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5 fun facts about Antipolo’s Hinulugang Taktak
Tayo na sa AntipoloAt doo'y maligo tayoSa batis na kung tawaginAy hi-hi-hinulugang taktak A tour of Antipolo in the Rizal Province would not be complete without a visit to its most famous tourist attraction, immortalized in the folk song “Tayo na sa Antipolo.” Facade Majestic falls This landmark is called Hinulugang Taktak, a scenic waterfall located in a national park that covers 3.2…
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TRAVELOGUE
Background of Cloud 9
Cloud 9 Antipolo is one of the most visited places in Rizal province which is located on the Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City. The hanging bridge is one of the main attractions in the event venue and it’s one of the most visited hanging bridges in Rizal. From the viewing deck or from the top of the hanging bridge, it offers tourists a panoramic 360-degree view of Antipolo City, the Sierra Madre mountain range as well as the entire Metro Manila skyline. On a clear afternoon, visitors can have an impressive view of the sunset.
Cloud 9 Antipolo is just one hour and thirty-minute drive from the National Capital Region. It is roughly twenty kilometers away from the east of Metro Manila. For this reason, it is one of the most popular day tour trips near Metro Manila. In addition, it is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Antipolo City.
When i was Grade 11 Senior High, the place of cloud 9 In Antipolo We went that place with my group mate's In specialized Subject And that moment that first time in The place of Cloud nine is was very unforgettable because the memories that i had while i'm with my friends, Cloud nine is the most places in Antipolo because the view is very relaxing and beautiful and also Cloud nine has many spot and available for all and the most that i like to cloud nine in Antipolo is the hanging bridge because for me it was the very exciting part and it's give me lack of breath eme HAHHA
And that's are my experience and that's the place that i went with my classmate/friends.
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PINTO ART
March 10, 2022 is when we went to Pinto Art Museum. We went there together with my partner, again. We decided to go there to make some aesthetic pictures. Pinto Art Musuem is one of the beautiful tourist spot located at Antipolo City. It is an exhibition space and contemporary museum located in the Philippoines’ historic pilgrimage city of Antipolo outside of Manila. Our travel fare is not that expensive because it only needs one tricycle to go there from my partner’s house. The entrance fee is very affordable amounting 250 pesos for adults, 50% off for students amounting 125 pesos and 200 pesos for senior citizens and PWD’s. As you step inside the Pinto Art Museum, you will be astounded by the quantity of art there. Art is everywhere. The Museum consist of galleries that presents different artworks. We started our 1st gallery of course in gallery 1 and took many pictures there, followed by gallery 2 and so on. After that we went to the main attraction of the museum, the inside of the museum.
We finished exploring the whole museum by 4 pm and we decided to walk to save money. We walked until we found some place to eat. The place is called “ Let’s Wing It”. It offers unlimited promo’s such as unlimited rice, wings, drinks and many more. We ate a lot because we got tired walking and walking at the museum. After that, we went to the Antipolo Cathedral to pray and thank God for a wonderful day He gave. It was also one of the best memory for us.
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Hinulugang Taktak Falls The 21-meter waterfalls in Antipolo Rizal used to be a popular weekend destination. But because of poor waste management and lack of proper sewage, it was closed for rehabilitation in the early 2010s, and was reopened to the public in 2015. Now, the renovated park features new sports facilities for the adventurous traveler who will enjoy the spider web platform, hanging bridges, and wall-climbing facility. While for those seeking a chill getaway, there are cottages which you can rent for P500 a day, and a swimming pool where you can take a dip for P50. This top Antipolo tourist spot will definitely give you the tranquility and fun you need.
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A Place of Euphoria
Cloud 9 is a popular hotel and restaurant place in Antipolo which gives you a truly remarkable experience when visiting. The reason why it’s called Cloud 9 is as it is: up towards the hanging bridge of this famous hotel and restaurant in Antipolo lies a terrace where one can see a 360 view of the whole city and if you are not afraid of heights, then you should definitely try crossing their hanging bridge and reach the 360 View Deck. For only 50 Pesos, you can experience the marvelous beauty of Antipolo City Easily accessible from the Metro through a 2-hour drive, Antipolo is one place that’s best to go to and spend your day with would be Cloud 9.
