Lucban is famous for Pahiyas Festival, but now another place of interest has attracted Catholic devotees since 2002 and considered by many as a healing center.
We visited the Hill of Ascending Christ (Kamay ni Hesus) last March not for religious purposes but to explore the place, afterall my siblings were looking for someone who could drive them from Laguna to Lucban, as a blogger and traveler I made no hesitation but to volunteer myself. The road to Lucban via Cavinti road is composed of constant ascent of twist and turn, a rewarding view of the surrounding Banahaw, Sierra Madre and even the Laguna Lake can be seen at every turn of the road.
Located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Lucban, it has an elevation of approximately 1900ft above sea level and dubbed as the "Little Baguio". The Hill of Ascending Christ Garden has a total of 305 steps from the grotto with a total ascent of 320 feet that leads to a 50 foot statue of the Ascending Christ and currently ranks as the third-tallest statue of the Risen Christ. Once on the summit one can have a spectacular birds eye view of the surrounding town.
1. From Manila, ride a bus bound for Sta. Cruz (Laguna)
2. Alight in Pagsawitan.
3. Once in Pagsawitan you can ride jeepney bound to Lucban.
4. Once in Lucban, you can ride a jeep or trike bound for the shrine.
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