Chapter 538: Port of Cebu

"I also said before that a city should look at transportation, and it should build transportation infrastructure and develop transportation, so that the economy of the city and the surrounding areas will be driven. ”

"So when we go to a place, we first have to look at the transportation of the city, including aviation, highways, railways, as well as port transportation, water transportation, if a city has these transportation facilities are well built, the economy will be easy to develop. ”

"Because these transportation facilities bring the flow of people, when there are more people, there will be popularity, and some people will have demand, people need food, water, and various ways of life and entertainment, which will drive consumption. ”

"If you have consumption, you can boost GDP, and the economy here will prosper!"

The Port of Cebu is located in the middle of the eastern side of Cebu Island in the south-central Philippines, bordering the Bohol Strait, 175 nautical miles from Port Ilno to the north, 311 nautical miles from the Port of Batangas, 392 nautical miles from the Port of Manila, and 252 nautical miles from the Port of Zamboanga in the south.

"Wow, the annual throughput of goods here is still very good, so much, the transportation here is still very good, the workers on the dock are busy, busy loading and unloading goods!"

"Looking at the busy scene, looking at the blue sky, the blue water, the mood suddenly improved, I still have a sense of intimacy with the sea, I feel that the sky is vast, the sea, endless, is also very good!"

"Yes, the sea is really beautiful, looking at the blue sea, looking at the coastline in the distance, you will feel that the sea is vast, and your mind is also open!"

Exports of copra copra, coconut oil, manila flax, tobacco, mineral sands, fish products, and imports of oil, wheat, groceries, etc.

Domestic shipping in the Philippines is based at the Port of Cebu, with more than 20 shipping routes to more than 40 ports in the country, and there are large containers here.

"This port is very famous in the Philippines,"

"Through a reasonable vent of the emotions in the heart, but also exercise, so everyone is willing to participate in the carnival, join in the fun, come out to have a good time, it is also good, in the carnival, many businesses have promotions, you can also shop, this joyful atmosphere is deeply loved by people. ”

"Next, we're going to the second largest city in the Philippines!"

Liu Dazhuang was very curious and asked, "Which city is the second largest city in the Philippines?"

"Hahaha, you haven't been, have you?"

"No!" Liu Dazhuang shook his head, "It's my first time in the Philippines!"

"Okay, I've booked tickets for everyone, and I'll leave early tomorrow morning!"

After resting for one night, early the next morning, the team was assembled, and Zhou Sen took everyone to the next city.

Cebu, also translated as Cebu, is the second largest city in the Philippines, second only to Manila, and is also the main port and economic center of the Philippines.

"Speaking of this city, we still have to talk about the previous history. ”

In 1521, the Portuguese navigator Magellan sailed from Spain to Southeast Asia, and was pleasantly surprised to discover this beautiful and quiet island on the way, Cebu is located in the center of the Visayas Islands, consisting of 167 islands, is the second largest link between the Philippines and the world, surrounded by the Philippine Islands, interspersed with palm-fringed fishing villages, Cebu is the central island of the Visayas.

Located on the north shore of Cebu Island, Cebu City is the oldest city in Manila.

"Come here to see some historical monuments, after many years, after a lot of wind and rain, can still be preserved, it is not easy, come here, you can see some historical attractions, many tourists like to come here, there are many restaurants and hotels, guesthouses. ”

"The climate of this place is still good, it belongs to the tropical maritime monsoon climate, the climate is pleasant, the climate is cool all year round, there is no obvious dry and wet season, the average annual humidity temperature is 21 °C, the port of Cebu is located in the northwest of Cebu City, it is a natural harbor, the second largest port in the Philippines. ”

"In Southeast Asia, it is still very suitable for human habitation, many parts of Southeast Asia are relatively hot, stuffy, it is still very hot to wear short sleeves in summer, if the weather is too hot, tourists come, tourists come and they are not adaptable. ”

The city, due to its location in the central Philippines, Cebu City is the main international flight center of the Philippines, the most important commercial, trade and industrial center in Visayas and Mindanao, and the largest economic center in the Philippines outside of Manila, Cebu also has the largest copper mine in Southeast Asia.

"There is still some information, after many years of development here, there are also some modern industries, which has also laid the economic foundation here. ”

Cebu was a thriving village before the Spanish colonization, when Cebu established trade with China and other Southeast Asian countries, and is now home to many Chinese and Taoist temples.

"Speaking of the history here, it is really emotional, I have suffered a lot, I have experienced a lot of wars, and it is not easy to have the peace I have now!"

"I also often listen to my father, listen to the old man, the history of the city, it sounds really emotional, in this land, a lot of things have happened, a lot of people have experienced, human nature is really very complicated, the more people, the idea will be different, there will be a struggle for power, this is the weakness of human nature, I don't know how many people died here for power and money, it is really emotional to think about it!"

"At my age, I have long wanted to open it, fame and fortune, in the blink of an eye, people still don't take money and interests too seriously, I want to open a little, take money lightly, be cheerful and open-minded, see through everything, think about it, don't care, I can live a peaceful life, I will be content and happy!"

Zhou Sen listened to Gonzalez's emotion, and also felt resonance, "Yes, people want to live a happy life!"

Corn, dried coconut, mangoes, tobacco, aquatic products and timber play an important role in the economy, and Cebu has the largest coconut oil refinery in the country, in addition to cigarette factories, sugar, ceramics and breweries.

Cebu's shell handicraft industry is rich in resources and has a large output, and tourism, which is dominated by natural tourism resources, is an important industry in Cebu, and the number of tourists continues to increase every year, which also injects vitality into the city's economy.

Cebu has more than 300 domestic and foreign flights per week, which can directly reach Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and other countries and regions, and has direct flights to more than 30 flights per day from Manila.

"This is the second largest city in the Philippines, the transportation is still very convenient, it is very suitable for human habitation here, I often bring my friends to visit here, there are many attractions here, and then I will take everyone to enjoy the scenery of this city, I believe it is a beautiful and unforgettable trip!" Gonzalez said with a smile.

"Okay, we are also very happy to be in this city, this is my first time in the Philippines, I am not very familiar with the city in the Philippines, I want to ask you to introduce more!"

"Okay, you're welcome, leave it to me, I'll make the arrangements!" Gonzalez agreed.