Xingtian Temple

Hsing-tian Temple (traditional Chinese: 行天宮; simplified Chinese: 行天宫; pinyin: Xíngtiān Gōng; Wade–Giles: Hsing2-t'ian1 Kong1; 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.[2]

Hsing-tian Temple
Hsing Tian Kong
Xingtian Temple
行天宮
Xingtian Temple in 2023
Religion
AffiliationTaoism
Location
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Xingtian Temple is located in Taiwan
Xingtian Temple
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25.063073°N 121.533846°E / 25.063073; 121.533846
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1967[1]
Website
www.ht.org.tw

History

It was constructed in 1967.[3] 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.

See also

References
  1. "Hsing Tian Kong Introduction".
  2. Taiwan Festivals
  3. Temples in Taipei
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