If you’re looking for a summer get-away in the Philippines, the City of Pines that lies on plateau is the best place to be with. Baguio City is located within the province of Benguet, and it is also known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its cool climate, fresh foggy hills, green panoramic view, and lovely flowers. It can be reached approximately, six to seven hours drive from Manila via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and four to five hours drive from Manila via Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Access to Baguio City is possible via Kennon Road, Naguilian Road or Marcos Highway. It can also be reached via Asian Spirit Airlines that flies daily from Manila to Loakan Airport in Baguio which will only take fifty minutes flight.
Baguio City which is also known as the “Salad Bowl of Luzon” remains the home to many beautiful spots and prime tourist destination area in North Luzon. It is very ideal place for relaxation, conferences and seminars, retreats, family vacation, and honeymoon nest. It also serves as the gateway to the Cordillera Mountains, the place of the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces of the Ifugao.
The City of Pines offers variety of attractions to its visitors either man made, religious, cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Some of its famous tourist highlights are the following:
1. Botanical Gardens which is also called the Igorot village.
2. Burnham Park, the oldest park in Baguio where you can do biking, skating or simply strolling with soothing backdrop of colorful flowers.
3. Camp John Hay, a former American base that has excellent cottages, golf courses, bowling lanes, dining places, and natural ambience.
4. Mines View Park with breathtaking views of mountain ranges and was once considered as Baguio’s mineral bowl.
5. Wright Park which is popular for its kiddy horse rides and long stairway that leads to the “Pool of Pines”.
6. Baguio Cathedral, one of the popular landmarks in Baguio with twin spines and one hundred steps.
7. Bell Church with cluster of temples located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley.
8. Lourdes Grotto, a religious shrine with an image of the Lady of Lourdes. Also known for its 252 steps leading to the shrine.
9. Asin Hot Spring, a swimming pool resort surrounded by thermal springs and with several hanging bridges.
10. Kennon Road, the shortest intestine-like road with the most scenic highway. It is also popular because of the Lion’s head that can be seen along the way.
11. The Mansion, an elegantly structure white building intended for the Philippine Presidents.
12. Philippine Military Academy, the premier military institution.
13. Woodcarvers’ Village, a place for Ifugao’s beautifully carved items that were sold at very low prices.
14. Saint Louis Filigree Shop, a handicraft shop specializing in silver jewelry and other filigree products.
15. Tam-awan Village, an artificial village that showcases how a local village in the highlands look like.
Baguio City is dubbed as the “City of Flowers” because of its famous “Panagbenga Festival” that attracts both local and foreign visitors. It is a huge parade of flowers that showcases beautifully arranged flower-covered floats. Other recommended tourist places in Baguio are the Teachers Camp, Eater Weaving Room, Baguio Sunshine Park, Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum, Mt. Sto. Tomas, Mt. Kabuyao, Baguio Grand Mosque, Baguio Country Club, and Baguio City Market.
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