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Blue Elephant, Cebu City, Philippines

Why do tourists visit Cebu?

Without a doubt, the Philippines is one of the best tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Cebu is called the “Queen City,” which offers a wide range of leisure activities for all types of tourists. If you are planning to visit this beautiful city, then we want to tell you in advance that there are plenty of places to see and things to do. Cebu attracts thousands of tourists from different countries of the world. Primarily, people visit Cebu to see the natural picturesque beauty and man-made attractions.

Not only is this place a perfect getaway for people seeking adventure – but it also provides high-quality, luxury hotels for couples and families. From unique delicacies to vibrant festivals, Cebu City offers almost everything a tourist would look for.

Grand Colorful Festivals

Cebu is famous for the “Sinulog Festival“. During the festival, Cebu’s main streets come to life with the start of vibrant street dance and colorful parades. And it’s worth to visit Cebu even only to discovering this festival.

As a tourist, you will get a lot of amusement from the performances of the locals. Other festivals in this city are Siloy Festival of Alcoy, Palawod Festival of Bantayan Island, and Mantawi Festival of Mandaue City.

cebu beach
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Unique Cebu City Attractions

Although built on heritage and culture, Cebu is a combination of the old and new architecture. Here, you will find a large number of traditional and modern buildings.

Metro Cebu is a metropolitan area just like the Metro Manila in the Philippines – the unique architecture (both traditional and modern), the luxurious activities, and world-class amenities have earned the “Queen City of the South” reward for Cebu.

When it comes to tourism, the offering of the city varies a lot – for example, here, you find of kind café, which is filled with 10,000 roses. On the other hand, there is a Taoist temple that offers appealingly pleasing exteriors.

The Temple of Leah, which is situated uphill is a tranquil spot where you feel love and affection. Moreover, there are beautiful views of Cebu City Skyline that looks stunning after sunset.

Beautiful Beaches 

When you head northward from Cebu City, there are several islands that have the most pristine beaches in the region. For instance, Bantayan Island offers a great spot for diving, snorkeling, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Island. To reach this place, you need to take a bus ride from Cebu City and then a ferry ride from the port of Hagnaya.

Temple of Leah

Temple of Leah is a great symbol of undying love – just like the Taj Mahal. The temple was built to pay tribute to the late wife of the owner. The affluent Cebuano family owns the temple.

It is a loving gesture to Leah Albino-Adarna by Teodorico Soriano Adarna for over 50 years. It is a large structure of a Roman architectural design. That shows the strong love and ceaseless devotion to Leah Albino-Adarna.

Christine Peneva

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