Kaohsiung- Fo Guang Shan Buddha Monastery - Helpful Travel Information


Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Memorial Monastery Center AKA Buddha Light Mountain is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist centers in Taiwan.

The Fo Guang Shan Monastery is in 100 hectares featuring the famous Buddha’s tooth relic presented by the Tibetan Lama.

The impressive features in the Fo Guang Shan center in Taiwan include:

- the Great Path to Buddhahood flanked by eight large pagodas,

- full-size statues of the Patriarchs of the Eight Schools,

- The Main Hall,

- Fo Guang Big Buddha Building, and

- the Big Buddha. 

The Big Buddha stands 108 meters high and is comprised of steel and bronze at Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung.

Climb up to the top for a beautiful view of the grounds at Fo Guang Shan.

In addition, at this Fo Guang Shan, there are several shrines, museums, and art galleries.

If you want a unique experience in English and Chinese, try a Weekend Temple Retreat, which is held on the second weekend of each month.

Visitors at Fo Guang Shan can participate in meditation activities, Buddhist chanting, vegetarian cooking, and daily monastic practices.

Fo Guang Shan is a must-see even if not Buddhist.

Buy Tickets - Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Memorial Centre and Cheng Ching Lake Tour - US$ 52.39

More useful information below in this Fo Guang Shan travel guide for new visitors to Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

 

Address

 

No. 1號, Tongling Road, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 84049

 

Admission Fee

Fo Guang Shan Entrance :

FREE for all - Parking, Guided Tours

Fo Guang Shan Hours :

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Wed-Mon)

Tuesday Closed

 

Getting There

By Kaohsiung MRT (Metro) and Bus :

- Take the Kaohsiung MRT to Zuoying High-Speed Railway Station and exit

- Take the Hafo Bus or EdaBus to the Fo Guang Shan Monastery or Buddha Memorial Center

- The bus stop is just outside the Zuoying MRT station next to the road

Buy Tour Tickets - Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Memorial Centre and Cheng Ching Lake - US$ 52.39

 

Recommendation

 

English audio devices are available at the Museum of Buddhist Underground Palaces in the Main Hall.

You are required to produce your identification cards (passport) at the reception counter.

Wheel Chairs are available for loan at the information desks in the Front and Main Halls.

You would be asked to leave your basic information and contact numbers.

You will be walking a lot up and down hills so wear good shoes and bring water at Fo Guang Shan.

Note: Non-vegetarian food items are not allowed on the grounds.

All food sold at Fo Guang Shan is vegetarian. There are several restaurants to choose from.

Registration for guided tours and Tea Chan can be made at the information desk.

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Website

 

Visit the Official FGS Buddha Museum Website for more information
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