The Philippines is open! The niche island I dug 2 years ago can finally be shared with you.

Island addicts are saved! ! !

Following the resumption of visa on arrival in Bali, good news in the tourism industry has followed. Recently, the Philippines officially announced that it is open to Chinese tourists without quarantine (overseas travel is just around the corner)

Great, the island I have longed for has finally returned. Whether you are an island lover, hotel lover or diving lover, you can’t refuse the Philippines!

There are more than 7,000 islands here, surrounding a very long coastline. The scenery is comparable to Palau and Fiji, but it is easier to reach than them; < /p>

This is the hometown of Sardine Storm. Swimming with millions of sardines is definitely a super shocking experience;

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There are world-class surfing resorts here, comparable to Hawaii;

The prices here are amazingly cheap , you can have a crab and seafood dinner for RMB 50 per person; you can enjoy a SPA at a luxury resort hotel for RMB 100;

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This is one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia. In the once authoritative national security index report, the Philippines’ safety index far exceeded that of Thailand and Malaysia!

Xiao Feijun, who has been to the Philippines three times, has watched the sunset on the most beautiful beach in Asia in Boracay Island, and has also visited many niche islands. Get a new experience, and I can finally share it with you today.

Although it is not yet time to actually travel abroad, these good news give us hope of "returning to normal life". I believe this guide to the Philippines will come in handy soon!

Step on the soft white sand beach and watch the sea view

Chase the sunset on a sailboat

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Although Boracay is the most popular and popular island in the Philippines, it is still worth a visit! Who allowed this place to have Asia’s most beautiful white sand beaches and romantic sailing sunsets?

And you can have free access to seafood and tropical fruits in Boracay. A three-pound blue lobster costs less than RMB 200, and a plate full of shrimps only costs about RMB 40, so you can definitely enjoy it!

/White Beach/

As "the most beautiful beach in Asia" and "the most beautiful beach in the world" "Fine Beach", the famous white sand beach was once the most visited place in Boracay Island, and it also once affected the environment.

In 2018, the island was closed for half a year due to environmental rectification, and the final reconstruction work was completed at the end of 2019. As a result, the global epidemic broke out.

The Philippines is opening up this year, and many tourists have already visited the island. Some netizens have sent the latest photos of Boracay Island. The white sand beach is back!

The white sand beach with few tourists is the right way to open it. It feels great to sit on the beach chair and wait for the sunset comfortably!

Tips: Most of the ultra-high-quality hotels in Boracay are concentrated in the White Beach area. Hotel owners can stay here

/Sunset Sailing/

If you don’t catch the sunset on Boracay Island, then this trip is incomplete.

Lying lazily on the sailboat, watching the red sun slowly sinking.

At that moment, I didn’t even have the desire to take pictures, because I was completely moved by the romance in front of me, and I just wanted to put down all the electronic devices and enjoy it!

/Water Activities/

Because Boracay Island has been developed relatively maturely, here It can be said that it has the most entertainment items among many islands, with high safety factor and cheap price!

You can make a reservation in advance at the hotel's front desk. Parasailing and banana boat projects are recommended. These projects are not as exciting as waterfall jumping or cliff diving, and children can also play, so Boracay Island is the first choice for family vacations!

The speedboat drags the big parachute forward and the people and the parachute slowly rise together. The maximum can reach more than 20 meters. The scenery is amazing!

Tips: The price reference I used before: Parachute is about 1,000 pesos (approximately RMB 129)/person, banana boat is 300 pesos (approximately RMB 38)/person

A surfing spot as good as Hawaii

Dig the same jellyfish lake in Palau

Tin Siargao

Siargao is a relatively small island in the Philippines. If you are a surfer, you must have heard of it. This is also the most surprising stop during my trip to the Philippines!

This ten thousand acres of coconut grove is the most famous place in Siargao. Unfortunately, at the end of last year, Siargao encountered a super typhoon. Houses on the island collapsed, water and electricity were cut off, and the coconut groves were also severely damaged.

It was really heartbreaking when I saw the news. I don’t know if we will see the past scenery reappear when we go to Siargao in the future. I just hope that the locals will Homes will be restored soon.

/Cloud9/

There are many wave spots in Siya, big and small, Cloud9 It is one of the most important wave spots and is suitable for more professional players. Before the epidemic, professional surfers from all over the world would gather here.

Almost everyone here has a surfboard in their hands. They have dark skin and exude free souls. They are super cool!

/Jacking Horse/

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Chu Scholars don’t have to worry, Jacking Horse is a very suitable spot for beginners, right next to Cloud9. You can make an appointment with a surfing coach in advance. The coach I hired before was 500 pesos per hour, or RMB 70, for one-on-one teaching!

It may be difficult to maintain balance at the beginning, and you are often knocked over by waves. At that time, my friend was filming a video for me and found that my movements were super funny and completely different from the cool surfing I imagined.

But there is a magic in surfing. The more you play, the better you get. Once you can overcome your psychological fear, even if you just stand up, you will feel a sense of accomplishment!

Best surfing season: Siargao is suitable for surfing during the dry season, usually from April to October, and the best season is from September to October

/toxic jellyfish lake/

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I have known about Palau for a long time There is a non-toxic jellyfish lake, but I didn’t expect there is one in Siargao too! Jellyfish Lake is in Sohoton Bay National Park. It is said that only Palau and here in the world have non-toxic jellyfish.

It takes about 1.5 hours from the hotel to Sohoton Cove National Park. There is a special route called: Sohoton Cove. We charter a boat for 4-8 people, and the itinerary includes cave swimming, jellyfish lake snorkeling, diving and other activities.

