In the impression of J, I am afraid that there are few cities in the world that are as funny as Manila: walking on the chaotic roads, The Philippine special "bus" Jeepney roars by, and the landing bus doors on the speeding bus are always open. The corners and lawns of the streets and alleys always emit the sour smell of urine; among the many dazzling slums, countless sparkling skyscrapers penetrate the hazy sky, and in the Makati area, there are five-star hotels, high-end shopping malls, international restaurants, countless cafes and bars that wave the proud flag to tourists from all over the world every day. Perhaps, it is these disorganized and contrasting pictures that give this mixed-and-matching city endless vitality.
Mix and match Manila, starting with The Ancient City Center District, Intlamuros.
Located in the northwest corner of Metro Manila, the ancient city center (Intramuros) is surrounded by a wall that still stands 400 years ago. This so-called downtown is actually a microcosm of Manila's vicissitudes of history, writing the blood and tears of the Filipino people before and after World War II.
The old town is home to manila's most attractions, so it's time to take a half-day and walk around slowly.
You can start your tour of the Old Town, like Jordy, from fort santiago, the northernmost point. It's like a big garden, a beautiful lily pond in front of you, and on the central lawn you see the most beautiful flower in Southeast Asia, the frangipani, blooming on high branches. Walk along the sidewalks on both sides and soon come to the front of Fort Santiago. This ancient fortress is full of traces of the vicissitudes of time, and was used by the Japanese to concentrate war criminals during World War II, so the dungeon on the Banks of the Pasig River is worth a visit.
The flowers of Manila, the blue sky of Jordy
Take a walk inside Fort Santiago and get a feel for the Philippine past
Everyone wants to leave a memorial in this relic
Manila's mother river, the Pasig River
Speaking of the history of Manila, it is indispensable to mention one person: the national hero, the bourgeois nationalist Enlightenment thinker, the writer, the poet, the specialist, the philosopher, all of which are all in one, and he is the founding father of the Philippines, Mr. Rizal (1861-1896). Inside Fort Santiago there is the Rizal Shine, where you can visit many of his personal possessions and personal belongings, written on the 50-square-meter wooden floor of Rizal Introduction I read with tears in my eyes. The original manuscript of Mr. Rizal's last poem can also be seen, which he composed before waiting for the execution. This poem has been translated into the languages of various countries and is read and borrowed by the people of the peace-loving world.
This is the tip that Mr. Rizal, the father of the Philippine nation, wrote before his execution
The life of Mr. Rizal is here for the world to read, and everyone who finishes reading it has a lot of feelings. In this room, Jordy read it with tears in his eyes...
This is the scene depicting the execution of Mr. Rizal. It was filipino soldiers who shot him, because if they didn't kill him, they would be executed by the Spaniards... Choked up again.
Countless people mourn, because his death in exchange for countless people's lives.
The definition of Leyou is once again sublimated in the ancient city of Manila. Every touch inspires people to re-examine life.
Palatial St. Augustine's Church
The former Augustinian monastery next door to the church is now a great religious museum. Talent J takes you inside to enjoy it.
The monastery has a square promenade with impressive religious deities
The spaciousness made a museum visit a treat, and I loved the king-size windows
Inside the museum, the last ruler of Manila, Spain, surrendered to the Filipino people in 1898
Look at the past metro manila, how much difference it is from the prosperity you want to be in.
World War II artillery destroyed the entire ancient city, and even Manila Cathedral, manila's largest church, was not spared. Thanks to the post-war reconstruction funded by the Vatican, the magnificent Manila Cathedral can now stand so authentically in front of me.
The gilded altars, stained glass and rose-shaped windows are breathtaking, and the church is quiet enough to hear the silent breathing of devout believers. From the door on the left, there is also a lovely garden. A classmate in the garden has a more breathtaking photo pose, here will not be detailed, the knower knows himself ~ .
