Cebu's Taoist Temple is just one of the
few renowned temples in the heart of Cebu City. It is located at Beverly Hills
Subdivision in Lahug.
This top Cebu tourist spot was built in 1972 by the
prominent Chinese community living in the city. The towering multi-story temple
has an elevation of about 300 meters above sea level and showcases the distinct
cultural influences of Chinese architecture to the Cebuano landscape.
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| Entrance to the temple |
Many
tourists from all over the world flock to this temple for its ominous
architectural design and its contemplative nature fit for all those looking for
some peace and quiet. Both worshipers and non-worshipers can enjoy the
temple's botanical gardens and its outdoor landscapes that feature the distinct
dragon-inspired designs known in Ancient China.
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| Dragon sculpture |
The Taoist Temple is also a
popular place for devotees to pray to the gods of the Temple. The worship is
done through a ritual that requires the devotees to wash first their hands, go
barefoot inside the grandiose chapel and drop two blocks of wood that are
shaped like seeds.
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| The Taoist Temple |
The Taoist Temple is a fantastic, educational and cultural
landmark in Cebu's tourism, and has been a popular go-to place during grade
school field trips and side-trip tours when tourists decide to travel around
the entire Cebu City travel spots.
Other parts of the temple that tourists can
visit include a souvenir shop, its library and the famous wishing well just
steps away from the dragon replica outside.
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Steps leading to the chapel
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Note: This article was contributed by Joel Torres of Affordable Cebu Tours. Photos are from clients of South Shore Travel and Tours and are used with permission.
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