TOP 15 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in MANILA CITY Philippines | Best and NEW Places to Explore!

21 places in this vlog

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1. 1:31

   Pasig River Esplanade

   🌳 Park · Binondo

   Now provides access to Fort Santiago in Intramuros.

2. 2:01

   Jones Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Binondo

   The light show runs every Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

3. 2:25

   Fort Santiago

   🏛️ Historic site · Intramuros

   Now reachable via the Pasig River Esplanade.

4. 3:01

   Rizal Shrine

   🏛️ Museum · Intramuros · brief mention

5. 3:20

   Intramuros

   🏛️ Historic site · Intramuros

   Can be explored on foot or by bike.

6. 4:09

   Binondo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Binondo

   Especially lively during Chinese New Year, with decorations and lion dances.

7. 4:32

   Ongpin Street

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Binondo · brief mention

8. 4:56

   Lucky Chinatown Mall

   🛍️ Shopping · Binondo

   A good place to cool off after a Binondo food trip; holds festive displays at Chinese New Year.

9. 5:46

   Divisoria

   🛒 Market · Tondo

   Busiest in the holiday season and back-to-school rush; haggling is expected.

10. 6:41

    Quiapo

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Quiapo

    The streets around the church are full of hidden stalls serving Filipino favourites.

11. 6:53

    Quiapo Church

    ⛩️ Temple · Quiapo

    Crowds peak during the annual Traslación procession.

12. 7:54

    Rizal Park

    🌳 Park · Ermita

13. 9:03

    National Museum of Fine Arts

    🏛️ Museum · Ermita

14. 9:03

    National Museum of Anthropology

    🏛️ Museum · Ermita

15. 9:03

    National Museum of Natural History

    🏛️ Museum · Ermita

16. 9:41

    Star City

    🚡 Activity · Pasay

    Try the famous Star Flyer; plan ahead for weekends and holidays, when it gets busy.

17. 10:38

    SM City Manila

    🛍️ Shopping · Ermita

    Right beside the LRT Central Terminal station.

18. 11:24

    Manila Zoo

    🌳 Park · Malate

    Recently renovated, with a fresher, more family-friendly layout.

19. 12:09

    Manila Ocean Park

    🚡 Activity · Ermita

    Overnight stays are possible at Hotel H2O inside the park.

20. 12:59

    Aqua Adventure

    🚡 Activity · Ermita

    Bring extra clothes; expect to get wet.

21. 13:41

    Philippine Biodome

    🚡 Activity · Ermita

    An evening light show turns the dome into a glowing space at night.