Hsingtien Temple

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Hsingtien Temple is a popular temple in Taipei. The temple is named devoted to Kuan Kung, the patron god of businessmen, and is relatively recent in origin, it was only constructed in 1967.[1] Sculptures of dragons feature prominently in the temples design which is situated on a street corner near the center of the city.[2] The temple covers over 7,000 square meters.[3]

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  1. ^ Temples in Taipei
  2. ^ Lisa Fetsis, "TAIWAN A glimpse of Chinese religious traditions". Accessed December 20, 2007.
  3. ^ Taiwan Festivals