Taoist Temple, Cebu City

Early on our itinerary  is visiting Taoist Temple. We ask for the direction at the reception area, and hearing it, I assumed it quite easy... (hahahaha) ... But Cebu has unusual jeepney coding, they have this number letters codes, for each route... like 4C, 4D, 17C... that make me confused. But locals are very accommodating to answers when you ask for directions.

Coming from Robe's Pension House at the corner of the street, we wait for a jeep with 4D code, going to LAHUG. We just ask Kuya Driver to drop off us at were we can ride habal-habal going Taoist Temple. And kuya driver is so nice to favored us and drop off us at JY Square Mall and the fare is just 10.00 pesos. In front of JY Square Mall there are already a group of Habal Habal that will ask you to take you to the gate of Beverly hills Subdivision for just 40 or 50 pesos back and fort. From the gate, you need to walk , go through left side heading to the temple maybe about 10 minutes or less. In our case, from the gate there is a good Samaritan offer us ride going to the temple. He said, their house is just a few meters from Taoist Temple. Very nice right?.... so thankful for that.

Going to inside the temple is free. It's open to public from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. And since this is a temple, we have to pay respect and observed the rules. The place is holy and a house of prayer. Taking photos of the altars are strictly prohibited. Silence is observed, for there are worshipers having their prayer and meditation. Observed also your outfit, if you are wearing shorts (like me) and wish to go inside the worship area/room, you may wear "malong" which is also provided at the side, before entering.

Inside the Temple there is a Chinese Pagoda, Great Wall of China replica, Dragons, Wishing well, old Chinese Bell, small garden and Souvenir shop. And since the temple is elevated, it offers city skyline view. Very relaxing atmosphere.