The iconic Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, a key attraction at Kaohsiung's Lotus Pond, offer a vibrant cultural experience with free admission, making it a highly accessible and cost-effective visit. Visitors typically spend 30-60 minutes exploring the pagodas themselves, often extending to 2-3 hours for the wider Lotus Pond area, which is easily navigated solo but can also be enjoyed with a guide for richer context. The site is open year-round, though the cooler autumn and winter months are ideal to avoid summer heat and humidity. Accessibility is generally good around the pond, but climbing the seven-story pagodas involves stairs. A popular tradition involves entering through the dragon's mouth and exiting the tiger's mouth for good fortune, while admiring the colorful murals inside and enjoying panoramic views from the upper levels.