Xingtian Temple

Xingtian Temple (Chinese: 行天宮; pinyin: Xíngtiān Gōng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hêng-thian-kiong; also Xingtian Gong or Hsing Tian Kong) is a popular temple in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. This temple is devoted to Guan Yu, the patron god of businessmen, and is relatively recent in origin. 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]

Xingtian Temple
行天宮
Location
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25.063073°N 121.533846°E / 25.063073; 121.533846
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1967[1]
Website
www.ht.org.tw

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.

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