This is a few months delay. Managed to book a day tour with Explore Cebu, driver was on time and we…read morehad a great time. Our driver/ guide was great and took great pics. Highly recommend also for Sinulog Fluvial Parade. Everything was included with transfers to and from the port as well as breakfast and lunch included. Explore Cebu is also our go to for airport transfers whenever we are in Cebu. Safe and on time as well as courteous staff.

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California isn't the only one who's got a "Beverly Hills" (although that's where the idea came…read morefrom) so let's just get that out of the way. Cebu has its own to boast as well! That said, this tourist spot of Cebu Taoist Temple is located here in this beautiful Beverly Hills of Cebu. The drive through the subdivision was an experience in itself, but finally getting to this spot was the ultimate treat. The main entrance is guarded by a couple of dragons, and you can't help but notice another gigantic one as you walk through the driveway. Immediately, you know and feel this is a place you can go to if you're searching for some kind of inner peace and serenity. Silence is observed here - so one must be mindful to quiet down phones and voices. And you will be corrected by staff - there were a bunch of GenZ'ers who couldn't help themselves, I guess, posing for pictures and such while making too much noise, and boy, were they put in their place. They were mindful of themselves after that. It boasts beautiful structures as well as views. There are plenty of artwork and artifacts to see. There is a chapel where you can light incense for offering (or wishes, maybe, if that's your thing) however, women are not allowed to come in wearing shorts. Everywhere else is free for all. There is also a souvenir store available, and most of their items are reasonably priced. And ultimately, plenty of photo op spots! We enjoyed the stop. Would recommend it to first time Cebu visitors!

"Beverly Hills Cebu City" [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more While my siblings went to Oslob (coastal town in Cebu) to swim with the whale sharks Mom and I opted to try to finish off the itinerary the hotel concierge provided us so here we are, a less strenuous activity for Mom LoL! Our driver dropped us off at the front gate on top of a hill and we preceded to enter the premises. The temple is located in a private subdivision and only private cars, taxis, or a motorcycle for hire are allowed. These are called "habal-habal". There were two security guards watching the front. Face masks were required to be able to tour the temple. FREE! No admission fee. The gardens were well maintained and the grounds were kempt. There were more workers and groundskeepers than tourists at the time of our visit. Entrance to the temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China. The temple was built in 1972 in Cebu's Chinese community. The temple is actually TWO temples... one was off limits to the public. The other temple is open to worshippers (and non-worshippers too). Inside has a chapel, library, souvenir shop, and a wishing well. The spacious balcony has a nice scenic view of the city below. There are a lot of steps here so I'm not sure if it is wheelchair friendly. We descended more stairs and exited below where there are parking spaces for visitors. The private subdivision is called the "Beverly Hills Subdivision." Nice place to see but one-time visit for me. Review #3343

I'm not really a history buff, but whenever I get the chance to see landmarks, it's a must-stop…read more My party of ten was on the verge of going into a food coma (we overstuffed ourselves just minutes before) so it was a great idea to make stops at a couple tourist spots before checking into our hotel. This was stop ONE. We were lucky enough to come through and found only a few other tourists present. (We expected a crowd, given it was a weekend.) It's also kinda cool to find local guides available giving us a thorough story regarding the significance of the entire area. I will admit that I felt the history going through me as I walked the grounds. Weird, I know... I've only heard or read about this place, and I found it amazing to finally find myself here! Oh, and those guides are not only incredibly knowledgeable, they were also willing to take pictures with as many cameras as you have. They did their job well, so fam made sure they were tipped well. We took our time and breathed all the experience in. One thing off the checklist...

Lapu Lapu Shrine and Magellan Shrine [LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU Philippines]…read more Anytime I get a chance to visit a landmark I am grateful for the opportunity. Mactan Shrine was just outside the Mactan Newport development. No admission fee and open to the public. It is a remembrance of the Battle of Mactan. As we were walking towards inside to view the monuments, out of nowhere was this stranger who started to give us a little history of what transpired in this actual location. The Battle of Mactan happened in 1521. The Mactan Shrine was established in 1969 as a national shrine. This was where Lapu-Lapu (Filipino warrior) killed Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan. The shrine was built on the spot where the battle took place. Every year, on April 27, they have a re-enactment festival of the historic battle and Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao played the role once as chieftain Lapu-Lapu during a re-enactment of the Battle of Mactan in Cebu. We thanked the impromptu tour guide. Consequently he was also a good photographer LoL! We tipped him for his kind gesture. It was a cool short history lesson. Review #3334

Very disappointing experience with OceanJet. On December 24, at the port of Bohol, before boarding…read moreour ferry to Siquijor, two passengers were forced to pay 300 pesos for luggage. There was absolutely no information anywhere stating that this fee was mandatory, and no receipt was provided. This is unacceptable and completely unprofessional. This charge was in addition to all the other port fees we had already paid.

Affordable fast ferry services. 2 hours from Tagbilaran pier 1 to Cebu City pending sea state--it…read morecan get tough in the strait during the monsoon. Beware that the terminal charges a P30 per person and P100 per check in bag. You can also get a better rate on trikes and taxis outside the terminal

Simon was very patiently explaining the nuts and bolts to get our course started. This shop was…read moreindeed the least expensive viable option to have your OW certified in the Philippines. Instructor Alfred gave us a 1-on-2 private tutorial on Day 1, and we went on two shore dives on the same day. On Day 2, we did two boat dives at the sanctuary and the plane wreck. For the price we paid, I could not ask more beyond 4 dives and a 2-day private diving tutorial for the OW course. Highly recommend Simon's shop. He even voluntarily offered to lend us his GoPro and we transferred many diving pictures from his camera taken by the diving instructors.

An absolute blast of a time, we got our open water dive certification through SiDive and 100%…read morecaught the diving bug. The staff are very friendly and helpful!