Taoist Temple of Cebu - popular tourist spot

The Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City. The temple was built through the effort of Lao Di Suy family and the] Chinese community. With an elevation of 300 meters above sea level of Cebu. A beautiful towering multi-tiered and multi-hue temple. And it’s accessible by three separate winding routes. Attractions here consist of huge colorful dragon, a replica of the Great Wall of China, Spacious balconies offering scenic views of entire Cebu City and neighboring islands, souvenir shop, mini library with instructional materials and a dozens of escalating steps. The temple is the center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the 600 BC Chinese philosopher, Lao Tze. The most famous “Give a man a fish and he eats only once, but teach him how to fish and he eats all his life” Another ritual among Taoist devotees, which is the climbing of its 81 steps (representing the 81 chapters of Taoism scriptures) to light joss sticks and have their fortune read by the monks.