ManilaYesthe PhilippinesCapital; located on the west coast of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, near Manila Bay. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, as well as an important transportation and trade port, with a population of 10.5 million.
Manila is a crowded modern metropolis, with high-rise buildings blocking the colonial buildings left over from World War II. Many travelers only see Manila as a springboard for tourism, but more people insist on staying in the city and discover its friendliness and charm.
Manila, like all metropolises, is an ideal choice for business and leisure travel. It is also an ideal choice for all people seeking "culture entertainment", city golf courses, healthy and international cuisine, bars and casinos, leisure shopping centers, historic buildings and A good choice for the museum, which brings out every aspect of the unique mixed culture of the Philippines.
Area
Manila can be divided into "16 districts", except for one port district, all of which are in the original townships. Some good history, culture and cuisine can be found in each district.
| Binondo The oldest "Chinatown" in the world is famous for its authentic Chinese and Hong Kong-style cuisine. The local church is a charming combination of Spanish Baroque and Chinese style. |
| Ermita One of Manila’s vibrant areas, once known as the only "red light district", has now been transformed into a major tourist area, which contains some of the most important historical and cultural landmarks and attractions, such asRizal Park 、Manila Ocean Park、National Museum of the Philippines、Manila Hotels。 |
| Empire It is called the "Historical Town of the Philippines" and is considered the "Old Manila" of the Spanish era. This area includes many Spanish colonial attractions, such as Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, etc. |
| Malate One of the tourist and entertainment centers in Manila, there are several cheap and expensive restaurants, as well as large shopping malls. |
| Paco The local area is where the labor is located. It was in the Spanish periodLittle Tokyo。 |
| Pandakan The local area is a gathering place for literary and musical talents. |
| Harbour area The country’s main seaport is also the best place to watch the sunset. |
| Quiapo Originally known as downtown Manila, it was the location of "Miranda Plaza". You can find flowers, herbs, fortune-telling, religious supplies, and electronic goods in the local area. |
| Sambalo This is the focus of education in Manila, and there are many universities here. |
| San Andres There is a good market in the local area. |
| San Miguel This is the place where the "Malacanang Palace" is located. It is the official administration and residence of the President of the Philippines. It is also the birthplace of the famous San Miguel beer. |
| Saint nicholas There are good shopping centers in the local area where you can find cheap and wholesale traded goods. |
| Santa Ana During the American colonial period, it used to be a quiet high-end residential area, comparable to the Chelsea area of London, but now it is a poor labor area. |
| Santa Cruz Located next to Manila Chinatown, Manila Chinatown is an area of commercial and residential buildings. |
| Santa Mesa A residential area in Manila, home to the Philippine Institute of Technology. |
| Tangdu One of the most densely populated areas of the country, there are several Chinese schools in the area. Due to the abundance of Chinese food stalls/restaurants, it is known as one of the best food districts in the city. |
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history
Manila has a long history of building a city, and it was already a famous commercial port in the 16th century. After the United States replaced Spain to rule the Philippines in 1898, the metropolitan area of Manila gradually expanded. During the Second World War, the city was severely damaged and rebuilt after the Philippine independence in 1946. The downtown area of Manila is divided into the north and the south by the Pasig River. Six bridges built on the Pasig River connect the north and the south.
In November 1975, the Philippine government decided to combine 13 districts including Manila, Caloocan, Quezon, Pasay and Makati into Metro Manila, covering an area of 626.58 square kilometers.
arrival
Aviation 
Ninoy Ninoy Aquino International Airport（IATA：MNL，ICAO：RPLL）[1]There are a total of four terminals. The speed of passport inspection at the airport is reasonable, and the luggage area is also good. Generally speaking, it does not take too long. If fromBeijing、Guangzhou、Xiamen、Hongkong、Kuala Lumpur、Singapore、Taipei、Jakarta、Bangkok、SeoulThose who want to go can take Cebu Pacific Air to Manila and land in Terminal 3.
transportation
go sightseeing
- Rizal Park（Rizal Park）。IntroductionIt is mainly to commemorate the founding father of the Philippines, Dr. Rizal, who led the Filipinos against Spanish rule. Unfortunately, in December 1896, they were moved from the prison of Fort San Diego to this park for execution. Therefore, the Rizal execution site can be seen on the side of the park. And there is a national flag monument on the side of the park near the Sunset Boulevard, and there are also parks donated by Chinese and Japanese in the park.
