Excursion Fo guang shan & thousand buddha images tour at Kaohsiung

Fo Guang Shan

Depart the pier for the approximately one-hour drive to Tashu Village, where Fo Guang Shan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, stands majestically above the Kaoping River. The entire mountain has been developed into a complex of temples, shrines and gardens. Fo Guang Shan combines modern facilities with traditional teaching in a way that makes it adaptable to daily life.

Main Shrine and Exhibition Gallery

Master Hsing Yun founded the monastery in 1967. Upon arrival at the monastery, take a guided walking tour of this enormous complex. See the dazzling Main Shrine, which features three majestic Buddha statues and small niches housing over 1,000 images, the Exhibition Gallery and the gift shop, where a cup of tea is served. Other highlights include the 500 Arhats Garden and the 394-foot-high (120-metre-high) golden Buddha statue, which is surrounded by 480 smaller golden statues and beautiful landscaped grounds.

Spring and Autumn pagodas

Next, re-board your coach and drive to Spring and Autumn pagodas. Upon arrival at the Spring and Autumn pagodas, take a guided tour of the pagodas and see the colorful temples along the Lotus Lake. Before heading back to the pier, your tour concludes with a visit to Central Park, where modern facilities have been incorporated with underground passages, upscale shops, cafés, and restaurants.

Following your visit, commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Kaohsiung, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, Tashu Village, Kaoping River, temples, Main Shrine and Exhibition Gallery, Cheng Ching Lake, Nine Turn Bridge, lunch at the Grand Hotel, Spring and Autumn pagodas, Central Park

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, with many steps to negotiate at Fo Guang Shan. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. During the monastery visit, shoes must be removed at the entrance to the Main Shrine. A golf cart may be available at Fo Guang Shan to reduce some of the walking required. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship.