Boracay Island semi-self-guided tour guide

Boracay Island has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, a world-class tropical sea, and the most popular beach in the world. It is an island in the central Philippines, covering an area of ??10.32 square kilometers. It belongs to the Western Visayas and is located 2 kilometers northwest of Panay Island. It is one of the tourist attractions in the Philippines. Below is the semi-self-guided tour guide I compiled for Boracay Island, welcome to refer to it!

Boracay is a small island located in the southeast of the Visayas in the central Philippines. The island is shaped like a pig's foot bone and covers an area of ??only more than 1,000 hectares. However, this small island has many The small and shiny white sand is famous all over the world, ranking third among the ten most charming beaches in the world and first in Southeast Asia. I chose Long Beach because online tourists have so much love for it and they all praise it. The peak tourist season is from November to May of the following year. The temperature is around 30 degrees and it is not too hot. It is also the dry season in the Philippines. During this time, house prices in Boracay are generally much higher than usual. With a lot of yearning and expectations, in January 2008, we braved the ice and snow and rushed to the Philippines, which was as warm as early summer.

Cebu Airlines is indeed worthy of praise. Except for no free food and drink, and no blankets (we are traveling from winter to summer, it doesn’t matter if we don’t have them), the other conditions are very comfortable, and it is not like other low-cost airlines that require you to stop at another airport. The flight from Shanghai to Manila is indeed very cost-effective. The moment you arrive at the airport, the unique "Philippine" smell permeating the air in tropical countries hits your face. Next, the dilapidated city, tangled wires, traffic jams, severe car exhaust, dirty sewers, and the backward city appearance made me have to confuse these with the not-so-pleasant smell. The hotel we stayed in was the Hyatt Hotel located in the high-end commercial Malate district, but as soon as we stepped out of the hotel, there were still scenes like this everywhere. It made me feel that when I go abroad, I feel how great China is changing with each passing day, and even modernizing. Although I have done a lot of homework before leaving, I still have to give you some advice. When you go out of the airport (before you reach the door), please pay attention to the right. There is an escalator on the inside. Choose to go upstairs and take a taxi. There will be a shuttle bus for departing guests. Airport rentals. We still missed this link. I accidentally walked out of the door. When I saw the location clearly, I couldn't turn back. The Filipino police firmly held me outside the door and I couldn't go in again. Due to the unique political environment in the Philippines, airports seem to attach great importance to safety, security, etc. I had no choice but to spend 530P to go to the Malate area. It turned out later that it only cost about 120P from the hotel to the airport (including tip).

The Manila itinerary is arranged in three days, and you can roughly complete the city tour. The main attractions are: Rizal Park, Intramuros, Manila Bay, etc. Introductions to tourist attractions are available on all major websites. The Hyatt Hotel is located in the center of the Malate district. Just outside the hotel is Roxas Boulevard, which is known as the leisure avenue for Filipinos and is also the best place to watch the sunset and take an evening walk. Facts have proved that we have been walking around this avenue in the next few days. When we see the avenue, we know we are home. Walking to the end of Raxas Avenue, you will reach the largest shopping mall in the Philippines, SM (mall of Asia), which is well-known on the Internet. The entire MALL is huge, with many restaurants and drink shops, more than one supermarket, bookstore, cake shop, cafe, etc. Since our itinerary was relatively loose, we basically took care of all the eating, drinking and eating for the day there. When you're hungry, sit down and eat. There are a variety of choices. GRILL also has branches and is a relatively famous chain in the Philippines. Mainly deals in barbecue dishes. When you are thirsty, sit down and have a drink, including Starbucks coffee, fresh and delicious mango juice, etc. If you are tired, sit down and have a cup of mango milkshake! A large cup is about 60P, which is really addictive. Since the Philippines is not a duty-free country, it is not a shopper’s paradise. Many products in the store are Made in China.

There are many products that look just like they did in the early days of China's reform and opening up. Most of the time I spent there, the more important thing was to sit, watch, talk, and experience the characteristics of the Philippines in this unique and casual way. In order to better enjoy the fun of donkey walking (haha, it is more upscale than donkeys), we also walked through the streets and alleys to excerpt the Filipino civilian customs. Wherever you look, you see so many children. Most people's living standards are not high. They don't even have TV sets in their families, but everyone has more than two children, or even more. The big one drags the small one, and the one who has just learned to move is held in the arms, and there is another one in the belly. This phenomenon can be seen on the streets of Manila. Is it really what the Bible says, 'Jehovah God will bless you and make you fruitful'? Then, some of these children are squatting on the roadside, picking up food and drinking white vinegar to feed themselves. Jehovah God Have you seen it again?