Cloud 9 is also an ideal venue for various occasions. Whether it’s a wedding reception, a company team building and more. It may not be as huge as Jardin De Miramar and it may not offer attractive themes but Cloud 9 Hotel and Resort is special on its own right. Built in 1995 and owned by Dr. Potenciano R. Malvar and Mrs. Lourdes C. Malvar, Cloud 9 Hotel and Resort has become one of the most popular destinations in Antipolo. The place is composed of three structures that altogether consist of 78 rooms and housing 2 relaxing swimming pools, 7 different venue halls, and numerous amenities.
Aside from being a known tourist spot, Cloud 9 is also famous for its restaurant. Previously named as Café Nueve, Cloud 9 Restaurant offers delectable and sumptuous dishes all made better with a panoramic view of nature as you dine in. Cloud 9 resto, which is an open dining space, will make your experience more loveable with the breeze of air and great food that they offer. The restaurant mostly serves Filipino dishes, made by its homegrown chef who has long perfected the art of cooking home-cooked meals such as pinakbet, kare-kare, crispy pata, and other native cuisine. This is also the reason why Cloud 9 is mostly visited by tourists and returning Filipinos who would like to have a peaceful and quiet visit in PH, welcomed by satisfying Filipino meals they have surely missed and loved.
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March 20, 2021, Paulba, Albay Bicol
Our last day vacation before going back to Antipolo. This was from my lolo and lola's house. We had a vacation here. We went to Kawa Kawa, Ligao City. One of the tourist spot in Bicol. We had a family picnic date there. It was the most memorable day for me.
This is what I love living in the province. The simplicity of lifestyle. Don't forget the fresh air. You can eat even without spending money.
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Antipolo is a wonderful city with a lot to offer; a tourist-spot hub with a high potential for investment.
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TRAVELOGUE
Background of Cloud 9
Cloud 9 Antipolo is one of the most visited places in Rizal province which is located on the Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City. The hanging bridge is one of the main attractions in the event venue and it’s one of the most visited hanging bridges in Rizal. From the viewing deck or from the top of the hanging bridge, it offers tourists a panoramic 360-degree view of Antipolo City, the Sierra Madre mountain range as well as the entire Metro Manila skyline. On a clear afternoon, visitors can have an impressive view of the sunset.
Cloud 9 Antipolo is just one hour and thirty-minute drive from the National Capital Region. It is roughly twenty kilometers away from the east of Metro Manila. For this reason, it is one of the most popular day tour trips near Metro Manila. In addition, it is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Antipolo City.
When i was Grade 11 Senior High, the place of cloud 9 In Antipolo We went that place with my group mate's In specialized Subject And that moment that first time in The place of Cloud nine is was very unforgettable because the memories that i had while i'm with my friends, Cloud nine is the most places in Antipolo because the view is very relaxing and beautiful and also Cloud nine has many spot and available for all and the most that i like to cloud nine in Antipolo is the hanging bridge because for me it was the very exciting part and it's give me lack of breath eme HAHHA
And that's are my experience and that's the place that i went with my classmate/friends.
