{"id":30825,"date":"2019-01-07T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=30825"},"modified":"2025-08-22T08:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:34:37","slug":"manila-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/manila-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"MANILA CITY GUIDE: TOP 10 THINGS TO DO"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philippines\u2019 underrated capital of Manila is an eclectic mixture of old and new, rich and poor. A conglomeration of 12 cities and five municipalities creates what is known as Metro Manila. In this often overlooked gem, you will find one of the world\u2019s most contradicting cities. Shopping malls featuring brand name stores will stand next to slums with homeless people on the streets. Yet, as a city that survived the bombing offensive of World War II, you won\u2019t want to miss the historical beauty and exotic flavors that Manila has to offer.<\/p>\n

In this guide, I am going to share some of the best things to do in Manila, highlight some of the cities main points of interest, as well as offer recommendations of where to stay in Manila.<\/p>\n

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1) RIDE A JEEPNEY<\/h3>\n

Riding a jeepney through Manila is probably the coolest way to see the city. Originally, this flamboyant means of transportation was made from US military jeeps left over from World War II. Since they are a popular source of transportation for Filipinos, you can simply hop on and off as you desire.<\/p>\n

When you are ready to depart the jeepney, simply say \u201cpara\u201d and the driver will stop the ride. Before departing, you will send your payment down the chain of people in the jeepney until the driver receives it. The driver will then send your change back to you via the human chain.<\/p>\n

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2) EXPLORE INTRAMUROS<\/h3>\n

Intramuros, also known as the \u201cWalled City,\u201d features a series of different sights that are all within five-to-ten minutes walking distance of each other. Personally, I chose to hire a tour guide to take me around on a Malabon Tricycle since the weather was hot and I wanted to see as much as possible within my small time frame. One of the most popular stops in Intramuros is Rizal Park, the place where the hundred-year-old Monument of Dr. Jose Rizal, Philippines\u2019 most celebrated national hero, is located. Here are a few of the other sites you can visit while in Intramuros.<\/p>\n