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Ayala Centre
Dubbed the
mother of all commercial centres, this is the centre
of the latest trends, containing luxurious and fashionable
establishments from hotels to fashion boutiques to art
galleries.
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Opening Hrs:
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Varies from one shop to another. Matahari shopping
centre opens from 10 a.m.
- 10 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Varies from one establishment to another.
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Contact:
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+63 2 752 7272
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More Info:
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Major credit cards are accepted at most stores.
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Getting Here:
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Address: Ayala Avenue, Manila, 1224 Philippines
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Taal Volcano
and Lake
One of the
most visited tourist spots in the Philippines, this
geological phenomenon is actually
a volcano
within a lake within a volcano.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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24 hours, daily.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge, except for boat rides and other
modes of transportation.
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Contact:
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+63 2 523 8411 (tourism board)
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More Info:
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A 45-minute ride on a banca (wooden boat) will
take you to the volcano; a 15-minute trek will
take you to the top of the crater.
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Getting Here:
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Location: 60km south of Manila, Tagaytay City,
Manila, 4120 Philippines
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National Museum of the Philippines
View Philippines'
cultural and historic treasures from porcelain plates
to armaments from
a sunken
battleship.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Tue - Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Adults: PHP100; Students with ID: PHP30;
Free admission on Thursdays.
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Contact:
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+63 2 527 0278 or email nmuseum@i-next.net
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Getting Here:
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Address: Valenciana Circle, (Former Finance
Building, Rizal Park), Manila, 1000 Philippines.
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San Agustin Church
The oldest
surviving church in the Philippines, this chapel was
the only building left intact when Intramuros was reduced
to rubble during the Liberation of Manila in 1945.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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7 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. & 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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+63 2 527 4061
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Getting Here:
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Address: Calles Gen Luna and Real, Luzon,
Manila, 1002 Philippines
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Manila Bay
Head down
to Manila Bay for spectacular sunsets, but more than
just breathtaking views,
it is well-known
for its historical significance, such as the La Naval
de Manila in 1646.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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24 hours.
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Pricing:
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Free of charge.
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Contact:
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+63 2 524 2384 (Tourist Information Center)
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Getting Here:
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Location: Along Roxas Boulevard, Manila,
1004 Philippines.
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