Beijing Day 1: Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven

After alighting from Tiantan Station, we walked towards The Temple of Heaven.  Entrance fee for a combination ticket is CNY 30 (approximately Php 180) per person.

The Temple of Heaven is China's largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings.  It was built during the Ming dynasty and this was were emperors prayed for excellent weather and ample harvest.  It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. 

Beijing Day 1: Hotel-Breakfast-En Route to Temple of Heaven

We woke up around 6 o'clock in the morning to prepare ourselves for a looong day of walking.  

Our itinerary for the day was:

1. Temple of Heaven
2. Forbidden City
3. Tiananmen Square
4. St. Joseph's Church
5. Kung Fu Show

We left Happy Dragon Hostel at around 7 o'clock in the morning to look for a place to eat breakfast.  

Hello Beijing!

On February 23-28, 2013, I had a Do-it-Yourself (DIY) trip to Beijing with my friends Weng, Leah, Mark, and Hermes. A day before our trip, my passport got wet.  I almost lost hope and prepared myself not to join the trip.  

Vietnam: Ha Long Bay Cruise

A trip to Vietnam will not be complete without a visit to Ha Long Bay.  Ha Long Bay is located in Quang Ninh Province in northern Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and islands of various shapes and sizes.  In 1994, it was listed as among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.  Recently, it was named as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Anawangin Cove

Zambales is a province known for its beaches.  Since it is relatively near Manila, it is an ideal getaway for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Iligan City: Tinago Falls (The most beautiful place I have seen.)

It took us about thirty minutes to travel from Maria Christina Falls to Tinago Falls.  This was actually my first time to hear about the falls.  I thought it was just like the other waterfalls we saw in Camiguin the other day.  I also hoped that it would be far better than Hinulugang Taktak, the infamous waterfalls in my hometown.

Iligan City: Ma. Christina Falls

As part of our Northern Mindanao Adventure, we travelled to Iligan City.  

Iligan City is a highly urbanized city located just north of Lanao del Norte Province.  Iligan used to be the former capital of Lanao del Norte.  It is a two-hour ride from Cagayan de Oro City.  

Iligan is known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.  We went  to Iligan to visit its two famous waterfalls: Maria Christina Falls and Tinago Falls.