Xingtian Temple
行天宮
A famous temple dedicated to Lord Guan that does not accept incense or offerings; its distinctive feature is the volunteers in blue robes, known as xiaolaosheng, who perform soul-calming rituals for worshippers.
Xingtian Temple is located at the intersection of Minquan East Road and Songjiang Road in Zhongshan District. Completed in 1967, it is dedicated to Lord Guan and is one of Taipei's most popular temples for incense, especially among business owners. The temple is known for its simplicity: it has no donation boxes and does not sell paper money, and since 2014 the incense urns have been removed, so worshippers simply press their palms together to pray. Volunteers in long blue robes, called xiaolaosheng, perform soul-calming rituals for worshippers, a distinctive folk experience. Admission is free, and the temple is about a 3-minute walk from Xingtian Temple MRT Station. There are many fortune-telling stalls in the nearby underpass.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Ningxia Night Market
- Shilin Night Market
- Dihua Street & Dadaocheng
- Taiwan Museum
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Presidential Office Building