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O Kay Sarap Sa Kinalalagyan Ng Antipolo
Noong unang taon ko sa senyor hayskul sa Don Bosco, hinding hindi mawawala ang pilgrimage sa mga pangyayari o ganap sa paaralan namin. Ngunit, kakaiba ang pilgrimage namin noong taong ito at ito ay naganap sa Antipolo. Kilala rin ang Antipolo bilang isa sa mga tourist spot sa Pilipinas at isa rin ito bilang tourist spot na napuntahan namin na tinatawag ay Antipolo Cathedral. Malawak at mainit sa Antipolo pero mararamdaman mo naman ang simoy ng hangin, marami rin naman ang mga puno kaso wala masyado pagsisilungan. Malayo ang lugar ng Antipolo pero masasabi ko na sulit naman ang pagpunta dito dahil hindi lang ang mga malalaking at magagandang simbahan ang makikita dito ay meron din silang mga museo, restawran, spa, at mga park rin. Hinding hindi ko malilimutan ang mga nagganap ng araw na ito kasama ang aking mga kaklase, walang tigil ang katuwaan, biruan, kwentuhan, at ang kasiyahan ng aming pagsasama sa Antipolo. Pagkatapos namin sa Antipolo Cathedral ay nakain kami sa karinderya, malapit sa Antipolo Cathedral makikita ang madaming karinderya sa paligid niya at ang pakiramdam ko ay parang nasa Maynila ako kumbaga buhay parang nasa probinsya pero malilinis at matino naman ang mga karinderya dito. Bago rin umalis sa Antipolo, nag ice cream kaming magkaklase dahil masusulit mo talaga ang ice cream sa gitna ng mainit na araw; mamimiss ko ang pangyayaring ito dahil minsan lang naman ako pumupunta ng Antipolo kasama ang aking mga kaibigan. Masasabi ko na masaya rin talaga sa Antipolo lalo na kapag kasama mo ang mga kaibigan, pamilya, relatives, o sa madaling salita kasamahan pagpumunta ka sa Antipolo dahil sa Antipolo malugod kang tinatanggap. Ika nga sa isang kanta "Take it easy, Chill ka lang sa Antipolo city".
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Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo City, Rizal 2016
A nearby waterfall from my office and hometown. Before, it was reported that the water here is dirty and had a fould smell but now, after series of cleaning programs and projects, thiis place now had regain its good image as tourist spot of Antipolo. You can easily go here as it was just along the highway.
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Last Sunday, hubby and I went on a day trip to Antipolo along with the other fellas from Hitch Travel 🚗 I personally haven't been around the tourist spots in Antipolo and little did I know about the place itself aside from the famous 'Tayo na sa Antipolo' 🙃 The drive going to Antipolo is a little bit annoying because of the traffic 🙄 We were already exhausted yesterday from our travel back home in Navotas (also because of the traffic in EDSA) and the traffic going to Antipolo on WEEKENDS is already frustrating 😫 Well, I shouldve commend the driver for taking another route less congested (gee, thank God, Waze was created! 👼🏻) Our tour commenced at the the Antipolo church 💒 We were able to attend mass and to look around its beautiful architecture. Sadly, I weren't able to get a snap because we were using hubby's gopro (yes, already his because he's the only one using it; I'm good with my phone's camera 😜). I was honestly a bit (just the tiniest bit) pissed off to our tour coordinator; perhaps because he is still a student and taking a different course (Accountancy) that's why he isn't acquainted with the job of a Tour Coordinator. First, he weren't able to inform us back in Cubao that the vehicle was already there, I still have to text him which is why we ended not getting the front seat (we preferred seating there because hubby wanted to have a large leg room); then, we waited in McDonalds in front of the church because he said that they will park there after an hour of strolling, in the end, they were parked within the parking area of the church and were already complete 🙄. Anyway, we get over it 🙃 we headed next to Hinulugang Taktak ❤️ It is my first close encounter to Hinulugang Taktak and I was thrilled how majestic its waterfall cascade 😍 I think it will be better if the local tourism of Antipolo will add activities in the park like zipline, hangging bridge etc or perhaps food trucks for the tourist 🙃It's also good to see that the rehabilitation of the falls is going well because the last time I heard about it back in college, the water was already polluted 😓 Hubby and I just stroll around the park and enjoyed the view 😉 I'm happy to see personally Hinulugang Taktak 😊
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Know Everything About Kanha Tour Packages From Jabalpur
If you are more close to wildlife and also a photographer then Kanha Tiger Reserve is the best place for you to visit in India. This Tiger Reserve is closest from Jabalpur hence you can choose from various Kanha tour packages from Jabalpur. Kanha Tiger Reserve is ranked as one of the top 10 famous tourist places to visit in India, many wildlife species are present here and they form the core of this reserve. Some endangered species including the rarest deer the Hard-ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer) also known as the jewel of Kanha National Park is found in this reserve. Today Kanha is the amount the most scenic wildlife reserve in Asia.
