Manila Ups the Ante
Author: admin
Everyone knows Manila. Some people can probably even find it on a map. But not many people have been there. The capital of the Philippines is a densely populated, sometimes dangerous place. While there is lots to do, especially if you are interested in shopping and sightseeing, it seems like Manila's tourist industry lives in the shadows of other Southeast Asian cities. Many visitors who are coming to the Philippines see Manila as a stop-off point before they head to the beach or outer islands.
This year, Manila is focusing an reinvigorating its tourist trade. Business is set to boom:
The Mall of Asia is a huge shopping venue located near the already popular San Miguel by the Bay entertainment promenade. There is a new Science Discovery Center, which includes a planetarium, in the mall.
Developers have their sights set on upscale tourists with Bagong Nayong Pilipino Manila Bay Integrated City, which is slated to open in 2010. The planned city will have hotels, malls, casinos, and a theme park.
Transportation can be tricky in Manila. To solve that Wow Manila Sakay Na! minivans provide hourly service between 15 of Manila's most popular historic sites. For a little more than $10, tourists can get a day pass to use the service.
Manila is a huge city. While is might lack the charms of other Southeast Asian metropolises, it is doing its part to make itself into a viable choice for tourists interested in visiting the region's biggest cities.
March 25th, 2008 at 5:58 am
beautiful photo. like most other places, the three Cs can be a problem. crime, corruption and crowds. the vacation spot that actually fixes these things in a humane way will have more business than it can handle.
April 28th, 2008 at 10:53 am
i am from the Philippines but sad to say that i hate Manila simply because of the traffic and the pollution. it is just too congested already, breathing is even difficult. i suggest that people should check out the down south or up north destinations for environment that are pleasing to all senses.
August 30th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
All I can say is….I can never describe how I hate this place….so damn crappy..smelly..full of squalor and grime….ughhhh disgusting …. a once beautiful place turned into a bad pile of garbage….very disappointing….things has gotten a HELL lot worse last 20 years….
and I can say WOW philippines the Asia’s dirtbag..
Hoping this place will improve..if ever though..
September 20th, 2008 at 1:37 am
I’m from Manila. It is a decent place to stay and visit. I love my city and proud to say so. It has a proud history with a unique blend of cultures, languages, religions, cuisine and, may I say, sense of humor.
March 24th, 2009 at 2:33 am
iam from UAE and soon i will visit this great country with my philipina girl friend , i love this country i love the people and i love the beauty there. god bless philipine