- Siint Ramlos（Intramuros）。IntroductionThe remains of a walled town built during Spanish rule in the 16th century. Among the walls surrounding nearly 4 kilometers, it is said that only Spaniards and their hybrids can live. The San Gustin Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines, and a part of the city wall are still preserved.
- Makati（Makati）。IntroductionThere is the vibrancy of a metropolis, full of tension and busy pace of life; there are also the country's most advanced and modern skyscraper office buildings, fashionable and modern shopping malls, boutiques, art galleries, etc.; here is also full The most expensive place in the Philippines. For art-loving tourists, the Ayala Museum in Makati displays the history and culture of the Philippines hundreds of years ago in a three-dimensional manner, vivid and lively; the Philippine Cultural Center houses archaeological relics and folk cultural relics, as well as many modern The works of art; The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits works of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign artists. In addition, there are many private art galleries, galleries, and art galleries, like Manila House.
- Pagsanjan（Pagasanjan）。IntroductionPagsanjan Beach is the most popular attraction in the Manila round-trip itinerary on the same day. From the location where director Coppola filmed "Apocalypse Now", enjoy the fun of falling down the rapids. Watching waterfalls and jungle scenery amidst splashing water is an experience you will never forget. Pagsanjan sightseeing takes about 8 hours. It is mainly a one-day trip with lunch. Clothes and cameras may get wet. You must prepare to change your clothes first.
- Tagaytay（Tagaytay）。IntroductionIt is located in a highland about 64 kilometers south of Manila with an elevation of about 700 meters. You can enjoy horseback riding. At 295 meters above sea level, Mount Tayar, the world's lowest volcano, floats on Lake Tayar. In addition, when traveling from Manila to this place, the rural scenery along the way is very attractive. You can also visit the Las Pinhe church with a bamboo organ and a jeep float manufacturing factory. Please note that there is still volcanic activity in this place, and sometimes it is impossible to get past the island due to a large eruption of carbon dioxide.
- Crijdo（Corregidor）。IntroductionThe island composed of limestone has been listed by the US military as a strategic military location for defense of the Manila Bay and Subic Bay ports since 1902. When the US General MacArthur was forced to leave the island during World War II, he left a sentence The famous saying "I will come back again".
Activity
Learn
Work
Shopping
Exchange
- There is an SM department store in Makati District. There is a place to exchange money. The exchange rate is good. You can change it in Taiwan dollars. The business hours are only until 9pm. Pay attention to the time. The airport exchange rate is not very good. Please do not exchange money at the exchange shops on the street. It is easy to be cheated or receive counterfeit banknotes. Try to keep small banknotes when you are in the Philippines. Many local shops don’t like to collect large banknotes. Small banknotes are easy to use in Manila. .
- It is very important to prepare small banknotes. The merchants over there, especially the shopping shops on the island, often cannot find the money.
- If you are near Wangbin Street (Chinatown), you can considerFirst HostelExchange, the exchange rate is not bad, you can also exchange for small amounts.
- You can go to MOA (Mall of Asia) to exchange pesos, in addition to being safe and not afraid of being deceived. You can basically get back the small bills when you buy things at the local shopping center (such as McDonald's), but don't worry too much. However, it is necessary to change to small banknotes as much as possible, otherwise it will be troublesome to take a ride or buy things at a local street vendor.
Dining
Nightlife
stay
Safety
Medical treatment
Communication
- At present, the three major telecommunications companies all provide pre-attached 3G Internet services, namely:Globe Telecom、Smart Communications、Sun Cellular。
- You can buy the door number of the prepaid card at the arrival hall of the airport, but it is more expensive, at 150 pesos, and only 40 pesos in the city.
- Wi-Fi is very common in Manila. If you want to go online but can’t find a place to go to SM, you can find free Wi-Fi in almost every SM shopping mall.