The origin of the name of Baguio City

Baguio is located in the north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and Baguio is located in the west of Luzon Island. Its English name is Baguio, and the local dialect means "scenery". Later, overseas Chinese in Fujian called it Baguio in Minnan dialect, which was both homophonic and elegant. When you first arrive in this city, you will find that she is different from other cities in the Philippines, which earned her three nicknames: Xiadu, Songcheng and Huadu. Baguio is a hilltop city with an altitude of1500m. The seasons are like spring, and the temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius all the year round. This is indeed a rare summer resort in the tropical Philippines. The temperature in Manila is very different from Baguio. Baguio can put on clothes in this weather when people in Manila are suffering from high temperature and heat above 30 degrees Celsius. No wonder some people joke that Manila people only need to wear T-shirts all year round, and it is useless to make suits. Only when you go to Baguio can you have a chance to wear it. Therefore, Baguio is called "Summer Capital" by Filipinos. Pine City is because Baguio is the only city in the Philippines where pine trees grow. The whole city is hidden in a large pine forest. There are towering pine trees that need to be surrounded by one person. They are hundreds of years old. A cool breeze blows in the forest, making tourists forget that this is the Philippines.

As for Huadu, it is easier to explain. 1900, two Americans rode along the mountain road and found this treasure-house full of flowers. At that time, Baguio had a population of only 25,000. The locals said: it is flowers, not gold, that attract Americans here. Because of Baguio's pleasant climate and spring-like seasons, when it is still cold in February, all kinds of flowers can be planted in other places. It is this "out of season" flower that makes Baguio famous. Baguio City has held flower parties since 1995 and 10, which also gives the city a "bright spot" to be proud of every year. The season when flowers are in full bloom is also the most prosperous time for Baguio pine trees. The local climate is cool, and all Baguio citizens have a holiday to celebrate this special festival. People wear national costumes and dress up in the shape of highland flowers. Songs and dances with local characteristics and beautiful flowers set each other off, which publicized the national culture of the Philippines in front of tourists from all over the world.