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This park has a significant population of the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Indian wild dog, barasingha and the sloth bear although this park was created in 1973 but the beauty of this park has not been reduced over time but is still as beautiful as described by Rudyard Kipling in his famous novel The Jungle Book which is based on this reserve. This reserve is divided into 4 zones Kanha, Kisli, Sarai and Mukki with Kanha being the premium zone. Although all the zones are equally rich if diversity is concerned, tigers Kanha and Kisli is more habitual to human traffic and gipsy. Hence tigers can easily be spotted here. Also, there are a few more places that we have listed for you to visit near this reserve
Bamni Dadar
The richness of this reserve in natural vegetation makes it a perfect romantic place for tourist to capture the beautiful view of the sunset here along with the site of animals like sambar, barking deer, Gaur and the four-horned Antipolo can easily be spotted here.
Kanha Museum
The Kanha museum is located in located inside the park and is an absolute must visit a place to get information about the topography and different aspects of the park.
Medicinal Plantation
Medicinal Plantation Conservation Area or MPCA is located at village Boda Chhapri near the village Mocha and is worth for visit. But a naturalist with good knowledge of plants is required to visit this place as this place is well inside dense forest or contact with the local forest officers for permission and guide would work
Hotels and stay
Kanha reserve provides a number of hotels, resorts and camps.
Source: Know Everything About Kanha Tour Packages From Jabalpur
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The Little Red District
By Allyssa Sabelle Chua
Found within the busy streets of Manila is the Philippines Lucky Chinatown, it is known as one of the oldest in the world. This place is actually a setting in one of Jose Rizal’s famous novels which goes to show how involve this place is in Filipino history. This is due to the reason that the Chinese people have been trading with the Filipinos and the Kastillas (known as the Spanish) during their time of colonization. Yes, Lucky Chinatown is a place of many events and happenings. This is where I will start the story of how I, a Chinese-Filipino myself, explored this historical place.
Let me first give a brief background about my ethnicity, my Chinese family did not immigrate during the time of the Spaniards but during the Japanese occupation of China wherein they had to escape communism. Those two relatives of mine, my great grandfathers, went to the Philippines to escape not only the Japanese but communism. This will all be another story, but as you can see, they escaped to the Philippines without knowing how to speak in Spanish or Tagalog. Simply coming here with what they only have made them miss home, but they had to work. Luckily, there was Chinatown, which is mostly referred to as Ongpin. I’ll set this straight, Ongpin is just a district of Chinatown. Here in the Philippines, Chinatown is known as Binondo, so it’s a pretty big place from what you can see.
Ongpin is a famous Chinese-Filipino, commonly known as Tsinoy or Chinoy, so what did he do to earn himself a street? He is not only a businessman but he aided in the revolutionaries against the Spanish and American colonization. Pretty interesting isn’t it? Now, you know what’s even more interesting besides the history of Binondo? My own family history. I decided not to search in the internet or whatsoever, instead I kept on asking and calling up my Ama (Grandmother) of what is there to see in Chinatown. What she did to help me is send me stories of her and her family going to Chinatown to spend leisure time, and her father is also a part of the Ang’s association. I am not sure if that association still exists today since my Ama was still a young maiden during that time.
