FIVE PLACES FOREIGN STUDENTS USUALLY VISIT IN THE PHILIPPINES

5. THE HUNDRED ISLANDS

The Hundred Islands National Park (Pangasinan: Kapulo-puloan or Taytay-Bakes) is a national park in the Philippines. The protected area is located in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only three of them have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The Lucap wharf in Alaminos, the entrance to the National Park, is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

Source: http://alchetron.com/Galapagos-Islands-4631-W

4. MOUNT PULAG

Mount Pulag is the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines.It is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,922 metres (9,587 ft) above sea level. The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak. It is the third highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mount Apo and Mount Dulang-dulang. Mount Pulag is famous for its "sea of clouds" and the view of the Milky Way Galaxy at dawn, which has attracted many tourists who wish to see the "other-worldly" scenery.

Source: http://www.s1expeditions.com/2015/01/169-pulag-ambangeg-expedition.html

3. SUMAGUING CAVE

The Sagada Mountain Province is categorically classified as a 5th degree municipality, which is strategically situated almost 275 kilometers from the northernmost part of the Philippine capital. Hence, its boundless attractiveness is further magnified by its “Cave Princess”, the Sumaguing Cave. To date, many travelers across the globe have sensibly reiterated time and again that their vacation and sojourn itineraries will not be complete if they will not drop by and brilliantly unearth this tourist spot from its enthralling entrance, until they have safely reached the innermost part of the famous Cave of Sumaguing In Sagada. Over the years, the overwhelming creation and popularity of this hole has made Mountain Province a par excellence point of interest like no other, in the Asian hemisphere. Therefore, the Cave of Sumaguing In Sagada has been deservingly referred to as “The Big Cave”.

Source: http://www.journeycaptures.com/2012/09/travel-destinations-philippines.html

2. PUERTO PRINCESSA'S SUBTERRANEAN RIVER

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The river is also called Puerto Princesa Underground River. The national park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east. The City Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the National Park since 1992. The entrance to the subterranean river is a short hike or boat ride from the town Sabang.

In 2010, a group of environmentalists and geologists discovered that the underground river has a second floor, which means that there are small waterfalls inside the cave. They also found a cave dome measuring 300 m (980 ft) above the underground river, rock formations, large bats, a deep water hole in the river, more river channels, and another deep cave, as well as marine creatures and more. Deeper areas of the underground river are almost impossible to explore due to oxygen deprivation.

On November 11, 2011, Puerto Princesa Underground River was provisionally chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This selection was officially confirmed on January 28, 2012.

Source: http://ppur.com.ph/underground-river-tour-first-timer/

1. BORACAY

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak in the municipality of Malay, in Aklan Province. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.

In 2012, Boracay was awarded as the best island in the world from the international travel magazine

In 2016, the resort island has been named as the Best Island in the World in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards of international.