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

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

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
  4. News: 羊 . 正鈺 . 行天宮明日起撤香爐供桌 用手敬拜、用心敬神 . 10 September 2024 . The News Lens . August 25, 2014.