Cebu, in Philippines has become a popular tourist destination in recent
times. The island is a lush tropical island with many attractions for
the visitors. One of the must see attractions is the Taoist Temple.
This temple is situated in the affluent and sophisticated residential
suburb of Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills is located in the north of downtown Cebu. Cebu has around fifteen percent cent Chinese in
her populations and this temple can be said to a contribution of the
island's Chinese community.
The Taoist temple is dedicated to Taoism.
Taoism is an ancient religion of China. It is based on the teachings
of Lao Tze, one of the noted ancient Chinese philosophers.
Taoist devotees follow their rituals on two days, Wednesdays and
Sundays. They assiduously climb the ninety-nine steps of the temple to
light incense sticks. Having the fortune read by the monks has also
become a ritual. The temple was built in 1972 AD, the Taoist Temple
is very elaborate and garish. It has a pagoda-style roof. This
temple is quite some meters above the sea level. This elevation
helps in allowing the visitors to have a glorious sight of the Cebu
City. If you want, go in the afternoon and see the approaching
evening. Be prepared to be enamored with stunning views of sunset. 
Located
in the wealthy residential suburb of Beverly Hills about 6 km north of
downtown Cebu is an enormous Taoist Temple. It was built by Cebu's
substantial Chinese community (the Chinese make up about 15% of Cebu's
population).
The temple is the a center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tze. You can see Taoist devotees following their rituals on Wednesdays and Sundays, as they climb the 99 steps of the temple to light joss sticks and have their fortunes read by the monks.
Built in 1972, the Taoist Temple is constructed in a highly ornate and, some would say, gaudy style of Chinese architecture, and is topped with a pagoda-style roof.
The temple has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, and if you climb the 99 steps to the entrance, you will be rewarded with a good view of Cebu City and in the distance Mactan and Bohol islands. Nice sunset views too.
The temple is the a center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tze. You can see Taoist devotees following their rituals on Wednesdays and Sundays, as they climb the 99 steps of the temple to light joss sticks and have their fortunes read by the monks.
Built in 1972, the Taoist Temple is constructed in a highly ornate and, some would say, gaudy style of Chinese architecture, and is topped with a pagoda-style roof.
The temple has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, and if you climb the 99 steps to the entrance, you will be rewarded with a good view of Cebu City and in the distance Mactan and Bohol islands. Nice sunset views too.
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