Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Enter the Dragon, Exit the Tiger: A Journey of Good Fortune

Longhu Tower, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 813

This symbolizes escaping from danger like a tiger leaving its mouth

Introduction

Located in the southwestern Lianchi Lake Scenic Area of Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas were built in 1976. The pagodas are 31.6 meters high and consist of seven layers, adopting the Tang and Song styles and brick-and-stone structures. They are named after the dragon and tiger carvings on the pagoda, symbolizing the transformation between good and evil. The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas have unique exterior features, with flame-shaped decorations carved on each archway, leaving a deep impression on visitors. Moreover, the reliefs inside the pagodas are also exceptionally creative. The Dragon Pagoda is engraved with the stories of China's traditional twenty-four filial exemplars, while the Tiger Pagoda depicts the Twelve Wise Men and thirty-six palaces representing the heavenly blissful world of the Jade Emperor. These carved patterns not only hold historical, cultural, religious, and artistic value but also serve as a treasure trove of knowledge.