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Different tourist spots in the Philippines

Most of the top tourist spot attractions in the Philippines are natural
wonders. There is no doubt that the Philippines is blessed with
such beautiful places that makes it one of Asias favorite vacation place.

1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Declared as one of the United Nations World Heritage sites, the Puerto Princesa
Subterranean River National Park features a spectacular limestone karst
landscape with an underground river. The rivers distinguishing features is that it
emerges winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea.
Major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers are
also a highlights in the river. The stalactites and stalagmites formation resembles
amazing images shapes like banana blossom,bell pepper, corn,
mushroom, and the nativity.The area also represents a significant habitat for
biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain-to-sea ecosystem
and has some of the most important forests in Asia.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50
kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The National
Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the
island. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the
east. The City Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the National Park
since 1992. It is also known as St. Paul's Subterranean River National Park, or St.
Paul Underground River. The entrance to the Subterranean River is a short hike
from the town of Sabang. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park has
been nominated for the "New Seven Wonders of Nature" competition.

2. Banaue Rice Terraces
Considered to be the 8th wonder of the world, the Banaue
Rice Terraces are 2,000-3,000 year old terraces that were carved from the hillside
by the tribes people of Ifugao. The tribes people did this with their bare hands to
level the steps where they plant their rice, which is what makes this wonder so
attractive, aside from the fact that the rice terraces are still used today. The rice
terraces are likestepping stones stretching towards the sky, where some of them
reach almost 5,000 feet in altitude and cover about 4,000 square miles of land.
This is considered to be one of the greatest engineering feats of mankind,
because if each one were connected end to end, then they would reach
halfway across the globe or be 10 times as long as the Great Wall of China. On
1995 the Banaue Rice Terraces were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
3. Chocolate Hills
Spread over the municipalities of Carmen, Sagbayan and
Batuan, the Chocolate Hills is Bohols signature attraction. It consists of
approximately 1,268 cone shaped hills with heights ranging from 40 to 120
meters. Formed centuries ago by tidal movements, the hills are considered as
a National Geologic Movement. During the dry season, the grass covering the
hills dry up and the brown earth is exposed, transforming the area into seemingly
endless rows of chocolate Hersheys kisses
4. Taal Volcano
Reputed to be the worlds smallest active volcano, it is a
volcanic island at the middle of a lake in the Southern Tagalog province of
Batangas. Inside the volcano is the Crater Lake, and inside this lake is yet
another volcanic island called Vulcan Point. A magnificent view of Taal Lake
and volcano can be seen from the nearby Tagaytay highlands. Visitors need a
boat ride from the shores of the big lake to get to the volcano, and horses are
available for rent to explore the island.
5. Hundred Islands
The Hundred Islands are a group of 124 islands scattered
along Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 4,557 acres in the northern Philippine
province of Pangasinan. They are believed to be about two million years old.
Only three of them have been developed for tourists: Governor Island, Quezon
Island, and Childrens Island. The islands are actually ancient corals that extend
well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea
6. Tubbataha Reef

Measuring 99,600 hectares in size, the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park is
made up of 2 atolls rising in the middle of the Sulu Sea. A Study by Conservation
International has confirmed what Scientists long theorized, that it is the nursery
for fish and coral larvae that populates the Sulu-Sulawesi Triangle an area that
not only covers the most important and productive fishing grounds of the
Philippines but extends as far south as Malaysia and Indonesia. So important is
this submerged structure in the balance of the underwater eco- system that
UNESCO declared it a world heritage site as far back as 1993.
7. Pagsanjan Falls
Considered as the Philippines most popular waterfalls, it is situated
in the rugged highlands of Cavinti in the Tagalog province of Laguna. The base
of the Pansanjan falls is a natural pool, allowing great swimming and diving.
There are some caves to explore around the area which are known for their
acoustics. Behind the waterfalls there is also a small cave which you can enter.
To reach the waterfalls, visitors ride upstream on bancas (local canoes) handled
by skillful boatmen. Many smaller waterfalls are visible on the way to the main
falls especially during the rainy weather. The ride downhill is a swift one where
visitors get to shoot 14 roaring rapids in less than an hour.
8. Mayon Volcano
Famous for its almost perfect conical shape, Mayon Volcano
is one of philippines top tourist destination. Even with the fact that it is the most
active volcano in the country does not stop tourist from taking a glimpse on this
majestic volcano. Towering 2,462 meters above sea level with a jagged crater,
the Mayon Volcano have unleashed its power and fury in almost
50 recorded eruptions since 1616. Its volcanic activity is regularly monitored by
the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology at their provincial
headquarters
10. Mount Pulag
- (sometimes called as Mount Pulog) is the third highest mountain in the Philippines. It is
located in Mt. Pulag National Park. The mountain borders between the provinces of
Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.




9. Agusan Marsh
One of the most ecologically significant wetland ecosystems in the Philippines, the Agusan
Marsh is an area for conservation. It is a very popular destination for bird-watchers from all
over the world.




8. Chocolate Hills
- It is located in Carmen, Bohol. The hills are so perfectly shaped that it's hard to believe
they aren't man-made. During rainy season the hills color is green and brown during
summer time.




7. Donsol
- It is located in Sorsogon Province.
- Donsol is a popular tourist destination for whale shark viewing which can be seen in its
bordering seas. Swimming with whale sharks was featured as the Best Animal Encounter in
Asia by Time Magazine in 2004. Whale sharks can be seen between November and June,
with presence peaking between February and May.



6. Coron, Palawan
- Coron is a town in Palawan, Philippines. It is famous for diving. The aquatic views from the
sunken Japanese warships off Coron Island are listed in Forbes Traveler Magazines top 10
best scuba diving sites in the world.



5. Boracay
- is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and
2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. Boracay was
awarded in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by TripAdvisor as the second best beach (out of
25) in the world. Boracay made a debut appearance on the Top 10 Islands list in the Travel
+ Leisure travel magazine World's Best Awards 2011, ranking fourth.



4. Mayon Volcano
- also known as Mount Mayon, is an active volcano in the province of Albay, on the island of
Luzon in the Philippines. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric
conical shape, Mayon forms the northern boundary of Legazpi City. The mountain is a
national park and a protected landscape in the country proclaimed as as Mayon Volcano
Natural Park in the year 2000.



3. Taal Volcano
- it is a volcano in the center of a lake called Lake Taal in the province of Batangas. You can
view this volcano from Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most
picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines.



2. Palawan Underground River
- The Philippines' Puerto Princesa Underground River has been declared as one of the
provisional winners in the search for the new seven wonders of nature. It is located in
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.



1. Tubbataha Reef
- Tubbataha Reef is nominated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This place is a
marine sanctuary. You can find this place in Sulu Sea, southeast of Puerto Princesa City in
Palawan Province.

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