-DA World complex, offers a diverse array of attractions suited for all ages, making it an ideal...
0.7 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Fo Guang Shan
19 min walk • Fo Guang Shan, an emblem of spiritual serenity and cultural richness, stands as one of Taiwan's most significant Buddhist complexes. Nestled in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, this sprawling temple was established in 1967 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun and has since...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Temple
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
12 min walk • The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, situated in the heart of Taiwan, stands as a monumental temple complex dedicated to Buddhist education and culture. Opened to the public in 2011, this sprawling site encompasses eight pagodas, a grand main hall, and an awe-inspiring...
3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neoclassical architecture
E-Da Outlet Mall, Kaohsiung
77 min walk • The E-Da Outlet Mall is an outlet store in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan that opened on December 18, 2010. It is the first outlet mall in Taiwan. With a total floor area of 185,628.92 m2, the neoclassical-style mall has facilities including a ferris wheel, cinema, entertainment park and hotel.
3.3 miSE
Temple
Three Mountains King Temple
85 min walk • The Three Mountains King Temple is a temple in Jiuru Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
6.3 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Pingtung Tutorial Academy, Pingtung
161 min walk • The Pingtung Tutorial Academy is a former tutorial academy in Taiping Village, Pingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan.
1 miNE
Bridge
Ligang Bridge
25 min walk • The Ligang Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Taiwan. It carries Freeway 3 across the Gaoping River from Dashu District, Kaohsiung in the northwest and entering Jiuru Township, Pingtung County. It measures 2,617 meters long. The tower is 183.5 m tall.
2.8 miSW
Universities and schools
I-Shou University, Kaohsiung
73 min walk • Formerly known as Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute, I-Shou University is a private university in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
4.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Dashu, Pingtung
113 min walk • Dashu District is a suburban district located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan and shoring Kaoping River. Fo Guang Shan is one of largest travelling spot in Dashu District.