ABOUT
The National Capital Region and the prime tourist destination. It is located on the island of Luzon. Arrive in Manila through Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
ATTRACTIONS
Manila
The capital of the Philippines, one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Venue for the best museums of the city, bayside restaurants, an open-air theater featuring free classical music concerts, a planetarium, early morning jogging and tai chi enthusiasts. It is a popular meeting spot for family picnics.
A marine wildlife facility located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park. The 86,000 sf oceanarium features an 85 ft underwater acrylic tunnel. Mostly accessible by taxi, but can be walked if you are in the vicinity of Rizal Park.
Quezon City
A 30min drive from the airport. It has its share of large shopping malls, and electronic and automotive parts discount center.
Currently the largest mall in the country and the world's third largest mall. It houses more than 400 shops and 200 dining establishments.
A large shopping mall that rivals SM City North EDSA as one of te largest malls in Manila's metropolitan area.
Pasay City
Home to cultural centers and establishments as well as the Philippines' largest mall, the Mall of Asia; as well as one of the country's popular attraction, the Coconut Palace.
The 2nd largest mall in the Philippines, 3rd largest mall in Asia, and 4th largest mall in the world.
The official residence and principal workplace of the Vice President of Philippines.
A family oriented 35,000 square meter amusement park.
A luxury casino resort.
Pasig City
An industrial town with a booming business district. Downtown Pasig is home to more rustic churches, American period houses, and excellent cuisine. It will only take minutes from the airport.
A unique shopping complex that appears in the form of Philippine Native Houses. There are many bargain shops in this area, and the unique motif also offers a pleasant experience for tourist. People could get a calesa ride around the complex for a small price. The barbecue stalls here are great too.
Tagaytay City
A popular destination, Tagaytay has a mild climate and dramatic scenery. By car, it is about 1hr and 15min drive from Manila.
An active volcano with a large crater lake with a small cone rising in the middle. There is a park at the overlook area bove the Taal volcano. About an hour from Manila, it is accessible by taxi, bus or privately owned vehicle. You can take a 15min outrigger boat ride to the volcano that is within the lake. Once on the island, the boat guides will heard you to a point where you can go horseback riding to the volcano. It takes about 30-45min and is quite bumpy. The guides with the horses take you to the top which is very spectacular and you can explore the top for as long as you want.
Another option is hiking which will take anywhere from 50-90min, so only do so if yo have reasonable fitness (because of the hills, rocky terrain, etc.) When up at the volcano, watch out for guides trying to show groups of tourists heating tricks. These consist of getting a can of soft drink or water, cutting the can or bottle in half and watching the ground heat boil the water or liquid which is pretty cool to see, and you can boil an egg if you bring one with you.
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