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Marvel at the Rice Terraces from the Viewpoints
pres_16 Says: At the viewpoint, I was totally awed by the panorama- the high-rising, rice terraces. It has a skillfully devised irrigation system. I've always wondered how did the Igorots built the terraces thousands of years ago, in the absence of modern machineries and equipments.Visit...
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reggiehg Says: While the rice terraces are best viewed in summer, when the rice shoots are in full bloom, we were still able to enjoy the following scenes in January 2007:At Banaue itself, in Barangay View Point - easily accessible by car, just ask.At Hapao, one-and-a-half hours away by...
pres_16 Says: If you're not booked in this Inn, you can come and just visit the place, it's nice. The ambiance is different from the downtown Banawe. What you see here are the native Ifugao house, lush greens, the panoramic view of the rice terraces, endless mountains and pine forests.You...
pres_16 Says: If you're not booked in this hotel, you can come and visit the place. Back of this hotel is the swimmng pool, view of beautiful mountains and also some rice terraces. At the rirgt side is the trail leading to a souvenir shop and then to the village of Tam-an.
pres_16 Says: This is another small village situated also at the bottom of the mountain, giving that bowl-shaped impression, thus the name, Banga-an. This is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.Banga-an is such a quiet village and you can feel the tranquility od the place while taking that...
pres_16 Says: My trek to this village was a test of endurance and a challenge. It's an all-day hike. The rice terraces in Batad is trully amazing, beautiful! Be awed by the sight of the massive amphitheater-shaped rice terraces, its high stoned walls and the small village nestled at the...
pres_16 Says: Walking through this suspension brigde is quite exciting and fun because this is not commonly found in modern cities. I crossed this bridge to get to the other side of town until I reached the rice fields.
arni_ph075 Says: Thats me with Bornok, my friends brother, having a souvenir shot while standing on the terraces..Believe me, there is a need for a great sense of balance, as you could easily fall into the next terraces... But standing there is amazing, its a must to do.This is again in Brgy...
Great view point of rice terraces
arni_ph075 Says: Barangay View Point is a great place to go esp on late afternoon when its not foggy, there are a lot of view points to stop and took some photo. This is one of my favorite photo, as you could see a nipa hut on top of the terraces...
pres_16 Says: Clean, quiet ambience, friendly staff... has suberb views from the veranda.... I tried the chickne adobo with veggies...
People's Lodge and Restaurant: Basic Filipino Dish
pres_16 Says: Located at the ground floor, has a veranda at the back overlooking the rice terraces, mountains, pine forests, hanging bridge and the small town. At the veranda, you can dine there or just sit down and chat with your friends or family.The food is nice and freshly cooked, you...
Banaue Hotel Restaurant: Ifugao Breakfast
arni_ph075 Says: Isnt it lovely having breakfast and seeing the scenery of rice terraces.. The Banaue hotel restaurant got a fantastic view, and yes it also offers great meal with surprisingly low price.Service is great as well, and the brewed coffee is good.The one big platter of Ifugao...
Metro-Manila to Banawe city-by-city
reggiehg Says: Take the North Luzon EXpressway (NLEX), and exit at Apalit/San Simon, Pampanga, which is about 26 km from Balintawak. Head for Gapan, Nueva Ecija, passing through Sta. Ana and Arayat, Pampanga, and Cabiao and San Isidro, Nueva Ecija. Turn left at Gapan, and head for Bagabag,...
i-s-a Says: There are lots of exploring to do while in Banawe, so if you have a good running car, it is a good idea to drive it instead of taking the public transportation.
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The shops are tightly close to each other, more of makeshift stalls that sell same things, souvenir items..
What makes it special is the price, if you know how to bargain, you could really buy some good finds at really low prices, esp the local products of Banaue like wood products and cloths.
What to buy: Wood carvings are of great value, and really cheap as its the main source of living of local people.
I like to buy always the multicolored, Ethnic inspired wallets, it goes as low as 10pesos. Washable and very durable.
What to pay: couple of hundred pesos
Written Nov 25, 2004
Address: View Point, Banaue
Phone: N/A
i-s-a Says: This traditional house is called "fale". The house has thick roof made of grass, windowless and has 4 large posts. It is said that the posts were installed to prevent dampness. The posts also have rat guards to prevent rats from entering the main house as the granary is...
i-s-a Says: Ifugao tribal dance is fast becoming a lost heritage. If ever you have the chance to visit Banaue, you can watch the native dance at the Banaue Hotel for free. This is a very nice experience as the dancers wear their traditional costumes while doing their ceremonial dances....
We did NOT encounter any aggressive dogs in Banawe. However, be very careful when holding food in your hands, as an otherwise friendly dog may decide to grab it for himself, miss, and bite your hand instead. Unfortunately, that happened to me - my skin barely broke, but that's enough for a rabies infection, and more unfortunately, Banawe has one of the highest incidents of rabies in the Philippines.
And so I had to get the 1st of 5 anti-rabies shots within 24 hours (day 0). Still more unfortunately, the closest available pharmacy stocking anti-rabies shots (P1,400-1,900) is in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, one-and-a-half hours away. The clinic in Banaue can give the also necessary anti-tetanus shot, though. (The other anti-rabies shots are needed on days 3, 7, 14, and 28.)
Updated Jan 23, 2007
i-s-a Says: When in Banawe, try looking for those off the road craft shops. Banawe's local people are very artistic and creates beautiful crafts made of wood, silver, bronze and other natural materials.I can't remeber the exact address of this particular shop but visitors may ask the...
Small Waterfall for a quick swim
arni_ph075 Says: This is located in between Banaue and Batad Junction, along the bumpy road. I forgot the name of this waterfall, our driver shows us this place...Water is cold, but very clear, and we wade into the water, its really refreshing..
Banawe proper is the center of Ifugao province, and an important place to drop by, as it is the jump off point for people going to Batad or to Sagada. There are a lot of hostels, inns and hotel to...
The Banawe Rice Terraces have been declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. It is also considered as the 8th wonder of the ancient world.
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