The Philippines is a country located in South East Asia with lots of small and large islands. It borders Taiwan across Luzon Strait to the north, Vietnam across the South China Sea to the west, islands of Indonesia across Celebes Sea to the south and Borneo Island across Sulu Sea to the southwest, while to the east it is bounded by Philippine Sea. The Philippines is greatly affected by earthquakes and tropical storms happening every year, all due to the geofrafical location, on the Pacific Ring of Fire. However, the country is endowed with rich natural resources and high biodiversity. The country has a relatively large area of 300,000 square kilometers, with three large islands of Mindanao, Luzon and Visayas. The Philippines’ capital city is Manila. The Philippines is a multi-religious country, but Christianity is the national religion which is practized by around 85% of the population; meanwhile, Muslims account for 10%, Protestantism account for 5%, and the rest of other religions. English is the official language used at schools and offices; and it is widely used in this country.
Manila is located on the eastern bank of Manila Bay in Luzon Island. This is a vast metropolis with a population of about 14 million people. Traveling to Manila, tourists will have the opportunity to visit and explore famous places such as San Augustin Church and Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, and Intramuros Stone Citadel with very unique architectural style of Europe. Additionally, tourists who love art should visit museums in Manila as Marikina Shoe Museum, and Manila Contemporary Art Galleries to better understand the Philippine art. Tourists should not miss the opportunity to relax and contemplate beautiful sunsets at Manila Bay. Those who are interested in cuisine and shopping should visit Chinatown. Also, St. Joseph Church, Rizal Park, Manvila showrooms are indispensable attractions in Manila. Those wishing to stroll and on streets should pop in Baywalk Boulevard – the most famous boulevard running along romantic Manila Bay.
Like Dalat in Vietnam, Tagaytay Highlands of the Philippines has the cool climate and fresh air. Tagaytay Highlands combined with emerald Taal volcano create very majestic and romantic scenery. This is an ideal place for those who love relaxing and resting. Visiting El Nido Bay with poetic beaches, stretching white sandy fields, mangroves and mysterious caves or relaxing in Boracay Island with various tourism services and fascinating cuisine will be a great experience in Philippines travel. Other stunning beaches should not be missed including Subic, Puerto Galera, Puerto Princessa, Siargao, Coron, etc.
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Currently, there are many domestic and international airports in Philippines. Tourists can choose the suitable flights from Philippines to many destinations in the world at one of the following airports:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Francisco Bangoy International Airport
Zamboang International Airport
Puerto Princesa International Airport
Francisco Reyes Airport
Naga International Airport
Bagabag International Airport
Mandurriao International Airport
In Vietnam, there is currently only Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City serving flights from Vietnam to Philippines. Additionally, if tourists want to find the best airlines operating Vietnam - Philippines flights, they can choose Vietnam Airlines or Philippines Airlines. The ticket prices often vary for different time periods.
Bacolod Butuan Cotabato Cebu Cagayan Angeles City Dumaguete Dipolog Davao El Nido General Santos Iloilo Jolo Kalibo Laoag Legazpi Manila Caticlan Pagadian Puerto Princesa Roxas City San Jose Tacloban Tagbilaran Tuguegarao Busuanga Naga
Air Macau -> 212 USD Shenzhen Airlines -> 214 USD Jeju Air -> 148 USD Ethiopian Airlines -> 639 USD Lao Airlines -> 435 USD Malaysia Airline -> 159 USD Juneyao Airlines -> 368 USD China Eastern Airlines -> 180 USD Thai Airways -> 198 USD Lucky Air -> 175 USD Etihad Airways -> 1,931 USD Jetstar Airways -> 9 USD All Nippon Airways <-> 1,114 USD Cathay Pacific Airways -> 284 USD Royal Jordanian -> 625 USD Air China -> 244 USD Hahn Air -> 346 USD Philippine Airlines -> 112 USD Tiger Air -> 180 USD Dragon Airlines <-> 306 USD
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are two major airlines in Philippines. Presently, these two airlines are operating domestic and international flights mostly to Asian countries. Popular airlines operate flights to Philippines including Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Hong Kong Express Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, Japan Airlines operated by JALways, Etihad Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.
Country City Vietnam -> Philippines 175 USD Ban Me Thuot, Ca Mau, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phu Quoc, Qui Nhon, Can Tho, Quang Nam, Quang Binh, Vinh United States <-> Philippines 545 USD Boston, Los Angeles Thailand -> Philippines 153 USD Bangkok, Koh Samui Cambodia -> Philippines 216 USD Sihanoukville, Siem Reap Malaysia -> Philippines 191 USD Kuala Lumpur Japan <-> Philippines 407 USD Tokyo China -> Philippines 180 USD Shanghai Taiwan -> Philippines 414 USD Taipei
Tourists can book flights to Philippines from following countries:
Country |
City |
Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu |
Thailand |
Bangkok Suvanarbhumi |
China |
Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Quanzhou |
Singapore |
Singapore |
Taiwan |
Kaohsiung, Taipei - Taoyuan |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
Japan |
Osaka-Kansai, Detroit, Nagoya-Centrair, Tokyo, Fukuoka |
Korea |
Busan, Seoul |
Indonesia |
Jakarta |
Brunei |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
Saudi Arabia |
Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh |
Hawaii |
Honolulu |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai, Abu Dhabi |
Qatar |
Doha |
Filipino is quite friendly, and a large numer of them can communicate very well in English.
Tourists are advised not to come to Mindanao region in the South Philippines, especially Sulu and Zamboanga area because this is the "base" of Abu Sayyaf - an Islamic extremist organization.
Price in the Philippines is more expensive than other countries in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is famous for pearl, so tourists can easily buy pearl at anywhere. Shopping in smaller islands helps tourists to save money.
In Philippines, there are many live music bands playing in the park or coffee shop. And, it is easily to find bars and discos with live music in the Philippines at night.
Means of transportation in Philippines are metro, bus, and taxi. Taxi fares are quite cheap. Besides, there are several unique and interesting vehicles such as Jeepney, tricycle, pedicab, and Kalesa.