4 Philippine Destinations You Must See in the Philippines

The Philippines; a country full of surprises. 7,107 islands make up this large archipelago on the eastern edge of Asia. An archipelago that’s rich in culture that evolved through the years. Not to mention a country that’s withstood a lot of challenges. Indeed, the Philippines is a country worth recognizing by many.

This country is not only famous for its rich culture; it’s also famous for the tourist destinations that reside inside its territory. If you’re a first-time tourist, then you’ll be amazed at the beauty of these attractions, and you’ll want to come back for more.

If it’s your first visit to the Philippines, here are some of the recommended places for you to go to. Be sure to prepare yourselves; maybe you’ll jump from excitement when you read how amazing these places are.

1. BANAUE RICE TERRACES

Your Philippine experience will be incomplete if you don’t visit the ever-famous Banaue rice terraces. You’ll be amazed to find out that the terraces were hand-built.

 Yes, that’s not a joke; the terraces were built by hand, by the Ifugao tribe about 2000 years ago. It’s amazing that they were able to make something that big without the help of modern tools.

That aside, the scenery of one of the most popular tourist destination resembles that of stairs. These giant steps are so high that they are said to reach the sky above. Now that’s one great adventure, isn’t it?

In addition, locals living near the area still plant rice and vegetables on the terraces. They do this to maintain the tradition left behind by the Ifugao tribe from long ago.

2. BORACAY

When you look at the map, you’ll see Boracay Island is small; however, don’t let the size of the island deceive you. Boracay has a lot of attractions that will surely blow you away. From award-winning beaches, majestic resorts, and places for an adventure, Boracay has everything you need for a jam-packed summer experience.

If the above mentioned attractions are not enough for your satisfaction, there are boat tours that can allow you to visit the surrounding islands as well. Here you can watch the sunset and explore volcanic caves.

When the sun sets, the party life starts, and you can party all night long until dawn arrives. Now this is a place worth your time!

3. CHOCOLATE HILLS

You may be thinking chocolates right now at the mention of the place, are you? Well, these hills are not really made out of chocolate. Want to know why they were called the Chocolate Hills? The hills are actually covered with green grass, but during the dry season, the grass turns brown.

This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. One hill can measure 98 to 164 feet (30 to 50 meters) high. Also, there is no existing consensus on how these giant mole hills were formed. Whatever the case, the Chocolate Hills is one stunning view that you should not miss.

4. PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

If you’re a nature lover who went to the Philippines, then you must’ve visited the underground river at Puerto Princesa. This place has a rich wildlife preserve that’s been protected and kept away from harm.

The main attraction would be the underground river known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River. This is the longest navigable underground river in the entire world. Here, you can see different rock formations and bats fluttering. Now, this place is indeed amazing.

These are just some samples of the beautiful tourist places you can see in the Philippines. The list goes on and on that one article is not enough to feature them. If you want to know more about them, see them for yourself.