If you want to experience an entirely different Philippines just visit the City of Baguio. It is gifted with a variety of cultural, historical and scenic attractions that make it an important and interesting destination, favorited by local and foreign tourists, whole families on vacation, honeymoon couples and large convention groups.
Baguio has a great natural beauty, chilly weather, a tourist-friendly people and extraordinary vistas, the City of Pines is the culmination of your search for the idyllic escape from the tropical heat of the Philippine lowlands.
Places to explore:
Burnham Park-which is the heart of Baguio City and it is free for the enjoyment of visitors and residents alike. It has 12 cluster areas: the man-made lake with rowboats for hire that folks refer to as the Burnham Lagoon, the Children’s Playground, the Skating Rink, the Rose Garden, the Orchidarium, Igorot Garden, Melvin Jones Grandstand, the Athletic Bowl, a Picnic Grove, the Japanese Peace Tower, Pine Trees of the World and Sunshine Park.
Camp John Hay-is the most popular visitor attraction. A beautiful resort in the mountains, it features a world class competition Jack Niclaus-designed golf course (said to be the only course in the Philippines to have bentgrass greens) as well as hotels, a shopping center & a convention center, among other attractions.
Kennon Road- the most popular access to Baguio City where you will see the giant Lion’s head.
The Mansion-is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It is the most visited and photographed landmarks of the City of Pines.
Botanical Garden-is one of the green parks of the City of Pines.
Wright Park- where you can ride a horse and explore the mountains hills of the Philippine Cordilleras.
Mines View Park-the main attraction here nowadays would be the commercial activities such as the souvenir and silverworks stores by the park. Tourists also have a chance to get dressed in full Cordillera regalia — bahag, shield and spear for the men, tapis for the ladies, vests and headdresses for both for taking pictures.
Aside from the places listed above you can also visit:
Baguio Cathedral
Session Road
Philippine Military Academy
Mount Santo Tomas
Lourdes Grotto
Bell Church
Tam-awan Village
Asin Hot Springs
Wood Carvers Village
Easter Weaving Room
Balotoc Mines & Crosby Park
The best time to visit the city of Baguio is any time of the year. For sure, you will enjoy roaming around there….
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