The Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women's breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child's drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.

Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. The three-drop waterfall is reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as Shooting the rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan The falls can also be reached from the top by a short hike from Cavinti. The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894. The town of Pagsanjan lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac River and the Bumbungan River (also known as the Pagsanjan River).

BANAUE RICE TERRACES

Ang Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe (Ingles: Banaue Rice Terraces) ay mga 2000-taong gulang na mga hagdanang-taniman na nililok sa mga bulubundukin ng Ifugao saPilipinas ng mga ninuno ng mga katutubong mamamayanang Batad. Karaniwang tinatawag ito ng mga Pilipino bilang "Ikawalong Kahangahangang Pook sa Mundo".Tinatawag itong payew sa katutubong pananalita sa Ifugao.

Pinaniniwalaang gawa lamang ang mga mga palayang ito sa kaunting kagamitan at karamihang gawa na gamit ang mga kamay. Matatagpuan ang mga palayan sa humigit-kumulang na 1500 metro (5000 ft) sa itaas ng dagat at sumasakop ng lugar na may laking 10,360 kilometro kuadrado (mahigit kumulang sa 4000 milya kuadrado) ng gilid ng bundok. Pinapatubig ito sa pamamagitan ng isang sinaunang sistemang patubig mula sa mga kagubatan sa itaas ng mga palayan. Sinasabing kung pagdudugtungin ang mga dulo hakbang, papalibot ito sa kalahati ng mundo.

Bahagi ang Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe ng Mga Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Cordillera, isang sinaunang gawang taong estruktura na umaabot mahigit kumulang sa 2,000 hanggang sa 6,000 taong gulang. Matatagpuan ito sa mga lalawigan ng Apayao, Benguet, Lalawigang Bulubundukin at Ifugao, at isang Pook na Pamanang Pandaigdig ng UNESCO.

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip ofPanay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak municipality ofMalay, province of Aklan. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.In 2012, Boracay was awarded as the best island in the world from the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Tourist Spots in Palawan: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

You can find a lot of beautiful and exciting tourist spots in Palawanand among these, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park tops the list. Popularly known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is said to be the longest navigable subterranean river in the world. The Puerto Princesa Underground River is the official finalist of the Philippines to the search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature? So do I think it deserves a spot in the New 7 Wonders of Nature? Definitely yes!
 

IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!

The Republic of the Philippines (most commonly known as Philippines) is an archipelago-country, situated in Asia, the South-eastern part. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Philippines is the home of heavenly landscapes, exotic flora and fauna and a relaxed people, who loves festivals and tourists.