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Known
for being one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the
country, Baguio is certainly a great vacation spot to relax
and enjoy the beauty and the culture of the city. On the
way to Baguio where the "Kennon Road" is
, the zigzagging path previews the scenic highlights of
the city. Along the 32-kilometer highway are the Bridal
Veil and Colorado waterfalls. There are many tourist destination
that Baguio can offer that surely captivate your heart.
Of course, the famous "Burham Park" located
in the heart of the city, the park's features a man-made
lagoon ideal for boat rides, a skating rink, an athletic
field and stadium, basketball and tennis courts, a biking
zone, tree-and-flower lined promenades, and a plant market.
That surely anyone could enjoy.
Baguio
Country Club and Camp
John Hay, former campsite for rest-and-recreation
activities of American military personnel is now popular golfing
destination, the camp is being transformed into a world-class
resort, a Baguio's biggest pine tree conservation area. With
its newly refurbished 18-hole golf course rivals that of the
Country Club which has pretty garden-patched cottages surrounding
its fairways.
Mansion
House, the official
summer residence of Philippine presidents. That also serves
as museum of presidential memorabilia. It also offers tourists
with great photo opportunities with its rectangular reflecting
pool along a tree-lined walkway. Parallel to Mansion House,
is Wright Park where neophyte riders can
trot around an oval track guided by trainers who lead horses
with a hand-held leash. At the Mines View Park,
tourists can have a panoramic view of the old mines of Benguet.
At the park entrance is a flea market for souvenir items.
The
city landmark, Baguio Cathedral located at
the upper part of the city that gives the scenic view of the
city. Another pilgrimage site is the Grotto of Our
Lady of Lourdes which sits on top of Dominican Hill.
Devotees prefer to climb the 252-step ascent than drive through
a winding road to reach the shrine. Bell Church holds a religious
service of mixed Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian and Christian
dogmas but tourists come here to have their fortunes told.
Philippine
Military Academy, located on an elevated pine-forested
ground is the the country's foremost military learning institution.
Its Saturday Morning Parade in Review by cadets in full regalia
never fails to attract visitors. Within campus vicinity is
a Military Museum. A cultural haven established by noted Baguio
artist BenCab, Tam-awan Village recreates a typical ethnic
village in the Cordilleras with authentic tribal homes uprooted
from their original locations and re-set on similar terrain.
There is also an art gallery-cum-coffee shop.
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