Pasig City, Philippines Travel Guide | Hidden Gem Exploration
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🎉Hey everyone! Today, I'm sharing a super detailed travel guide to Pasig City, Philippines, so you can easily navigate this charming city!
🌟Preparation
- Documents: Passport (valid for at least 6 months), visa.
- Clothing: Tropical climate, bring plenty of light and breathable summer clothes. Don't forget swimwear and sun-protective clothing.
- Items: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, mosquito repellent, common medications.
- Currency: Exchange Philippine pesos in advance. You can also exchange currency at local banks or exchange offices.
- APP: Download the Grab app for convenient transportation.
🚗Transportation
- External transportation: Fly to Manila first, then take a taxi or public transportation from Manila to Pasig City. The journey is relatively short.
- Internal transportation: Pasig City is not large. You can choose to walk to the main attractions in the city center. If you want to go further, you can take a jeepney, tricycle, or taxi.
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
- ASIA Hotel: Located near the SM City East Ortigas in Pasig City, it is very convenient for shopping, dining, and travel. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the service is attentive.
- Resorts World Manila: Close to the seaside, with a beautiful environment, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view, suitable for those who want a relaxing holiday.
🌆Attractions
- SM City East Ortigas: The fourth largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the 14th largest in the world. There are hundreds of chain stores and numerous entertainment facilities here, meeting your shopping, dining, and entertainment needs in one stop. In the evening, you can also enjoy top-notch sunset views nearby.
- Pasig River: Running through Pasig City, strolling along the riverbank, you can admire the unique scenery of the city and experience the local life. You can also take a boat trip and enjoy the city scenery from the water.
- Intramuros: Although not in Pasig City, it is relatively close. It is the only completely preserved Spanish-era architectural heritage area. The cobblestone streets, ancient churches, and buildings are full of historical charm.
🍜Food Recommendations
- Seafood: Pasig City is close to the sea and has abundant seafood resources. Seafood such as shrimp, crab, and fish are fresh and delicious, and there are various cooking methods, such as grilled seafood and seafood soup. Don't miss it.
- Filipino snacks: Try local spring rolls, roasted chicken, adobo (a traditional Filipino stew), and other specialties to experience the unique flavors of the Philippines.
- Mango smoothie: Philippine mangoes are sweet and juicy, and the mango smoothies made from them have a rich taste and are a great way to cool off and quench your thirst.
⚠️Precautions
- Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito repellent to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites.
- When taking a jeepney or tricycle, negotiate the price in advance and pay attention to safety.
- When shopping or dining, take care of your personal belongings.