The Philippines Tours

Best Places to Visit in the Philippines

MANILA

Manila, the "Pearl of the Orient", is the capital city and largest port of the Philippines. On the basis of Indian, Chinese, and Central Asian civilizations, it also integrates the Western civilizations of Spain and the United States to form a culture that combines the East and the West. Such cultural diversity makes Manila filled with things to see and do. Marvel at UNESCO San Agustin Church, learn colonial lifestyle in Casa Manila and Fort Santiago, ride a horse-drawn carriage and explore the world's oldest Chinatown built in 1594, a prime destination for Chinese goods and Chinese food.

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  CEBU

  Nicknamed "the Queen City of the South", Cebu is the first capital of the Philippines with a history that the capital Manila cannot match. It established trade with China before the Spanish colonization. That's the reason why there are many Taoist temples and Spanish colonial architecture.
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  EL NIDO

  El Nido can meet all your imagination of tropical islands' landscapes. From white-sand beaches to blushing coral reefs, astonishing lagoons, magical karst cliffs, and mystic caves. Beyond that, its ecosystem contains abundant species, you'll be able to see marine turtles, tropical birds and fish, whales, and dolphins.
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  BOHOL

  The island is known for the Chocolate Hills, composed of more than 1,000 dome-shaped mounds. During the dry months, vegetation turns into chocolate brown and makes the mounds look like Hershey's Kisses. It's said that in the old time, a giant wept for failed love and the hills grew where his tears fell.
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  BORACAY

  Boracay lies in the central area of the Philippines, glorying in a laid-back vibe, crystal waters and white sand, fresh seafood, dazzling activities, hospitable locals, and diverse marine life. Gained numerous accolades as a tropical paradise, it's an idyllic vacation spot for Hollywood superstars like Elizabeth Taylor.