Philippines is an archipelagic country composed of 7,641 islands with 82 provinces divided in 17 regions. The country is known for having its rich biodiversity as its main tourist attraction. Its beaches, heritage towns and monuments, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots are among the country's most popular tourist destinations. The country's rich historical and cultural heritage, including its festivals and indigenous traditions, are also one of the attractions of Philippines. Popular destinations among tourists are Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, and many more.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
Here are some of the philippines amazing places <3
~The Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a marine sanctuary protected as the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park.
~It has become one of the most popular dive sites in the Philippines because of its coral walls where the shallow coral reef abruptly ends giving way to great depths.
Mayon Volcano
~Mayon Volcano is significant for its perfectly symmetrical cone shape.
~Visitors can enjoy a number of activities here such as camping, climbing, hiking, bird watching and photography.
~Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines, having erupted over 49 times in the past 400 years.
Malapascua Island
~A small island made up of quiet fishing villages, Malapascua Island is popular for its ideal diving spots and for being the only place in the world to see thresher sharks on a regular basis as well as manta rays and hammerheads. The other hidden gems here are the beautiful, sandy white beaches, crystal clear waters bordered by coconut trees and colorful coral gardens.
Puerto Galera
~Just south of Manila is the charming coastal town of Puerto Galera, well-favored for its gorgeous beaches, excellent diving spots and wide diversity of marine species.
~ Visitors can also go snorkeling to see some of Asia’s best coral reefs or dive among old shipwrecks and hundreds of fish species.
Puerto Princesa Underground River
~this lovely town also lays claim to one of the world’s most unique natural phenomena, an underground river known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River. Protected within a national park, this natural wonder is the world’s longest navigable underground river.
Banaue Rice Terraces
~Carved from the mountain ranges about 2,000 years ago without modern tools by the Ifugao tribes, these magnificent farm terraces resemble giant steps reaching up to the sky.
~If you watched the "Avengers - Infinity War" you might notice that some of the places are familiar, Well that is beacuse some of the scene in the movie was shot in the philippines Banaue Rice Terraces
~Boracay may be a small island, but it packs great features such as award-winning beaches, beautiful resorts and great adventures like cliff diving, parasailing, motorbiking, horse riding, snorkeling, kite surfing and scuba diving. If that is not enough, boat tours allow visitors to watch stunning sunsets, explore volcanic caves and remote coves of turquoise lagoons.
Chocolate Hills
~One of the top tourist attractions in the Philippines, The Chocolate Hills are unusual geological formations that consists of at least 1,268 individual mounds scattered throughout the interior of the island of Bohol.
~ During the dry season the grass turns brow, hence the name.
Donsol
~Located in the province of Sorsogon, a place of pristine beaches, stunning waterfalls and unexplored caves, the sleepy fishing village of Donsol is the place in the Philippines to see whale sharks.~Tourists can also take a boat cruise along the Donsol River through mangrove and palm trees, and watch the night light up with millions of sparkling fireflies.
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➤Philippines are not just famous for their places, But also from their very own recipes of food, fruits and other more local product of their creation.
FOOD DISHES
Here are some of the famous foods that you must try in the philippines. :>
➠Adobo
➠Sinigang
➠Arroz Caldo
➠Chicharon
➠Kinilaw
➠Lechon
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FRUITS
Atis
Chico
Durian
Lanzones
Mango
REFERENCE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_the_Philippines
https://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-the-philippines/
https://traveltriangle.com/blog/philippines-food/
http://www.interaksyon.com/breaking-news/2018/06/04/127991/peak-season-philippines-popular-fruits-chart/
