Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Kaohsiung🛕🪷☸️

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A Peaceful Day Trip by Bus 🚌🕊️

Just a short ride from Kaohsiung city, the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum🛕 is a serene cultural escape you can reach easily by public transport:

🚄From Zuoying HSR Station, board the Harvard Express (Kaohsiung Bus E02). The direct route takes around 35–45 minutes and costs about NT$70

🚄From Kaohsiung Railway Station, take bus 8010 (Kaohsiung Bus) to the museum, which takes about an hour and costs around NT$12 .

Once there, you can wander through the expansive complex, free to enter and explore. Highlights include the soaring 108-meter Amitabha Buddha statue, eight symbolic pagodas, the Main Hall exhibitions (such as the Buddha tooth relic and underground time capsules), and peaceful gardens—all nestled in Dashu’s lush hills .🪷

⏰Opening Hours: Weekdays 9 AM–6 PM, weekends until 7 PM (closed every Tuesday) .
🎟️Entry is free, and facilities include wheelchair rental, cafes, vegetarian meals, and guided tours .

Whether you're seeking spiritual calm, architectural beauty, or cultural insight, this museum makes for a rewarding half-day or full-day outing—reachable simply and affordably from Kaohsiung.

Post by MilesByFong | Jul 13, 2025