I return to Kaohsiung with a mission to finish the leftovers from my 2008 sightseeing itinerary. The first stop is Lotus Pond, with the Confucius Temple by the lake near the high-speed rail terminus at Zuoying.

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The lake itself is nothing spectacular, although it seems an amphibious vehicle made it into the water during my visit.

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Who wants a snack?

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There are a few funky attractions along the lakeside. This one lets you enter the dragon's mouth for a tour of its interior.

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The full set : http://www.globalphotos.org/kaohsiung.htm

Awesome pics and thx for sharing !