Attractions in the city:

In Manila, there are not many natural scenery worth visiting. In the evening, I was told by travel friends on the Internet that there are no Don't just walk around on the street. Therefore, while there is a casino in the hotel, we also experienced it. The casino is in good order, just like what you see in Macau casinos. There are many uncles, aunts, and even old ladies playing cards in a civilized manner. Judging from their clothes, they belong to the wealthy class of the Philippines, with all the jewels on their bodies. The rich lady spends a lot of money, and with a shout, her famous Filipino maid will give her chips. There are also those Korean men. I heard that Koreans like to travel to the Philippines the most, and I later witnessed this in Boracay. Koreans are divided into those who like to go to the island for vacation, and those who make movies. (Photography in Korea We caught up with them during the movie "Feel So Good") There are those who like gambling, and there are also those who are just "playing gangs". Thinking of everything here...hey, socialism is better. I had a little fun and was lucky enough to win 3000P! Haha, we are going to Long Beach tomorrow...

If you are flying Philippine Airlines, there is a dedicated airport. Other airlines are together. Other airlines have additional domestic airports not far from the international airport. This time we took all Cebu Airlines flights. The domestic airport is simple, small and very civilian. Several domestic airlines in the Philippines use this airport. It seems that this is the case for domestic airlines in most Southeast Asian countries, probably because these low-cost airlines are more like convenient public transportation planes for Chinese people. Waiting in line, you can directly see the landing plane slowly approaching, which is a lot of fun. After a 50-minute flight, the plane landed slowly at KALIBO Airport. This is a cheap trip to Boracay Island. After arriving at KALIBO Airport, you can drive for about two hours to a village called CATICLAN (in my opinion) , and then take a crab boat to the island from here. The Philippines needs to collect environmental taxes and construction taxes everywhere. It is a country with many taxes. The construction tax of KALIBO Airport is 200P/person. Coming out of the airport, there are local residents selling VANs (commonly known as vans) and thin black men helping tourists with their luggage. Generally, you only need to pay 20P. Seeing them, I couldn't help but think of bonded labor. Generally, when a car is full with 9-10 people, the ticket price is 200P/person, including the boat ticket. This seems to have become a common practice. The strategy has always said that the road is rough, but maybe we were mentally prepared, but it didn't feel so scary, so we arrived at CATICLAN only an hour and a half later. The biggest development space for this village (I have always thought so) is nothing more than the important tourist route to Boracay Island. If you want to go to BORACAY, this is the place you must pass. There are also small domestic flights that fly directly from Manila to CATICLAN, such as Air Spirit, Seaair, Air Philippines and other airlines, which are very convenient for travelers who like convenience regardless of price. But the only disadvantage is that all domestic airlines cannot book tickets directly online. The reason why we chose this itinerary is to experience the feeling of such a journey on the one hand, and on the other hand, it solves the traffic obstacles directly on the Internet.

Starting from May 2008, Cebu Airlines has also launched flights from Manila to CATICLAN.

On a beautiful island, it is a good choice to travel leisurely and freely.

There is no chasing of time, only relaxation of the whole body, and in three days, leave yourself to nature.

Day 1: Walking on the beach

First arrival in Boracay Island. Why not simply walk along the beach and feel the charm of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

If you happen to catch up with the evening, be sure not to miss the most beautiful time in Boracay Island. Watch the red sun slowly fall towards the sea level, the colors change brightly and beautifully, and the silhouettes of coconut trees and boats are added. It is simply a pleasing southern style painting

The next day: Sunbathing - pushing sand dunes

Wake up without the concept of time and start a day of free travel.

Here, you can lie leisurely on a lounge chair on the beach known as the "Sunbathing Paradise" and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky, or read short stories to truly calm your mind;

Those who are not willing to be lonely can meet at the beach, walk on the soft white sand beach, step on the waves, or be childlike, let their imagination run wild, push the dunes, and feel the vitality of nature and youth.

The third day: Take a boat trip to the sea - Massage SPA

At the beginning of a new day, if you are energetic, you can rent a car and travel across the island in search of more mystery and excitement; or Take a boat out to sea and act as a fishing expert in a place with a lot of fish...

Of course, walking on the seabed is also a wonderful project that cannot be missed. Go to the seabed to experience another world, with all kinds of corals covering the bottom of the sea, and all kinds of fish. With children surrounding you, one can only marvel at the wonder of God’s creation.

After a day of visual enjoyment, you can choose a massage SPA for more complete relaxation, lie on the beach, blow the sea breeze, and feel fresh and comfortable; go to restaurants and bars with flashing colorful lights on the beach to get started. Good wine and delicious food, accompanied by passionate music and communication with each other, are also good choices.