Cebu tourist attractions

Cebu city tourist attractions

Cebu city Philippines oldest city there are many great places to see and visit the most popular tourist attractions Tatoist Temple and Mactan Island the aquatic playground near Cebu city. Cebu a fantastic tourist destination in the Philippines. I have visited this city on about six occasions unfortunately i have not been able to do as much sightseeing as i would have liked but I have always enjoyed the time I have spent in Cebu. I have found this city to be much more relaxed than Manila. Mactan Island a tropical island with some very beautiful resorts located very close to the international airport. The nightlife here is very exiting better than Manila a lot of magnificent Philippine bars and restaurants. The People are friendly and accommodating. Shopping many Malls and markets compared to Manila there is no difference in prices the SM city mall is a four level shopping mall this is the biggest mall you will find here a lot smaller than the Manila SM but big enough to find what you want or need. I have found Cebu city a great alterative entry point for this country if you have time to spare and your final destination is south of Manila. You can land by plane spend some time sightseeing than catch a ferry to your final destination. There are some very beautiful islands and tourist destinations south of this very beautiful Philippine city Manila Boracay and Palawan just to name a few. Cebu many great resorts these first class resorts are locate on Mactan Island there are a lot of hotels located within the city area. Very close to Mango square where you will find a lot of outdoor restaurants and bars and some disco club as well. The Main mode of public transport in this city is the Jeepney it is a very reliable service and very cheap transport. If you want cheap accommodation with all the luxurious of a first class resort this Cebu city has many different types of hotels you can chose from. This is great city if you visit this country you should make time to see the Philippines oldest city.

Cebu People are extremely proud of their historical past
Philippines oldest city formed as an ancient trading port way back in the 16th century this city has now developed into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cebuano the local people who reside here are extremely proud of their culture and historical past. Cebu has gain popularity as a great tourist destination for it beautiful diving grounds the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The city is blessed with all year round tropical weather. I consider this city a place where all types of people can come to visit and enjoy from your beach lover to your business traveler. The resorts located along the beach are truly magnificent. Lots of first class restaurants the Shangri-La hotel and spa resort has many different restaurants each one will give you a different dining experience you will never forget

Cebu tatoist temple

Chinese architecture at its best
Tatoist temple beautiful Chinese architecture If you are interested in Chinese architecture Taoist temple is a good place to visit. Taoist temple is a very popular tourist spot. About six kilometers from the city center you will find Beverly Hills at the top of Beverly Hills is Taoist temple. If you do not have your own transport you will need to get a taxi because it is too far to walk. This temple has a lot of features associated with their Chinese culture and architecture with the pagoda roof and the dragon paintings. There is also a statue of Buddha Outside the temple and a lovely Chinese pool garden you also get a great view of this beautiful city as well

Fort San Pedro the history of Cebu city 

Learn about the history
Old Fort San Pedro history at its best Fort San Pedro is located very close to where people catch the passenger ferries to different places throughout the country. This magnificent fort is also located near a major shopping area of Cebu. The fort was a defense structure, built by the Spanish and indigenous Cebuano laborers. It is the smallest bastion fort in the country. Fort San Pedro was built to repel Muslim pirates, there is a structure built on bottom of fort San Pedro that has been converted into a museum. This fort has a lot of history it is a place i recommend people see when they visit. Although there are many forts throughout the country this fort gives you good insight on how the Filipino people once lived. Manila also has a fort that is a very famous tourist destination Manila Fort Santiago the most famous fort in the Philippines

Dive sites in Cebu

Cebu is a world class diving destination situated in the middle of the Visas region. Malapascua Island is one of the most famous and popular diving locations located on the north tip of Cebu. Malapascua has many varieties of dive sites with beautiful coral reefs and marine life one of the very few places in the world you can see the thresher shark and giant manta rays are a common site all year round. Gato Island another great Malapascua dive site Gato Island is a marine reserve and a sea snake sanctuary where Sea snakes, Sea horses, Porcupine fish, Frog fish are abundant in numbers also the White tip shark resides at Gato Island

Tambuli another stimulating dive site located of the coast of Mactan Island and Cebu with a small airplane wreck teeming with fish angel fish and Mandire fish are not an uncommon site

The Shangri-La Sanctuary

The Shangri-La sanctuary is located on Mactan Island Cebu this dive site has been a marine sanctuary since 2007 this magnificent marine sanctuary is home to an astonishing 　numbers of marine life and beautiful corals that are abundant and very 　healthy 　the sanctuary is home to Parrot fish, Barracuda schools of jacks and lion fish

Malbaol

Located in the south west of Cebu city Malbaol quite peaceful place that has become a hub for divers Malbaol has more than a dozen quality dive shops at Malbaol offer the adventure the opportunity to view a variety of marine life and coral also the dive shops organize dive trips to many other parts of the Visayas.

Cebu Night life

Cebu nightlife is very exciting one thing you quickly learn once you visit the Philippines. No matter where you are at night even if you are lost in a back street somewhere you will find a bar with a karaoke machine or a band singing as entertainment. Filipino people love there singing and their music this city is no different. Not far from the Fuente Osmena circle there are a few out side Philippine bars and night clubs, this area is called mango square. So if you want to relax have a couple of quite drinks Mango square not a bad place to be. If the disco scene is more to your liking there are a couple of places here as well to dance the night away

How to get to Cebu

Traveling from Manila to Cebu city Many different ways you can travel from Manila to Cebu. Plane Ferry Bus Motor bike depends on how much travelling you want to do. In the Philippines you can travel by bus ferry or plane if you just stay one night in Manila and your destination is back to the airport in the morning all you do is arrange with the receptionist for a taxi to be available for your time of departure. No matter where your destination is after Manila it is better and easier to catch a taxi from your hotel to either the Manila airport or Pasay bus terminal or the ferry terminal. Most hotels are only about 15 minutes from the hotel to the airport but sometimes it can take longer especially if there is a lot of traffic on the road. If your plans are to be traveling from Manila to Cebu city there is three ways you can do this on the Philippines private and public transport. Ferry bus or plane each alternative has its own unique experience