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Manila the capital of Philippines is one of the sixteen cities comprising “Metropolitan Philippines”. Manila is distributed into 16 territorial districts, which are all original towns except one, the Port Area District. All of these original towns except Port Area have their own churches and several of these districts have attained identification in their own right.

Manila is often described as the only capital city in Asia that resembles a Latin American city. There is so much to discover in Manila that makes it a must-visit for the tourist. After Warsaw, Poland it is considered the most destroyed city during World War II. Before war it was compared with London, Paris and other European cities. Manila is a sociable city, with a populace who take pride in their cultural affinities to the West and their embrace of all things American. Most tourists, however, use Manila as a transit point, a place to spend a day or two on the way to the islands and beaches of the south or the mountainous tribal areas of the north. A couple of days is all you really need to explore the key sights in and around Intramuros, the city's only notable historical enclave, its stone houses and grassy courtyards much as they were when the Spanish regime came to an end in the nineteenth century. If you've got a bit more time on your hands, take a wander through nearby Binondo – Chinatown – or head out of the city on a day-trip. There's plenty to see and do in the vicinity of the capital, from the Manila Bay island of Corregidor, a fascinating reminder of the horrors of war, to the rapids and waterfalls at Pagsanjan.

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The Philippines has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: wet and dry. Typhoons and tropical storms are a common occurrence during the wet season, particularly in the northern part of the Philippines, and occurs from late May till early November. Dry season starts from late November until late April. December to February is a pleasant time to visit the Philippines. Temperatures during this time range from 24-30°C (75-86°F) at its peak. From March to May, temperatures heat up but as Manila is by the coast, it rarely goes beyond 37°C (99°F).

Currency

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Accomadation

There are different types of accomadation available in Manila from big budget traveler hostels to luxury stylish hotels.

Airports

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), or Manila International Airport (MIA) is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Flights to Manila

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City transportation

Jeepneys are usually the cheapest and fastest way to get around the city with a trip costing not less than 7-8 Pesos however it is not suggested to use it at night as crimes have increased relating to jeepneys. Taxis are affordable, comfortable and you can get where ever you want at any time, flag down rates cost P30 however if a taxi driver gives you a fixed price and doesn't follow the meter refuse it as this is illegal, you can contact local police for cases like this. Tricycles are also fast and affordable but for some people it might not be as comfortable as it seems, it is similar to Thailand's tuk-tuk; small and uncomfortable, prices are based on the distance of your destination from your origin. Water buses are cheap and OK, and runs through the Pasig River which now is fortunately odourless thanks to the efforts of NGOs and the local government, Water bus stations aren't decent but who cares? The Pasig Ferry River Service have some stations around Metro Manila.

Visa

Visa is required to travel to Manila. Visa can applied through travel agency or can be directly done through philippines embassy. There are visa services for tourists.

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Things to do in Manila

The main tourist sites of Manila are located along Manila Bay.

Baywalk - South of the Luneta is the renovated Baywalk a linear park adjacent to Manila Bay. Restaurants formerly on the actual baywalk have been moved inwards to allow a clear view of Manila's legendary sunsets.

Bonifacio Shrine - A shrine in honour of Andres Bonifacio who was one of the Filipinos who struggled and fought for freedom for the country against the Spanish forces.

Chinatown - Manila has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, where one can find exotic Chinese goods and delicious cuisine.

Intramuros - At the northern end of the Bay lies the remnants of the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros (Spanish for 'within the walls'). Intramuros contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the Manila Cathedral, the most important church in the country.

Mabini Shrine - Apolinario Mabini's former home. Mabini was a Lawyer and fought for Philippine Independence. During the American Occupation, this home became the first intellectual headquarters of the First Philippine Republic.

Malacañang Palace - Manila is the host of the official residence of the president of the Philippines. While heading your way here, you will see wonderful places. People can roam the garden afterward.

Manila Hotel - Just outside Intramuros and on the edge of Manila Bay is the beautiful and historic Manila Hotel, a legacy of the American colonial era and the place where General Douglas MacArthur made his home before World War II.

Plaza San Luis - A commercial complex consisting five house; Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and El Hogar Filipino. Plaza San Luis showcases Filipino-Hispanic Architecture. Other than Souvenir shops there is a museum in Casa Manila.

University of Santo Tomas (Unibersidad de Santo Tomas (UST)). This University is oldest and first University in the whole of Asia and the Philippines. It was used as a camp by the Japanese during their occupation where the imprisoned about 10,000 people even though it only can hold 4,000.

Manila Metropolitan Theater - The Manila Metropolitan Theatre or MET is an art deco building designed by the Filipino architect Juan M. de Guzman Arellano, and inaugurated on December 10, 1931, with a capacity of 1670. The theater is located on Padre Burgos Avenue, near the Manila Central Post Office.

Manila Central Post Office - Designed by Filipino architect Juan Marcos de Guzman Arellano, the post office building was built in neoclassical architecture in 1926. It was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1946 preserving most of its original design. It is located in the Intramuros district of the city, at the bank of the Pasig River. The front of the building faces the Liwasang Bonifacio plaza (now known as Plaza Lawton).

Festivals

You can experience diverse celebration of cultures through different fesitvals in Manila.

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