BAGUIO
CITY PLACES OF INTEREST.
Baguio City is home to many
tourist spots and is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro
Manila.
- Burnham Park
- Burnham Park is Baguio City's premier park. While Manila has
Luneta or Rizal Park, Baguio City has Burnham Park. Named in
honor of its planner and architect, Daniel Burnham, Burnham park
is the most popular park in Baguio City.
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- Baguio Cathedral
- A majestic church built on top of a hill, and seen from many
parts of the city.
- Session Road
- The main avenue of the city and is its commercial center.
Along the main street and sidestreets are numerous shops,
restaurants, billiard halls, and duckpin bowling alleys.
- Camp John Hay
- Once a military recreational camp of the Americans during
World War II, it is now a popular destination for people who
wish to see the pine forests in the city. It also boasts of a
sprawling country club with a full 18-hole golf course as well
as many trendy restaurants and a nice hotel.
- Mines View Park
- Located at the extreme northeast of the city, it boasts a
spectacular view of Benguet's gold and copper mines.
- The Mansion
- The official summer residence of the President of the
Philippines. The main gate is an exact replica of the one found
in Buckingham Palace in London.
- Baguio Botanical Garden
- Also known as the Igorot Village, it contains many
Igorot houses amidst various flora and fauna that grow in the
cool climate of the city. Tourists can usually take pictures
with the Igorot tribesmen dressed in their traditional costume.
- The Orchidarium
- A showcase for the various breeds of flowers and plants that
are grown in the region around Baguio.
- Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
- A haven for free minds and bodies. The Eco-tour refreshes
the eyes with nature's feast of flowers. The gallery inspires
one's creativity.
- King Louie's Farm
- A ranch for the growth of cut flowers.
- Tam-Awan Village
- A reconstructed native village which also has an art gallery
and attracts many indigenous artists.
- Itogon Wood Carver's Village
- Three kilometers of independent indigenous wood carvers. The
works of these carvers range from very small figurines to huge
statues.
- Asin Hot Springs
- Actually located in Benguet but considered a city resource,
it contains a natural hotspring. The city and other private
concerns have built swimming pools for tourists. The area is
very under-developed but is still a place that tourists should
visit.
- Wright Park
- Named after the architect who designed the city, it features
a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the "Pool
of Pines". At one end, there is a circle where visitors can go
horseback-riding.
Some other frequently-visited spots in the city include the
Lourdes Grotto,
Teacher's Camp, the
Bell Church,
Lion's Head, and the public market,
a favorite place for tourists looking for souvenirs.
Other related links:
http://www.philpost.com/0902pages/0902baguio.html
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