Cebu Taoist Temple description and photos - Philippines: Cebu (Topic)

Cebu Taoist Temple description and photos - Philippines: Cebu. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Cebu Taoist Temple.

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The Taoist Temple, built in the capital of the island of Cebu in 1972, is located in the prestigious urban area of Beverly Hills, 6 km north of the city center. The construction of the temple was initiated by the Chinese community of Cebu, firmly established on the island - suffice it to say that Chinese make up 15% of the total local population. Rising 300 meters above sea level, the multi-colored multistage temple has become one of the main attractions of Cebu, which can be reached by three roads. The temple is a prayer house for the followers of Taoism, a religion founded by the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.

Unlike the nearby Fu Xi'an Temple, the Taoist Temple is open to everyone - both practicing Taoism and ordinary tourists, those wishing to admire its exotic architecture. And believers come here to ask for the fulfillment of their desires: for this you need to wash your hands, go barefoot inside the temple and throw two boards. If both boards fall face up, then the wish will come true, and if not, then the time has not come yet. Another ritual practiced by followers of Taoism on Wednesdays and Sundays is to climb the 81 steps of the temple, which symbolize the 81 sacred books of Taoism, and light an incense stick.

The entrance to the temple is a miniature model of the Great Wall of China, behind which is the temple itself with a traditional pagoda roof, a library, a souvenir shop and a well where coins are thrown to fulfill wishes. From the hill on which the temple stands, there is a wonderful view of Cebu and the surrounding area. A lot of them are brought here on excursions primary school students from the schools of Cebu and the neighboring city of Mandaue.

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