All year round, leisure activities in Manila provide a wide range of options for every age group. Manila is loaded with lavish shopping areas, resorts, restaurants, and spas that ensure that your trip to Manila is hassle-free. From a convincing landscape and outdoor to some world-class stay options and facilities, Manila packs an incredible amount of diversity in the luxury activities it offers. So be it a family vacation, a friends reunion or a solo trip to feed your wanderlust, these activities in Manila are a must try for a leisurely vacation!
Leisure Activities in Manila
Let's explore our list of recreational & leisure places in Manila:
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Rizal Park
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Heart moving and incredibly beautiful, Rizal Park is Philippines’ dedication to its national hero Jose Rizal. The Park is great for atmospheric walks and a quality time with family and friends. Spread out over approximately 60 acres of greens, the Park boasts of ornamental gardens, ponds and heroic statues of some of the most celebrated people in Philippines. All around the park, visitors...Read more -
Whether you take a cruise along the waters or stand against the glass walls of Mall of Asia, a sunset over the manila bay is probably the most romantic sights in the world. The bay area is often crowded with joggers, lovers and awe struck people who come to witness the most beautiful moment of the day here. There are a number of ways you can witness the sunset on Manila bay, there are a number...Read more
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Robinsons Place Mall
(5440 Votes) The answer to all your retail cravings in Manila; Robinsons mall is a shoppiong heaven. The mall has over 500 shops for the discerning shopper and a number of dining options too. It is by far one of the largest and most successful malls in Manila. Visitors can spend a fun filled day with family and friends with a number of gaming zones, kids’ play area and other recreational options to k...Read more -
The Greenbelt Park is an expansive area full of shops and recreational spaces. There are a group of five malls and many open spaces that have been landscaped brilliantly. Together, these malls have almost every imaginable product and brand retailing under their roofs. Highly popular amongst the locals, there is something here for everybody. Like a small oasis, there is a green, very well sculp...Read more
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University Of Santo Tomas Museum
(1666 Votes) The University of Santo Tomas is the oldest university in the Philippines and in Asia. The Main Building is an architectural feast. There is a museum inside the Main Building. The museum has noteworthy collections of natural history, coins, oriental and ethnographic art. The hall of Philippine religious images is also an interesting exhibit of folk objects and religious symbols spanning centur...Read more -
Villa Escuredo is a coconut plantation turned into a resort that has evolved into one of Philippines’ premier vacation getaways. The plantation was originally built in 1929 by Don Arsenio, this oasis is hugely popular amongst locals and tourists alike. Away from the hustle bustle of the city, spend a relaxing day away on this tour of Villa Escudero Plantations that is one of the first ha...Read more
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San Agustin Museum
(4068 Votes) Originally a monastery up until 1604, the San Agustin Museum stands on the remnants of the dreaded war of 1945. The first sight that greets visitors as they enter this beautiful museum is the giant bell that weighs about 3000 kg. The museum holds a treasure of artefacts, statues and other objects of interest from the Church history. There are some precious paintings that are part of the ground...Read more -
Not for the faint hearted, Manila’s Chinatown is a bit rough on the edges but charming nonetheless. Full of interesting sights and smells, Chinatown is full of souvenir shops and small eateries serving authentic food. It is the nerve of Manila; a thriving metropolis with pockets of diverse culture. The Chinese were given particular places to live in during the Spanish civilization, leadi...Read more
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Paco Park
(1297 Votes) Probably one of the most beautiful parks in Manila and in the Philippines, Paco Park is a national park and cemetery located in the center of Manila city. The park was originally meant to be a cemetery for wealthy Spanish families during the 1800s. It was designed by the talented Nicolas Ruiz who made it a verdant landscape thriving with old trees, bushes and lawns. It was converted into...Read more -
Cultural Center Of The Philippines
(1249 Votes) The Cultural Center of Philippines is the premiere showcase of arts in Philippines. Founded in 1969, it has been producing and presenting music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary, cinematic and design events form the Philippines and all over the world . The architectural design which is the creative genius of Leandro Locsin, is simple yet stunning. Spread over 62 acres, the CCP has a numbe...Read more -
Botanical Garden is located in Quezon City and is home to many plant collections, from the botanically rich and diverse Philippine Islands and South Pacific region. Spread in 14 acre of land filled with greenery. Open all around the year from Monday to Friday , the visit to the Botanical Garden in Quezon is a pleasant one, thanks to the cleanliness and the nice layout of the garden. It serves a...Read more
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Greenhills Shopping Center
(3 Votes) Have you ever heard of a shopping center that is a product of years of research? Welcome to Greenhills Shopping Center. Opened in the 1970s, it is among the top, and also amongst the first shopping centers to be opened in Philippines. It started off by housing a number of malls including the Virra Mall and Shoppesville, and also several other arenas like a movie theatre and a bowling alley. Th...Read more -
Lucky Chinatown
(3 Votes) A shopping mall in Binodo, the happening China Town in Manilla, the Lucky Chinatown is a fun place to hang out. Home to some international and local brands, this huge mall is spread out over an area of 108,000 square foot. The mall has taken elements from the cultural and historic side of Binodo, and mixed it beautifully with modern entertainment and shopping. Complete with a supermarket, cinem...Read more -
Divisoria Market
(100 Votes)557 M. De Santos St, San Nicolas, Manila, 1010 Metro Manila, PhilippinesShopping Center
