The Philippines is one of the South East Asia’s most beautiful
countries blessed by Mother Nature with 7, 107 islands scattered all over the
archipelago. It is a country characterized by a multi – cultural and natural
diversity rich in spectacular attractions, which makes the Philippines a must
see tourist destination in the world.
It’s more fun in the Philippines is the country’s slogan which
is used to simplify and summarize what guests and tourists are expect when in
this Asian tropical paradise. We have listed down some of the most beautiful
must see places in the Philippines.
Boracay
Island.
This is a world renowned tourist haven located in Aklan Province
of the Western Visayas region 315 km south of the mainland capital manila, this
island and its white sand beaches has been cited in numerous international
travel magazines and consistently voted as one of the world’s most beautiful
places, with some actually calling it paradise on the earth. Boracay is visited by hundreds of thousands of local and
international tourists every year. Boracay
is on top of this list for no other reason than being the most spectacular and
excellent among Philippines tourist destinations.
Vigan Ilocos
Sur
Vigan is now making
itself known in the international tourist scene as one of the best must see
places in the Philippines owning to its reputation and designation as a world
heritage site by the united Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization or UNESCO. Vgan City characterized by Spanish colonial period
structures which to this day are very well preserved and allows tourists to
have a feel of what it was like in the Philippines hundreds of years ago. Vigan
is now on the list of New Seven Wonder Cities of the World and is a favorite
among international tourists who had been charmed by this truly wonderful city
in the northern region of Philippines.
Banaue Rice
The Banaue rice terraces in the Cordilleras are ancient rice
paddies carved in the faces of the mountains surrounding the region. It is
located in the province of ifugao and
for hundreds of years has inspired awe to visitors who are lucky enough to have
seen and experienced this man – made wonder. The Ifugao Rice Terraces has been
in existence for more than 200 years carefully carved in the mountains by
natives who lived long ago and long before this country was discovered by the
westerners who colonized it a few hundred years ago.
Baguio
City
Baguio City is a favorite among international tourists especially those
from the neighboring Asian countries who favor Baguio’s crisp and cool
atmosphere. It is located in the Cordillera region and is about 240 km north of
Philippines capital city of Manila. It was
originally established by the Americans during their occupation of the country
in the early twentieth century and was conceptualized as a perfect rest and recreation
center for the American troops stationed in the Philippines then. Today Baguio
City is a bustling economy rich in
culture and tradition and is still considered as the top tourist destination in the north.