The Bell Church: Baguio’s hidden secret
Posted on August 7, 2006
On the last day of my stay in Baguio City, I decided to visit one of Baguio’s hidden secrets. The Bell Church. This Taoist Church is located at the border between Baguio city and La Trinidad, Benguet. The Bell Church is usually not included in a typical Baguio city tour offered by tour agencies. As some would call it, this church is already off the beaten track.
At first glance, I really thought I was already in heaven. The structure reminds of the beautiful Taoist Temple of Cebu. Red is the most dominant color here.
There is a large arch at the entrance with two dragons facing each other. There is also a lotus pond, and a fish pond where you can say your wish there.
Aside from the main temple, there are also pagodas located on top of the hill. Unfortunately this section is open only during weekends and holidays.
The main temple is so serene. One can have a quiet time with himself here. On the main altar, stands several gods of the Taoist faith. Picture taking is not allowed while inside the temple.
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wow! ganda ng Baguio ah.. nice pix! sarap puntahan bro.. syempre to unwind… mapuntahan nga.. *lol…
gusto kong mag tai-chi at maglaka dun sa hanging bridge.. cool!
i was born and raised in baguio yet i remember visiting the bell church only 3 times. your blog reminds me to visit the place next time i go for vacation.
cheers!
Is there a sked, wishing day and time, at Bell Chruch?
you can throw coins at the wishing pond anytime of the day. while the pagodas perched on top of the hill is open only during saturdays, sundays, and holidays.
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bell temple sounds great to visit.
Do you know the exact address of maryhurst seminary? is it near the
Lourdes grotto ? or near Crystal cave?
hey guys im one of the students in bell church
and the place is here in baguio ,la trinidad km 3,its always open everyday and everyone ones welcome aslong as you give respect and everytime you go there you will see us practicing our lion dancing or practicing kung fu hope you guys visit
thanks!!
hi chad!
my friend and i just went to bell church last sunday (20 April).
it was indeed a nice place.
i am still wanting to go there again.. i still have lots of questions/wishes to ask. hehehe.