How to Get to Temple of Leah Cebu (and Other FAQs)
Located on top of the hill in barangay Busay in Cebu City, Temple of Leah is seven storeys high, and covers a land area of more than 5,000 square meters. The gate opens to a driveway that leads to the main courtyard, with granite floors and a marble fountain at its center.
HOW TO GET THERE
✓ OPTION 1
Entry Point is in Mactan Cebu Airport.
Ride a Mybus from Mactan Cebu to SM Cebu City. Fare is around 40 PHP ( SGD 1 ,$0.8, € 0.7). Travel time is around 30mins to 1 hr.
Then, Ride a jeep with a route code 04L. Stop at JY Square Mall. Fare is around 8 PHP ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12). Travel time is around 20mins to 45mins (depends on the traffic).
Then, ride a Habal-Habal (local term of a motorcycle for hire). You can easily locate the Habal-Habal drivers because they are shouting Sirao or Temple of Leah. Or in my case they will ask you.
✓ OPTION 2
Entry Point is Pier 1 Cebu.
Then, Ride a jeep with a route code 02B. Stop at Colonnade Mall. Fare is around 8 PHP ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12). Travel time is around 15mins to 30mins (depends on the traffic).
After that, you can ride a jeepney with route codes 17B, 17C, 17D, 04H, and 04C. Fare is around 8 PHP ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12). Travel time is around 30mins to 45mins (depends on the traffic).
Stop at JY Square Mall. Be sure to tell the conductor of the jeep or the driver.
Then, ride a Habal-Habal (local term of a motorcycle for hire). You can easily locate the Habal-Habal drivers because they are shouting Temple of Leah or Sirao Garden. Or in my case they will ask you.
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✓ OPTION 3
Exact location: Cebu Transcentral Hwy, Cebu City, Cebu
Taxi!!! Although it is expensive, it gives you the convenience and it is a much faster way to go to the locations (if time is not on your side).
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Also, you can negotiate the price to 80 PHP ( SGD 2 ,$1.6, € 1.3)/person (one- way tour) going to Temple of Leah and additional fare of 25 PHP ( SGD 0.63 ,$0.5, € 0.42)/person for a side trip going to Sirao Garden.
Although every option has its perks and disadvantages, the Option 1 and Option 2 is my go-to.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
WHAT DOES TEMPLE OF LEAH LOOKS LIKE?
Tucked in Cebu City’s highland barangay of Busay, construction of Temple of Leah started in 2012 and expected to be finished by 2020. The temple is reportedly made up of 24 chambers that house an art gallery, museum, library and bar, among others, and adorned with life-sized statues of Roman gladiators, lions and angels all over.
A wide stone steps give everyone a free access to the portico and towards the lobby where a brass 10-foot statue of Leah is erected. The commemorative plaque on the base of the statue reads:
Beloved Wife and Mother: Leah V. Albino-Adarna was chosen Matron Queen of her Alma Mater the University of Southern Philippines. This bronze statue portrays her composure and regal bearing when she was crowned. May the beholder discern her innate beauty, poise and gentleness.”
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE IN THE AREA?
Before reaching the temple of leah, a lot of vendors selling food and drinks are in the area.
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HOW MUCH IS THE ENTRANCE FEE?
Entrance fee: 50 PHP (SGD 1.25 ,$1, € 0.83) per guest.
OPENING AND CLOSING TIME?
Operating time: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm for all visitors;
PARKING FEE?
Parking fee: 100 PHP (SGD 2.5 ,$2, € 1.7) if inside the premises; free if outside but limited slots only.
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WHAT’S NEARBY?
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