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There is no other place in the world quite as chaotic and endearing as Metropolitan Manila. Encompassing 16 cities, it is one of the 10 most populous areas in Asia. Business travelers stick to Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong or Pasig, where big companies hold offices in gleaming skyscrapers and the country’s top restaurants, bars, art galleries and malls can be found. The young student population keeps Quezon City’s dining and a live music scene buzzing; while culture and heritage lovers head directly to the capital city of Manila for its museums, centuries-old churches, the historic walled Intramuros and streets of Chinatown. With jampacked alleys and slow moving traffic throughout the day, Metro Manila often confuses first timers, but those who plan ahead and learn to just go with the flow, will be surprised with how much spontaneous fun this metropolis has to offer.

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The Henry

Experience living in a sprawling pre-war compound 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

For a perfect view of Manila’s sunset 

Shangri-La The Fort

For the top-rated hidden cocktail bar 

The Peninsula Manila

For its iconic and very social lobby 

The Manila Hotel

For its rich history and old-world guest list 

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La Mesa Eco Park

There are many ways to get an adrenaline rush at this 33ha public park in Quezon City, one of the metro’s few remaining green lungs. Hit the mountain bike trail, dip into a saltwater pool or go fishing at the lagoon. Or do it like they did here in the 1950s – bring the entire family for an outdoor picnic.

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National Museum of Fine Arts

Adorning the walls of this pre-World War II Neoclassical building are works by 19th century Filipino artists who studied in Europe – including the country’s most prized painting, Juan Luna’s massive Spoliarium. Complete your culture trip by visiting the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History nearby.

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The Curator

A coffee shop by day and a cocktail bar as soon as the clock strikes six, a night out at this this hidden bar in Makati’s Salcedo Village feels like hanging out with old friends. Inventive cocktails have earned the Curator a consistent spot in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.

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The Bar at The Peninsula Manila

A rarity among bars in Metro Manila – smoking is allowed here – the Peninsula hotel’s lobby bar is all about leather seats, dim lights and personable bartenders. The service quality is so consistent that it was named one of the 44 best hotel bars in the world in the 2019 Forbes Travel Guide.

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