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 also about to plan a trip to the island, maybe this compiled list of itineraries will come in handy. If you think it is practical, you are welcome to leave a message.
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. However, it has suffered from 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 ranges from 21℃ to 32℃. 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, and the celebration begins on 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. Route: 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.
2016菲律宾薄荷岛纪行(2016/12/09~12/13)
‧Day1
Depart from Taoyuan Airport → Manila Airport, Philippines → Tagbilaran Airport on Bohol Island → Amorita Resort(Amorita Resort) (Lunch and Dinner) → Beach Bar Group (Alona Beach)
‧Day2
Baclayon Church → Tarsier Sanctuary → Loboc River Cruise (Lunch) → Chocolate Hills → Tree Plating at Biodiversity Complex → Bohol Bee Farm( dinner)
‧Day3
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 at Alona Beach → Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol → Amorita Resort (Dinner)
‧Day5
Amorita Resort (lunch) → Bohol Tagbilaran Airport → SM Mall of Asia (MOA) → Manila Airport, Philippines → Depart from Taoyuan Airport
‧ Day1 Departure from Taoyuan Airport → Manila Airport, Philippines → Tagbilaran Airport on Bohol Island → Amorita Resort (Lunch and Dinner) → Beach Bar Group (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 go through the check-in procedures, get their tickets, and check in. The friends are very 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, the luggage cannot be directly checked. After arriving at the Manila airport, we need to leave the country to claim the luggage, exchange the Philippine ticket at the airport, purchase an Internet SIM card, 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]
The international airport 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, which can relieve your body 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 Amorita Resort is slightly higher than that of the hotel on the side. The actual check-in evaluation is quite high. You can refer to the special article below to introduce the hotel later!
Extended 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 blue.
▲ If you want to enjoy fine wine, the hotel also provides it!
▲ The stay is mostly 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 on December night is really comfortable, so there are many tourists who come here to eat barbecue, drink beer, store restaurants and play music. I can only say that the atmosphere here is good~ , Not lost to the southern island of Thailand, it is worth visiting.
‧ Day2 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 belief center for island residents. The previous introduction mentioned that more than 8% of the Philippines believe in Catholicism. This is also mentioned in the introduction of the church guide. Life, routine, and national holidays are all related to religion. For example, Christmas celebrations, Jesus Easter, etc., celebrate and pray for more than two weeks.
▲ 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. When I came to the Tarsier Conservation Center this time, 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 living on the tree in the open area, there will be a staff member Staring at the sentry, 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 crackers.
[Chocolate Hills (Chocolate Hills)]
After passing by these mountains, I have been wondering "Why is it called Chocolate Mountain?" The tour guide said that because summer comes, these mountains will turn brown and look like chocolates. After climbing the 200 steps, you can see the spectacular 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 a rainforest and extremely rich ecology here. The commentator explained to us the species of the ecological environment one by one, and finally took us to the flower room to choose a tree. The tree will be numbered, my name registered and even through the website. See it grow, 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 appear, I expected to be able to take pictures near the hotel, but I did not expect to bring us here to dine, but we can also see the beautiful sunset. I took pictures and dines at the same time, and friends highly recommended the sauce and taste , Our group also bought a lot of souvenirs in the souvenir shop.
▲ I really like this restaurant, and I will introduce it later.
‧ Day3: Chasing dolphins in the early morning / Amarela 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, a group of friends and a group of friends went out 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 the tightness and fatigue on my body, and I fell asleep unconsciously.
▲ Although it is impossible 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)]
Friends are enjoying their meals at the resort on another island. I ate at the restaurant of the original hotel. There are no guests at this time. I guess it’s all out to play water sports. It’s good to enjoy the meal quietly, waiting for them to come back. Let's go shopping in the hypermarket to buy souvenirs.
▲ The delicious lasagna is 280 pesos (about 180 Taiwan dollars).
[Island City Mall]
The shopping mall should be quite large on the island. It has everything from supermarkets, branded clothing, restaurants, playgrounds to daily necessities, and 3C products. Two Geyou and I had a good time visiting the mall and found a lot of fun. The merchandise contains a lot of snacks and desserts in small packages. Compared to Taiwan and Thailand, it is inferior to Taiwan and Thailand, and even daily necessities are mostly in small packages. I returned with a bunch of small perfumes and I plan to give it to readers and fans. Guys, 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 a good craftsmanship one after another, as well as butterfly peas, lemon drinks, chocolate cakes, and a super full meal!We all think if she came to Taiwan to study art, the dishes taste a bit similar to Taiwanese cuisine, just the braised shrimp will let me finish a bowl of rice, it's so tasty 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 admire 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 is already on. To the limit, but I also hope that everyone can see the lights twinkle and twinkle like Christmas tree lights.
▲ Children have good eyesight, unlike us who have been poisoned by mobile phones and computers.
▲ These light spots are all fireflies, so beautiful.
‧ Day4 Alona Beach Snorkeling → Bohol Island Tagbilaran Airport → Amorita Resort (Dinner)
A group of people left the hotel in a rush to go to Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol. They waited for the suddenly delayed flight at the airport. 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 and baggage claim.After careful questioning, I learned that the aviation law stipulates that there is insufficient lighting on the island, and the passengers on the scene are also quite calm 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 I have earned another day of journey...555)
▲ I returned to the original hotel and stayed for another night, and had a delicious dinner, happy~
‧ Day5 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 Island, 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 buy souvenirs. This shopping mall is very large, which 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 good. 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 Wi-Fi 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), and peach tea 115 pesos (74 yuan). 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? !
※ Thanks to AirAsia and the Philippine Tourism Bureau for inviting me to visit Bohol Island, which gave me the opportunity to see the pure waters and ecology of Bohol Island. I would like to share with you here.
