Mount Kinabalu

With a summit height at 4,095 meters (13,435 ft), Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo. The mountain is known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity. Over 600 species of ferns, 326 species of birds, and 100 mammalian species have been identified at Mount Kinabalu and its surrounding. The main peak of the mountain can be climbed easily by a person with a good physical condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment although climbers must be accompanied by guides at all times.

Pulau Tioman Pulau Tioman

Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. In the 1970s, Time Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Tourists have surged to the island ever since, seeking a taste of paradises. The island is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers while the interior is densely forested. Visitors outnumber villagers outside the monsoon (November to February), but Tioman can be virtually deserted at other times.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara, which literally means “national park” in Malay, is one of the oldest tropical rain forest in the world. It features massive trees, waterfalls, jungle treks of various duration and the world’s longest canopy walkways. Several trails enable the visitor to explore the forest without a guide. Taman Negara is a haven for endangered species such as the Asian elephant, tigers, leopards and rhinos, but numbers are low and sightings are very rare. It’s unlikely that you will see anything more than birds, small deer, lizards, snakes and perhaps a tapir.

Georgetown Inner City

Named after Britain’s King George III, Georgetown is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. Most of George Town’s population is of Chinese origin. Due to strict controls, George Town retains many of its colonial-era shophouses to this day. It is officially recognized as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in Southeast Asia. The town truly springs to life in the evenings, when most of the locals head to the nearby street hawkers to have their meals and drinks.

Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations, first developed by the British in the 1920s. It has a population of more than 34,000 people consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The Cameron Highlands is renowned for its trails. They lead visitors through the forest to waterfalls and other tranquil spots. Apart from its jungle walks, the sanctuary is also known for its tea plantations and visitors can book several “tea factory” tours.

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from the attacks of nomadic tribes from the north. The majority of the existing wall were built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). The condition of the Great Wall of China ranges from excellent to ruined. The most popular area of the Great Wall is at Bādálǐng. Also renovated but less touristy are Sīmǎtái and Jīnshānlǐng.

Potala Palace

Situated 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, the Potala Palace rises a further 170 meters and is the greatest monumental structure in all of Tibet. The construction of the present palace began in 1645 during the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama and by 1648 the Potrang Karpo, or White Palace, was completed. The Potrang Marpo, or Red Palace, was added between 1690 and 1694. The Potala Palace remained the residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India, after the Chinese invasion in 1959.

Forbidden City

Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace covering 72 hectares. Built from 1406 to 1420, the palace complex consists of 980 surviving buildings with 8,707 rooms surrounded by a six meter (20 ft) deep moat and a ten meter (33 ft) high wall. Twenty-four emperors reigned over the country for almost 5 centuries from the Forbidden City until the abdication of Puyi, the last Emperor of China. Today the Forbidden City is a museum and one of the most popular tourist attractions in China.

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is a major tourist attraction in Hong Kong and one of the deepest container ports in the world. The bay offers stunning views of the skyscrapers of Hong Kong island on one side, and the Tsim Sha Tsui shoreline on the other. Victoria Harbour is also one of the busiest harbors in the world with hundreds of ferries, junks and speed boats darting up and down the shore. One of the best ways to see the harbor is a trip on the Star Ferry.

Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang (221 BC-206 BC), the first Emperor of China. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Xián and one of the most popular in all of China. It is estimated that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.

Li River Cruise

A Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the highlight of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. The landscape is decorated with amazing hills, steep cliffs, incredible caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo groves. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River is one of the top tourist attractions in China.

Mount Huang

One of China’s major tourist destinations, Mount Huang is a mountain range in eastern China also known asHuangshan (“Yellow Mountain”). The area is well known for its scenery, pine trees, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks and views of the clouds from above. In ancient times almost 60,000 stone steps were carved into the side of the mountain range. Today there are also cable cars that tourists can use to ride directly from the base to one of the summits.