Okay, so let me guide you first of how I explored back to Ongpin, retracing the steps of my Ama, well at least trying to. I first met up with my aunt at Taft so that both of us can have a fun trip at Binondo, she did a bit of her research but we really didn’t use it as much. We first rode from Vito Cruz station and got off at Carriedo station. Once we arrived in Binondo, we were seeing stalls and vendors almost everywhere, saying various things from food to clothes to knick knacks. My Aunt and I were really lost, I didn’t call up my Ama yet because I thought of ‘Why not explore it first by getting lost? It’s a new kind of narrative’. So my Aunt and I did it, and we were really lost and going almost everywhere but reaching nowhere.
I’m telling you we don’t know what street we were at, or if we were really at Chinatown but we were walking while trying to look for one thing that can help us find it, the red lantern. Thankfully we found it and walked right towards it and decided to walk by the busy districts. We eventually found this small shop that sold many lucky charms, my aunt and I exhaled in joy that we were finally here in Chinatown… sort of. Since I did not know what Binondo was since my Ama referred to it as Ongpin, I did not know it was actually a district. So here I was, thinking I was exploring all there was to Binondo but it was only a district. Don’t be fooled though, Ongpin is an interesting place and so is the history of my family.
From there we asked the shop vendor if where Ongpin is, they pointed to a street and gave vague directions, but we were able to find one thing, which was Ongpin’s commercial district. My aunt and I were searching for something that makes Chinatown unique, like a tourist spot and so on. She led the way with the little knowledge she had from her short research last night. We continued to walk, looking for the tourist spots, but nothing’s to be really found in the commercial center. It is mostly shops for people to do negotiations or to commercialize their products, well if you’re interested in business perhaps you can ask the people in those establishments on how they manage and run it.
Then on we started to walk, we still haven’t found the tourist spots my Aunt searched for last night. Then we started to see red sidewalks and more lanterns, we continued to walk and at least found this gateway. I sighed with relief thinking to myself that this has to be Ongpin, the real Ongpin that my Aunt saw in the internet and was glamourized by the pictures of famous photographers. Well, it wasn’t exactly as beautiful as the photographs but let me tell you why I find this gateway interesting. The gate itself is an entrance for goodluck, which is why it is in the color red; the meaning of happiness. It invites the three gods: health, wealth, and prosperity and the dragons are a common symbol of luck and all other good omens.
Once my aunt and I walked to the side of the gate, we saw the temple dogs. These temple dogs look ferocious yet happy, they’re usually the color red. The reason for the color red being such a happy color is because a Chinese monster fears the color red and fireworks or loud noises. This Chinese mythical monster eats children and is the reason for Chinese New Year or the reason why red is such a lucky color. As far as I remember how this story was told, a grandmother approached the beast in the color red, the beast backed away in fear. She then had a cart of fireworks with her which she set a light, and from then the beast never came back to eat nor disturb the children. This is why noises are a good sign of a happy dinner, red is a lucky color, and why the temple dogs are of that color. Another thing of the temple dogs is their facial structure, they look monstrous so as to scare the evil away, yet they smile and seem festive so as to invite good luck. Another fact is that they always come in pairs, which may be the reason why my great grandfather always told me to have a buddy along. It’s safer to be with someone you can trust, just as how there will always be a pair of temple dogs trusting each other in their duties.
My aunt and I crossed the street because we saw this beautiful fountain. It may not be historical but it is definitely worth a picture. From the fountain, you can read what the gate says. The gate has the words on top written The Arch of Goodwill. See what I mean? The arch is a place that invites goodluck and prosperity especially the Ongpin commercial center is just behind it.
Afterwards, my aunt and I crossed back looking for the signs that point to Ongpin, and without knowing once again, we were actually at Ongpin. I was shocked with disbelief since I remembered Binondo to be bigger, and yes, it is actually bigger I was just exploring the main famous district. We both started to walk in the sweltering heat of Manila trying to find what else is there to see. My Aunt told me there is still some places to see, so she got her phone and asked the people around us on where we can find the place that held many red lanterns.
