This is my take on the Queen City's most famous Taoist Temple. It is located inside the Beverly Hills Subdivision where most of the wealthiest people in Cebu reside. Going there is an uphill route so it's much convenient to bring your own car or rent a cab, just tell the driver to wait for you on the entrance. I felt sorry for our driver, he is a native Cebuano but he has never been to the place. Good thing he agreed to take us, he now have his fair share of a happy first-time experience.
People usually have to climb 99 steps to reach the top but due to my mom's arthritis we were allowed to take the shortcut all the way to the other end. The place welcomes worshippers and non-worshippers alike, except that picture taking is not allowed inside temples. One cannot also make the temple as a background photo or take pictures beside it.
Take the time to pray, light an incense stick, take pictures, sit back, enjoy the view, feel the cool breeze and relax.
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| Entrance to the Temple |
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| The walkway reminds me of the Great Wall of China |
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| Beautiful plant and flower patches |
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| Let the dragon guide you |
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| Picturesque Dragon |
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| Pagoda-like roof |
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| The main temple |
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| 99 steps away from the main entrance |
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