Manila, Cebu/5 tours (4)-antique Spain King City

December 26, Tuesday sunny

9: 00 am we sat on a package of taxi, go shopping in Spain's city.

Spain is the capital city of Spain in 1571 to rule in the Philippines, the Castle area is only 1 km, also known as the city in the city.

According to online travels in a friend's suggestion, we sat on a quite distinctive castle in cart (1000 pesos), coach in addition to the Carter, also comes with a local tour guide.

Although the price is not cheap, but I still felt very worth it, because it is this time our tour of the capital city of Spain, has added a lot of taste, not only embodies characteristics, but also save time; in particular, supporting the local guides, very humorous, talkative, not only the attractions are very detailed, but along the way also enthusiasm, initiative and gives us a lot of beautiful photos photo. Talk about happy he imitated singers "Elvis Presley" sing us a lot of beautiful songs.

Tourist Guide-first led us to Spain's city wall walking, sightseeing, YuanWang famous Manila hotel, a green grass golf course.

Then led us to see a lot of ruins, a few old cannons and door or two small paolou.

Morning 10: 00 carriages first stopped at the door of the castle of San Diego (tickets 40 pesos per person).

Santiago Castle gates of stone was exquisite, beautiful. Its walls, is a volcanic stone, soiled duck egg white, masonry. Especially noticeable is that the moat in pool water lilies bloom in red, as the ancient castle. Philippine national hero Rizal, was imprisoned in the Castle and the Castle Dungeon to die. Now, the Castle houses Rizal Memorial, lawn also stands the statue of systemic Rizal, bronze statue, visitors always keep all parties. 10: 20 we return the cart.

Next, the cart will we sent to the capital city of Manila Cathedral door, now the time is 10: 40.

Manila Cathedral, daily locals where the wedding ceremony, today we happen to have been met. The Church has many very fine statue of the Virgin of every color. Church of the heavy wooden door, the carvings are fine, but also very rich in features. 11: 06 we left the Church.

11: 23 we came to the capital city of St. Augustine Catholic Church inside (ticket 80 pesos per person).

The Church is the world's cultural heritage, is the oldest rocks in the Philippines made Church (1599-year reconstruction). Its unique structure, the Bell Tower, the Palace and most after the walls are built with sturdy coral reefs. Especially valuable is that it had after five earthquake and the two world wars, but miraculously always survive! thus become universally recognized as a model of early earthquake building is unique in the world!

Because of this church is the world's cultural heritage, so we put the Church inside and looked more carefully, and try to take some photos.

Precisely because we are here to stay longer, it finally has the chance to see the locals in this church mass and celebrated jubilant scenes and lucky enough to hear a choir singing hymns. The song's rhythm and harmony, really very beautiful, very touching, but for the companion rush me, I'm not willing to leave.

"Arrows barbed heart", is a symbol of the Church.

I found that even the Church wall paintings, should also have arrows barbed heart "to" picture, I immediately took the painting. It is said that this church is in the heart of the characteristic huge chandeliers and southern peculiar bright sunshine, long time exposure in stained glass, produce beautiful results. I'll be able to reflect the characteristics of the scene, have a one shot down.

Somewhere in the Church, I also found that stood there, overlooking the beautiful old church in the garden.

This garden is good, except for the exotic flora, there are rows of fountains, benches and street lamps with various color statue interspersed in the meantime, the very personality and characteristics. I am a gas from different angles to take multiple photos.

Until 12: 07 we had to leave St. Augustine Catholic Church, because early has to plan the use of time for lunch.

We have sat on the horse-drawn carriage, the carriage return departure station.

Before departure, to thank the tourist guide dedicated to services, we pay him a tip 100P, he is very happy to thank us.

From this general guide, I from one side, feel the enthusiasm of the people of the Philippines, cheerful, friendly, simple way to make my unforgettable!

This morning's more active compared with the original plan, the plan was completed, satisfied!

The original plan:

26 March (Tue)

1. Spain's city (Intramuros): Santiago Castle (FortSantiago), St. Augustine's Church (St.Agustin Church), Manila Cathedral, carriages.

(Manila Spain's city we sat in the cart)

(Santiago Castle)

(St. Augustine Catholic Church)

(St. Augustine Catholic Church)

(St. Augustine Catholic Church garden)