While walking in search of the red lanterns, we passed by a lot of rescue trucks such as the fire trucks and so on. My Aunt told me a little trivia about these rescue vehicles, they’re actually not a government service but a service made out of charity by many generous people. They’re also known for being the number one in rescue and so on, this goes to show that there are a lot of good people anywhere we go. People who sacrifice their safety and time in order to help and protect others, it was pretty amazing seeing real life vehicles of heroes. It feels like seeing the Bat mobile.
My Aunt and I continued to walk, our feet’s slowly start to ache. We asked around again of where we can find the place that had many red lanterns, the guard keeping watch of the shop on the sidewalk told us that it’s just straight ahead. Again, we were relieved that we were near…right? Along the way, my Aunt suddenly made an abrupt stop. She said “Buffy! Look, it’s the fried Siopao Shop! They said that it’s really good.” I tilted my head and thought “Fried Siopao? Well, it’s Chinese food and it always has a chance to be yummy so let’s buy.” Apparently, this shop can’t really be seen well since it’s small, especially its sign. I asked for the shop’s owner for two siopaos, they costed me forty-four pesos. I was happy that it’s pretty cheap and small. I took a bite out of it then my thoughts go “Woah, this is just good.”. You know that a bit of crispy layer outside of the bread and the softness of the bread in the inside? Yes, this siopao has it. Do you know the broth that can be felt when you bite it? Yeah, you can really taste it. In short, this siopao is just really good.
We still had the mission to go find the place of the many red lanterns, so we continued to walk. There was something that caught my eye though, and it was actually the combination of two religions: Buddhism and Catholicism. There was a nearby altar and it has a golden cross, but a reddish background and the people pray to it using incense and not the sign of the cross. It gave me the vibe of my home back in Antipolo wherein my Ama would pray to many gods, the half of Chinese gods and the Filipino Catholic gods. It really shows the cross-cultural impact of both the Spaniards and the Chinese to this country, even if it’s just along a small district. Being a Chinoy, I couldn’t resist the urge to go up and pray as a sign of respect. I went ahead, asked my Aunt to take my picture, and prayed. This is how you pray with the incense, you firstly get three or odd numbers of incense sticks and light them up. Once smoke starts to rise from the sticks and shorten, that is when you give a short prayer of thanks, luck, and blessing for all of us. As you pray, you have to shake the stick and bow atleast three times as well, afterwards you will place the stick in the ash pot and it has to be upright.
Afterwards, we continued our journey to the place of many red lanterns. With our aching feet, we eventually found it and went ‘Yippe’, in our minds. We started to take photos and all, then we saw this big Eng Bee Tin Hopia building by the side. It was a shop of commercialized Siopao, my Auntie asked if we would like to buy from there. I shook my head, remember my Ama giving me her story of Ongpin? Well, Eng Bee Tin wasn’t famous before. The famous hopia of her day were Salazaar and DEC. I smiled and told my Aunt “I think we should retrace my Ama’s foot steps when she was still a young maiden.” My Aunt nodded, it was a different way of exploring after all. We took our pic with the red lanterns and set off to find other tourist spots, potential tourist spots, and Salazaar.
Our feet were now really aching, but we continued to walk and somehow, we found our way to Binondo Church. It was hard to take a full picture of it which we had to cross the street in order to do so. It’s a grey old church with reds in its structure. I decided to take a picture of it from the outside only since I didn’t want to picture people praying since it was their privacy. I believe this is where most of the Chinese people are baptized to become Catholic.
Now, we were walking around in circles and I was really tired. It isn’t easy to explore a place in a lost manner. I always had a map or did research the night before since I’m an avid and usual traveler across many countries. This really was a bit different for me, but I hope that you will be able to cherish it. Well, me and my Aunt getting lost that is. We walked about again, and we found Salazaar while we were on the way. And from beyond that gate was actually mostly buildings and nothing historical. Well in terms of monuments that is. At least we were able to find the famous Salazzar that my Ama boasted about while we were there, I exhaled and in my mind: I went ‘Hopia!’. My Aunt and I bought some mongo hopia since that’s what my Ama recommended, and just as we were outside of the shop, I called her up. Because in all honesty, I wanted to know more about Ongpin, there has to be more to see. She picked her phone and we had this conversation, and she told me that that’s all there really was to see in the district. I sighed and went ‘Really? That’s it?’, Don’t get me wrong, I really remembered this place to be somehow bigger than before.
