Hsing-tian Temple Hsing Tian Kong Xingtian Temple | |
Native Name: | 行天宮 |
Native Name Lang: | zh-Hant-TW |
Map Type: | Taiwan |
Map Size: | 250px |
Map Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 25.0631°N 121.5338°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Taoism |
Location: | Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | Temple |
Year Completed: | 1967[1] |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
Hsing-tian Temple (; 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]
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]
The temple and its surrounding is served by Xingtian Temple Station of Taipei Metro.