Ma-Cho Temple
Ma-Cho Temple, San Fernando La Union
Ma-Cho Temple
Ma-Cho Temple
4
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tours and Tickets
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45
3.4 kmFarms
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3
3 kmBeaches
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3.7 kmLighthouses
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97 reviews
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Very good
37
Average
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Poor
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Katy Santos
Philippines399 contributions
Amazing Taoist Temple
Nov 2019
It's a Taoist temple without an entrance fee but when we arrived it's closed already though we still took a lot of photos outside the temple. It is similar to the Chinese temple in Baguio.
Written 1 October 2020
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MBDAce
Quezon City, Philippines62 contributions
Temple Run
Mar 2019 • Business
The best part that i have enjoyed is the view and you must see it during sunset. A must-see with family and friends.
Written 24 February 2020
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joeortiza
San Fernando La Union, Philippines3 contributions
Amazing Dragons!
Sep 2019 • Friends
We were amazed on the culture, beliefs, and statues of dragons and others. The staff who assisted us is very kind. She even showed us how we can see all, even on the slightest details in the temple. Shout out to you, ate Staff. Thank you!
Written 3 September 2019
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star4virgin
Reno, NV65 contributions
Ma-Cho Temple, a unique experienced in SF, LU
Aug 2019
Somewhere you can read it as Macho( strong,muscled man). If you've been in other Taoist temple, they are almost similar to one another. Just an addition to my experienced but still enjoyed the place.
Written 14 August 2019
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Carlo Noel
Makati, Philippines24 contributions
Great place to find peace
Mar 2019 • Friends
Visited the place with some friends. You cannot find any other place that is as serene as this one. What's also great is that it is open to the public; Taoists and non-Taoists alike. This should be on your list of places to visit when you go to La Union.
Written 17 June 2019
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NPLim
Laguna Province, Philippines296 contributions
Peacefully beautiful
Jun 2019 • Family
The temple allows guest to walk around and marvel in the beautiful structures. The place is very quiet and every inch of the furnishings, statues and arks are wonderfully made. When inside always be respectful of the place, avoid being noisy and you can’t go inside the temple.
Written 11 June 2019
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Trip28948453029
Bauang, Philippines2 contributions
Great place to visit for some quiet time
Mar 2019
The Chinese Temples always seem to be a place to relax and have some quiet time no matter what your religion. The grounds are beautiful. It can be difficult to get to since it is on a main highway, but with patience, you can get there.
Written 14 April 2019
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enerigoch
Paranaque, Philippines19 contributions
@Macho Temple
Apr 2019 • Family
After visiting our 1st destination Agoo Church we went directly to Macho Temple w/c is just located in the heart of San Fernando City. The silence is serene and the view emphasizes the height of the structure with some city background when you take a photo. They allow you to have a picture inside the temple. You can also pray to Ma-cho even if your not a Buddhist.
Written 11 April 2019
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Karissa L.
Quezon City, Philippines15 contributions
Good stop!
Apr 2019 • Family
Good place to have some nice pictures! I would recommend to try it in the afternoon though because when we were there it was 12 nn and it was very hot!
But we still enjoyed the place and had great shots! No entrance fee.
But we still enjoyed the place and had great shots! No entrance fee.
Written 9 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nell
21 contributions
La-Union Trip
Feb 2019
We visited the temple last Feb 16 and the place is really solemn. The area is really big to take a lot of photos with.
Written 2 March 2019
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LJ G
0 contributions
How do we get to ma-cho temple from lomboy grapes farm?
Weng845
Cabanatuan City, Philippines712 contributions
The grape farms are in Bauang while Ma-cho temple is in the town of San Fernando which is about 30-45 minutes away. I’m really not sure but maybe there are PUVs plying this route.
Faye P
0 contributions
Hi. How do we get to Ma-Cho temple if we are from Baguio City? And is it open everyday or just on weekdays? And are there hotels near the temple for overnight stay?
aimeetrinidad
Baguio, Philippines46 contributions
if you are from the City of Pines, just take those buses going to Ilocos like Partas Bus. There is also a bus terminal (non-a/c ones) at Burnham area, adjacent to the gasoline station that San Fernando City is the main dentation.
Yes, they are open everyday.
Yes, there are hotels nearby where you can check in for an overnight stay 😀
Frequently Asked Questions about Ma-Cho Temple
- Ma-Cho Temple is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Ma-Cho Temple:
- (0.15 km) Hotel Mikka
- (0.42 km) Balay ni Manuel Ken Maria
- (4.40 km) The Escape San Juan
- (1.01 km) Hotel Elegant
- (4.13 km) Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa
- Restaurants near Ma-Cho Temple:
- (0.23 km) Jollibee
- (0.29 km) SweetBite by Yhang La Union
- (0.32 km) Mang Ikoy Pi'de and Kebab Restaurant
- (0.35 km) Taipan Garden Restaurant
- (0.35 km) Cafe Illuminada
- Attractions near Ma-Cho Temple:
- (0.20 km) Christ The Redeemer Statue
- (0.47 km) Night Market SFC
- (0.61 km) St. William The Hermit Cathedral
- (0.64 km) PUON Books, Arts and Design Shop
- (0.79 km) Manna Mall