Cebu, the second largest city in the Philippines, has one of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world.

Cebu, also translated as Cebu, is the second largest city in the Philippines, second only to Manila, and also the main port and economic center of the Philippines.

Cebu, the earliest developed city in the Philippines, is known as the "Southern Queen City".

Cebu covers an area of 340 square kilometers and has a population of 700,000. Cebu City, Mandawi City and Lap-Lap form the Grand Cebu with a total population of 6,543.8+240,000.

Cebu history

1521April 7th, Spanish navigator ferdinand magellan boarded Cebu. Rajah Humabon, his wife and 800 indigenous people welcomed him.

1521April 14, they were baptized by the Spanish and became the first batch of Filipino Christians.

1521On April 27th, Magellan was killed by Sheikh Lapp on the neighboring Maidan Island.

1565, the Spanish royal family sent General Legaspi to lead the army to conquer Cebu, and took Cebu as a stronghold to conquer the Philippine Islands, beginning Spain's rule over the Philippines for more than 300 years.

Brief introduction of Cebu city

Overseas Chinese have lived in Cebu for hundreds of years. At present, there are nearly 654.38 million overseas Chinese in Cebu. It is dominated by commercial trade, hotel catering, finance and processing zones, and its economic strength accounts for 50%-60% of the total local economy. There are many overseas Chinese who control the economic lifeline of Cebu.

Cebu provincial government building

The provincial capital building is the seat of Cebu provincial government, which was built in 1937.

The shape of this building imitates the US Congress, and it is one of the most beautiful buildings in Cebu. After driving through Asmina Avenue, you can see the towering dome of the building from a distance, which is even more magnificent against the Cebu Mountains.

Magellan's Cross is kept in a small hall on Magellan Street, just opposite Cebu City Hall.

This was erected by Magellan for the birth of the first Filipino Catholics. The people of Cebu believe and respect this cross with far-reaching historical and cultural significance. Every Sunday morning, countless good men and women bring incense sticks to pray for peace and good luck.

University of san carlos Museum

University of san carlos is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Philippines, originally named Colegio de San Ildefonso, which was built by Jesuit priests in 1565. University of san carlos Museum, founded in 1595, is an affiliated museum in university of san carlos.

Tongan Island, Gill

One of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world, a real one-island-one-hotel, the water quality is crystal clear at high tide and the seawater is layered. Because there are large shoals and white sands, the scenery is invincible.

Snorkeling experience is great. Take some bread to dive, and you will be surrounded by all kinds of colorful tropical fish.