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Manila Bay’s protected harbour attracted scores of traders and invaders over the centuries - and today, strong Spanish, Chinese and American legacies make it feel like many cities in one.
The city was largely rebuilt after World War II, with 16 official districts comprising exciting entertainment districts, dynamic business centres and chilled seaside retreats, but there are still plenty of historic pockets to explore. Often used as a jumping-off point for island destinations like Boracay and Palawan, Manila rewards those who stick around with its underrated food scene, heritage sites and world-class museums. Find out more with our Manila travel guide.

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Escape to Tagaytay

Leave the bustle of Manila and head 90 minutes south to Tagaytay, a popular holiday town set on a lush ridge above Taal Volcano's active crater. Explore nearby trails, go horseback riding at the Picnic Grove and soak up views at the People’s Park in the Sky. Don’t miss the funky glass sculptures at indoor-outdoor Museo Orlina.

Wander the Walled City

Spanish colonists ensconced themselves within the walled city of Intramuros, filling it with Baroque churches, municipal buildings and villas. Discover how early colonialists lived at the reconstructed Casa Manila, ride horse-drawn carriages (kalesas) or walk along the ramparts of Fort Santiago, where national hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned.

Get hip in Poblacion

Poblacion is the oldest barangay (district) in Makati, Manila’s financial centre. A one-time red-light district, now its backstreets feature creative joints serving neo-Filipino bistro food, hip bars and taphouses, and a burgeoning gallery scene. For hipsters, it’s a must-do in Manila.

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