Friday, September 28, 2012
Mountain of Rice
Banaue
Rice Terraces, Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines
The
Banaue Rice Terraces are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the
mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the Batad indigenous
people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the “Eighth
Wonder of the World”. It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with
minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500
meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000
square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system
from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put
end to end it would encircle half the globe.
The
Banaue terraces are part of the Rice Terraces of the
Philippine Cordilleras, ancient sprawling man-made structures from
2,000 to 6,000 years old. They are found in the provinces of Apayao, Benguet,
Mountain Province and Ifugao, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mt. Pinatubo’s Artwork
Mount
Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Luzon, at the
intersection of the borders of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac,
and Pampanga.
Ruins of Santo Domingo
The
place looks eerie and equally haunting. While the ruins of Cagsawa is closer to
Legazpi city, more photographed and more famous, the ruins around Santo Domingo
shows a lot of Mt. Mayon’s destructive power. Its perfect cone, its “seven
wonders of the world” tag, its beauty, time and time again tries to hide its
monstrous side. After all, this is the most active volcano in the Philippines.
Mystical Lake
A
small lake near the entrance to Balinsasayao Nature Park.
Negros
Oriental, Philippines
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
v The
subterranean river is one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. It is the longest
navigable underground river in the world. It was once also known as the St.
Paul underground river. View it and the other 6 New Wonders by clicking this link.
Bookings and other information for the Tour can be made at the Underground River Booking Office on Rizal Avenue at the Badjao Inn, in Puerto Princesa City. Bookings are confirmed on a first come, first serve basis. Tours are fully booked on the days listed on the official Underground River website listed further below in this blog. During peak months they advise to book a month ahead of time.
You should check out the latest news on the Official Underground River Website for status updates on this destination. A sharp influx of tourists has increased traffic to this site and the news on their site might help you out.
This Eco Tourist Destination has become so popular as of 2012 that the City Of Puerto Princesa is asking visitors to book 2 weeks in advance. They only allow 900 persons per day, and it's been difficult for walk in visitors to get a booking!!
Bookings and other information for the Tour can be made at the Underground River Booking Office on Rizal Avenue at the Badjao Inn, in Puerto Princesa City. Bookings are confirmed on a first come, first serve basis. Tours are fully booked on the days listed on the official Underground River website listed further below in this blog. During peak months they advise to book a month ahead of time.
You should check out the latest news on the Official Underground River Website for status updates on this destination. A sharp influx of tourists has increased traffic to this site and the news on their site might help you out.
This Eco Tourist Destination has become so popular as of 2012 that the City Of Puerto Princesa is asking visitors to book 2 weeks in advance. They only allow 900 persons per day, and it's been difficult for walk in visitors to get a booking!!
Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park
Located in the province of Palawan, this beautiful reef ecosystem is home to more than 400 fish species and 300 species of corals. Because of the rich marine life and diverse specifies of marine creatures, it is now recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country. Some of the notable species of animals found here include the clownfish, tortoise and manta ray. It also features beautiful coral walls, which play home to manta rays, barracudas and hammerhead sharks.
Chocolate Hills
A
unique geological formation found within the province of Bohol, the Chocolate
Hills was declared officially as the third National Geological Monument in the
Philippines. This tourist spot is made up of haycock hills. The shape of each
hill is almost symmetrical and conical. The average height of the domes is
approximately 98 to 160 feet.
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