Leshan Giant Buddha

The Giant Buddha of Leshan is a gigantic Buddha statue carved out of a cliff face in Sichuan, western China. Begun in the year 713 during the Tang Dynasty, the statue was not completed until the year 803, and was the effort of thousands of sculptors and workers. The Leshan Giant Buddha stands about 71 meters (233 feet) high and has three meter (11 feet) long fingers on each of its enormous resting hands.

Mogao Caves

The Mogao Caves form a system of 492 temples 25 km (15.5 miles) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a crossroads on the Silk Road. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of about a 1,000 years. Construction of the Buddhist cave shrines began in 366 AD as places to store scriptures and art. Along with the Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, the Mogao Caves are one of the three most famous ancient rock-cut temples in China.

Pudong Skyline

Pudong is a district in Shanghai on the eastern side of the Huangpu River that has emerged as China’s financial and commercial hub. A skyline of gleaming skyscrapers rises out of what was mere farmland only 20 years ago. Skyscrapers includes the symbolic Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Jin Mao Building and the Shanghai Tower that should be finished in 2014.

Ko Phi Phi

Ko Phi Phi is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants while the smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh is very popular as a beach or dive excursion. Tourism on Ko Phi Phi has exploded only very recently, especially after Ko Phi Phi Leh was used as a location for the 2000 movie The Beach. As a result of the masses of tourists Ko Phi Phi is becoming less and less attractive but for now it is still a very beautiful place to visit

Koh Tao

Koh Tao, literally Turtle Island, is a small island located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Around 7000 new divers get certified on Koh Tao each year making it one of the most popular destinations in the world to learn to dive. Diving around the island reefs is easy and fun and you can see an impressive variety of marine species such as coral, turtles, lots of small fish, barracudas and there is a very small chance of seeing a whale shark. The average visibility is around 15-20 meters.

Phang Nga Bay

Located just over 95 km (60 miles) from the island of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay is one of the top attractions in Thailand and one of most scenic areas in the country. It consists of beautiful caves, aquatic grottoes and limestone islands. The most famous island in the bay is a sea stack called Ko Ping Kan (more commonly known as James Bond Island) which was featured in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”. A popular way of visiting Phang Nga Bay is by sea kayak as they are the only way to get inside the grottoes and sea caves.

Railay

Railay beach (or Rai Leh) is a small peninsula that is only accessible by boat due to the high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access. These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also a popular attraction in Thailand due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation ranges from inexpensive bungalows popular with backpackers and climbers, to the renowned jet-set resort of Rayavadee.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Chiang Mai is one of the top Thailand attractions. The famous Night Bazaar sprawls along several city blocks along footpaths, inside buildings and temple grounds. It has handicrafts, arts, clothing and and imported products of all descriptions, and a number of large, well-appointed modern shopping centers. At first, the market was owned by Chinese merchants, but since it grew in size as more commercial buildings were built, it was no longer owned by a single group of people. Instead, there are many owners, and most of them are Thai.

Similan Islands

The Similan Islands in the western Andaman Sea are considered the best dive destination in Thailand. The archipelago consist of 9 islands covered in tropical jungle with white sandy beaches. The views under the water surface are even more impressive. There are 2 different kind of dive spots around the Similan Islands. East facing dive sites consists of gently sloping coral reefs while west facing dive sites feature massive granite boulders, covered with hard and soft corals.

Grand Palace

The construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782 when the capital of Siam was moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. The palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand until the mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. His brother King Bhumibol Adulyadej who succeeded him moved permanently to the Chitralada Palace. The Grand Palace covers a wide range of architectural styles, ranging from a pure Ayutthayan style of the temples to a blend of Thai and Western for later structures. It also includes the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha, one of the oldest and most famous statues of the Buddha in the world.

Ko Chang

Located near the border with Cambodia, Ko Chang is the second largest island in Thailand and the biggest in the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. Ko Chang is one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands with several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs, rainforests and long white sandy beaches. The island is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds, snakes, deer and a number of elephants. Only very recently, in less than ten years, Ko Chang has turned itself in to a major tourist destination in Thailand, and while still far quieter than islands like Phuket or Ko Samui, it’s probably better to go now than later.

