Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is a big bustling city that never sleeps. If it will be your first time to visit Manila then you will be surprised to see how populated the city was.
Big buses and cars are everywhere and you will be annoyed of its heavy traffic. Some local and foreign visitors will say that this city is polluted and crowded.
I will honestly say that this is true. However, Manila is a unique city because there are lots of things you will discover once you visit this place.
BASIC INFORMATION
Country: | Philippines |
Region: | National Capital Region |
Demonym: | Manilenyo |
Time Zone: | PST (UTC + 8) |
Zip Code: | 0900 to 1096 |
Area Code: | 2 |
Website: | www.manila.gov.ph |
Manila is situated in the eastern coast of Pasig River. The city lies 1,300 kilometers from mainland Asia and it is the captial city of Philippines. Read more
MANILA ATTRACTIONS
Manila has a lot of beautiful places to visit. If you will arrive in Philippines, your entry point will be in Manila where Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is located. So my advice to you is to include Manila as part of your visit so you can explore the different tourist spots in Manila.Below are the different places that you shouldn’t miss in Manila:
Fort Santiago
Intramuros
Luneta Park or Rizal Park
Malacanang Palace
National Museum of the Philippines
Chinatown
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Manila Cathedral
San Agustin Church
Ermita / Malate
Manila Bay
Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Manila Ocean Park
Paco Park
Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden
Bahay Tsinoy
Bamboo Organ in Las Pinas
Ark Avilon Zoo
Mall of Asia Philippines
Philippine Veterans Museum
Coconut Palace Manila
Ayala Museum