Places of Interest in Manila

Undoubtedly Manila is one of the most happening cities of Asia; Manila offers endless shopping, crazy nightlife and world of entertainment to every guest. Manila has become an international destination offering the perfect mixture of urban and authentic Philippines culture. Apart from all the glamour and glitz Manila is also intact to its old Philippine culture as well, which can be easily seen in their hospitality. So if you are on a vacation in this magical town of east, make sure you visit the attractions below.

• Intramuros

This ancient walled city will take you back in time while exploring its cobbled street and Spanish colonial design. The City was formed by Spanish conquistadors in 1571, today it is a UNSECO world heritage site. It is the oldest part of the city and also known as Ciudad Murada. The Intramuros has many museums and churches inside it, which are also ideal places to learn more about Philippines History.

• Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago is located within the walled city of Intramuros. Fort Santiago demonstrates the authentic Manila with its cobbled streets and military defense structure. It’s an ideal spot for family day out, while you learn about the history of Philippines.

• Rizal Park

This is my favorite place in entire Manila. It is one of the most important historic landmarks of Manila offering picturesque Chinese and Japanese garden. It is a very good place for family day out and taking the tour of the monument in a horse driven cart. The Rizal garden is located in the middle of Manila and made to give tribute to Philippines national hero Jose Rizal.

• Manila’s American Cemetery and Memorial

While touring Manila, everyone should stop by here for a while. It is the only place where over 17000 soldiers finally found their resting ground. The cemetery is the largest in Asia Pacific with lush green grass and white crosses all over. The cemetery occupies over 150 acres of land, with a chapel in the center of the cemetery. There are Trani limestone piers in the 2 hemicycles just beyond the chapel, mentioning over 36,000 soldiers name lost during the war.

• Shopping Therapy

Well it’s not about any attraction however it’s about Manila’s favorite activity i.e. shopping. So if shopping therapy works for you as well then you will love this place. Manila has some of the world’s biggest Malls, crowded almost every day of the week with locals and tourists. So shop till you drop in this shopper’s paradise. Some of the good shopping malls in Manila are SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta Shopping Mall, Greenbelt Shopping Mall, Power Plant Shopping Mall and Shangri-la Plaza.

Manila’s Quick Travel Guide

• Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the main Airport of Manila. Flights to Manila from all over the world land here, hence connecting Manila to the world.
• Visit the Department of Tourism, located at T.F Valencia Circle, T.M. Kalaw St., Rizal Park, for any information on cheap flight to Manila, hotels, shopping and night life.
• Instead of hiring a taxi or a cab, budget travelers can commute in train, metro and buses for economical commuting.

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