What attractions bring tourist to the Philippines?

Answer 1

There are so many attractions to bring tourists to the Philippines including incredible natural wonders, world heritage sites and man made wonders. One of the biggest attractions for tourists has to be the palm tree lined white sand beaches of which there are so many.

Boracay is said to have some of the best beaches in the world but there are also wonderful beaches on Bohol, Palawan, Cebu and many of the other islands that make up the Philippines.

Diving is also a major tourist attraction as the Philippines has the most bio-diverse marine life in the world together with beautiful coral reefs and wrecks for divers of all abilities. The best dive sites are in Batangas, Bohol, Palawan and Cebu.

There are other natural wonders which attract tourists including the Banaue Rice Terraces (a world heritage site), the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Mayon Volcano with its perfect conical shape, Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River and Baguio which is known as the city of pines.

Whale and dolphin watching are also popular, these amazing creatures can be seen off the coast of Bohol among other places. Another attraction is the Philippine Tarsier which can be found on some of the islands in the Visayas and especially Bohol. The Tarsier is one of the smallest primates on the planet.

Manila, the capital of the Philippines is a modern city with a wealth of historical sites dating back to the early Spanish colonial days in addition to lively bars, clubs and restaurants. Shopping is also a big attraction in Manila with the Mall of Asia.

These are just the highlights, there is so much more to the Philippines including the festivals and of course the very friendly people. Filipinos have to be among the most friendly and hospitable anywhere in the world.