The Chinese cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Manila and is the resting place for the Chinese who were denied burial in catholic cemeteries during the Spanish rule. It has a number of prominent landmarks like the oldest Chinese temple in Manila, the Chong Hock Tong Temple. The Martyrs hall and the memorials are beautifully maintained. The Cemetery is special because it looks like a residential suburb of sorts; with mausoleums that can put some modern houses to shame. Some are equipped with chandeliers while others that look like a cabin for the living. You can choose to hire a bicycle and take a tour of the sprawling cemetery that is truly a rare sight.

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• The safest is to use the South entrance which is open every day of the week, the North entrance is only open on Sundays when all the mourners come to visit.
• Most visitors choose to hire a guide that can show you around the cemetery explaining all the history behind the graves.

• Nearest bus stop: Caloocan Manila Quezon City Crossing
• A.Bonifacio Avenue
• Nearest LRT: R. Papa Station

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• Causeway Seafood Restaurant
• Jonas Pares

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