Ayuthaya

Ayuthaya was founded in 1350 AD by King U Thong as the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Throughout the centuries, the ideal location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago made Ayutthaya the trading capital of Asia. By 1700 Ayutthaya had become one of the largest cities in the world with a total of 1 million inhabitants. In 1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, resulting in the collapse of the kingdom. The city was re-founded a few kilometers to the east of the ruins, which now form the Ayutthaya historical park. Most of the remains are temples and palaces, as those were the only buildings made of stone at that time.

Ko Tarutao

Ko Tarutao is one of the 51 islands that belong to the Tarutao National Marine Park archipelago in southern Thailand. One of Tarutao’s greatest attraction is its wildlife: sea turtles, whales, monitor lizards, crab-eating macaques, mouse deer and more all call the island and its surrounding waters home. Compared to other Andaman islands the waters of Ko Tarutao are to murky to snorkel, but for most, the unspoilt beaches, waterfalls, great hiking and views more than compensate for this.

The underwater world of Singapore

The main attraction of the underwater world is when you walk a way of 83 m underwater tunnel, where the variety of marine species is kept in 3 million liters of filtered sea water that runs through a tank made up of acrylic pans of 6cm thickness. The tank holds marine creatures like sharks dolphins stingrays and many other creatures found in different oceans. Apart from the showcase of marine life you can see the dolphins and fur seals presenting various activities that are worth visiting. It is the best way to have fun during your visit in Singapore. This is the most cleanest and wonderful city of the world to make your holiday. Away from the excitement of underwater world there are plenty of tourist attraction that truly takes your breath away, among those attracting places here are some major tourist attractions in Singapore which is must like:
Singapore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Major Singapore trip attractions are Singapore Underwater World, Night Safari, Sentosa Island, Singapore zoo, Merlion andSingapore river trip. The underwater world of Singapore is the most exciting and amazing creation of humans is eminent for the closer view to the marine animals more than 2,500 of which 250 species are carried from different regions of the world.  It is an artificial home to all the sea animals created by the man and it is the most important and popular factor which carries the people from all over the world. It gives the clearest view to the marine life that is truly unbelievable experience that is not found in any other part of the world. It is the unparallel way of showcasing the variety of marine life. It takes the visitors to the bottom of the sea as its half of the part is underground and is owned by the Haw par corporation. 

Singapore night Safari:

Singapore night Safari is the world first overnight zoo and one of the most popular attractions in Singapore. It is the best place to enjoy the animals with their natural habitants. You can travel the night safari in an open tram which will take you to explore around40 hectares of forest where you can see the animals in there natural residence and sleeping in comfort.

Sentosa Island:

Sentosa Island is the place filled with various fun activities and also a recreation park which is the best place to visit in Singapore. The time spending in here is truly amazing as it provides fun activities for all ages and also theatrical beauty. Many museums are found in here with dolphin lagoons and gorgeous beaches. Some of the other attractions are Butterfly Park and insect kingdom, underwater world and dolphin lagoons, Fort Siloso and The Flying Trapeze.

Singapore Zoo:

Singapore Zoo is based in open zoo concept where the clean natural environment, this zoo is one of the highly appreciated places to visit in Singapore. The zoo is filled with all the natural surroundings like rocks, sands, water and varieties of vegetation according to the species they relay on to. It surrounds about 28 hectare of land hence, a worth visiting place.

Singapore River Trip:

Singapore River Trip provides unique experience to the tourist all about the past and the present of Singapore. Tourist can make a river ride viewing the beautiful scenery and landscapes of Singapore. You can take delightful view of the modern architectural building, amazing night lights of the city which is a heart touching.

Merlion:

Merlion is a huge landmark and a charm to Singapore. It’s a fictitious creature which has the head of a lion and the lower body of a fish. The head of the lion represent the Singapore’s original name “Singapura” meaning the lion city, whereas the fish represents the Singapore’s origin as a fishing village or sea town.