Then my Ama told me that this is where she used to have fun with her dad and siblings, that they would be here almost all the time to be happy. They would go watch movies in King’s Theater (now demolished), and then would go eat food in restaurants. This is where my Ama had her engagement party at the restaurant (demolished as well) and rode the kalesa or horse carriage (now prohibited due to animal cruelty). As I inhaled the smoke of Ongpin, I felt a bit sad for my Ama. That she has to witness all these changes in a place that involved her childhood. How things no longer really remain the same, and that change will always be constant. I realized that Ongpin may not look like it a big tourist spot compared to that of the Shinto Shrines of Japan, but it had one unique tourist spot: the stories of the people.
As we stood there, I pretty much gave up on exploring since we almost went everywhere and nearly all the places my Ama went to as a kid was demolished. Except for the Salazaar hopia establishment that was still standing tall. My Aunt and I walked and found Hap Chan, and indeed the saints that I prayed to earlier gave us luck because we found a restaurant easily. As in ordinary Chinese restaurants, there will be service tea, my type of tea. My Aunt and I sat, ordered some dumplings and Halo-Halo. I opened up my bag and started to eat the Hopia, feeling a bit sad that I couldn’t see the Chinatown she saw. Well, perhaps I can see it in her albums, but hey, they only exist now in pictures. So what are you all waiting for reading my travel post? Go there and take those pictures before progress comes in and Ongpin won’t really be the same again. Go, get lost, have some fun, and make some memories. I had a pretty sentimental time here in Ongpin, I hope you guys will have the best time there exploring the stories of the people, and walking on a sidewalk that itself is historical.
Well, here’s a picture of my Aunt and me in the aftermath. Yes, I was busy eating so please, I wasn’t smiling cause of the food. But surely enough, the look on my Aunt’s face goes to show how much we had fun together. Getting lost, asking around, me walking like a penguin, and yeah. Well, till next time. Gallery: https://cnfhumss12a.tumblr.com/tagged/Allyssa
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Tayo na sa Antipolo!
The summer isn’t complete without the sun and the beach. But for some of us who are not blessed with the luxury of time, going somewhere near the city will definitely do the trick. So me and my BO have decided to pack our bags and head to Antipolo City for a refreshing weekend getaway!
Antipolo City is located in the province of Rizal. Just about an hour away from the noise of the city.
I wanted our very short trip to be meaningful so I decided to make an itenerary to be able to explore Antipolo City and have a relaxing weekend.
Since I’ll be coming from Bulacan and my BO will be coming from work in QC, we decided to meet in QC and travel to Antipolo via Grab which cost us roughly 300 pesos. Lucky us because its a weekend! But there are alternate routes going to Antipolo that are also way budget friendly.
We arrived at Antipolo City and dropped-off near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Since its a Sunday, heavy traffic is expected at this place due to many devotees who come here. Since we arrived earlier than expected we had our breakfast first prior to attending the Sunday mass.
Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
After attending the sunday mass we started to get back on our tracks and travel our way to Hinulugang Taktak.
Hinulugang taktak is a famous spot in Antipolo. You can watch the mesmerizing waterfall upclose. There are different activities such as picnic areas and a public pool that you can enjoy for a minimal fee. It can be a good alternative weekend activity if you are on a budget.
Hinulugang Taktak
We stayed here for about an hour. Enjoying the view, taking photos and some videos. After which we headed to Pinto Art museum.
Rizal province is also famous because its a home of artist and Pinto art museum features art works by various artists. Aside from that, you’ll definitely fall in love with the luxurious landscape of this place. If you are into Instagram then this should be part of your bucket list.
