Xingtian Temple

Temple in Taipei, Taiwan
25°03′47″N 121°32′02″E / 25.063073°N 121.533846°E / 25.063073; 121.533846ArchitectureTypeTempleCompleted1967[1]Websitewww.ht.org.tw
Various views of the temple in December, 2013

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

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.

  • Statue of Enzhugong (Kitchen God, Guan Yu and Lü Dongbin) inside the temple
    Statue of Enzhugong (Kitchen God, Guan Yu and Lü Dongbin) inside the temple
  • Front Gate
    Front Gate
  • Birds' eye view of the temple
    Birds' eye view of the temple

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hsing Tian Kong Introduction".
  2. ^ Taiwan Festivals
  3. ^ Temples in Taipei
  4. ^ 羊, 正鈺 (August 25, 2014). "行天宮明日起撤香爐供桌 用手敬拜、用心敬神". The News Lens. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
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