What to pay attention to when traveling to Manila, Philippines! What's the temperature in Manila in January? Will it be very hot?

train

Starting from Manila, the Philippine state-run railway is divided into two lines: north and south. The northern line extends to san fernando, and you can change trains on the way to Baguio. The southern line extends to Regaby, and Mayon volcano can be seen halfway.

It is not recommended to take the train because it is slow and sometimes dangerous.

From Manila, you can take sightseeing buses to Krabi, Daya Bay, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Clark, subic, Baguio, Banaoui, Wigan and Lawo (all the main tourist spots in Luzon Island). Sightseeing bus is air-conditioned, and they are all through trains, which are quite convenient and comfortable. However, there are not many routes and flights, and most of the passengers are tourists or people above the middle class.

Planes and ships: There are many ferries to the main islands of the Philippines in the North Port and South Port of Manila. It costs 70 pesos and 50 pesos to take a taxi, but drivers are generally reluctant to set their watches when they come back. You should go to the shipping company to buy tickets, and there are also ticket sales windows in ports or urban areas, so you can go to the tourism bureau for enquiries. The shipping company has a billboard with frequency and price on it, and you can buy it according to it. Usually, you must book a special seat or first class in advance; People in third class can buy tickets on the same day. The ferry schedule will also be published in the English newspaper of the day, and tickets can also be issued in marat and Ermita.

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taxi

When traveling in Manila, it is best to take a taxi or jeep. Jeepney is a special means of transportation in the Philippines. It was founded after World War II and was transformed from an old jeep of the US military. Gipney in Manila is beautifully dressed, painted in colorful and painted with all kinds of beautiful and dazzling patterns. There are two rows of opposite seats in the carriage, and passengers can get on and off at any time. It feels good to visit the city by jeep. The starting price of Jeepney is P 15, and the general fare is within P30. You can rent a jeep for a whole day, and the daily rent is about 3000 yuan.

Tricycle: In small cities or suburban villages, you can take human tricycles, and the starting price is about P5. You need to negotiate the price before you leave.

Although Manila's public transport system is developed, it is too crowded to rent a car.

amusement

Laowo has always attracted many tourists by seaside tours and leisure tours. Combine sunny beaches, Spanish architectural style and golf organically, and you will have an exotic leisure. There are beach racing, golf courses, shooting and all kinds of colorful entertainment activities everywhere. In particular, there are many recreational activities on the water: snorkeling (deep diving), jet skiing, yachting, rowing, surfing and sea fishing. In Manila, tennis and golf are the main recreational activities during the day. At sunset in Manila Bay, [+show all].

Laowo has always attracted many tourists by seaside tours and leisure tours. Combine sunny beaches, Spanish architectural style and golf organically, and you will have an exotic leisure. There are beach racing, golf courses, shooting and all kinds of colorful entertainment activities everywhere. In particular, there are many recreational activities on the water: snorkeling (deep diving), jet skiing, yachting, rowing, surfing and tennis sea fishing.

In Manila, tennis and golf are the main recreational activities during the day. When the sun sets in Manila Bay, leisure activities begin at night. Golf For most tourists who come to the Philippines, golf is a great temptation because there are world-class venues, including several championship venues. Swing in the lush tropical plants, surrounded by water and light, bring greater enjoyment to playing golf. In addition, due to the pleasant climate, it is suitable for swinging all year round.

There are more than fifty courses on the island. Most of them are located in Luzon Island, and some good venues are located in the big cities of Visayas and Mindanao. There were only a few thousand golf lovers in the 1920s, but now they are becoming more and more popular. The players won many games and set up many clubs.

There are different charging standards for fruit collection. Usually, the ticket price rises on weekends, generally ranging from 100 to 500 pesos. As for caddies, trolleys, balls and shoes, you can rent them by the hour.

Nightlife in Manila The main contents of nightlife in Manila include nightclubs, bars, dance halls, theatrical performances and squash competitions.

go shopping

Laowo Shopping Come to Laowo Shopping. The more distinctive ones are: fresh mangoes, silver ornaments, dried mangoes (red, green and yellow are locally packaged, and yellow packaging is the best), coconut oil (a liquid that can cure almost all mosquito bites), wood carving, Tagala clothing (a fabric made of pineapple and banana fibers) and shell products (from desk lamps to plates). Cigars are worth buying locally, because Luzon tobacco has been very famous since ancient times. If you buy 400 cigarettes and two cans of tobacco, you can get duty-free. [+Show All]

Laowo Shopping Come to Laowo Shopping. The more distinctive ones are: fresh mangoes, silver ornaments, dried mangoes (red, green and yellow are locally packaged, and yellow packaging is the best), coconut oil (a liquid that can cure almost all mosquito bites), wood carving, Tagala clothing (a fabric made of pineapple and banana fibers) and shell products (from desk lamps to plates).

