Taoist temple Photo: Taoist temple

Taoist temple, built in the capital of the island of Cebu in 1972, located in a prestigious district of the city of Beverly hills 6 km North of the city centre. The initiator of the construction of the temple was a Chinese community of Cebu, settled on the island, it is enough to say that the Chinese make up 15% of the local population. Rising to 300 metres above sea level and multi colored Church became one of the main attractions of Cebu, reached by three roads. The temple is a house of worship for followers of Taoism, the religion, the founder of which is the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.

Unlike the nearby temple Fu Xian Taoist temple is open to all practicing Taoism, and regular tourists who want to admire its exotic architecture. And the faithful come here to ask about the fulfillment of their desires: for this you need to wash hands, sign in barefoot inside the temple and throw two plates. If both plates will fall face up, the wish will come true, and if not, then time has not yet come. Another ritual practiced by followers of Taoism on Wednesdays and Sundays, is to overcome the 81 level of the temple, which represent 81 sacred book of Taoism, and light the incense stick.

The entrance to the temple is a miniature model of the great Wall, behind which is situated the temple with traditional a pagoda roof, library, gift shop and a well, where you throw coins for the fulfillment of desires. From the hill on which stands the temple, a wonderful view of Cebu and the surrounding area. Here is a part of bring on trips of pupils of initial classes of schools of Cebu and the nearby Mandaue city.

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