Xingtian Temple
| Hsing-tian Temple Hsing Tian Kong Xingtian Temple | |
|---|---|
行天宮 | |
 Xingtian Temple in 2023 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Taoism |
| Location | |
| Location | Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple |
| Completed | 1967[1] |
| Website | |
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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]
History
[edit | edit source]The temple 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.[4]
Transportation
[edit | edit source]The temple and its surrounding is served by Xingtian Temple Station of Taipei Metro.
Gallery
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Front Gate -
Birds' eye view of the temple
See also
[edit | edit source]- 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
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- ^ Taiwan Festivals[permanent dead link]
- ^ Temples in Taipei
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