Dominican Hill Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:56
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Dominican Hill Retreat House, also known as the Diplomat Hotel, is a historical landmark and abandoned structure on a 17-hectare hilltop property. It was originally built in 1911 by American friars from the Dominican Order, In World War II, it was invaded by Japanese soldiers who used it as the last bastion and garrision of the Japanese Imperial Army. In 1973, Diplomat Hotels, Inc. acquired ownership of the property and remodeled it into a hotel. It was abandoned in the 1980s and is currently undergoing renovation, occasionally being used for events and functions. It is also popular for alleged paranormal sightings due to the brutal and violent events that took place within its walls during World War II.

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Wright Park Horse Stable Hill Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:55
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Wright Park Horse Stable Hill, or simply known as Wright Park, is a family-friendly tourist attraction in Baguio City. It offers guided horseback riding services.

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Burnham Park Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:54
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Designed by eponymous American architect and Baguio City planner, Daniel Burnham, Burnham Park is Baguio City's most popular public park. It has different clusters for leisure and recreation: Athletic Bowl, Burnham Lagoon, Children's Playground, Igorot Garden, Japanese Peace Tower, Melvin Jones Grandstand, Orchidarium, Picnic Grove, Pine Trees of the World, Rose Garden, Skating Rink, and Sunshine Park.

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Pinewoods Golf and Country Club Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:53
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Pinewoods boasts a Par 72 rated golf course - the only one of its kind in Baguio City. It provides a scenic backdrop with magnificent mountain views. It also has a famous restaurant called Manduto Cafe.

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Puyat Sports Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:51
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Enjoy several rounds of bowling or billiards anytime with Puyat Sports' state-of-the art, air-conditioned bowling alleys and billiards tables or grab some bar chow after a good game.

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Ifugao Wood Carvers' Village (Itogon Wood Carvers' Village) Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:49
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The Ifugao Wood Carvers’ Village or Itogon Wood Carvers’ Village showcases the high quality craftsmanship of Benguet's wood carvers. Aside from the finished products, which vary from trinkets to furniture to statues and dinnerware, the workshop lets customers see the wood carvers at work, keeping Benguet's woodcarving tradition alive in their craft.

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Session Road Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:48
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Session Road is Baguio City's major thoroughfare and, arguably, most iconic road. Located on an uphill slope, it's a melting pot of Baguio's rustic charms combined with modern establishments. Both sides of the road are lined with low to mid-rise buildings that house local coffee shops and restaurants, several franchises, thrift stores, and art spaces - all of which capture the city's vibrant locale.

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The Bell House Museum and Amphitheater Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:47
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This well-preserved piece of American colonial architecture from the 1900s. It was named after Major General James Franklin Bell, a former commanding General of the Armed Forces in the Philippines. The house is now a museum which contains remnants of the past. Beside the house is the Bell House Amphitheatre, which is an outdoor garden amphitheater with a 500-seating capacity that can be rented out for events such as weddings.

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Baguio Museum Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:46
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Baguio Museum offers an educational glimpse into the heritage and culture of the city and the whole province. Located in a structure made to resemble a traditional Ifugao hut, it houses various educational displays and artefacts from the region's six provinces - Benguet, Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province, Abra, and Ifugao.

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Pilgrimage Tour Review

Submitted by sandy on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 22:45
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Pilgrimage tours of Baguio's different religious destinations are a stand-alone offer in the city of Baguio, and will be part of a larger tour program in the North. It is offered by travel and tour agencies based in Baguio which are accredited by the Department of Tourism. Destinations include the Baguio Cathedral, Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House, Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Loakan, San Jose Parish Church in La Trinidad, and other convents in Baguio.

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