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- Asia
- Philippines
- Manila
- Banaue
Banaue
This fascinating region in northern Luzon is known for being
largely untouched by Western civilisation, and gives a glimpse of
the true Philippines. In a string of villages around Banaue people
live according to age-old tribal traditions. The main attraction in
the area is the Banaue Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site
dubbed the 'eighth wonder of the world' by locals. Constructed
about 3,000 years ago, the terraces start from the base of the
Cordillero Mountains and extend upwards for thousands of feet,
cleverly irrigated by channelled streams and springs. The terraces
bear testimony to the ingenuity of the ancient Ifugao people. There
are more terraces at Batad village, which also sports a waterfall
and natural swimming pool, and at Sagada there are a series of
ancient burial caves in the mountainside with the famous 'hanging
coffins' perched on limestone outcrops.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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