What To See And What To Do In Manila

The capital city of Philippines, Manila is a metropolitanbeen listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
area, located in the largest island of the country,Attractions, among many others, of the church are
Luzon, on the eastern part of the Pasig River, nearintricately carved doors, the tombstone on the
the Manila Bay. Situated about 950 km from Hongfloorings, 14th century chandeliers, the pulpit, the side
Kong, Manila is one of the most tourist destinations inchapels, and an 18th century pipe organ.
the world, with a spectrum of attractions, rangingOther significant historical cum cultural sites in the
from colonial edifices and historical and cultural sitesarea are Plaza San Luis, a complex consisting of five
to beautiful parks and interesting museums. Discussedhouses, namely, Casa Blanca, Casa Manila, Casa
further in this article are some of the most popularUrdaneta, El Hogar Filipino, and Los Hidalgos; and
tourist destinations in Manila.Malacanang Palace - once the summer residence for
Of the attractions of Manila, perhaps most prominentthe Spanish governor-general - now serves as the
is Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, whichofficial residence of the highest chief executive of
stands as a symbol to commemorate those whoPhilippines.
were perished in the Second World War. Likewise,Also, while your stay at Manila, take a tour to
take a visit to the Chinese Cemetery, spread acrossdestinations such as Coconut Palace, Manila City Hall,
54 hectares of land. History has it that the cemeteryPalacio del Gobernador, Paco Park, Roxas Boulevard,
was built by two people, Tan Quien Sien and Limand Quezon Memorial Circle.
Ong, during the mid-19th century in order to bury theA must-see attraction in Manila is the Carfel Seashell
Chinese who were not allowed to bury in CatholicMuseum, housing an extensive selection of rare
Church. Among the highlights of the cemetery areseashells collected from across the world. Some of
huge mausoleums and paved paths.the rarities in the museum are the Cypraea aurantium
Situated in Binondo, along the northern banks of theand Conus gloriamaris.
Pasig River is Chinatown, which represents the longManila has something for everyone. For instance, if
history of the presence of the Chinese people in theyou are a golf enthusiast, then head to Metro Manila's
country. Established during the 16th century,11 golfing greens. For those looking for something
Chinatown is the oldest of its kind in the world. Aunique, one of the best options would be to take
spectrum of items ranging from home accessoriesJungle Survival Training courses, ranging from basic
and Chinese herbal medicines to superb jewelry andtraining programs to advanced level jungle survival
Chinese artifacts can be shopped here.programs.
Another worth visiting destination in Manila isSuperb options are also available in the form of the
Intramuros, also referred to as the Walled City. BuiltLight and Sound Sculptural Show of Jose Rizal, which
in 1571 during the period of Spain's colonization in theis conducted within the Jose Rizal Park. Aside these,
country, Intramuros's attractions cover an array ofManila boast of some excellent mountaineering areas.
European edifices, churches, and colonial style houses.Above all, the nightlife in Manila is legendary, with a
Intramuros also include a good number of forts andvariety of bars, restaurants, and discotheques that
dungeons, of which one of the oldest fortifications isare opened until late night.
Fort Santiago. Also known as the Shrine of Freedom,With these umpteen attractions and options to enjoy
Fort Santiago is a ruined ancient Spanish fort, whicha range of activities, Manila draws people from all
has been now converted into a park.around the world. Accommodation options, including
During the Second World War, the Japanese usedhotels, resorts, and private villas, in Manila are
this fort as a prison. A climb to atop of the fortdesigned in such a way that they cater to every
provides you stunning views of the Pasig River.type of vacationer, no matter you are budget
Probably, the greatest of the attractions of the fortconscious or a luxury-lover.
is the Rizal Shrine Museum, where items made as wellThere are also some hotels and resorts, providing
as used by the national hero of the country, Josepackages inclusive of accommodation, dining, and
Rizal, can be seen. Also, an attraction of the park is aother facilities to discover the superb attractions of
collection of cars owned by previous presidents.the place. Nowadays, many of the hotels and resorts
Historical sites in Manila also include San Augustineprovide options to book a hotel room online. For this,
Church - the oldest church in the city. Constructed inall you have to do is to just let them know your likes
1586 and completed in 1606, San Augustine is one ofand preference. Then, wait for a relaxed vacation in
the four Baroque churches in the country that hasthis amazing destination.