The Baguio is a city in the Cordillera Administrative Region in the middle of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Because of its cool climate, Baguio is considered the summer capital of the Philippines, because of its many pine trees, it is known as City of Pines or City of Flowers. Baguio is located on a plateau 1400m height from sea level, surrounded by mountains on all sides. In the sixteenth century, Spanish priest surprised by the beauty of the area so they began to explore the region, finding a land of fertile valleys, pine-clad hills and mountains, they saw bountiful plants and an abundance of minerals such as copper, gold and minerals.
Baguio City is an area that previously camps of American troops during their occupation in 1900’s, where they imitate the architecture of homes and building in the United States. And to easily reach the neighboring town, they opened the Kennon Road, a highway known for its narrow and turned bend. The former peace and quiet city is somewhat changed this uncontrolled traders and migrants from surrounding towns. When the American left, many traders, and even foreigner build their own homes and took the high area until it was finally becoming the busiest city that became a crowded district, which is mixed locals and tourists who invade because of its unique climate.
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Still, there are some sites in Baguio; even the promenade at night or nightlife is far cheaper, interesting and acceptable. It is also called the city's university, and because of the growth number of students, many little bohemian cafés raise here, bars and live music area.
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One famous place in Baguio is the Burnham Park, located in the center of the city. Here, the park features the lagoon that made by human hands that is so stunning for rides in boats, here as the skating rink, an athletic field and stadium, basketball and tennis courts, a biking zone, the trees are in the correct line comforting in the eye, and here also the beautiful garden plants. Sure that whoever comes here will enjoy.
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Baguio’s Country Club and Camp John Hay, former camping site turned lounge areas and recreational activities of American military officers, which is now visited by lovers of the popular golfing. The camp is being transformed into a world-class resort because of Baguio’s biggest well keep “Pine trees”. With its newly refurbished 18-hole golf course rivals that of the Country Club which is have a pretty garden-patched cottage surrounding its fairways. imagesource
Mansion House, the official summer residence of Philippine president. It also serves as presidential museum of memories. It also offers tourists to get nice new picture, in her rectangular reflecting pool along a tree-lined walkway.
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Parallel to Mansion House, is Wright Park where the tourist can turn into a horse rider to enjoy being here, horse cyclic in an oval-shape way, traveler can take pictures, but you should not worry if you shield ride a horse coz there are skilled horse guide could have led you, that he also holds the string of horses.
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The Mines View Park, tourists can see the panoramic mountainous view of Benguet. At the entrance of the park has a group of the vendors turned into market for souvenir items. Travelers can also take a photo here and the background is the mountainous area of Benguet.
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Philippine Military Academy, located in a high part of baguio, sorrounded by many trees, is the country's foremost military school. Every Saturday Morning they have their progress review of the parade by cadets to attract visitors, and they never fail. In this area will also found a Military Museum.
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Truly, Baguio is a niche as a spiritual meditation, help to counteract the decay of Manila. Also known for being one of the cleanest and greenest city in the country. Baguio is definitely a great place to be able to retreat toward peace of mind, and the right place to feel the convenient place, experiences the culture of the city. Many tourist destinations in Philippines that can offer a lot of certain place that "captivate your heart” like Baguio City.
