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Tagaytay Day Tour From Manila
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Private Tour Makati's Little Tokyo and Cinema Square
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From Manila: Taal Volcano and Lake Boat Sightseeing Tour
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What to do in Manila
Popular places to visit
SM Mall of Asia
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit SM Mall of Asia, a popular shopping spot in Pasay. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM North EDSA
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to SM North EDSA, a favourite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Venice Grand Canal Mall
During your visit to Taguig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Venice Grand Canal Mall. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Manila Ocean Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Manila Ocean Park during your holiday to Manila. Visit the shops and churches in this vibrant area.
Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio is just one of the places to see in Taguig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
City of Dreams Manila
Why not roll the dice with a visit to City of Dreams Manila during your travels in Parañaque? Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM Megamall
During your visit to Mandaluyong, you can enjoy retail therapy at SM Megamall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Bonifacio High Street
During your visit to Taguig, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bonifacio High Street. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Rizal Park
Discover the uplifting story of the Philippines’ national hero in this lovely park renamed in his honour.
Areas of Manila
Bonifacio Global City
If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Makati Central Business District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Alabang
Alabang is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center while you're in town.
Ortigas Center
Travellers to Ortigas Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Asian Development Bank Headquarters and Robinsons Galleria Mall.
Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.
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- SM Mall of Asia
- SM North EDSA
- Newport World Resorts
- Venice Grand Canal Mall
- Manila Ocean Park
- Fort Bonifacio
- City of Dreams Manila
- Alabang Town Center
- St. Luke's Medical Center
- SM Megamall
- Bonifacio High Street
- Rizal Park
- Smart Araneta Coliseum
- St Luke's Medical Center Global City
- BGC Arts Center
- SMX Convention Center
- SM City BF Parañaque
- SM City Southmall
- Philippine General Hospital
- Manila Cathedral
- TriNoma
- Makati Medical Center
- Robinsons Galleria Mall
- Star City
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