Manila, better known as Maynila for the Fillipinos, is the capital city of Philippines. It is also known as the gateway to the well vacationed Philippine Islands. If you are on a visit to Philippines for some fun in the sun then you should stop along the way and find out what Manila has in store for you and for your family!

Here are top 10 things that you can do in Manila.

FIRST
Roller Skating – Rizal Park is one of the largest parks in South East Asia. One can experience a greenery of about one hundred and fifty acres here. Apart from the sightseeing of the Japanese Garden or Chinese Garden one can also enjoy the free music concerts and the roller skating rink in this park. Natives performing Tai Chi and other martial arts is something special to see here.

SECOND
Shopping – Manila is also well known for shopping. Here one can enjoy shopping too much. There are many shops and stores that line Manila’s streets. One thing to take note, Manila celebrates all the major Christian holidays, so on these days most of the shops and stores stay open. On these celebrating days there may not be bus or taxi cab service available in the city.

THIRD
Swimming – Jed’s Island Resort is famous for swimming. It is on the McArthur Highway of Calumpit, Bulacan. It is widely known as a vacation resort and is the perfect place in Manila to enjoy. It has a huge swimming pool with fishing and boating areas. One can also go horseback riding, play volleyball, tennis, or basketball on the land. Kids playing space is also available there.

FORTH
Water Fun – For more of swimming and for more of water fun, one can visit Splash Island. It is a huge park having huge swimming pools, water slides, rides, and many more to have fun with family and kids.

FIFTH
Riding – The Enchanted Kingdom, one of the most popular amusement parks, features 11-story roller coaster, a gigantic Ferris wheel, and 7-areas where one can ride and play with family. The areas are Brooklyn Place, Boulderville, Jungle Outpost, Midway Broadwalk, Portobello, Spaceport, and Victoria Park.

SIXTH
Sunbathing – Sunbathing on White Beach is awesome. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here one can swim, relax, lie in the sun, go walking, and also take advantage of other activities there with family.

SEVENTH
Sightseeing – Intramuros is very famous for sightseeing. The word Intramuros means “inside the walls.” It is a fort built by the Spaniards in the late 1500s and its walls are 20-feet high and more than mile long. In past Intramuros protected several rich mansions, churches, and schools. Sad to inform that this fort was destroyed in the year 1945 when America fought to regain the city from the grips of Japanese.

Intramuros has been rebuilt to some extent. From here one can see Casa Manila, The Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine Museum, and many more interesting structures.

EIGHTH
Relaxing – Visitors usually prefer The Lotus Garden Hotel in Manila. It is a 6-floor building and offers plenty of rest and relaxation. The hotel offers a good night’s sleep, car rentals, massages, a spa, Internet access, television and maid service.

NINTH
Celebrating Christmas – All the major Christian festivals are celebrated in Manila. One can celebrate Christmas like never before in Asia. Christmas is one of the biggest holidays in Manila. There are parties galore starting from mid of October everywhere in Manila.

TENTH
Taking in the Night Life – Loud music is common in Manila. It is also known for its colorful night life. Here one can find bars and other places to mingle like the Jazz Rhythms and the Hard Rock Cafe. Watching performers in theaters watch performers and performing oneself by checking out a karaoke bar are common here.

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