It has been 6 years since the last trip on AirAsia, and there is also a two-year window period for the island trip. This trip to Bohol, Philippines allowed me to relive the joy of traveling with friends and the sea and sky. Beautiful, if you are about to plan a trip to the island, perhaps this compiled list of itineraries will come in handy. If you find it practical, you are welcome to leave a message.
2016 菲律賓薄荷島五天四夜紀行 (2016/12/9~13)
.A brief introduction to the Philippines
.Day1: Depart for Bohol, Philippines
- Depart from Taoyuan Airport → AirAsia → Philippines Manila Airport → Bohol Island Tagbilaran Airport → Amorita Resort (Check price) (Lunch and Dinner) → Beach Bar Group (Alona Beach)
.Day2: Bohol Island Natural Ecological Tour
- Baclayon Church → Tarsier Conservation Center(Tarsier Sanctuary) → Loboc River Cruise (Lunch) → Chocolate Hills (Chocolate Hills) → Tree Plating at Biodiversity Complex → Bohol Bee Farm (Dinner)
.Day3: Follow the trail of dolphins and fireflies
- Chasing dolphins in the morning / Amorita Resort SPA → Amarela Resort (lunch) / Amorita Resort (lunch) → Island City Mall → Tuburcio's Place (dinner) → Firefly watching at night
.Day4: Snorkeling in the small long beach of Bohol Island
- Snorkeling at Alona Beach → Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol → Amorita Resort (Dinner)
.Day5: Take AirAsia back to Taiwan
- Amorita Resort (Check price) (Lunch) → Bohol Tagbilaran Airport → SM Mall of Asia (MOA) → Manila Airport, Philippines → Depart from Taoyuan Airport
A brief introduction to the Philippines
1. The Republic of the Philippines, an archipelago country, consists of 7,101 islands, mainly divided into three island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
2. Like Taiwan, it is located on the Pacific Rim seismic belt, but it has been hit by earthquakes and typhoons all the year round, but it has also created its rich and diverse natural resources and biological and ecological environment.
3. The northern part of the Philippines has a maritime tropical monsoon climate, and the southern part has a tropical rainforest climate. The annual temperature is between 21°C and 32°C. The whole year can be divided into three seasons:
– March to May: hot and dry season
– June to November: rainy season
– December to February: cool season (a season suitable for traveling)
4. Language: Filipino, English (English can be communicated in tourist areas)
5. Religion: mainly Catholic.
– Believers make up 83% of the population of the Philippines
– There are churches and shops selling Catholic supplies all over the country
– There are four Baroque churches in the Philippines that have been listed as World Heritage Sites. They are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Pawai and Miagao.
– The Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world, celebrating from December 12th (their national holidays are closely related to religion).
6. Transportation: Major cities and towns use buses, taxis and tricycles as their main means of transportation.
7. Currency: Peso (PHP), Taiwan Dollar: The exchange rate of the approved request is about 1:1.55. It is better to carry US dollars and Euros when traveling. It is not recommended to carry Taiwan dollars for exchange.
8. Routes: direct flights from Taiwan to Manila includeAirAsia, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines and EVA Air. If you want to transfer to Bohol, you can fly like usAir Asia.
9. Flight time and fare: direct flight from Taipei Taoyuan to Manila takes about 2 hours, followAirAsia Fan ClubSometimes there are promotional fares starting at 1,388 yuan one-way.
10. Flight time from Manila to Bohol: It takes about 90 minutes to fly from Manila to Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol.
Day1: Depart for Bohol, Philippines
Itinerary summary: Departure from Taoyuan Airport → Manila Airport, Philippines → Tagbilaran Airport on Bohol Island → Amorita Resort (Lunch and Dinner) → Alona Beach
[Fly with AirAsia]
Arrived at Taoyuan Airport at 11:30 in the evening. AirAsia is located at the No. 12 counter of Terminal 1 and has opened counters for passengers to check in, get their tickets, and check in. The friends are smart to go to the airport lounge of Terminal XNUMX Rest, this is provided by the airport free of charge to travelers. We waited for boarding at the AXNUMX gate and prepared to fly to the South with anticipation.
▲ The Philippines can apply for a visa and pay online, and the visa will be sent to you after approval.
▲ Fill in the relevant forms for the Philippines immigration card.
[Manila Airport, Philippines]
Although the two flights of Taipei-Philippines-Bohol are carried by AirAsia, it is not possible to carry luggage directly. After arriving at Manila Airport, we need to leave the country to claim the luggage, exchange the Philippine cable, purchase an Internet SIM card at the airport, and then transfer to the airport. Take the domestic flight to Bohol to the fourth terminal.
▲ After leaving the country, you will see a small counter for SIM card service in the periphery.
▲ List of exchange rates of foreign currency to peso.
[Bohol Tagbilaran Airport]
International airport entry is the third terminal, and there is a shuttle bus inside the domestic airport that can transfer to the fourth terminal. Although it is early in the morning, the domestic airport is very lively!Everyone is checking in at the counter and waiting for the transfer. If you feel tired, there is also a massage for the blind in the airport. It can be a little soothing for 320 pesos (about 205 Taiwan dollars) an hour.