Oblivious wire art by Stephanie Lopez
Ducati Bike and wire sculpture. Owned by Alex Lietz and wire sculpture by Alab Pagarigan.
Fall in love with art and landscape. I recommend wearing your comfy clothes as you rome around especially if you are going during summer. I gave this place five stars. Definitely worth your time and money.
So we are on our last stop, Luljetta’s Hanging Garden Resort and SPA. its a summer vacation so we are already expecting tons of visitors but its a Sunday most of them are on the way back to their work the next day. Since we opt to stay over night we are to enjoy the place with less people by Monday.
Jardine del Sol
Jacuzzi at the Hanging Gardens
Reception Area at night
Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and SPA is really a keeper. This place definitely captured our hearts. Its beautifully relaxing and enjoyable.
Expenses:
Here are our expenses. I won’t be including meals because we ate alot.
Grab from QC to Antipolo: 325 php
Tricycle to Hinulugang Taktak: 50 php
Hinulugang taktak entrance fee: 30 php each for adults
Tricycle to Pinto Art Museum: 60 php
Entrance to Pinto Art Museum: 200 each for adults
Tricycle to Luljetta’s: 60 php
Entrance to Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens: 990 php each (because we have an accomodation). Their regular day tour is 1150 php.
Luljetta’s resort accommodation: 3800 php (good for two with free breakfast). It got this rate because of a travel voucher. Their regular room rate is 4500 php.
Grab back to QC: 450 php
Tips:
Research on the places you want to go. There are lots of other tourist spots in Antipolo. You might want to explore more so do your research.
Create your personal itenerary that you’ll feel free to follow. This can serve as a guide for you. You can also save on travel time and expenses in going back and forth.
At Hinulugang Taktak : If you are not in a hurry and you are early, you can bring food and rent a picnic table here.
At Pinto Art Museum : I suggest you take your meals prior to going here because their Cafe is a bit in the high end budget.
At Luljetta’s : if you can’t afford the overnight accommodation, their day tour is already a winner. Just be there early to maximize the use of their facilities.
Rating:
Hinulugang Taktak: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pinto Art Museum: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and SPA : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Traveling for just about an hour from the city, Antipolo is so worth the time. We have already planned to go back and bring our family with us.
P. S.: I’m planning to post a more thorough review of Pinto art museum and Luljetta’s Hanging Garden Resort and SPA on my next blogs.
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Antipolo Church or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Antipolo
Antipolo Church or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Antipolo
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Antipolo – also known as Antipolo Simbahan (Antipolo Church) to commuters, pilgrims, or tourists going to Antipolo – is a famous Roman Catholic cathedral in Antipolo City that attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly during the holy week.
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OUR RECOMMENDED INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PLACES
The Philippines is a wonderland for anything Instagrammable. For starters, we’ve got beautiful resorts, establishments, beaches, and other places that are often seen on your feed. Of course, don’t be left out and head to these recommended spots so you can post something awesome for your followers.
Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar
Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar in Bataan has been making a name for itself as one of the best places to visit for tourists who want to immerse themselves in Philippine history and culture. It has been luring visitors of all ages, especially the youth, because of its picturesque structures and throwback vibe.
Cintai Corito’s Garden
You don’t even have to wait for the next seat sale to book a ticket to Indonesia to experience Bali. Just hours away from Manila is Cintai Corito’s Garden, a Balinese-inspired resort in Batangas with relaxing surroundings and visual feasts that you have all to yourself during a getaway.
Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens
Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens is one of the go-to destinations for weary city-dwellers who need a break from the concrete jungle. This hidden sanctuary in Antipolo does not only offer relaxing massage and spa packages but also a calming ambiance and lots of spaces for your selfies.
Art In Island
One of the world’s biggest 3D interactive museums is in Quezon City. Art in Island is still hip and fun for those who love photo ops, but the addition of its newest art zone, “Hiwaga”, where you can see Philippine treasures in black light art, only makes it worth visiting over and over again.
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