The largest church in Manila, the Manila Cathedral
The solemnity of Christ Church
Suddenly thinking of the old song "Like A Prayer" of idol Madonna, respect came to mind
The interior of Manila Cathedral is incomparably beautiful
Gilded altar
Huge pipe organs are often seen in Romanesque Christian churches
Plaza de Roma
The square was once used as a bullring, and the one above was the referee ^^
Look up at Manila Cathedral from the perspective of the Roman Forum
There are many horse-drawn carriage services at the entrance of manila cathedral, contracted by locals, which cost about 150-200p a week around the old city. You can walk on your legs, but you have to be careful in the slums and alleys of the city hidden under the glorious buildings and the streets where the locals live. Children were frolicking and chasing, and adults were crouching on street corners, talking about trivial topics. When they see tourists coming, make a look, the children in the family know to support the tourists, chase and block, and ask for candy and money. These images appear in these "dangerous" places every minute. Remember, the city of Manila, known as the first slum in Southeast Asia, exists.
The old town is a place where tourists are concentrated
The large graffiti on the walls restores the naughty nature of Manila
Manila has the largest slum in Southeast Asia, and this is no joke. Poor, or don't compete for the first ah ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
An oasis in Manila– Rizal Park
It's rare to find such a beautiful green space in the chaotic city of Manila. After seeing the historical monuments deposited with thick dust, passing through the frightening slums, and the afternoon sun gently sprinkling on the 60-hectare Jumbo green (huge green meadow) of Rizal Park, the mood immediately leapt to heaven. I took brisk steps, wandered the boulevards lined with statues of Filipino heroes in the park, watched the pulsating water droplets by the huge central fountain, or learned to lie on the grass and sleep for a lazy afternoon like the Filipino people...
Rizal Park, manila's giant lung
Manila's Municipal Tourism Office is large and imposing, and the National Museum is just across the street, which is now under maintenance and cannot be entered
Teodoro Valencia Circle
This Map of the Philippine Relief is very distinctive, and the whole pool is the water map of the Philippines
Cats in Manila
In the city of Manila, you can see scenes everywhere: homeless or homeless people, casual slippers, sunken belly, lazy sleeping posture, time to slip away without noticing...
China Garden, can you leave Confucius?
The park is very simple and is the impression of China in the eyes of Filipinos
In the Chinese garden, I met a super kawaii Filipino girl~
Whoever says I'm a slug, I'm not done with anyone!
Super pos, is this Filipino Kung Fu? ～～
Mom, I'm not leaving, I'm going to continue to be my brother's model!
Located at one end of rizal park waterfront is the Rizal Memorial, and the execution site of Rizal. This is a crowded place, not only because of the national hero who came to pay respects and commemorate the status of Sun Yat-sen in the minds of the Chinese people, this square is close to the sea, and there are no tall buildings around, so it feels open and cool. Today, there are two more sentries standing guard under the Rizal Monument, and there may be a changing of the guard ceremony to see.
The sea breeze is gusting, and this green space is open to the right place
There may be a changing of the guard ceremony today
Time goes by so slowly......
Developed Manila, mix and match
Many people who have come to the Philippines do not like Manila, saying that it is a city soaked in a urinal, which is the same phenomenon as another capital, Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and the sour smell fills the streets and alleys of the city. But if you come to the financial district of Makati, people will be lost in the reinforced concrete forest, a look of confusion: why is such a "notorious" place favored by so many hotel giants and global restaurant chains? What is the basis for the survival of this so-called "bustling city" built by foreign capital ?
Night view of Manila
The Malle district, where the tourists are most concentrated, is brightly lit
Taxi!
I personally believe that the foundation of a city's prosperity should be based on the accumulation of the people's free wealth, which requires a group of diligent and self-reliant nations, just like the Chinese nation, through unremitting efforts to lay a good foundation for the country inside and outside, and then talk about anything else. But with all due respect, the Philippines has always given me the feeling that their people are lazy and have inertia in their bones, that you see locals lazily doing nothing on any street corner in Manila, on a park lawn, or even on the floor of a supermarket, spending most of their day sleeping, and the rest of the day being partying and having fun. Such a national identity is difficult to develop self-reliant basic industries, so the government has sold land to foreign enterprises with a large amount of foreign capital, handed over the entire Makati district to foreigners to run their own businesses, and squeezed the domestic labor force and capital market. Therefore, although the appearance is prosperous and prosperous, the slums are still full of dangers, and the people are not clothed and hungry. This may be the fate of this troubled country, and the growing gap between rich and poor is also the biggest reason why the Philippine economy has only grown by 5% in 10 years.
Manila's famous Sunset Strip, which runs through the north and south of Metro Manila, is lined with high-rise buildings on the road side near the Maile district, except for the Corniche.
