Kim Guan Taoist Temple, Manila

While touring the city of Manila you will come across a large number churches and plazas. The majority of the population here is Catholic, which is very evident from the equally large number of churches in the city. However, the city has a fair of share of residents who follow other religions and Taoism is one of them. Scattered around the city are the Buddhist and Taoist temples, which gain prominence thanks to their architectural beauty. The Kim Guan Taoist temple is also called as the ‘Pearl of Taoist temples’.

On your visit to this Temple, you will find a differently styled roof for the structure. With its round corners, the roof rises towards the sky. The interiors of the Temple are colorful and intriguing and one can only marvel at the intricate work done. The idols inside the temple offer serenity to the visitors and you would definitely want to visit the Temple at least once again, before you leave Manila. Like any other temple, there is a special place for placing your offerings and burning the incense sticks. Also, a separate prayer room for devotees is located inside the Temple.

Located on Roxas Boulevard, the Kim Guan Taoist Temple is accessible by public transport and is situated closed to Malate Church, another site to visit, when in Manila.