BAGUIO

is a highly urbanized city located in northern Luzon island in the Philippines. The city has become the center of business and commerce as well as the center of education in the entire Northern Luzon thereby becoming the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region(C.A.R.).According to the 2007 census, Baguio City has a population of 301,926. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. The name of the city is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning ‘moss’. The city is at an altitude of approximately 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in the Luzon tropical pine forests ecoregion conducive to the growth of mossy plants and orchids. Because of its altitude, Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the Summer Capital of the Philippines on June 1, 1903. It was incorporated as a chartered city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1909, as authored by former Philippines Supreme Court Justice George A. Malcolm. The City of Baguio celebrated its Centennial last September 1, 2009.

DAVAO

 is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines  that are independent of any province. The city serves as the regional center of Davao Region (Region XI) and the metropolitan center of Metro Davao. It has a population of 1,449,296 according to 2010 NSO Census, making it the country’s largest city outside Metro Manila and the second overall with the cities of Metro Manila combined. In recent years, Davao City has emerged as the financial-capital, investment and tourism hub for the entire southern Philippines. The City Mayors Foundation ranks Davao City as the 87th fastest growing city in the world, and it has been listed by the Foreign Direct Investment Magazine as the 10th “Asian City of the future”.

PUERTO PRINCESA

is a city located on the western provincial island of Palawan, one of 80 provinces which make up the Philippines. Though the provincial seat of government for Palawan, the city itself is one of 38 independent cities within the Philippines not controlled by the province in which it is geographically located and is therefore an independent area located within Palawan. As of 2007, Puerto Princesa had a population of 210,508 people making it the most sparsely populated city in the Philippines. In terms of land area, the city is the second largest geographically after Davao City with an area of 919 mi² (2,381 km²).

ZAMBALES

is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north,Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of 3,700 km², Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon. It has a population density of 170 people per square kilometer², one of the lowest in the country. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April. Zambales has one highly urbanized city; the city of Olongapo which is independent. But today, the municipalities of Iba and Subic are potential to be component cities of the province in the near future. Zambales is served by the Subic Bay International  Airport, which is located in Cubi Point, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Subic Bay Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical artifacts. The Scarborough shoal is internationally recognized as a part of Zambales Province.

CAGAYAN DE ORO

is the provincial capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental in the Philippines. It lies along the northern coastline of the island of Mindanao in the country’s southern portion. It is the regional center of Northern Mindanao, and the metropolitan center of Metro Cagayan de Oro. According to the 2010 Census, the city has an estimated population of 602,088 inhabitants. Cagayan de Oro is known as the “City of Golden Friendship” (Dakbayan sa Bulawanong Panaghigala-ay in Cebuano, as the phrase appears on the city’s seal). The name Cagayan de Oro may appear abbreviated as CDO, CDOC, CdeO or Cag. de Oro. There are also other places in the Philippines with a Cagayán name. One must distinguish Cagayan de Oro from Cagayan province in Northern Luzon and the Cagayan Islands in the Sulu Sea.

Magellan’s Cross

Magellan’s Cross in Mactan, Cebu is a historic site. It houses the biggest attraction which is the cross that the famed explorer, Ferdinand Magellan planted at the discovery of the island in 1521. It also showcases the contributions of Magellan to the culture formation of the early Filipinos.

Ermita Ruins – Bohol, Philippines

The Ermita Ruins is one of the best Bohol Tourist Spots for travelers here in Bohol. The Ermita Ruins are the ruins of a coralline limestone structure built during the Spanish Regime in Bohol. It lies parallel to the nave of the St. Nicholas Tolentino Church in the town of Dimiao, Bohol. It was allegedly used as a military fortress, a chapel and a burial site of the members of the Spanish clergy that died here in Bohol. Archaeological excavations of The Ermita Ruins were done in 1995 and 1998 in a quest to uncover its mysterious past..
Ermita is a Spanish term for a small church or chapel in a lonely place.

In a study conducted by a team from the National Museum entitled “Archaeological Exposition of the 18th Century Structure, Ermita Ruins is an 18th century structure, which has the closest resemblance to Paco Cemetery, a historical site in Paco, Manila. Built in 1800 until 1815 by Fr. Enrique de Santo de Villanueva, it was constructed during the Spanish colonial period that has been abandoned and erected by a population that was willing to work for the church and the Ermita.

