The capital and most popular city of the Philippines is the vibrant city of Manila. The city serves as the hub of political, economic and cultural activity of Philippines, and is also one of the nation’s most visited cities. Manila is famous for being home to landmarks such as the Rizal Monument, Fort Santiago, and Malacañang Palace, as well as for hosting a range of cultural and religious festivities and celebrations. For a comforting stay in service apartments Manila Philippines, make a reservation at the Ascott Makati.
One of the more popular cities to visit in the Philippines is the city of Baguio. This commercial and urbanized city is home to many attractions, most notably, the Mines View Park. The Mines View Park is one of the most popular scenic areas in Baguio, and offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Philippines. Linked to the city’s heritage and culture, a visit to Mines View Park is sure to be a memorable experience.
Located roughly about 4km away from downtown Baguio, the Mines View Park is essentially an ‘overlook park’, which is a great recreation and leisure spot. The observation deck of the Mines View Park is accessible through a spiraling stone stair well. Once at the observation deck, you will be able to see panoramic scenery of the luscious greenery and rolling hills in the surrounding areas. You can also get great views of the abandoned gold and copper mines of the nearby mining town of Itogon; which in fact inspired the name of the park. On clearer days you can even spot the beautiful Amburayan Valley. Visiting the park is truly recommendable as the beautiful scenery and the relaxing ambiance of the park is a rewarding and mesmerizing experience. One can also find a host of vendors and stalls along the outskirts of the park selling various local handicrafts ranging from woodworks, carpets & mats, traditional jewelry, and woven baskets, which are sure to make great souvenirs.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
