Travel & Tourism in the Philippines
Fast Facts :
- Capital : Manila
- Currency : Peso
- Languages: Tagalog, English
- Country Code : 63
- Emergency: 117
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- Climate: Tropical rainforest climate
- Time: GMT+8 hours
- Signature dish: Adobo
- Tourism slogan: It's more fun in the Philippines
Top Philippine Destinations
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
นาขั้นบันไดแห่งเทือกเขาฟิลิปปินส์
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were built 2,000 years ago and have been passed down from generation to generation. The Terraces were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.
Chocolate Hills
ช็อคโกแล็ตฮิลล์
The Chocolate Hills is a geological formation in Bohol Province, Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. They are covered in green grass that turn brown in the dry season.
Boracay
เกาะโบราเคย์
Boracay island is one of the most popular places in the Philippines. It is a beautiful small island surrounded by coral reefs with crystal blue water. Boracay island is located approximately 350 kilometres south of Manila.
The City of Vigan
เมืองโบราณวีกัน
Vigan is one of Philippines' most beautiful cities. It is located in the northern part of the Philippines. The city is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2 December 1999.
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