It has honeycombed-arranged tombs or sepulchers that are unique and so far, the only one found in the Philippines, which make up the walls of the Ermita.

The researchers were surprised why no graves were found in the tombs. To them, perhaps, it was constructed to serve not only as a Chapel, but also as a cemetery. But even before it was completed, it could be possible that a big catastrophic event occurred, an epidemic perhaps, which explains the mass burial, as evidenced by skeletons excavated from the ground, not properly arranged but just laid on top of the others.

On the other hand, researchers consider the idea that perhaps, the absence of bones in the hundreds of small niches (although there were few sets of bones recovered and transferred to the Municipal Cemetery) explained by the closure of the cemetery in 1844 by Fr. Manuel Carususan; its nearness to the church was deemed unhealthy.

The preservation of the Ermita Ruins is a joint project of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, the St. Nicholas Parish, and Local Government of Dimiao. The preservation is in accordance with the policies of the National Heritage Institute (NHI) to retain the antiquity of the place and preserve its natural beauty and attraction…

Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor)

Resting near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Bataan is the Mount Samat National Shrine otherwise known as the Dambana ng Kagitingan. The shrine was constructed in honor of fallen American and Filipino soldiers during World War II.
Being on top of a mountain, do expect to do some hiking to reach the shrine. But once you reach the top, the view is breathtaking. If you fancy some water related fun, hiking back down Mount Samat will lead you to Dunsalan falls which serve as the main drainage of the mountain’s crater.

Danao Adventure Park, Bohol

The Danao Adventure Park is Bohol's newest tourist attraction located in the municipality of Danao in Bohol Province. Danao Bohol is a 5th class municipality subdivided into 17 barangays and has a population of roughly 20,000 people. It is ninety two kilometers or roughly 2 hrs drive from the province's capital, Tagbilaran City.

The Danao Adventure Park incorporated the river, caves, gorges and mountain ranges into it's eco-adventure tourism while carefully conserving it's ecosystem. It is an adventurer's perfect place to experience river kayaking and tubing, river trekking and boulder hopping, root climbing, rappelling, spelunking, and zip line, all of which are centered in the Wahig River. The park adds to the list of Bohol's famous attractions like the Chocolate Hills, the Philippine Tarsiers, and Panglao Island to name a few.

The Kamira Cave in Danao Adventure Park is one of the three caves in Danao declared as safe to explore by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The area where the cave is located is a sanctuary, protected by the municipality in a careful attempt to preserve the natural beauty of the place. Even at the cave site, only ropes are used to maneuver in and out of the cave which is 477 meters in length. Cave exploration usually last between 45 minutes to an hour.

Majestic stone formations will greet you at the entrance of the cave. Hanging from the ceilings are stalactites while on the ground are stalagmites. Most walls and boulders have flowstones that glitter when lights from flash lights, headlights and lamps shine on it. The water inside is icy cold and leads to a natural pool at the end of the cave that also has a fountain. The cave is also home to the different species of bats, and fresh water crabs.

The newest activity added in the Danao Adventure Park is the Zip Line which, in the adventure park, is called "Suislide". The zip line stretches to 480 meters long and traverses the Wahig River at 200 meters high. Another thrilling extreme adventure is The Plunge where one is secured on a cable and would have to do 45 meters free fall before being launched on a pendulum swing.

Another exhilarating activity in the Danao Adventure Park is riding the colorful kayaks and rubber tubing through the currents of the Wahig River. Trekking through the river and mountains as well as biking and enjoying nature in this part of Bohol is also a worthwhile activity and something to remember. 

Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

by Deomar Pandan

Off the town of San Agustin in the Philippines is hidden a beautiful paradise called the Britania Islands. Strewn over clear blue waters and rimmed with powdery white sand, the 24 islets of Britania are a perfect getaway for travelers wishing to escape to the beach and enjoy, not just swimming, but island-hopping as well.

What is the Britania Islands?

