Jade Emporor Pagoda

What seemed like a short walk on a map led to a hearty jaunt to see this pagoda. It was the first Taoist temple I had been to and straightway I could tell the differences compared to that of the Buddhist & Hindu themes that are prevelant throughout SE Asia. For one it was much darker both in natural light and in the colours used for decoration, and it seemed to incorporate statues a lot more, of who I have no idea. The scent of incense burning was strong in the air and though it didn't purvey the same sense of stillness and tranquillity as a Bhuddist temple, there was still a sense of peave, reflected by those who had come to pray within.Read more