Place to visit
Ocean Sky Chan Monastery, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Ocean Sky Chan Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Metro Manila, Philippines (Binangonan). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist monastery in Metro Manila, Philippines · Temples
- Where
- Philippines · Jose Abad Santos Street 716, San Juan
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 10 km as the crow flies
- Website
- oceanskyzen.org
- Run by
- Chung Tai Chan Monastery
- Coordinates
- 14.59797, 121.03818
What it is and where
Ocean Sky Chan Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Metro Manila, Philippines (Binangonan). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Binangonan, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 14.59797, 121.03818; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 10 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Chung Tai Chan Monastery
It is one of the Temples places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ocean Sky Chan Monastery is December to April.
- JanBest time11:13
- FebBest time11:32
- MarBest time11:54
- AprBest time12:20
- MayPossible12:41
- JunBetter not12:52
- JulBetter not12:47
- AugBetter not12:29
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctBetter not11:40
- NovPossible11:19
- DecBest time11:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Santuario del Santo CristoRoman Catholic parish church in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines801 m
- Museo El DepositoHistory museum in Metro Manila, Philippines981 m
- Museo ng KatipunanHistory museum in Metro Manila, Philippines1.0 km
- Pinaglabanan ShrineHistorical shrine in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines1.1 km
- Pinaglabanan ChurchRoman Catholic church in San Juan, Metro Manila1.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Temples
- San Agustin Church: Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- Paoay Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- Manila Cathedral: Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines
- Masjid Al-Dahab: mosque in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
- San Sebastian Church: all-steel church in Manila, Philippines
- Miagao Church: Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo
Every Philippines place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ocean Sky Chan Monastery?
It is a Buddhist monastery in Metro Manila, Philippines. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ocean Sky Chan Monastery?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 08.
How do you get to Ocean Sky Chan Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 10 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Santuario del Santo Cristo, Museo El Deposito, Museo ng Katipunan. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
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