Text by MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
In the past, visitors to Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung mostly enjoyed the scenery and architecture around the pond by walking or cycling. From now until April 7, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has introduced a stylish black retro mini train called “Cool Rotor” in the Lotus Pond Scenic Area. The boat tour route runs from the Image Square next to the Dragon and Tiger Towers to the large dock area opposite the Kaohsiung Products Museum. A one-way ticket costs NT$50, a round-trip ticket NT$80, and the total route is about 1 kilometer long.
The retro-style mini train has been running in the Lotus Pond Scenic Area since today, offering visitors an alternative to walking or biking. (Photo provided by Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau)
Lotus Pond is the largest lake in downtown Kaohsiung, and the largest Confucius Temple in Taiwan is located by the lake. The water of Lotus Pond comes from the Gaoping River and has been irrigating nearby farmland since the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. Nowadays, the scenic spots around the pond include the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Dragon and Tiger Towers, Trinity Pond, and Lotus Goddess Pond. The Dragon and Tiger Towers were built in the mid-1950s, with a dragon-riding Guanyin statue at the front. The two towers are connected by a zigzag bridge, forming one of the most iconic views of Lotus Pond.
During the event period, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends, in addition to taking the mini train to tour Lotus Pond, visitors can also ride a swan boat at the large dock area to enjoy the scenery of the pond. It's perfect for families and couples. A two-person boat costs NT$200 per boat, and a four-person boat costs NT$400 per boat.
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