CEBU TAOIST TEMPLE

Elevated around 300 meters above sea level is the towering open to public Taoist Temple. This temple is situated at the suburb area of Beverly Hills around 8 kilometers north from downtown Cebu.

Towering Arch of Taoist Temple for their parking spaces.

Striking a pose, right behind me is the Temple itself.

Did you see that? Huge and clear..

This temple, built by Chinese Community, is the center of worship for Taoism. Devotees are commonly observe here during Wednesdays and Sundays as they practice the teachings of the ancient Philosopher Lao Tze. They also climb the 99 stairs going to the temple as part of their rituals. This temple is standing since 1972. This place offers not just a serene place but an aerial view of the Cebu City.

Another pose, the topmost part of the area as my background ~~ Pagoda-like roof!

Me and the Dragon statue at the roof.

Bleeh.. Unforgettable!

Throw some coins and wish me luck! 

Curiosity it is. Trying to comprehend whats behind the frame photos!

The Temple, The Flower Pots and Me

Though it's open to public, silence is strictly observe within the vicinity. If you're a commuter, I recommend you take a cab for your own convenience. It is hard to take a ride going back to the City. This will cost you around P300-P400.

If you wish to see more of the pictures just click this link: Cebu Taoist Temple Pictures :)

CO JORDAN POND & SEAFOODS RESTAURANT, CEBU

One of the places I always visit when I'm here in Cebu is the Co Jordan Pond. A great seafood restaurant where you can have fun and relaxation at the same time. If you will just look on it on the outside, you can say it is just a typcal restaurant but hold your thoughts until you see the whole place. Let me take you there..

It is situated at Consolation Cebu nearby the new Cansaga-Mandaue Bridge if you are from Mandaue City . It's a 40-minute ride away from Mandaue City or SM Cebu. The place is easy to locate since it attracts local and foreign guests especially now since there is another SM Shopping mall being constructed nearby.

You can rent Nipa cottages at a very competitive price depending on size. Prices vary from P100, P150 and P500, good enough to accommodate 3 to 35 persons depending on the size of the cottage. The biggest cottage has videoke.

Co Jordan Pond & Seafood Restaurant, Consolation Cebu, Philippines

You can fish for your own. You could actually fish from where your cottage is. You can rent fishing rod made of bamboo for only P10 and can buy fishing bait for P10 as well. That time, we were lucky enough to catch 4 bangus (milkfish) in a span of 10 minutes.

me and my friends... strike a pose!

Price of fish is on a per kilo basis, raw or cooked. Their attendant will give you options how you want it to be served. They will have it ready for you whether it's grilled, steamed, fried or in soup. You can also order food like grilled pork belly,  tilapia, prawns, oysters and other sea foods as well as other Pinoy dishes, of course for a reasonable price.