▲ Take a flight over 7 o'clock, here we are on Bohol Island!
[Amorita Resort (Amorita Resort)]
Since its opening in 2007, the hotel still maintains refurbished equipment and room types. When I checked in, I felt that the hardware and equipment of this hotel were well maintained. The terrain of the Amorita Resort is slightly higher than that of the hotel on the side, and the seaside scenery can be seen far away. Guests on the booking website The actual check-in evaluation is quite high. You can refer to the special article below to introduce the hotel later!
Related Reading ▶️"Recommended Hotels in the Philippines" Amorita Beach Resort Panglao Island, Cebu (→ → Check price)
▲ The beaches and seas near the hotel are clean enough to show a variety of blues.
▲ If you want to enjoy fine wine, the hotel also provides it!
▲ The stay is mostly for European and American tourists, but the taste of the meals can also meet the preferences of my Taiwanese.
[Alona Beach (Alona Beach)]
If you go down from the sidewalk, you will see this is a beach bar. The cool breeze in December night is really comfortable, so there are many tourists who come here to eat barbecue, drink beer, shop and restaurant play music, I can only say that the atmosphere here is good~, Not at all lost to the small islands in southern Thailand, it is worth visiting.
Day2: Bohol Island Natural Ecological Tour
Itinerary summary: Baclayon Church → Tarsier Sanctuary → Loboc River Cruise (lunch) → Chocolate Hills → Tree Plating at Biodiversity Complex → Bohol Bee Farm (dinner)
[Baclayon Church (Baclayon Church)]
This church was built in the 18th century and is a faith center for island residents. The introduction mentioned that more than 8% of the Philippines believe in Catholicism. This is also mentioned in the introduction of the church guide. The daily routine and national holidays are related to religion, such as Christmas. Festival celebrations, Jesus Easter, etc., for more than two weeks of celebrations and blessings.
▲ The interior of the church was renovated due to the 2003 earthquake.
[Tarsier Sanctuary (Tarsier Sanctuary)]
The island began to attach importance to ecological restoration. This time when I came to the Tarsier Conservation Center, in addition to whispering, I could not use flash photography to affect the work and rest of the little monkeys. If there is a little monkey perching on the tree in the open area, there will be a staff member by the side. Staring at the sentinel, but if you have any questions about their ecology, you can also ask questions.
▲ Very petite figure, slightly smaller than my fist!
[Loboc River Tour (Lunch)]
River cruise lunch is to take a boat to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait. The boat provides buffet-style meals and live light music performance. The sailing time is about 90 minutes. Generally, many groups or individual tourists will come here to experience the water cruise meal, and they will pass by on the way. A place where children sang and danced, allowing the tourists on the boat to buy some handicrafts, which can be regarded as financial support for their lives.
▲ The most eaten are kebabs and shrimp chips.
[Chocolate Hills (Chocolate Hills)]
After passing by these mountains, I have been wondering "Why are they called Chocolate Hills?" The tour guide said that because the summer comes, these mountains will turn brown like chocolates. After climbing the 200 steps, you can see the magnificent scenery from a distance. At this time... I miss Wendy very much. If he is in..., he will be sent on the court to take pictures and then come down to meet up, but it seems to be okay to climb these stairs by yourself, so try to reach the top!
[Tree Plating at Biodiversity Complex]
I never thought that there would be rainforest and extremely rich ecology here. The commentator explained to us one by one the ecological environment species, and finally took us to the flower house to choose a tree. The tree will have a number, register my name, and even look at it through the website. It grows, if you come to this island to play, it is highly recommended to plant trees to protect the environment!
▲ This is my tree baby, grow up well!
▲ Pass the Victory Monument before going to have a meal.
[Bohol Bee Farm (Dinner)]
Want to face the sea and eat delicious food? Bohol Bee Farm may be a good choice for you.Seeing the sky gradually emerge, I expected to be able to take pictures near the hotel, but I didn’t expect to bring us here to dine but I could see a beautiful sunset. I took pictures and dines at the same time, and friends highly recommended the sauces and tastes. , Our group also bought a lot of souvenirs in the souvenir shop.
▲ I really like this restaurant, and I will introduce it later.
Day3: Follow the trail of dolphins and fireflies
Itinerary summary: Chasing dolphins in the morning / Amorita Resort SPA → Amarela Resort (lunch) / Amorita Resort (lunch) → Island City Mall → Tuburcio's Place (dinner) → Firefly watching at night
[Chasing Dolphins in the Morning / Amorita Resort Spa]
At 5:30 in the morning, my friends and a group of friends went to sea to chase dolphins with the guide. This is one of the itineraries that I am looking forward to very much. I did not expect to encounter menstrual pain during menstruation, so I can only rest in the hotel to relieve the pain. From the photos they reported Look, there are so many dolphins swimming together, ah~~ I'm so envious!I didn’t sleep well because of my physical pain, so I went to the hotel’s attached SPA to choose a course of treatment to relieve my tightness and fatigue, and I fell asleep unconsciously.
