Baguio - City of Pines

         Want to hang out with friends? classmates? relatives? family? Why not go to the City of Pines, Baguio. This maybe one of the best vacation you will experience here in the Philippines. There are a lot of tourist attractions, landmarks and scenic spots for sightseeing around Baguio City, from parks, gardens, museums, camps and cultural villages. For first-time visitors, I recommend to visit camp john hay, burnham park, wright park, mines view park, baguio cathedral, BenCab museum, Baguio night market, The Mansion, orchidarium, and the famous strawberry farm.

           Baguio City used to be accessible only through Kennon Road along stretch of zig-zag road connecting the lowland of La Union to the high land Benguet Province. Anyone who travels along this road would still pass by the Lion's Head which symbolizes fierceness and strength. 

          

          The last time I went to Baguio, there are only two things I remembered the best about it it’s cool weather and pine trees. The tall pine trees are everywhere, on every corner of the streets, and the roads are just heading either downhill or uphill. Rarely you can see completely flat roads of more than a hundred meter in this city. 

          Baguio City is located some 250 kilometers from Metro Manila. Me and my family used a car going in Baguio City. We passed through NLEX (North Luzon Express Way) then SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway). Upon reaching Tarlac City exit, we turned left and drive a good 10 km more until you reach MacArthur Highway. The travel time is about 6-7 hours.

         On the other hand, there are many hotels you can check in while visiting Baguio city like travelite express hotel, eurotel baguio, la brea inn, hotel supreme baguio, hotel veniz, paladin hotel and many more.

           The Ifugao Tribe of Baguio City built the famous rice terraces more than 2,000 years ago. Descendants of the Ifugao Tribe wear traditional dress of colorful woven textiles and headdresses. Some members sell woodcrafts or food, while others are happy to pose for a photograph but make sure you ask permission before taking a picture. And in Baguio, the Panagbenga Flower Festival is celebrated every fourth week of February and is a thanksgiving celebration for Mother Nature. Colorful floats travel down the streets and local tribes dance in native costumes.