Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.
Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.
It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MANILA
There are many tourist spots in Manila that attract visitors from all over the world because of their beauty and historical significance.
Rizal Park
Rizal Park, also called Luneta, this 143 acre area is one of the most spacious parks in all of Southeast Asia. It is full of many beautiful gardens, ponds, a chess plaza, and a skating rink. It also includes several museums, public buildings, and an open-air auditorium. Entrance into Rizal Park is free.
San Agustin Church and Museum
This church building lies within Intramuros and is Manila’s oldest church of stone, dating back to 1606. It is also connected to the San Agustin Museum which holds much religious art from the colonial period. There is a charge for admission.
Chinese Cemetery
This place was designed in the 1850s as burial grounds for the Chinese who were not allowed to be buried in Catholic cemeteries. It is marked by incredible gardens, excessively complete tombs. Guided tours are available for free.
Raja Sulayman Park
A place with a nice fountain and a large statue of a native tough and mean-looking figure Rajah Sulayman. The park is named in his honor because he was a defender of the Philippines who fought the Spaniards during the colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century.
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