Bangui Travel Guide

  the jump shot @ Bangui Windmills
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      the jump shot @ Bangui Windmills
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Things to Do  

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picture-picture, Bangui

 trinadameg Says:  Well as i observed the people come to visit here and just take picture of themselves of the majestic windmills.but you an take dip in the cold sea water. but just be careful coz its kinda wavy. 

Go To Pebble Beach

Go To Pebble Beach, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  Pebble Beach is not quite enticing for swimming; nonetheless, tourists go there to have a close up view of the Bangui Windmill Farm. As the name implies, the beach is full of pebbles instead of sand. Your feet will sink into the pebbly shore as you walk along the shore.... 

Must See: Bangui Windmill Farm

Must See: Bangui Windmill Farm, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  On the shore of Bangui Bay, you’ll find the biggest wind turbines in Southeast Asia. The windmills are beautifully arranged in a single row, forming an arc along the shoreline. They stand 326 meters apart from each other, each with a towering height equivalent to a 23-story... 

The homemade wooden windmills

The homemade wooden windmills, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Make sure that when you buy a wooden windmill, you have to pack it carefully because this is very delicate. The propeller breaks easily. My sister bought one for her daughter and it broke right away. So make sure that you have to store it separately as this is very fragile... 

The homemade wooden windmills

The homemade wooden windmills, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Make sure that when you buy a wooden windmill, you have to pack it carefully because this is very delicate. The propeller breaks easily. My sister bought one for her daughter and it broke right away. So make sure that you have to store it separately as this is very fragile... 

The homemade wooden windmills

The homemade wooden windmills, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Make sure that when you buy a wooden windmill, you have to pack it carefully because this is very delicate. The propeller breaks easily. My sister bought one for her daughter and it broke right away. So make sure that you have to store it separately as this is very fragile... 

The necklaces and bracelets are cheap

The necklaces and bracelets are cheap, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Make sure to bargain the bracelets as souvenir items here. You can also buy some seashells that have markings of Pagudpud Resort on them. The sellers are very polite and very courteous.I bought three bracelets for a hundred pesos, so the bracelets are a little bit less than... 

Bangui Windmills

Bangui Windmills, Bangui

 machomikemd Says:  Ilocos Norter Province is a Windy Area, particularly in Bangui Town due to the Northwesternly winds coming from the South China Sea hence they've decided to harnest this natural resource and thus the Bangui Windmills and Windfarm was Born. It was Started by An Aid Grant of... 

Transportation  

Public Transport From Pagudpud To Bangui

Public Transport From Pagudpud To Bangui, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  I have an adventurous friend who loved to do solo DIY trips. He had patience taking the public transportation to and around places. Let me share with you how he got his way around Bangui from Pagudpud.From Saud Beach, he took a tricycle for a 15-minute ride to the town... 

Chartered Air-conditioned Van

Chartered Air-conditioned Van, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  For convenience, we chartered an air-conditioned van to take us from Pagudpud to Bangui. That way, we didn't have a problem waiting for a ride to and from Bangui Bay area. We were a group of 11 adults so the P2,000 van rental was cost effective and good enough for us; it... 

Tricycles

Tricycles, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  There is not a lot of transportation going directly to the Bangui Windmills. For tourists, they have to go to the town first, hire a tricycle or a jeep. It is very costly to hire a jeep so it is best to contract a tricycle (local transportation- a motorcycle with a passenger... 

Shopping  

No Shop, Just a Makeshift Store: Windmill Souvenir Items

No Shop, Just a Makeshift Store: Windmill Souvenir Items, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  A makeshift store in one of the sheds along the shore sells various souvenir items. Haggling for a discount is okay. There are miniature wooden windmills as table/shelf decor, key chains, refrigerator magnets, mugs with laminated photo of the Bangui Windmill Farm, and... 

No name just regular vendors: Buy necklaces and homemade bracelets

No name just regular vendors: Buy necklaces and homemade bracelets, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  There are local stores on make-shift stores at the Bangui Windmills. They sell souvenir items like homemade windmills made of wood and plywood, seashells, necklaces, bracelets, refrigerator magnets, etc.. The necklaces are well-made and a steal. My sister and I bought some... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Don't Go Hungry or Thirsty!

Don't Go Hungry or Thirsty!, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  There is a tendency to forget the time and stay long at the Windmill Farm because of an indescribable awesome feeling amidst the giant wind turbines. Make sure to bring water lest you be dehydrated. Don't go there hungry. Bringing cookies, chocolates and other snack items... 

Strong Waves At Pebble Beach

Strong Waves At Pebble Beach, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  The morning we were at Pebble Beach, the waves were strong. The cold, clear water could be tempting to get our feet wet and refreshed. If you’re traveling with small children, make sure they have responsible companions while strolling at the shoreline to prevent accidents or... 

Tourist Traps  

Bring your own snacks and food

Bring your own snacks and food, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  There are no food or snack stores here so if you bring your children, make sure to bring their own water bottle, snacks or food. When we were there, it was very hot and humid so it is important that we had to drink a lot of water. My family brought an icebox where we filled... 

Do not park your car close to the beach

Do not park your car close to the beach, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Make sure to park your van or your car at the end of the road not close to the beach because you will get stocked! Make sure to park on the side of the road and not close to the beach. 

What to Pack  

Remember SSS: Sunblock, Shades and Snacks

Remember SSS: Sunblock, Shades and Snacks, Bangui

 cyndymc Says:  backpack, camera bag & beltbag light cotton or dry-fit clothes, sandals/slippers, scarf or hat, shades to protect your eyes sunblock, insect repellent, band-aid, alcohol in small bottle camera, monopod or tripod, filters shorts and sando snacks or picnic basket for your... 

Bring your own hat if you care about your face!

Bring your own hat if you care about your face!, Bangui

 joiwatani Says:  Ice box filled with water, food and drinks Light clothings during the summer time Always bring a toilet paper with you! LOL! Toilets in the Philippines seldom have toilet paper! Nice place to take great shots so you might as well bring your digital camera. Make sure to... 

Favorites  

Gigantic indeed!
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taken on May 2012

Favorite thing: seeing these wind turbines up close, all lined up in Bangui Bay was a very memorable experience! it was a sight to behold! not to mention the good thing it does to our fellow Ilocanos. thanks to the Marcoses for coming up with this brilliant idea!

Fondest memory: we arrived in Bangui around 10:00 am, twas' windy indeed and for us to get close to these windmills and to take pictures as well, we've to endure this oh so hot trek down the shoreline. one need to have his/her own mode of transportation going there. Best to see this windmills early in the morning or during sunset.

Written Jul 16, 2012

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