Where is There No Lady Gaga?
Manila, which is full of infrastructure, has you thought about the future planning?
The developed Makati Financial District is home to foreigners
Shangri-La is a landmark in Manila
Glorietta Mall, where the big bang occurred in 2007
As soon as the discount came, the shadows disappeared
The new season of the new season is about to be discounted
Manila, a heavily guarded city
Especially shopping malls and supermarkets, which are the site of frequent bombings
Manila's streets are filled with billboards
Hug me tightly, travel around the city, everything has to be careful
The back doors of manila buses are always open.
In Manila, I sat in a mood café with "Amazing Grace" as the background music, watching the children rolling around in the slum next to me. Even so, their innocent eyes radiated a radiance of joy, because they did not understand what this mashup society could bring to their future, nor did they know what special connection burglary had with faith in Christ. I looked at the time, swiped my card to pay the bill, and left a 20 peso tip in Cafe's leather bill book.
【Talent J Manila Mix and Match Comprehensive Tips:】
The capital of the Philippines is generally referred to as Manila, but strictly speaking, its full name is Metro Manila, or Manila Metropolitan Area, which includes Manila, Carlo Okan, Pasay (where the 2010 New Year's Countdown Party was held), Quezon 4, and the combined 13 surrounding municipalities.
The official language of the Philippines is English, and all people can communicate in English at will. But the accent is relatively blunt, especially the grassroots public at the bottom, and it takes a little effort to listen to their English. Filipino visa is very simple, sightseeing tourist visa fee 250 yuan / person (Guangzhou), you can sign it yourself.
The Philippine currency is called peso (Peso), and the exchange rate with the renminbi in China is generally 6:1, and the US dollar is 46:1. Exchange as little as possible at the airport or at the exchange office on the street, the airport exchange rate is very poor, and many people on the street give fake money. Therefore, the talent J suggested that it is best to exchange money in the Mall, the exchange rate should be the best, and there is a reputation guarantee in the mall. BPI is the largest bank in the Philippines, and his ATM can be found everywhere in Manila, and can withdraw cash with UnionPay credit cards at ATMs with UnionPay, directly avoiding exchange rate losses.
Manila International Airport (the NAIA you see in the territory is the symbol of civil aviation) is about 10 kilometers from the downtown Malle area, and the taxis from the airport are all fixed rates, depending on how close or far. It's safer to take a taxi in Manila, but it's better to call for a ride on the road, and those who come over and invite you to get on the bus are better off not sitting. Taxi starting at 30p, not expensive. You can also stumble upon Jeepney, one of the most distinctive local transports, a bus converted from a jeep that can seat about 15 people and stop at a moment's notice. The conductor who got on the bus and most of his body was outside, and his feet were only on the narrow foot on the rear wheel to buy tickets.
Manila has poor security, and this noisy city requires not only patience, but also vigilance. The main areas of Makati, Malate and Ermita are safer, and it's best not to come out alone at night, especially not to the slums unless you're done. I recommend staying in Makati because it is the most commercial area, with many hotels, malls, shopping, easy travel, and close to the airport. Mabini Street in malate is full of cheap GH and is close to Manila's proudest Sunset Strip, so you can consider those who are not well funded.
The largest mall in Manila is SM Mega Mall, in Man daluyong City, not far from downtown Manila. This Mall is very good, even the appearance can not be photographed, the scale is indeed very large, and can be the same size as Hong Kong's Harbour City. SM Mall of Asia is the venue for this year's Manila New Year's Countdown Party, very modern, ranking fourth in the world; and Makati's Ayala Mall, ultra-modern, are brand-name popular goods, a good place to experience shop till you drop~; and The Grorietta mall near Ayala Mall, which was the mall that exploded in October 2007, causing 8 deaths and dozens of injuries.
Police and dogs patrol manila are everywhere, especially inside the mall, all customers must go through security checks when entering the mall, and the disaster-prone city has been reported by a series of horrific bombings. Mango is the most famous specialty in the Philippines, and it is the most authentic way to drink mango juice in Manila.
Located on the famous Sunset Strip, next to Maile Church there is a restaurant called Aristocrat, which proudly advertises itself as "the most popular Philippine's restaurant" on the large sign at the door. A local cuisine restaurant that has a good reputation on the Internet, the taste is really great. The last dinner of 2009 was enjoyed here.
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