Top Tourist Attractions in Philippines | World Tour Store

Ajay Kumar
2 min readFeb 29, 2020

A cluster of over 7000 islets, spread between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, Philippines is like multiple countries in one. From sun-kissed beaches and mist-clad mountains to world heritage listed towns and buzzing metropolises, this southeast Asian country has an amazing mix of marvelous things — all ripe to be relished!

Needless to say, a holiday here promises enthralling moments galore — be it riding the long rooftop jeepneys through the mystic North Luzon mountains, admiring breathtaking architecture in Manila or exploring incredibly beautiful islands of Palawan. And then there are colourful cultures, happy-go-lucky locals and sumptuous cuisines — you can’t help but fall in love with Philippines on your very first tryst.

With a heady mix of nature, history and adventures, Philippines overwhelms one and all. It has a slew of beautiful islands, which means beach lovers would be in for a treat. Head to the Island of Palawan if sun worshipping and diving is your thing. The sprawling mega-islands of Luzon and Mindanao draw leisure seekers from far and wide.

Head to Vigan to discover intriguing colonial architecture and centuries-old churches. Manila and Cebu, on the other hand, thrive on their cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Wildlife lovers would get their share of delights in the mystic forests of Bohol, and Carabaos. Here, they can enjoy breathtaking vistas and explore amazing flora & fauna of the region.

Coron and Donsol are renowned sites to discover unwater charms of Philippines.

Top Airports in Philippines

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, about 7kms south of the capital city Manila, is the main international gateway to Philippines. The airport is the key operating hub of AirAsia Philippines, Philippine Airlines, and a few regional airlines, and enjoy a good connectivity with global cities including London. Philippine Airlines operates cheapest flights to Nairobi from Heathrow and Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Tourists flying to the city of Cebu or the Central Visayas should book their flights to Mactan–Cebu International Airport. Other popular airports in the country include Bacolod-Silay International Airport (serving Metro Bacolod and Negros Island Region), and Clark International Airport that serves Metro Angeles and Central Luzon area.

Travel Essentials and Visa Requirement

The Philippines is Asia’s largest Christian country with a fairly large share of its population being Catholic. People visiting churches should wear decent clothes and are expected to abide by the laws. The country features tropical climate with three main seasons: summer (March to May), rainy (June to October), and winter (from November to February). The coolest months are considered the best time to visit here. British tourists can enter the country without a visa.

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