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Popular places to visit
SM Mall of Asia
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit SM Mall of Asia, a popular shopping spot in Pasay. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Venice Grand Canal Mall
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Venice Grand Canal Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Taguig. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM North EDSA
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to SM North EDSA, a favourite shopping spot in Quezon City. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio is just one of the places to see in Taguig, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Manila Ocean Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Manila Ocean Park during your holiday to Manila. Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.
City of Dreams Manila
Why not roll the dice with a visit to City of Dreams Manila during your travels in Parañaque? Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Rizal Park
Discover the uplifting story of the Philippines’ national hero in this lovely park renamed in his honour.
SM Megamall
During your visit to Mandaluyong, you can enjoy retail therapy at SM Megamall. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Bonifacio High Street
During your visit to Taguig, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bonifacio High Street. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Manila
Bonifacio Global City
If you're spending some time in Bonifacio Global City, BGC Arts Center and The Mind Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Manila Bay.
Makati Central Business District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Ortigas Center
Travellers to Ortigas Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Estancia at Capitol Commons and Robinsons Galleria Mall.
Ermita
Manila Ocean Park and Manila Bay are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.
Alabang
Alabang is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Festival Supermall and Alabang Town Center while you're in town.
- SM Mall of Asia
- Venice Grand Canal Mall
- SM North EDSA
- U.S. Embassy
- Newport World Resorts
- Fort Bonifacio
- Manila Ocean Park
- Smart Araneta Coliseum
- Alabang Town Center
- Rizal Park
- SM City BF Parañaque
- St Luke's Medical Center Global City
- Manila Cathedral
- SMX Convention Center
- Greenhills Shopping Center
- Philippine International Convention Center
- Glorietta Mall
- TriNoma
- Philippine General Hospital
- Makati Medical Center
- Baywalk
- SM City Sta. Mesa
- Star City
- Ayala Malls: Market! Market!
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