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Baguio city in Philippines is bliss for any vacationer. It stands 250 kilometers
north of Manila gifting a cool and pleasant climate. It is positioned amidst the
Cordillera mountain region about 1,500 meters above sea level. The city of Baguio
has attained the position of the Summer Capital of the Phillipines. The city's
wonderful climatic condition and beautiful landscapes attract many nature lovers
throughout the world.
Reaching Baguio
Baguio can be reached from Manila through land and air. It is accessible from
four major ways through Kennon Road, Marcos Highway, Quirino Highway and Halsema
Road.
While in Baguio a visitor to the city has the chance to be present in the different
events and festivals of the place. A variety of festivals and events take place
in Baguio city. The events and festivals are as follows.
- Baguio Flower Festival
- Baguio Tossed Salad Festival
- Baguio Arts Festival
Baguio Flower Festival is basically a festival of fragrant and uncommon flowers.
The festival comprises exhibitions of flowers, garden tours, floral contest
and a parade of floats
Baguio Arts Festival takes place in the month of November and December and
displays Pilipino skill and creativity. Visual arts like photography, painting,
sculpture and drawing are some of the attractions in the arts festival.
Baguio was a prominent tourist destination of Philippines since the year of
1946. In 1990 the city suffered major set back resulting to an earthquake. However
Baguio city was renovated and there was no sign of the massacre. Since then
it had been serving the tourist need.
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