Cigars are worth buying locally, because Luzon tobacco has been very famous since ancient times. If you buy 400 cigarettes and two cans of tobacco, you can get duty-free.

For the Philippines, which is rich in exquisite artistic traditions, tourists can buy many kinds, such as woodcuts, guitars, cigars, leather goods, embroidery, floor mats, table mats, handbags, bamboo wares, corals, textiles, shell products, bronzes and so on.

Men's embroidered clothing, known as "the finishing touch", is a unique form of Philippine art, among which the most popular is a light and thin embroidered cotton garment for women, called "Jalaluo", and is interspersed with square textile patterns knitted by crochet. There are also colorful straw mats, rattan baskets refined by Na Wei residents, silverware made by Baguio villagers, and iron walls of Mindanao.

Large department stores or shopping centers: the goods are complete and the prices are fixed, but there are often big discounts to attract customers. Visitors who are interested in buying Philippine specialties should not miss it. Various shops: small in scale, with various local handicrafts, which can be negotiated. Vendors and flea markets: Shopping and sightseeing can test your bargaining power, and you will find unexpected things when you stay.

Manila is not a free port. Only airports and high-end hotels have duty-free shops. Shopping in a store with a sign recommended by the government tourism administration can guarantee the quality and price, and you can get a tax exemption of 5- 10%. Manila's local products include handicrafts, textiles, leather products and Spanish antiques.

Manila can be said to be a collection of various commodities, including Mabial, which is known as a tourist belt.

There are many gift shops where travelers can easily collect all kinds of exquisite products. In addition, the Flesta Shopping Center near Manila International Airport sells all kinds of duty-free goods, where new arrivals can shop leisurely.

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Manila's cuisine includes Malaysian food, Chinese food, Spanish food and so on. Adobo is considered as a traditional Filipino dish. Pork and diced chicken with thick sauce and white rice. Pancit Philippine fried noodles, slightly sweet and sour. InihawnaTalong is made of peeled and chopped eggplant, tomatoes, onions and shrimps. If eggplant is replaced by delicious mango, it will be more delicious. Kare-Kare is oxtail, and tripe is served with vegetables and peanut butter.

The famous dishes in the Philippines are roast suckling pig, that is, dechon; Bahruth, that is, boiled eggs hatch to half; Achala,

That is, Chili fried papaya, onion and vegetable slices; Lumpia is a mixture of shrimp, chicken, pork and cocoa. Adobao, stew the chicken or pork dipped in vinegar thoroughly, and the meat itself will slip; There are also roast pork leg (CrispyPate), banana heart burst belly (Kare~Kare) and so on. Vegetables are usually seasoned with balsamic vinegar, sugar and pepper.

The main restaurant of any hotel in Manila will serve authentic Filipino food, which is most famous for its rich seafood. There are often band performances and folk dance performances in restaurants. Tasting the taste of Manila suggests going to a small restaurant opened by Filipinos, which is cheap and authentic.

Influenced by the West and China, Manila's diet has diversified characteristics. Breakfast is mostly western, lunch and dinner are mostly Chinese, but Chinese food also has local characteristics in the Philippines. Senior people like western food. Even in western food stores, rice and sausages are served. On the streets of Manila, you can often see a local fast food called Jollibee, which is very suitable for tourists who have just come to the Philippines.

The staple food of Filipino Muslims is rice, sometimes corn and potato flour, with vegetables and fruits. According to Islamic rules, they don't eat pork or drink alcohol. Like other Malays, they like to eat fish instead of milk. Their cooking is very simple, they like to use pungent condiments and grab them with their hands when eating. The habit of chewing betel nut is very popular among Muslims in the Philippines.

The staple food of Igorot people is rice and sweet potato. Cooking is very simple, small fish, potato seedlings, bean seedlings and so on. You can cook it with salt water and eat it as a dish. Meat and fish are rarely fried, but are usually cooked directly with fire. Pepper is essential for every meal. They are addicted to chewing tobacco leaves and betel nuts.

The food in black dwarf is animal meat, fish, eggs, wild fruits, honey, newborn bees and the roots of various wild plants, such as potato stems, taro and radish. They also like chewing betel nuts. Anything that can't be eaten raw is roasted by drilling wood for fire.