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Top 10 Philippine Tourist Destinations
Top 10 Philippine Tourist Destinations
4. Baguio (770,187)
The summer capital of the Philippines experienced a 20% increase in tourists after the Kabayan
mummies discovered the place after the Kabayan mummy burial caves were featured in
documentaries on cable. European visitors made up the bulk of visitors to the Cordilleras where
Baguio is located.
5. Davao (669,864)
Known for being the home of the country's highest peak, Davao also has visitors flocking to the Eden
Nature Park and Crocodile Farm, two of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
6. Boracay (649,559)
Taiwanese tourists to the island paradise increased by 72% since China Airlines started chartering
flights there twice a week. Shanghai Airlines flights from Shanghai and Philippine Airlines flights from
Hangzhou also boosted arrivals to Boracay by 26%.
8. Zambales (323,271)
Three to four hours awa y from Manila, the province has some 170 kilometers of beaches with reefs,
diving areas, and surfing spots. The Fiesta Poon Bato (Feast of the Sacred Stone) in January is a
religious festival in honor of the Catholic Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, and attracts more than half
a million tourists every year.
9. Bohol (313,317)
Home to the world-famous Chocolate Hills, the island also hosts tourist activities like the Ecological,
Environmental and Educational Adventure Tour (EAT) in Danao. The program, completely funded by
the municipal government, offers mind-blowing experiences like taking a 45-meter plunge over a
gorge supported only by a rope harness. There is also a 1.5-kilometer 'Suislide' zipline. Other
attractions include caving, river tubing, rappelling, kayaking, and root climbing. Yes, root climbing.
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