To go to Jellyfish Lake, you will transfer to a private boat and pass through a dark cave and go deep into the center of the island. The water quality is super clean, and the scenery along the way feels like Guilin's landscape.

It was not the season when there were many jellyfish when we went, but it was still an unforgettable experience (it is said that you can see them from April to July) Thousands of jellyfish)

tips: Our one-day trip was only 950 pesos per person, equivalent to RMB 130, including a lunch, which was really cheap< /p>

/Diving Island/

There are many projects in the Philippines that are very challenging. , such as diving island! The diving platform is 5 meters high and it really requires a lot of courage.

Those who are good at it can also do synchronized diving @ Panda Loves Travel

There is no turning back from this place

(If I could go back the same way, I might not jump)

So in the end, I relied on my companion next to me to push me before I jumped, and successfully completed my first cliff diving in my life!

After jumping to the diving island, I accidentally came across a quiet and beautiful island - Corregidor Island.

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There is a local village here with a particularly high happiness index! Children running around and playing in the village would smile at me and pose when they saw me taking out my camera. Their innocent and clear eyes were moving.

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Including the residents here are also very enthusiastic and willing to help strangers. I believe that if you come here once, you will fall in love with it from the bottom of your heart.

Home of the Sardine Storm

A paradise for scuba divers

Cebu

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Cebu is the second largest city in the Philippines. Many people come here just as a It was a transit station, but I inadvertently missed a lot of beautiful scenery.

It has a longer history than Manila and has many relics related to Magellan and Spain. There are many high-quality diving spots here, as well as the Instagram-famous waterfall.

/Church of the Holy Innocents/

The Church of the Holy Innocents is the oldest church in the Philippines. A fire in 1565 almost razed Cebu to the ground, but the statue of the Holy Child remained intact. The locals regarded it as a miracle, and it has been worshiped devoutly and enthusiastically by the citizens for many years.

There are many places selling images of the Holy Child near the church. Clothes of different colors also represent different auspicious meanings.

/Mobao/

The most shocking spectacle in Cebu is the sardine storm. There are only two places in the world where you can stably see sardine storms, one in remote South Africa, and the other in Calleboop, Philippines.

Mobo is a peninsula extending from Cebu Island. It takes more than three hours to drive from Cebu to Mobo, but after seeing sardines, you will feel that the distance is still longer. It's all worth it!

You can swim with tens of millions of sardines through diving. If you are lucky, you can also encounter a whale shark!

Don’t be afraid. Although the whale shark is a shark and the largest shark in the sea, it has a very docile personality and is a "vegetarian" that lives by eating seaweed and plankton. .

/Kawasan Falls/

I thought Diving Island was already my place in the Philippines It is the most exciting sport to play, but what I didn’t expect is that Cebu also has the sport of “canyon diving”, which is more exciting than bungee jumping!

"Canyoning" is also called canyoning or river tracing. It originated from Europe and the United States. The popular explanation is that in canyons, streams, The whole process of walking through the waterfall will involve hiking, swimming, jumping, and various postures of entering the water, jumping into the water, and even jumping into the waterfall.

Those who are timid can also just enjoy the natural scenery. Don’t miss this beautiful Instagram photo-taking spot, you can take a blockbuster movie that will hit the Little Red Book in minutes.

If you want a milder challenge, I recommend swing diving. You can play unlimited times for 10 pesos. This level of difficulty is a little lower than jumping into a waterfall. It’s quite refreshing to experience the thrill of jumping into the water (I’ve done it several times hahaha)

Tips: No need to know how to swim. Don't worry, there are life jackets available throughout the journey.

The last virgin land in the Philippines

Comparable to the Maldives

Palawan

Compared with Boracay Island, which has been occupied by the Chinese all year round, Palawan appears to be much more independent. Due to its late development, it is also known as the last virgin land in the Philippines.

Palawan has been ranked first among the top 10 best islands in the world for two consecutive years. The magical scenery is absolutely eye-opening!

/Coron Island/

Coron Island is surrounded by mountains and consists of many lakes . The waters in this area are almost zero pollution, and the water quality is shockingly clear, making it particularly suitable for diving.

Lake Kayangan is the cleanest lake in the Philippines, with visibility as high as over 40 meters (really no exaggeration)

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The Twin Lagoons are just like its name, half is warm water and half is cold water. When you dive underwater, at the intersection of fresh water and sea water, you will feel hot and cold water surging at the same time, which is super magical!

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Diving enthusiasts must not miss Sea Wolf Lake, which is the craziest diving spot in the Philippines. There is a lot of volcanic mud accumulated at the bottom of the lake. After passing through a large underground cave, the strange and magnificent submarine rocks unfold before your eyes!

Coron Island has well-preserved colorful coral groups, and you can also encounter a variety of marine life, and even experience it among very few in the world. A place to snorkel at World War II shipwreck ruins.

/El Nido/

It is said that Hu Ge once brought his parents to love Visit Nido, which is home to hundreds of species of tropical fish and several endangered species of sea turtles, and has super beautiful beaches. The main way to play in El Nido is to go out to sea and island hopping. There are many ABCD island hopping routes to choose from.

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Line B, my most recommended and most classic one, is suitable for snorkeling, including The scenery of the two islands is excellent;

Line C is also good, there are many underwater creatures, fish, corals, and various seabed species are rich and diverse;

Line D is suitable for those who like Fishing friends.

Attached is the Philippine entry regulations:

The above information comes from the Philippine National Tourism Administration

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