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Top 10 tourist attractions in Philippines

1. Banaue Rice Terraces - Located in the Philippines, the Banaue Rice Terraces are one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. The terraces are believed to be over 2,000-3,000 years old, with ancestors of the local indigenous Ifugao people carving them into the mountains and hillsides.
2. Chocolate Hills - The Chocolate Hills is a popular tourist destination known for its unique landscape featuring nearly 1,500 grass-covered conical hills, which cover more than 50 sq km in total.
3. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range in the Philippines, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national park features a river that flows underground into St. Paul Bay, located east of the Babuyan River.
4. White Beach -  Another popular tourist area is White Beach, located on Boracay Island on the northwestern end of the island. The beach has beautiful white sand, clear waters, and lovely scenery.
5. Baroque Churches - Also located in the Philipines, a collection of four Spanish-era churches is designated as the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, demonstrating the unique colonial architecture found in the area.
6. Taal Volcano & Lake - Taal Volcano, located in Batangas Province approximately 50 km south of Manila, is complicated, active volcano, as it is located in the middle of freshwater Taal Lake.
7. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park - Located in the Philippines, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marine park and sanctuary that protects ecosystems with unique coral reefs and many endangered marine species.

Things you must do in Philippines

1. Swim in Hinagdanan Cave – Would you like to swim in dark waters inside a cave? This safe thrill is found in the Hinagdanan Cave in Bohol.
2. Ziplining on the Island – Visit the Zipline Park in Boracay, an amazing place for a spectacular aerial perspective of the whole island—a must for the adrenaline seeker.
3. Taoist Temple Ritual – This is a beautifully designed Taoist temple where the visitors will (only) use two wooden blocks that they will drop jointly (together) on the floor in front of the altar. The locals believe that if the two blocks land face up, the gods allow you to make a wish, but if not, the person trying just keeps on trying.
4. Kayaking at Panagsama Beach – Enjoy an evening of kayaking, even if you are kayaking for the first time. You can safely float around in gentle Class II rapids on the (at least) calm water of Panagsama Beach in Moalbaol.
5. Scuba Diving in El Nido – Go scuba diving in the waters in El Nido. Then, you can see manta rays and green sea turtles, as well as vibrant coral reefs. Night dives are possible, too, where visitors can see creatures such as seahorses and shrimps (but rare!) for the opportunity.

Food on the Plate

• Adobo - Although not officially the national dish, adobo is arguably the Philippines’ unofficial national dish; it consists of pork or chicken that is simmered in soy sauce and vinegar with crushed garlic and black pepper.
• Lumpia - A dish made up of deep-fried spring rolls, lumpia are influenced by Chinese cuisines and are filled with a mix of chopped vegetables and minced meat.
• Pancit - It is a noodle dish that combines meats, seafoods and vegetables. Pancit can be very versatile and is served during times of celebrations.
• Sinigang – Sinigang is a savory and tangy stew made of vegetables such as spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions, and flavored with tamarind or fish sauce.
• Cassava - A traditional Filipino dessert made of freshly grated cassava, coconut milk, and sugar that is baked to a nice golden-brown.