The Britania Islands is a group of 24 islets scattered off the coast of San Agustin in Surigao del Sur. Most islands are rock hills emerging out of the water and covered with trees and shrubs, although a wall of rock may be exposed here and there.

Boslon Island with Panlangagan Forest Island further off

Most of Britania Islands are rimmed with beaches, or have a strip of sand on one side. The sand is fine and powdery, perfect for bathing or just dabbling on warm white sand. Many of the islets sit in a close cluster.

Hagonoy Island

A few of Britania Islands are different from the others in that they are not towering hills, but low-lying ridges of sand. Such islands have wild vegetation growing over the beautiful stretch of fine white sand, like the Hagonoy Island.

Naked Island

One of Britania Islands is a sandbar with no vegetation at all. The Naked Island is tailed with a long winding rocky shore. The long sandbar winds gracefully itself. The sand is gloriously white!

How many are the Britania Islands?

There are 24 islands in Britania, consisting mostly of small hills. Only 6 are frequented by tourists, but the boat that takes you island-hopping to these six islands would show you around the other islets, touring you among green mounds embraced by clear blue waters.

Hagonoy Island

What can you find in the Britania Islands?

Pristine white sand will greet you in Britania islands. On par with Boracay and El Nido, the sands are fine, powdery and gloriously white. You’d love dabbling in the sand in Britania Islands.

Hagonoy Island

The water is magnificent in Britania Islands. There’s no trace of mud. The water is crystal clear. It’s as if you’re looking through glass.
Even further off the shores the water is still crystal clear. When the water goes emerald green, it’s crystal-clear. When it becomes sapphire blue, it’s crystal clear. When it goes raven black … well, you can’t see anything, but you know it’s clear.

The landscape beneath the waters of Britania Islands are as majestic as the undulating terrains above it. The water shifts easily from green to blue to black, and you know there’s a magical geography down there, beneath the crystal-clear surface: a seabed hilly and rolling as the coastline above it.

Naked Island

Naked Island

There’s also quite an array of rocky shores in Britania Islands. The sandy islands are tailed with rocky coasts. These rocky shores are a great place to find exotic shells.
The Naked Island after winding for quite a few footfalls (right) gives way to a rocky shore, which itself winds along for an even longer stretch (above).



The Hagonoy Island has it’s own rocky shore (below), lovingly visited by gangs of shell gatherers.

Hagonoy Island, with Bonbon Island in the background

Boslon Island

Not to be left out are the rock formations. Boslon Island showcases a milieu of rocks strewn around its shore. You hop over or skip along these rocks, or just lie down on the sand and bask against their background — your choice.
The Panlangagan Cave Island, with its caves and hollows, offers a terrific venue for caving.
Of course, we don’t forget that the Britania Islands itself is a mysterious and wonderful rock formation: Rolling hills rising off the mesmerizing waters of Lianga Bay.

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What kind of geographic formation are the Britania Islands?

The Britania Islands is like a cross between the Hundred Islands in Pangasinan and the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. The islands are conical hills covered with vegetation, but they’re not scattered on land, like the Chocolate Hills, but over the sea, like the Hundred Islands.
In fact you see the same geographic formation right on the mainland of San Agustin: round hills, not covered by grass like the Chocolate Hills, but with lush forests.
Locals may not be aware of this, seeing as parts of the “islands” on land were quarried, particularly to make way for roads.

The geographic formation of the Britania Islands continues on land.

Naked Island

How do you enjoy the Britania Islands?

Oh, don’t go to Britania Islands and not bathe. The sand is exquisite. The water’s superb. The landscape beautiful. Can you resist going for a dip in the beach at all?
I know I didn’t. And I meant to go to Britania Islands only to take pictures.


Island-hopping among the many islands of Britania is also an activity you shouldn’t miss. You may, in addition, go snorkeling, caving and shell-gathering.

Hiyor Hiyoran Island

Litik Island

Enjoy everything without sunburns. Remember to bring your sunblock along, because Britania Islands are not like the Enchanted River, where you are protected from the heat (and where I really couldn’t resist swimming).