| Hsing-tian Temple Hsing Tian Kong Xingtian Temple | |
|---|---|
| 行天宮 | |
 Xingtian Temple in 2023 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Taoism |
| Location | |
| Location | Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
  Taiwan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°03′47″N 121°32′02″E / 25.063073°N 121.533846°E / 25.063073; 121.533846 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple |
| Completed | 1967 |
| Website | |
| www.ht.org.tw | |
Hsing-tian Temple (traditional Chinese: 行天宮; simplified Chinese: 行天宫; pinyin: Xíngtiān Gōng; Wade–Giles: Hsing-t'ian Kong; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hêng-thian-kiong; also Xingtian Temple, Xingtian Gong or Hsing Tian Kong) is a popular temple in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. This temple is devoted to Lord Guan, the Patron Deity of businessmen, military personnel and policeman. This temple is situated on a street corner near the center of the city. Sculptures of dragons feature prominently in this temple's design. It covers over 7,000 square meters.
History
The temple was constructed in 1967. In 2014, in an effort to reduce particle air pollution, the temple became the first in Taiwan to ban the burning of incense.
Transportation
The temple and its surrounding is served by Xingtian Temple Station of Taipei Metro.
Gallery
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Statue of Enzhugong (Kitchen God, Guan Yu and Lü Dongbin) inside the temple
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Front Gate
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Birds' eye view of the temple
See also
- Taoism & Three teachings
- Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District
- Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District
- Ciyou Temple, Songshan District
- Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District
- Guandu Temple, Beitou District
- Zhinan Temple, Muzha District
- List of temples in Taiwan
References
- "Hsing Tian Kong Introduction".
- Taiwan Festivals
- Temples in Taipei
- 羊, 正鈺 (August 25, 2014). "行天宮明日起撤香爐供桌 用手敬拜、用心敬神". The News Lens. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
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