▲ Although it is not possible to go out to sea together, the bubble water on the beach next to the hotel soothes regret.
▲ I have experienced 3 treatments in this SPA, the price is reasonable, the master's skill is good, it is recommended!
[Amarela Resort (lunch) / Amorita Resort (lunch)]
The friends are enjoying their meals at another island resort. I ate at the restaurant of the original restaurant. There were no guests at this time. I guess it was all going out to play water sports. It would be nice to enjoy the meal quietly, waiting for them to come back together. Set out to go shopping in the hypermarket to buy souvenirs.
▲ The delicious lasagna is 280 pesos (about 180 Taiwan dollars).
[Island City Mall]
Shopping malls should be considered quite large on the island. It has everything from supermarkets, branded clothing, restaurants, playgrounds to daily necessities, and 3C products. My two Geyou and I had a good time visiting the stores and found a lot of interesting products. , Contains a lot of snacks and desserts in small packages. Compared with Taiwan and Thailand, it is no worse than Taiwan and Thailand, and even daily necessities are mostly in small packages. I scanned a bunch of small perfumes and I plan to give it to readers and fans. , Remember to pay attention to the dynamics.
▲ I saw my favorites even in the Philippines!
▲ Isn’t it spectacular?All are small perfumes~
[Tuburcio's Place (dinner)]
The tour guide took us to a private house, and the hostess brought out one after another with good craftsmanship, as well as butterfly peas, lemon drink, chocolate cake, and a super full meal!We all felt that she had come to Taiwan to study art. The dishes and tastes are somewhat similar to Taiwanese dishes. Just the braised prawns let me finish a bowl of rice, which is so delicious and delicious.
▲ The hostess just passed her 60th birthday, and we also helped her sing the Chinese version of Happy Birthday to celebrate her birthday!
[Watching fireflies at night]
The waters and forests on Bohol Island allow the fireflies to shine and mate every month. The guide said that it is not difficult to appreciate the fireflies. As long as the weather is stable and the new moon, you can basically see a lot of fireflies resting on the tree heads. My camera has reached its limit. , But I also hope that everyone can see it twinkle and twinkle like a Christmas tree light.
▲ Children have good eyesight, unlike us who have been poisoned by mobile phones and computers.
▲ These light spots are all fireflies, so beautiful.
Day4: Snorkeling in the small long beach of Bohol Island
Itinerary summary: Alona Beach snorkeling → Bohol Island Tagbilaran Airport → Amorita Resort (Dinner)
A group of people left the hotel to go to Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol. They waited at the airport for the suddenly delayed flight. AirAsia also asked three blind singers to sing live. They did not expect to board the plane successfully...because it was late that the flight management personnel on the island were not allowed to fly. We were asked to get off the plane and wait at the counter to arrange the next day's air ticket, baggage claim, etc.After careful questioning, I learned that the island’s insufficient lighting is regulated by the aviation law for take-off and landing, and the passengers on the spot are also quite calmly waiting for the counter staff to arrange.
▲ A few people happily took pictures of the big scene after the sunset, very calm. (Because I feel that I have made another day trip...555)
▲ I went back to the original restaurant for another night and had a delicious dinner, happy~
Day5: Take AirAsia back to Taiwan
Itinerary summary: Amorita Resort (lunch) → Bohol Tagbilaran Airport → SM Mall of Asia (MOA) → Manila Airport, Philippines → Depart from Taoyuan Airport
[Bohol Tagbilaran Airport]
When you leave Bohol, you have to pay 100 pesos for environmental clean-up costs, remember not to spend all your money!There are free Wi-Fi and sockets in the airport, so you can still access the Internet while waiting for the flight.
▲ bye bye Bohol, I will bring Wendy to play next time!
[SM Mall of Asia(MOA)]
Since there are still several hours before the flight back to Taipei in the evening, everyone will come to the shopping mall to shop for souvenirs. This shopping mall is very large and it is comparable to Bangkok Central World. There are common clothing accessories brands. I want to buy daily necessities in the supermarket here. Or snacks are also ok. It is Christmas celebration, and there are many decorations in the mall. It is highly recommended that you can come here and stroll around.
[Manila Airport, Philippines]
There are various souvenir shops, restaurants, etc. on the first and second floors of Manila Airport. If you take the 23:30 late night flight like us, you may wish to dine before entering the customs. The prices of restaurants in the customs are not cheap, and there are more options outside. .In addition, the airport also has free wireless Internet access, and passengers can also use it directly. Since we have exhausted our energy, we just want to go home and lie down in bed immediately. (Hidden face)
▲ The lunch box is 240 pesos (150 yuan Taiwan dollars) and the peach tea 115 pesos (74 yuan Taiwan dollars). It is strongly recommended to finish the meal first outside the customs.
▲ Finally!Of course, the seats in the first row of the landscape are much more comfortable.
▲ Do you want limited items on board of AirAsia? !
※ Thank you AirAsia and the Philippine Tourism Bureau for inviting me to visit Bohol Island for giving me the opportunity to see the pure waters and ecology of Bohol Island. I would like to share with you here.
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