Top 10 Tourist Spots in Luzon

Top 10 Tourist Spots in Luzon

1. Mount Mayon

Mount Mayon is one of the majestic tourist spots in Luzon. This mountain is the most photogenic mountain in the Philippines known for it’s perfect cone shape. Mount Mayon is located in Albay, Luzon, Philippines.

2. Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces is a beautiful creation of Ifugaos which became one of the tourist spots in Luzon. With a careful manipulation of mud and stones, they have made giant steps carved in the mountains where they artistically plant rice. Considered as the 8th Wonder of the World, this magnificent work of art in ancient engineering and tools can be found in Ifugao, Luzon, Philippines.

3. Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls is one of the exciting tourist spots in Luzon. The Shooting The Rapids will give you a thrilling adventure going down the river where clashing of waters can be experienced while boatmen carefully maneuvers the boat. In the falls you can ride a raft and swim behind the falls inside the cave. Pagsanjan Falls is located in the province of Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.

4. Puerto Prinsesa Subterranean River

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is an underground River famous for its karst, stalactites and stalagmites formations. This is one of the magnificent tourist spots in Luzon that gained the attention of the world even the popular travel magazines. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.

5. Apo Reef

Apo Reef is a famous diving site in the Philippines which is the second largest coral reef system in the world. Sharks, Manta Rays, Turtles and more marine lives can be found in the reef. Apo Reef is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Luzon, Philippines.

6. Bulusan Lake

Bulusan Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by forest. This one of the attractions in Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. Kayaking is the most suggested activity in the lake where you will enjoy great views. Bulusan Lake which is also called as the Switzerland of the Orient can be found in Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines.

7. Lake Pandin

Lake Pandin is a calm and clean where you can enjoy with your family some lunch in the center of the lake riding a raft with a roof. This is one of the reasons why Lake Pandin starts to carve its name in the list of tourist spots in Luzon. Lake Pandin is situated in San Pablo, Laguna, Luzon, Philippines.

8. Anguib Beach

Anguib Beach is also known as Boracay of the North. It is a beautiful white sand beach with clear blue waters. This beach is good for swimming, kayaking and chilling. There are many trees on the shore so you can rest under them. Anguib Beach is located in Santa Ana, Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines.

9. Calaguas Beach

Calaguas Beach also called as Mahabang Buhangin (Long Stretch Beach) which is famous for it’s powdery white sand beach and clear blue waters. This is a really long stretch beach that gives beautiful scenery. This beach can be described as Boracay Beach 10 years ago. Calaguas Beach is located in Calaguas, Camarines Norte, Luzon, Philippines.

10. Coron Island

Coron Island is one of the frequently visited island in Luzon. It is a limestone island mantled with mangrove forest. Coron Island has many tourist spots like Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake and Japanese Shipwrecks. This island is best for swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking. Coron Island is located in Palawan, Luzon, Philippines.


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Top 10 Tourist Spots in Visayas

Top 10 Tourist Spots in Visayas

1. Boracay

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Boracay is undoubtedly the most visited among the tourist spots in Visayas. This is the favorite hangout of famous celebrities and tourists. Boasting it’s white sand beach and extraordinary nightlife, Boracay really got the attention of many. Boracay is located in Malay, Aklan, Visayas, Philippines.

2. Lake Balanan

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Lake Balanan is a mysterious lake existed because of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on 1925. The lake is surrounded by forest which is a perfect place to relax and have some fresh air. Swimming in the pool, kayaking in the lake, riding boats, zipline adventure are some of the things to do in Lake Balanan. The lake is situated in Siaton, Negros Oriental, Visayas, Philippines.

3. Pescador Island

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Pescador Island is a beautiful island that looks like disc from afar. This is a popular diving site in Visayas which is a home of thousands of sardines famous by the name The Sardine Run of Pescador Island. Dives are from 50 – 200 meters drop. The island has Cathedral underneath. It is huge hole with caves inside enough for a person to explore. This amazing dive site is located in Moalboan, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.

4. Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills, as per the name implies, it is composed of hundred of cute chocolate-like hills. They look like chocolate because the hills are covered with grasses and during summer, grasses dries and make the hills look brown. This is one of the major attractions in Visayas where you can gaze one of the wonders of the earth. Chocolate Hills are located in Bohol, Visayas, Philippines.

5. Bantayan Island

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Bantayan Island is famous tourist destination in Visayas for its powdery white sand beach. Walking barefoot into the shallow waters or in the shore, you can feel the soft sand underneath. This beautiful beach is located in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.

6. Lake Balinsasayao

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Lake Balinsasayao is a 1, 000 feet deep lake. The lake is surrounded by forest which is a home of many wild plants and animals. Kayaking in the lake will be a great experience. There is a viewing deck uphill where you can have a wide view of the lake.

7. Cebu Taoist Temple

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Cebu Taoist Temple is one of the most visited tourist spots in Visayas. Although it is an 81 steps high which represents 81 chapters in the scriptures of Taoism, many tourists and visitors climb it eagerly to know what’s their fortune written in the fortune sticks. Getting to the top will need your extra energy. Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines.

8. Basilica De Santo Niño

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Basilica De Santo Nino is the famous church in Visayas and the oldest church in the Philippines. The name was is inspired by the mystical story of Santo Niño offered by Spaniards which was untouched by fire when Spaniards burnt the barangays. The location where the Santo Niño was found is where Basilica De Santo Niño is still standing today.

9. Camotes Islands

Camotes Islands is one of the best destinations in Visayas especially if you want to have some beach adventures. Camotes Islands is actually a group of islands in Camotes Sea. Beaches in Camotes Islands are clean and unspoiled. There are also major attractions in the islands like Holy Crystal Cave, Lake Danao, Buho Cave, and more!

10. Panglao Island

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Panglao Island is considered to be the best summer destination in Bohol. Panglao island is where you can enjoy white sand beaches, great dive sites and cheap to world-class accommodations and awesome nightlife.





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The story of Cock-a-doodle-doo

Develop your Reading Comprehension Skills

The story of

Cock-a-doodle-doo

 

Created by:

Shaela Mae. Sarad

Cock-a-doodle-doo

In a faraway land, there was a rooster who lived with his master and the wife. Every early in the morning, the rooster would make a very loud sound. This shocked his master and the wife so much that they jump from their sleep.

One day, the rooster heard that his master and the wife wanted to slaughter him for dinner. He was afraid. He wanted to run away, but before he went off, he quickly took one of the wife’s shoes and the master’s fiddling stick. Then he ran off into the forest feeling happy and satisfied.

Moral of the story: Always be careful of someone that you know because sometimes they have bad ideas towards you. 

Answer the Questions:

1.What animal was mentioned in the story?

2.What did the rooster heard from his master and the wife?

3.What did the rooster took from the wife?

4.What did the rooster took from his master?

5.Where did the rooster ran off?