What are the interesting places in Cebu and Bohol, Philippines?

Cebu is a very mature tourist destination in the Philippines. There are many holiday islands, colorful seawater, white beaches and resorts hidden in dense forests. For world history, this is the burial place of the great navigator Magellan, and it is also the battlefield where the Philippines and foreign colonists won for the first time.

Magellan is a crucial "foreign invader" in Philippine history. It was he who discovered this place, landed in Cebu and brought Catholicism here to sow and blossom. However, less than a month after he landed, due to the conflict with the local indigenous leader La Blab on the issue of colonial rule, Magellan of Toda took a small team to crusade against La Blab, but under the leadership of the heroic La Blab, he defeated this small army equipped with western weapons with a soil knife and soil gun, and Magellan was killed on the spot. La Blab became the first Filipino national hero to oppose colonial rule. On Maktan Island in Cebu, there are now two stone tablets standing face to face, one is Magellan's and the other is La Blab's. These two sworn enemies are admired by future generations from different angles and will be handed down from generation to generation.

Cebu is divided into main island and many outlying islands. Mactan Island is one of the famous outlying islands, which is connected with Cebu City by a sea-crossing bridge. There are a number of high-end resorts on the island, such as Shangri-La Hotel, Kelpolo Hotel, Blue City Hotel and Plantation Bay.

The downtown area of Cebu is full of bustling weather, but as soon as it leaves the island, it immediately smells like a primitive rural town. Wild plantains and coconut trees stand on the roadside, and there is no modern main road. You can also see rice fields and beaches, and occasionally skip a street full of local shops and roast chicken stalls. It feels as natural and primitive as Lamma Island in Hong Kong. It is not until you enter the resort that you can associate your feelings with the words luxury and luxury.

Attractions:

Magellan's Cross and Sannino Church.

At that time, Magellan brought the image of a cross and an El Nino, and now both of them are built and enshrined together. El Nino is a wooden "little Jesus Christ", about 40 minutes high. It wears a robe, a Huang Guan and a scepter, and its replicas are sold in the streets of the Philippines. The local people also derived the use of the statue of God of Wealth, and one statue was enshrined in the lobby of Penglao Nature Resort of Mint, just like Master Guan of China.

Access to the church requires security checks, but it does not hinder the tour. In front of the rows of red wax tables in the church, believers are making wishes. Photography is free in the church, but everything is quiet. Some people prayed, some people took pictures, and some people lined up for baptism. They are all in good order and do their jobs.

Fort San Pedro is the second oldest castle in the Philippines and a military castle. Its main remains include a battery and a high wall. The castle was Spain's first stronghold in Cebu. There is an exhibition hall of historical relics on the city wall, and it is forbidden to take pictures.

There are many Filipino Chinese in China Taoist Temple, so besides Catholicism, there are also Taoists. The location of this Taoist temple is considered to be a treasure trove of geomantic omen, surrounded by local luxury residential areas, and most of the residents are Chinese. Chinese used to have racial discrimination in the Philippines, but now they have a high status. Among the top ten richest people in the Philippines, Chinese account for as many as eight. The Taoist temple is built on the mountain, and you can see the villas under the shade along the road. Vehicles can only stop at the entrance at the foot of Daoguan Mountain and climb 99 steps to reach the top.

Shopping:

There is a large shopping center similar to SM City Cebu in downtown Cebu, just like a big supermarket. You don't need to issue an invoice after you get the goods in various brands or scattered cabinets. You can just go to the main counter to settle the bill. Even the fitting rooms are as common as supermarkets.

There are many kinds of dried mango products in the supermarket, with different specifications, brands and prices, but in fact, no matter which one is delicious.

You can check out, but wait patiently in line for a while.

There is a large duty-free shop in the lobby of the seaside hotel, which contains many brands of cosmetics and perfumes, as well as tobacco and food. Cosmetics are not cheap here, but Ferrero chocolate can be taken home.

Accommodation:

Plantation Bay is a tropical resort hotel on Makatan Island. You can feel its uniqueness as soon as you enter its lobby. All-wood roofs and buildings, sparrows chirping and flying overhead, birds everywhere, the lobby is transparent in front and back, and you can see swimming pools and artificial beaches with different functions at a glance. Hotel rooms are all wooden classical furniture, as if returning to the Middle Ages. The hotel also has a well-equipped spa, and guests who like spa can stay. SPA has many hot springs, and the average price of massage is around 300 yuan. There is also a private hot spring as spacious as a cave, which can be enjoyed by adding 100 RMB. It can be said that it is worth the money.

Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort and Spa has the largest spa "Chi" in Asia, a high-platform swimming pool facing the sea, a private beach and a bar, which is said to be the invincible island "lover island" for marriage proposal. The consumption level here is higher, with the lowest house price of $280, and the lowest restaurant consumption of Couples Island is RMB 2,000.

Seaside Hotel is a five-star hotel integrating casino and duty-free shop on this island, close to the cross-sea bridge. On the ceiling of the hotel lobby, there are huge map murals and portraits of historical celebrities in the Philippines, which are quite church-like.

Catering:

In downtown Cebu, it is not difficult to find restaurants with various flavors, even authentic Chinese restaurants.

The aquatic restaurant in Plantation Bay is built on an island in the swimming pool. The restaurant is surrounded by a swimming pool, and dozens of meters behind it are the real beaches and diving spots.

If you have a buffet dinner at Kelpolo Hotel, the price is 950 Philippine dollars per person. Although there are not as many kinds of food as the Philippine hotel in Manila, it is rich.

