[2025 Manila Attraction] Travel Guide for Pasig River Esplanade (Updated Oct)

During my stay in Manila, I visited the Pasig River Esplanade — a refreshing spot in the busy city. The riverside walkway is a pleasant place for an evening stroll, with views of the flowing river, city lights, and a calmer side of Metro Manila. It’s not as large as some other riverfronts in Asia, but it offers a peaceful escape from traffic and noise. The breeze from the river and the chance to simply walk, sit, and enjoy the surroundings made the visit worthwhile. If you’re in Pasig or nearby, the Esplanade is a good spot for a short break and a relaxing walk along the river. #historicallandmarks

Strolling the Pasig River Esplanade: Manila’s Chill Urban Oasis 🚶♂️🌊🌄 Discover Manila’s rhythm at the Pasig River Esplanade—a breezy riverside promenade perfect for sunset walks, local eats, and city views! This spot blends urban scenery with laid-back charm, making it the new must-go for street food fans and photo-lovers alike. 🧭 Recommended Route & Experiences: Start at OFBank Center (1000 Liwasang Bonifacio, Ermita, Manila), and head north along the riverside. Catch golden hour by the river for a serene vibe and sparkling cityscape shots. Choose a spot on a bench or grassy patch and watch boats glide by, feeling city life soften into a chill retreat. 🍢 Must-Do Eats & Activities: Don’t miss the street food stalls—maganda maraming street foods! Grab some fish balls, kwek-kwek, and ice-cold sago’t gulaman. Bring small bills and try a little of everything. If you’re up for it, join locals doing sunset jogs or music jam sessions on weekends. 📸 Insta-Worthy Angles: Snap the Esplanade’s arches as the sky turns orange. Pose by the colorful murals or with the river reflecting city lights—especially lovely in early evening. Capture local life: kids playing, vendors, passing ferries. 🔎 Practical Tips & Precautions: Esplanade is open daily; late afternoon is best for comfort and vibe. It’s a safe spot, but keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid flashing valuables. Light rain is common, so pack a rain jacket instead of an umbrella (wind + river = flying umbrellas!). Weekends draw crowds—visit on a weekday for a more peaceful stroll! #Manila #PasigRiver #StreetFood #UrbanWalk #Philippines #queenlyka01

📅 Itinerary Day1：Mall of Asia (Moa) Day2: Greenhills, BGC, Pasig River Day3: Intramuros 🏨 Accommodation : Go Hotel Ermita 🍴 Food Recommendations: Adobo with Rice, Kwek Kwek (Street Food) 📌 Tips: Manila is always traffic#travel #staycation #manila !

Spend the weekend with my partner and friends. The place gave us unique vibes, plenty of food choices from one of the famous dish to street foods with refreshing drinks as well. Being serade with a great singer who visited the area was a great experienced. #IlogPasig #river #pasigriveresplanade

📍#quiapo - Beside quiapo Church you will see lots of stalls. Stalls for candle, souvenir, fortune tellers, Food, Drinks, veggie market, household needs & many more. 📍#esplanadevibes - Another great pasyalan is the pasig Esplanade. It's good that there's a park where you can walk & have a snack. Clean & Wide space for you to chill or walk. 📍bulalohan sa laonlaan - One of the OG's generous bulalohan in the heart of manila. Affordable & tasty! Highly Recommended to those who's craving for bulalo & seafood.

This is the newly opened Pasig River Esplanade, along the stretch of Ilog Pasig or Pasig River. The purpose of such establishment is to recreate the "renewal" and celebration of life of the once dead Pasig River. The whole stretch of the esplanade showcases lamp posts with yellow, romantic light alongside with lighted water fountains and Filipino inspired statues. The colorful stretch of lamp posts and fountain lights and the romantic feels it portray are what attracts people to visit the place. #voyagevibes #myhiddengems #traveldiaries #cityscapes

Rooting for a romantic vibes, heck in Pasig River? Well this stretch of the river now is reformed to a great place for a bustling rivescape and romantic date night you never had, ever in Pasig River. The revitalization of Pasig River and the optimism to bring back life mirrors the life it portrays at night, as represented by the yellow lights from the array of lamp posts, colorful fountains and Filipino cultural statues along its stretch. #voyagevibes #pasigriveresplanade #jonesbridge #traveldiaries #myhiddengems