Xingtian Temple Explained

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
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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]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hsing Tian Kong Introduction.
  2. http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/LOCAL/WEB/Eng/Content.aspx?Class=1&Para=84 Taiwan Festivals
  3. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/taiwan/taipei_temples.htm#Hsingtien%20Temple Temples in Taipei