Category: Asia

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Lakeshore Christmas Park | Mexico, Pampanga

Feel the Christmas air and enjoy family time at the Christmas Park of The Lakeshore Pampanga.

The 3.2 hectares open-air Christmas Park is open once again and is adorned with countless Christmas lights that reflect in the water, making the area picture-perfect.

Residents and guests can enjoy picnics, live music, and outdoor cinema. Local delicacies including Christmas favorites like the puto bumbong and bibingka are also offered by local sellers from Mexico town at the Christmas Park.

Holiday activities start from 5pm to 10pm with an entrance fee of 50 pesos per individual.

The Lakeshore follows strict health protocols from the local government. Only guests 15-65 years old are allowed.

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Nights of Lights Christmas Village | San Fernando City, Pampanga

Feel the holiday spirit with the opening of the Nights of Lights Christmas village in San Fernando City, Pampanga!

The Nights of Lights Christmas Village is located at The Orchid Gardens Resort complex. The Christmas village is a mix of modern and “Paskong Kapampangan.” It features lit giant Christmas decorations, artificial snow, lanterns, and kiosks that sell festive food items including bibingka, puto bumbong, and batirol.

Children are allowed to visit the Nights of Lights Christmas village accompanied by their elders. It is open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entrance fee is 50 Php per person.

Vaccination, RT-PCR, and antigen tests are not required, but health and safety protocols are strictly implemented at the venue.

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Sugba Lagoon | Siargao Island Part 6

Sugba Lagoon is one of Siargao’s top rated destinations which offers an unforgettable experience at one of the bluest lagoons you’ll ever see.

Sugba Lagoon is about an hour boat ride from Del Carmen or an hour and a half boat ride from General Luna. From the air, Sugba Lagoon resembles a strange maze of vibrant water separated by small islands and domed mountains.

It is hidden in the heart of the second biggest mangrove in the Philippines. The scenic boat ride will take you past a mystical mangrove forest and into a vivid turquoise-hued lagoon surrounded by lush greenery. Every corner of the lagoon is a post-worthy landscape shot. One can get to partake in water activities like swimming, jumping off the iconic diving board, or paddling it out on a bamboo raft.

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Magpupungko Rock Pools | Siargao Part 5

The Island of Siargao isn’t all about surfing, island hopping and palm trees, it is also home to the magnificent natural sea water pools – the Magpupungko Rock Pools.

The Magpupungko Rock Pools are tidal pools. This means they are exposed during low tide and submerged at high tide. The area is protected with the rock formations that makes big and breath-taking crystal clear swimming pool. Right in front of it is a strong big waves from the pacific ocean that is been safely trapped.

Magpupungko Rock Pools are located in the north-east part of Siargao in Pilar municipality and are approximately a 45-minute drive from General Luna.

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Maasin River and Lagoon | Siargao Part 4

Maasin River and Lagoon is one of the famous tourist destinations in the beautiful island of Siargao. It’s located just a short drive from the famous Cloud 9 surfing spot.

This epic place in Siargao can be reached via land transportation. Most of the local and international visitors hire a motorcycle or a tricycle to reach this beautiful destination. Others avail Siargao tour packages which include Maasin River in the itinerary.

Entrance fee to Maasin River is Php20. A non motorized boat ride tour is Php500 for 3-4 pax. The tour will last for an one hour.

The best time to visit Maasin River is during summer season, around March to May. It’s better to visit the place early in the morning to avoid crowd and too much heat.

For side trip, you can visit Coconut Farm View Deck, just a few minutes ride from Maasin Bridge.

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Catangnan Bridge Sunset (Siargao Part 3)

You surely wouldn’t want to miss this perfect sunset spot in General Luna, Siargao – the Catangnan Bridge!

Locals and tourists come together on the longest bridge in Siargao Island to witness the magnificent sunset.

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Siargao Tri-Island | Naked, Guyam & Daku (Siargao Part 2)

There are so many awesome things to do in Siargao Island but one of the most popular activities is to get off the island and go island hopping. There are three beautiful islands only a short long-tail boat trip away from General Luna. These are Guyam Island, Daku Island, and Naked Island.

All three islands are in close proximity to each other and have powdery white sands and clear blue seas. Naked Island is so-called because it is a beautiful sandbar devoid of vegetation. Guyam Island is a small tropical paradise where walking around it would not take more than 15 minutes. It also has a snorkeling spot with coral formations. Daku derives its name from the Visayan word for ‘big’ or ‘large’ and it is the biggest among the three. Optional activities include snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and surfing. The southern end of the island has big waves and suitable for surfing.

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Igorot Stone Kingdom | Baguio City

Located on the mountainside along Long-long Road, Pinsao Proper Village, Baguio City, Igorot Stone Kingdom showcases Igorot culture, practices and traditions as well as the life of the inhabitants of the Cordillera region.

The park covering a 6,000-square meter area features the Igorot ingenuity in creating stone walls similar to the rice terraces in Battad, Banaue.

Among the main attractions at the stone kingdom is a tower that depicts the fantasy story of Gatan and Bangan, an Igorot man and woman who survived the great holocaust, a fertility stone tower, and a Kabunyan (Igorot God) tower.

On the right side of the mountain facing the stone wall are modern-day castles made of cement and hollow blocks.

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