subject: Travel Guide - Manila [print this page] Many local people call Manila as the city that certainly not sleeps because of its very active commercial districts and nightlife The City of Manila is one of the 17 municipalities and cities which complete Metro Manila. It is the capital city of the Philippines. With much of its population coming from diverse cultures and traditions from all over the country. It is the center of trade, business, finance, politics as well as entertainment. This beautiful and highly urbanized city is home to the country's major movie and music industries.
For most Filipinos, it is the main city in the Philippines exactly where wishes are made. This is the reason why many Filipinos from many provinces come to Manila to seek out their luck, which makes it the largest heavily populated cities in the world. Manila takes pride in most of its scenic spots and tourists destinations. Five star international hotels and other luxurious accommodations are plentiful as well. Casino Filipino branches that are scattered within the city are favorite destinations of tourists and casino aficionados. It is recognized as the premier entertainment spot in the country with its hundreds of bars, cafes, dining places and night clubs.
It has been influenced greatly by the western culture especially when it comes to music and fashion. One of the places that you should not miss going to is the country's center of government, the Malacanang Palace, the residence of the President of the Philippines. You can also take joy at century old churches and buildings such as Intramuros, San Sebastian Church, San Agustin Church, the Manila Cathedral and much more. Other famous tourist destinations are the Manila Ocean Park, Metropolitan Theater, Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden and Rizal Park. If you love the nightlife, you can go to a bar strip with almost a hundred of various kinds and themes in Malate area.
Manila is also perfect for people who want to shop since it is littered with many beautiful shopping malls and shopping arcades in every turn. It also has a wide variety of restaurants from other countries such as Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Shakey's Pizza Hut and more.
Climate: The climate in Manila just as the rest of the country is generally hot and humid throughout the year except the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City, that has very cool weathers throughout the year. It is because Manila lies within the tropics and so temperatures really don't go lower than 20C degrees. There are just two seasons, the dry season from January to May, the hottest weathers happen during summer from March to May, and the rainy season that occurs from June to December.
Transportation: Manila has a very innovative public transport system which includes railways such as the Metro Railway Transit and the Light Railway Transit systems. Its main roads and highways in many cases are overloaded with many buses, metered taxis and colorful jeepneys. Jeepneys are public services that could occupy up to 16 passengers. It has two long seats facing each other, the only one of its kind around the world.
by: Ramon Van Meer.
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