The Philippines is a beautiful country with many wonderful things to explore. Tourists and travelers from all over the world love to visit the Philippines regularly for the chance to see the beauty of this country and get along with the friendly and welcoming pinoy people.
Manila, being the capital of the Philippine Islands, is the most visited and the first stop for many tourists where the international airport is located. There are many fascinating places to see in Manila, and there sure are plenty of things to do. Everyone will definitely enjoy their trip to the Philippines and will definitely come back for more. Although there are so many things one can do in Manila, here are the top ten things you cannot resist doing while in the nation’s capital:
1.Tourism – There are many well-known places in Manila such as historical places of interest. There is the Intramuros, which means “within the walls”, since it is a walled city. The place has a fort built by the Spanish in the late 1500s during their reign in the Philippines. Although the fort was destroyed during the US-Japanese war in the year 1945, it is now renovated and now turned into a museum. Another must-see in Manila is Parque Luneta, or Rizal Park. This is the monument of the Philippine national hero, Dr. José Rizal. The park was built in honor of Rizal. This is also the place where he was killed by the Spanish at the end of the 19th century. The park is crowded almost every day, especially on holidays and on Sundays, where Filipino families gather for picnics in the park.
2. Shopping – There are many shopping stores in Manila selling many different types of items. One can find almost everything while walking around the area. There are also easy-to-find bargain chains located just off the sidewalks, selling a variety of items at the cheapest prices.
3. Ride in amusement parks – Manila has famous amusement parks that are mainly visited by locals and tourists, where children and also adults enjoy the fun rides and have a lively night. There’s the Enchanted Kingdom, the Philippine version of Disney Land, and Star City, where it’s mostly packed every night with families, especially on weekends.
4. Relaxing – There are many places in Manila where one can enjoy relaxing activities like the spa, massage centers and various hotels that offer relaxing services and other nice amenities.
5. Enjoy a bubbly nightlife – Manila has many bars and cafes where you and your friends can play and watch band concerts all night long. There is the Jazz Rhythms bar and the famous Hard Rock Café, where you can see local and foreign bands play live on stage.
6. Celebrating Christmas – Filipinos celebrate Christmas in a very special way. People attend evening masses within the nine nights before Christmas Eve with the whole family going to church. Filipinos celebrate Christmas in a very practical way and the most precious thing for them during Christmas is to be their family.
7. Sunbathe – The Philippines, which has many beaches, is mainly being visited by people from all over the world for sunbathing. With the tropical climates of the country, it is perfect for tanning the skin.
8. Swim – There are many resorts located around Manila where families can enjoy swimming without leaving the city. The resorts are designed with the flavor of nature, so you will always feel like a natural paradise within the city.
9. Roller Skating – Families along with their children can enjoy roller skating in the many parks in Manila. There are really large parks where families can spend a quiet day with the family and even enjoy picnics and others.
10. Visit churches – There are many famous churches in Manila, such as the Manila Cathedral, which are mainly visited by tourists and locals every day. There are also the Church of San Agustin and the Church of Quiapo, which are well-known churches in the Philippines.