Airport:

To fly to Cebu, you have to transfer from Manila and arrive in about an hour. There are money exchange shops in the arrival hall, but the proportion is low, and there are reception points of famous hotels such as Shangri-La. It's about half an hour's journey from the airport to downtown, and about 45 minutes to Matan Island. When transferring to a domestic flight, you must take off your shoes and go through the security check, regardless of sex.

mint

As a small island under Cebu Island, it has whiter and thinner beaches and two landmark landscapes: chocolate hills and the world's smallest monkey, the tarsier monkey. Mint also has two classic tours: boating on the Robo River for lunch and chasing dolphins in the morning. If you want to dive, please start with mint. There are several islands that attract divers all over the world with their magnificent underwater scenery.

Mint is also divided into the island and outlying islands, which is more primitive and natural. Panglao Island is one of the most famous holiday islands. There is only a short small cement bridge connecting this island and Penglao Island, which is far from the majestic posture of Cebu Cross-sea Bridge. Driving in Penglao Island at night is dark, and there are basically no commercial facilities outside the resort. It is precisely because of such good ecological environment protection that the harmony between nature and human beings is everywhere.

Attractions:

Chocolate hills is the most famous natural landscape in the area, with 65,438+0,268 hills that will change color. At the end of the dry season, the grass on the mountain will turn into a thick chocolate color, which is the origin of its name, and it is green at other times. Climbing to the top of the visitor center can give you a panoramic view of chocolate hills, which is very spectacular. The photo on the postcard was taken on the roadside not far from the entrance to the scenic spot.

There are five or six stores in chocolate hills, which specialize in glasses monkey souvenirs and various handicrafts. The lovely image of the tarsier monkey is made into various headdresses, small bags and T-shirts, as well as various ethnic ornaments. People who like glasses monkey products should not miss these small shops here, and there are no such places with rich choices and moderate prices elsewhere.

On the way to and from chocolate hills, the artificial forest in bilal will pass a road with lush forests on both sides, which is the artificial forest. There are forests on both sides of the road. The trees are tangled and stand upright, just like a century-old tree. There is a smell of virgin forest here, which is in sharp contrast with the quiet highways and red painted railings. Some tourists don't get off the bus to take pictures as a souvenir.

Tarsier Visitors Centre, located on the bank of Robo River, is a place for artificial breeding. Such a cute little animal must be seen. Is the prototype in the movie ET! Although the reception center is not big, there are only seven or eight small trees, but the monkeys are all watched in the open air and can be touched directly by hand. There are one or two little monkeys hidden in every tree, but these super cute little things are very old species, with a history of 45 million years, and are special products of the Philippines. They are only the size of a palm, their eyes are heavier than their heads, they have suction cups on their toes, and they cling to branches quietly during the day. They don't like jumping and biting people. Visitors can buy insects to feed them. If you want to take the monkey to take pictures, you have to pay a tip, usually 20 Philippine dollars at a time. But remember, you can't take pictures of monkeys with flash, it will hurt your eyes.

Boating on the Robock River cruise ship is a popular tourist attraction. Sitting on a boat like a waltz ball, driving along the river, enjoying the original forest scenery on both sides of the strait, tasting the delicious buffet on board, and singing by guitarists, the romantic style can be imagined. The destination of boating is an indigenous village. Visitors can go ashore to visit the aborigines who wear grass skirts to shoot arrows and drill fire rings to swallow fire, and take photos with them. Of course, there is a tipbox hanging on the tree next to it. After the visit, the ship will return to the dock. If there are many people, there will be a big rectangular boat to sit on. Travel time is about 1 hour.

Accommodation:

Penglao Island is the best holiday resort on Mint Island. Panglao Island Nature Resort is one of them. The hotel has a swimming pool facing the sea. The white beach is full of soft flour and sand, and there is an island in the middle of the sea. There is a road connecting the shore, but it is often submerged by the high tide. At this time, you need to take a boat. The guest room is an independent wooden building with one room on the first floor. There is a wooden cradle swing in the room and an outdoor foam pool outside the room.

The newest and most expensive resorts on Penglao Island are Amauri Tower and Escaillas, where the Philippine President once stayed. It only opened in May 2007, and the minimum room rate is 400 dollars. But just the hotel's long private beach and spectacular swimming pool make the price worth it. From time to time, you can see the palm-sized Portunus swimming in the sea, with small fish under your feet. The feeling of stepping on the beach is softer and more comfortable than massage.

Shopping:

There is basically no shopping center in Baohe Island, but there are several specialties that should not be missed. One is an eye monkey souvenir from chocolate hills Xiahe Glasses Monkey Tourist Reception Center, and the canvas bag and T-shirt are about 40-50 RMB. One is honey products and organic bread produced and sold in famous bee farms. A bottle of honey around 40 yuan. There are beach slippers in the lobby of Penglao Island Nature Resort. The price of this brand of slippers ranges from 100 yuan to 300 yuan, but the quality and style are unforgettable.

Catering:

Baohe Island has two special dining programs, one is boating on the Luobo River, and the other is going to a beekeeper for a buffet. The bread here is delicious and sweet, and the dishes are flavored with honey from the farm. Although there are not many kinds of dishes in the buffet, it is not only sweet and delicious to eat in the natural pastoral environment of farms and villages. Buffet price is 450 Philippine dollars plus 10% service charge.

Airports and ferries

Mint has an airport, but it's small. There is only one hall in all. There are blind bands and blind massages at the airport. From Cebu to Bohol, you can take a speedboat for 2 hours, and there are three or four flights every day. A speedboat is like the one that shuttles between Hong Kong and Macau. There are about 100 people in a big cabin, and the original movie is on the big screen. The air conditioner on the ferry is very cold, so put on your coat.

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