Hsing-tian Temple (; also Xingtian Temple, Xingtian Gong or Hsing Tian Kong) is a popular temple in
Zhongshan District,
Taipei
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Taiwan
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. 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
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feature prominently in this temple's design. It covers over 7,000 square meters.
History
The temple was constructed in 1967. 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
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Gallery
File:臺北行天宮本殿恩主公側照.2023-03-18.jpg, Statue of Enzhugong ( Kitchen God, Guan Yu
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and Lü Dongbin) inside the temple
File:行天宮台北本宮.jpg, Front Gate
File:Hsing Tian Kong 20121003b.jpg, Birds' eye view of the temple
See also
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Taoism
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Three teachings
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Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District
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Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District
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Ciyou Temple, Songshan District
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Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District
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Guandu Temple, Beitou District
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Zhinan Temple, Muzha District
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List of temples in Taiwan
References
1967 establishments in Taiwan
Guandi temples
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1967
Taoist temples in Taipei
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