Lon Wa Buddhist Temple

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Mindanao, located along R. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao, Davao City, Davao del Sur. Built by the local Chinese-Filipino community, it features traditional Chinese architecture, ornate halls, Buddha statues, and landscaped gardens. The temple serves as a center for Buddhist practice and cultural heritage, attracting visitors interested in architecture, meditation, and the Chinese community's history in Davao.

Visitors can expect a tranquil temple complex with traditional Chinese-style architecture, red-tiled roofs, ornate gateways, and spacious courtyards. Inside are prayer halls with large Buddha statues, altars, incense offerings, meditation areas, and decorative woodwork. The grounds include gardens, ponds, and corridors suitable for quiet walking, sightseeing and photography. The setting is urban but peaceful, offering insight into Buddhist practices and Chinese-Filipino culture.