| Located between the Philippine and the South China | | | | want to explore the influence of Chinese culture in the |
| seas in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is an | | | | Philippines, a great option would be to take a visit to |
| exceptionally charming archipelago of 7,107 enchanting | | | | China Town, which is much sought after for its shops, |
| islands, covering an area of 300,000 sq km, and | | | | restaurants, and exotic stalls. Besides, worth mentioning |
| consisting of Mindanao, Luzon, and Visayas, thereby | | | | are the ancient churches of Manila, such as, the San |
| forming the nation's main island chains.Acknowledged | | | | Agustin Church, dating back to the 16th century; |
| as the 'Pearl of the Orient', the Philippines boasts of an | | | | Quiapo Church, alternatively known as the Church of |
| array of attractions comprising beautiful islands, | | | | the Black Nazarene; Black Nazarene; Manila Cathedral; |
| fantastic beaches, astounding volcanoes, unique wildlife, | | | | Bonifacio Shrine; and Quiapo Church. |
| awe-inspiring landscapes, and world-renowned diving | | | | Above all, Manila renders great opportunities to enjoy a |
| destinations. | | | | variety of activities. For instance, taking a short |
| With hundreds of awesome tourist destinations, the | | | | excursion to Tagaytay to spot the renowned Taal |
| Philippines cater to all types of vacationers, such as | | | | Volcano would be a great experience. Likewise, a tour |
| honeymooners, nature lovers, adventurers, and wildlife | | | | to Pagsanjan through a canoe ride would be equally |
| explorers. Baguio, Bataan, Bohol, Cebu, Davao, | | | | enthralling. Further, while your stay at Manila, don't |
| Tagaytay, Bicol, Palawan, and Ilocos, are just few | | | | forget to take a trip to Laguna, which is much favored |
| among many of the tourist destinations in Philippines. | | | | for its hot sulphur springs. Equally fascinating is the |
| Despite these attractions, a visit to Philippine is | | | | nightlife of Manila, with night clubs in such happening |
| incomplete without taking a tour to Manila. | | | | areas as Pagsanjan, P Burgos, and Kalayaan streets. |
| Manila is one of the world's largest metropolitans. | | | | With these amazing as well as umpteen attractions, |
| Nestled on the Luzon - the largest island of the | | | | people flock to Manila year-round. No matter you want |
| Philippines, Manila is the capital city and is considered a | | | | budget or luxury accommodation, Manila has hotels |
| gateway to charming Philippines. Graceful with the | | | | and resorts to cater all levels of people. Many of them |
| magnificent views of the enchanting Manila Bay as | | | | are located within the heart of the city, and hence are |
| well as its astounding golden sunset, Manila has now | | | | within the proximity to all world-class tourist attractions. |
| become one of the premier tourist destinations. | | | | Accommodations, especially luxury ones, are replete |
| Manila's attractions, among many others, are | | | | with air conditioning, data port, automatic wake-up call, |
| Intramuros, one of the oldest parts of Manila, packed | | | | voice mail, and satellite TV. Mostly, such facilities as |
| with ancient churches and buildings; Fort Santiago, (the | | | | business center, private parking facility, currency |
| Shrine of Freedom), erected on the ashes of burnt fort | | | | exchange facilities, and internet access, are also made |
| of a Muslim king; Malacang Palace, a gracious villas | | | | available. |
| which was once the summer house of the governor | | | | A vacation to Manila can be made truly memorable |
| general; American Cemetery and Memorial, which | | | | through effective planning. But, sometimes it may be |
| contains graves of those who died in the second | | | | chaotic to schedule such things as arrangement of |
| world war; Manila Cathedra, a Romanesque edifice; | | | | accommodation, activities to be done during vacation, |
| and Coconut Palace, a museum exhibiting varied styles | | | | and traveling within the place after having reached the |
| of home interior furnishing and designing. Manila also | | | | place. To cope up with these problems, one can make |
| boasts of a great number of parks and gardens, each | | | | use of the service of tour operators or travel agents. |
| of which are unique and excellent to relax with friends | | | | They can arrange you everything from |
| and relatives. Some of them are Rizal Park - Asia's | | | | accommodation and food to traveling and sightseeing |
| largest park, which is dedicated to the national hero, | | | | requirements. Nowadays, some of the top-rated hotels |
| Jose Rizal; Paco Park, dating back to the colonial | | | | and resorts also render services in the form of |
| period; and Japanese Garden; and Greenbelt Park. | | | | packages. Packages usually cover accommodation, |
| Aside from these parks and gardens, Manila has to its | | | | traveling within the place, and food. All you have to do |
| credit some enchanting public spaces including the | | | | is to enter their website, and share your interests as |
| Baywalk, offering superb views of the sunset, Rajah | | | | well as likes and dislikes. Just feel relaxed and wait for |
| Sulayman Park, Plaza Miranda, Remedios Circle, Plaza | | | | a refreshing vacation in Manila! |
| Balagtas, and the Manila Broadwalk. For those who | | | | |