Recommend a few must-go tours, travel guide to Cebu, Philippines

Cebu is a very mature tourist destination in the Philippines. It has many resort islands, colorful seawater, white-washed beaches and resorts hidden in dense forests. For world history, this is the burial place of the great navigator Magellan and the battlefield where the Philippines won its first victory against foreign colonists.

Magellan's Cross and Basilica Minoredel Santo Nino

At that time, Magellan brought a cross and a statue of the Holy Child, and now they have built buildings for them and worship together. The Statue of the Holy Child is a wooden "Statue of the Child Jesus Christ" about 40 minutes tall, wearing a robe, a yellow crown on his head, and a staff in his hand. Copies of it are sold in the streets and alleys of the Philippines. The locals also use it as a statue of the God of Wealth. One is enshrined in the lobby of Peng Lao Nature Resort in Bohol, just like the way Master Guan is enshrined in China.

You need to go through security checks to enter and exit the church, but it will not hinder your tour. In front of several rows of red wax altars in the church, believers light fires and make wishes. Free photography is allowed in the church, but everything is quiet. Some people are praying, some are taking photos, and some are waiting in a long line for baptism. They are all in an orderly manner and each performs his or her duties.

Fort San Pedro (Fort San Pedro) This is the second oldest castle in the Philippines. It is a military castle with main ruins including forts and high walls. The castle was the first Spanish stronghold in Cebu. There is a historical relics exhibition hall on the city wall, and photography is prohibited.

Chinese Taoist Temple (Taoist Temple) There are many Chinese in the Philippines, so in addition to Catholicism, there is also Taoism. The location of this Taoist temple is considered a geomantic treasure. It is surrounded by local mansion areas, and most of the residents are Chinese. The Chinese used to have racial discrimination in the Philippines, but now they have a very high status. Among the top ten richest people in the Philippines, eight are Chinese. The Taoist temple is built against the mountain, and along the road you can see villas shaded by greenery. Vehicles can only park at the entrance at the foot of Taoguan Mountain, and you have to climb ninety-nine steps to reach the top.

As a small island under the jurisdiction of Cebu Island, it has whiter and more delicate beaches, as well as two iconic landscapes: Chocolate Hills and the smallest monkey in the world - the tarsier. Bohol also has two classic tourism projects: rafting on the Lobo River for lunch and chasing dolphins in the early morning. If you want to dive, start in Bohol, where there are several islands that attract divers from all over the world with their magnificent underwater scenery.

Mint is also divided into main island and outlying islands, which are more primitive and natural. Panglao Island is one of the most famous resort islands. There is only a short cement bridge connecting the main island and Panglao Island, which is incomparable to the majestic cross-sea bridge in Cebu. Driving on Penglao Island at night, it was pitch black, and there were 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 evident everywhere.

Attractions:

The Chocolate Hills are the most famous natural landscape in the area. There are 1,268 hills that change color. At the end of the dry season, the hills on the hills change color. The grass will turn a rich chocolate color, hence its name, and remain green the rest of the time. Climb to the top of the tourist center to see the full view of the Chocolate Hills, which is very spectacular. The picture taken on the postcard was taken on the side of the road not far from the entrance of the scenic spot.

There are five or six shops under the Chocolate Mountain, specializing in tarsier souvenirs and various handicrafts. The cute tarsier image is made into various headwear, bags and T-shirts, as well as a dazzling array of ethnic accessories. Those who like tarsier products should not miss these small shops here. There is no such rich and rich selection elsewhere. Moderately priced place.

On the way to and from the Chocolate Mountains, you will pass a road with dense forests on both sides. This is the man-made forest. The forest is built on both sides of the road. The trees are tangled and towering, like centuries-old trees. It has the flavor of a primitive forest. It forms a sharp contrast with the quiet road and the red painted railings. Many tourists get off the car to take photos.

The Tarsier Visitors Center is located on the banks of the Lobo River and is an artificial breeding visit site. Such a cute little animal is a must-see. It is the prototype in the movie ET! Although the reception center is not big, with only seven or eight small trees, the monkeys are all open for viewing and can be touched directly with your hands. There are one or two little monkeys hidden in every tree. These super cute little things are very ancient species, dating back 45 million years, and are a specialty of the Philippines. They are only as big as a hand, have eyes heavier than their heads, and have suckers on their toes. They hang around branches quietly during the day. They don't like to jump and they don't bite. Visitors can also buy insects and feed them to them. If you want to get the little monkey to take pictures, you have to pay a tip, usually 20 Philippine dollars per time. But remember not to use flash to take pictures of monkeys, as this will damage their eyes.

River rafting (Loboc River Cruise) is a popular excursion project among many tourists.

Sitting on a boat like a waltzing ball, driving along the river, admiring the primitive forest scenery on both sides of the river, while tasting the delicious buffet on the boat, accompanied by guitarists singing, the romantic atmosphere can be imagined. The end point of the rafting trip is an indigenous village. Visitors can go ashore to watch the indigenous people in grass skirts shoot arrows, drill fire rings, eat fire, and take photos with them. Of course, there is a tipbox hanging on the tree next to it. After the visit, the boat returns to the pier on its original route. If there are many people, there are also large rectangular boats you can ride on. The tour lasts about 1 hour.