The Philippines offer its tourists a large variety of activities. It is a sanctuary for those who love history and marvels of nature. The must see places in the Philippines are:
Palawan Island(In the picture):
Palawan is a paradise; it is a slice of heaven on earth. White sandy beaches, exotic wildlife, enchanting marine life, fishing villages and UNESCO world heritage site, all grace the beautiful island. It is jam packed with activities and things to do is a must place visit when in The Philippines. It is a perfect getaway for families, couples, and friends.
Chocolate Hills:
The chocolate hills are one of the Philippine’s most famous tourist attractions. They look like ant mole hills.They are located on the island Bohol. Most who visit them, marvel at their perfection and beauty, people cannot believe that these are not man made. There are many tales of how they came to existence. Legend has it that the hills came into existence when two giants threw stones and sand at each other in a fight that lasted for days. When they were finally exhausted, they made friends and left the island, but left behind the mess they made.
Others say that it’s a story of a young and very strong giant who fell in love with an ordinary mortal girl called Aloya. After she died, the giant Arogo cried bitterly. His tears then turned into hills, as a lasting proof of his grief.
However the true explanation is still unknown to us today.
Taal Volcano:
The Taal volcano is located in Manilla Philippines. It is a complex volcanic system composed of a small volcanic island which has been the site of almost all historic activity, located within a lake-filled complex called Taal lake.Thirty three eruptions have been recorded since 1572 at Taal, mostly on Volcano Island.
The Banaue Rice Terraces
The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. These terraces never cease to amaze their visitors.
Festivals
Another go to thing in the Philippines is its festivals, where all the people meet, get dressed in traditional clothing and feast, and celebrate one of the many reasons to there is to celebrate.
Some of the festivals in the Philippines include:
1-Sinulog Festival of Cebu City
2-Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City
3- Kadayawan Festival of Davao City
4- Buyogan Festival of Abuyog, Leyte
5- Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo, Aklan
6- Masskara Festival of Bacolod City
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7- Pintados Festival of Leyte
8- Buglasan Festival, Negros Oriental
9- Bailes de Luces of La Castellana, Negros Occidental
10- Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival, Cebu Province