Chapter 537: Cebu, Philippines
At the peak of tourism in the Philippines, hotels in resort areas are often hard to find, and the holiday season is also the most difficult time to book hotels, almost always full, although the rainy season may last until January, the weather is usually good, cool and dry away from the eastern seaboard.
"In recent years, the tourism industry in the Philippines has developed very well, and more and more people have come to the Philippines to travel, and the development of tourism can drive the development of related industries around it, such as catering, hotel industry, and even increased shopping. Gonzalez said.
The Atiatihan Carnival, which is held in Kalibo, Panay, is the most famous and crazy festival in the Philippines.
It is also the most lively festival in the Philippines, similar to the carnival in the West, people have to go to the streets to watch the excitement, and people are crazy to immerse themselves in the festival.
"The Philippines is still under the influence of the West, this kind of carnival, is a festival from the West, people actually like to be lively, the emotions accumulated in the heart need to be released, people can not stay at home for a long time, people are social people, people need to go out of the house, participate in collective activities. ”
"Carnival can bring people closer together, many people may not know each other, but on the day of Carnival, people gather together, immerse themselves in the sea of joy, sing loudly, sing and dance, cheer loudly, to celebrate the happy festival. ”
"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.