About Hsing Tian Kong (Xingtian Temple) 行天宮
Xingtian Temple is located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. The main temple of Xingtian Temple was built in 1967 and is also known as En Chu Kong Temple. The main the principal deity Lord Guan, also known as Guan Sheng Di Jun or Guan Gong. Xingtian Temple is the temple with the largest number of pilgrims in northern Taiwan, with up to ten thousand pilgrims entering and leaving every day. It is also popular among many overseas tourists who come to Taipei, who enjoy its architectural beauty and traditional Taiwanese folk religious customs.
Five Saviors
The principal deity of Hsing Tian Kong is Guan Sheng Dijun (Guan Yu or Guan Gong). Venerated with him are Lu Dongbin, Zhang Dan, Wang Shan, and Yue Fei. Together they are called the Five Saviors (“En Chu Gong“). Also venerated at Hsing Tian Kong are Guan Yu’s son Guan Ping, and Guan Yu’s faithful general Zhou Cang.
Shoujing Rituals
One of the most unique rituals at Xingtian Temple is “Shou Jing,” which means “calling back the frightened soul.” In our ancient beliefs, when a person feels scared and terrified, it means their soul has left their body. So we call back our souls through the temple. For this spiritual cleansing ritual, if the patient is unable to attend, they may bring a piece of clothing or other personal item to the ritual. Xingtian Temple is considered a particularly effective place for Shou Jing. On weekdays from 11:20 am to 6:30 pm, you can always see believers of different ages with their elders and children, patiently waiting for the Temple Disciple’s Shoujing Rituals.
Which Doors Do I Walk Through?
The left and right doors on both sides of the front hall. When you stand in front of the temple, the right side is the Dragon Gate, the left side is the Tiger Gate, and the middle is the Central Gate. When you enter or leave the temple, you must enter through the Dragon Gate and exit through the Tiger Gate, which means good luck comes and bad luck goes away. The rule allows worshippers to walk in a counter-clockwise direction. If temples have three doors. When you visit Temple, not every door is open to you. You cannot go through the Central Gate because only Gods can enter and exit this entrance.
Dress Code?
Eating upon entering a temple is not permitted. You can enter most Taiwanese temples if you are wearing a vest, shorts, skirt, sandals, sunglasses, etc. There is no special dress code for visiting temples in Taiwan. Just wear normal clothes. In the minds of locals, you can wear whatever you like, but you must dress modestly in the temple.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 04:00–22:00
Price
Cost: Free Entrance
The Best Time to Visit
Anytime. Traditional folk religion emphasizes peace and security – praying for good luck.
Where to Stay?
How to get to?
From: MRT(O09 Xingtian Temple Exit 3) → walk 300 meters
Google Map: Xingtian Temple
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