Manila Travel Guide Philippines: A Guide to Vacation, Honeymoon and Tourism

Manila Travel Guide Philippines. A Guide to Vacation, Honeymoon and Tourism. The seaport city of Manila resides within the very core of the enormous spreading urban mass that is best known as Metro Manila. Various districts combine to make the Manila of today, the capital of the Philippines, with the most prominent including Binondo, Intramuros, Quiapo, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz and Tondo, with both Ermita and Malata forming the 'tourist belt' and home to the main tourist information outlets. Many visitors tend to just stay in Manila for a few days, before moving northwards to explore the highlands, or heading to the southerly beaches on the Filipino island of Mindoro. However, the city really does offer an inviting tourist scene, with hotels, restaurants and an excellent nightlife to be found never far from the Roxas Boulevard, the Taft Avenue and the Pasig River. Rizal Park (Luneta) lies just to the north of the city's famed tourist belt and forms the very heart of the city, overlooking the beautiful Manila Bay and dates back some 200 years. Manila is an especially lively and diverse city, with all kinds of different tourist attractions awaiting. Although a large number of the sights are historic, others simply offer a fun day out, suitable for all the family. Particularly popular is the Enchanted Kingdom and its Space Shuttle roller coaster, along with the awesome water slides and pools that make up Splash Island. To experience a little of the life and soul of Manila, spend time exploring the Divisoria Market and haggling over the prices, or alternatively, check out the various exhibits and performances found within both the Cultural Centre of the Philippines and the Nayong Filipino Cultural Park. Read more