Cebu

Cebu City Tour

By nickahtolentino - March 18, 2019


So, it’s our last day in Cebu. And let me tell you, your tour will never be complete without exploring the beautiful city of Cebu.

It is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines with Metro Cebu being the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines after Metro Manila and Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. In a decade, it has transformed into a global hub for business processing services, tourism, shipping, furniture-making, and heavy industry. The name “Cebu” comes from the old Cebuano word sibu(“trade”), a shortened form of sinibuayng hingpit (“the place for trading”). It was originally applied to the harbors of the town of Sugbu, the ancient name for Cebu City.

Now let’s talk about their transportation. Commuting in Cebu City is a bit hard because their Jeepney has a code. This means that each code has its own route so you have to be careful when riding a jeepney. From our hostel, we rode a jeep going to JY Square Mall. Thanks to my atuh gerl for speaking Bisaya. Upon arriving, there are many habal-habal will ask where you would want to go. I suggest getting a habal-habal for each person, since there’a language barrier, we did not understand each other that we will be paying 100pesos($2) each going to your first destination and 100pesos ($2) down to your last destination. A total of 400pesos ($8). I should have rented my own habal-habal, my butt really hurt for trying to fit in a good for 2 motorcycle. I really need to learn the art of haggling with people.

1. Cebu Little Amsterdam

First destination, My dream Amsterdam, Charot. Cebu has their own rendition of Amsterdam Garden, don’t expect that you’ll see tulips flowers but they have Celosia flowers which come in fuschia, orange, red, and yellow. They are located at the uphill land of Barangay Sirao in Busay Cebu.


The entrance fee is 100pesos ($2), you’ll be awed with the landscape of the garden, it has the variety of flowers like Chinese Aster, Lilies, daisy, etc. (I have a little background about flowers because my auntie owns a flower shop.)



Going down, you’ll see a cute windmill that will make you feel like Amsterdam.



2. Sirao Flower Garden.


This is a different garden but just 20 feet away from Little Amsterdam. Entrance fee is only 50pesos ($1). Same with Little Amsterdam, it has a variety of flowers. It has a lot of spots to take pictures it’s indeed Instagram worthy location.



Farmers start to plant flowers around July. Their harvest period is the last week of October in preparation for All Saints & All Soul’s Day. The time we went there the flowers are starting to bloom.

3. Temple of Leah


Temple of Leah is a symbol of their undying love to the great matriarch of Adarna Clan.



Six years ago they started to build the Temple of Leah. Now, I believe that there’s still a man who can still please you with their words. “I will build you a castle as a symbol of my undying love.” I hope everyone does that not just by building things but just being transparent and reciprocate with everything, that’s how love works. Give and Take.



It’s still under construction, and I’ll be back again to see the beauty of the finish Temple of Leah.

5. Taoist Temple


This is the last destination, it is located at Beverly Hills Subdivision. Your habal-habal will you drop you off at the gate of the subdivision. You’ll walk around 4km from the gate.

Reminders upon visiting the temple:
  • Observe Silence. the place is very solemn.
  • Taking pictures inside the shrine is not allowed.
  • Please wear proper attire. No Shorts and No Sando.

Built in 1972, the Taoist Temple is constructed in a highly ornate and, some would say, gaudy style that is typical of much modern Chinese religious architecture and is topped with the usual pagoda-style roof.


The temple has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, and if you climb the 99 steps to the entrance, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of Cebu City and the harbor and in the distance Mactan and Bohol islands. Nice sunset views too.


Taoism

What is Taoism? Taoism is a Chinese religion/philosophy based on the teachings of Lao Tze who was said to have lived in the 6th century BC and the sacred text, the Tao te Ching. that Lao Tze is traditionally believed to have written.

Taoists believe the “tao” (the way), that refers to the principle of the universe. An emphasis is put on remaining in harmony with the “tao” and with one’s environment, which in turn leads to right behavior.


going back to JY Square Mall, there are habal-habal waiting at the Gate’s subdivision.

I want to end my Cebu Blog with no tears left to cry. whenever I will go back and read this, I want to remind myself that I became a stronger lady just by leaving everything that is meant to be in Cebu City. Cebu you left my heart in awe, I made a lot of memories while I’m touring you around. I’ll be back but with a smile on my face while boarding in the plane.

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