The Philippines is an island country consisting of 7107 islands of various sizes. They are scattered on the vast blue waves of the western Pacific Ocean, like shining pearls. Therefore, the Philippines is known as the "Pearl of the Western Pacific", attracting tourists from all over the world to explore.
After living in the Philippines for a period of time, I often encounter questions like this: "Do you often go to the beach?" "Isn't it convenient to go to the beach?"
It can be expressed like this: I lived with my father-in-law’s family in Batangas Province for a while. The transportation there was not very convenient. Whether it was going to the beach in Batangas City or the beach in Canyon Cove, it would take more than an hour to drive.Therefore, it is not convenient to go anywhere without a car.
Nowadays, we live in the Metro Manila Capital Area, and although there are high-rise buildings here, it always gives people a shabby and dull feeling.The transportation is also not very convenient. No matter where we go, we always have to face heavy traffic.Although it is not far from Manila Bay, the sea there does not have the "blue sky, blue sea, coconut trees, and white sand beach" scenery like Boracay Island.Therefore, we don’t go there more than once a year, we just stop by when we go to Asian malls.Although Metro Manila has a growing economy and progress, the buildings and facilities here appear a bit old.Although there are many shopping malls and high-end hotels here, the shopping and vacation experience here cannot compare with some resorts abroad.This may be because Metro Manila is still growing and improving, but the beaches and scenery here are not as attractive as elsewhere.Traveling to other parts of Metro Manila has become extremely difficult due to traffic congestion.Although there are some high-rise buildings here, the pace of life here feels heavy and depressing.Moreover, the business district here is not as prosperous as other international metropolises.Therefore, we can’t go to Metro Manila a few times a year. We just visit the Asian malls here and experience the local shopping and food.Metro Manila is a place full of vitality and development potential, but the facilities and buildings here are somewhat behind the times.Although the beaches and scenery here cannot compete with some foreign resorts, the pace of life and business environment here make people feel comfortable and quiet.Perhaps, more investment and construction is needed here to make the facilities and buildings more modern and international, making it a holiday destination truly worth visiting.
In the past, I had longed for the sea.
However, after traveling to Boracay and Bohol, I realized that the ocean views were not as impressive as I thought.Although there are beaches, coconut trees, various boats, vast seas and sea creatures, my feeling is more of an aesthetically bland one.
When it comes to swimming, I'm not very enthusiastic.I am not good at diving, because every time I dive into the bottom of the sea, I feel a little scared because of the unfathomable depth below.I am not particularly interested in various other marine entertainment projects.
Considering that my wife plans to travel to Palawan in October this year, although I am not particularly interested, I cannot let her down.After all, we haven’t officially traveled this year yet. We are all busy with work, taking care of children and dealing with the chores of life, so it is difficult to take time to relax.
It can be said that I still like China's famous mountains and rivers, as well as the cultural relics they represent.
Unfortunately, my thoughts of traveling and exploring are now out of my reach due to financial and family reasons.Looking back on when I was single, I just left alone, but now, I need to consider more factors, so I can't make a decision lightly.
Therefore, every time I see teachers or friends in my circle of friends posting photos of themselves traveling somewhere in the country, I feel envious.
For example, Teacher Chuntian recently went to Lushan Mountain in Jiangxi Province. She said that Lushan Mountain is not hot or dangerous, and the consumption is not expensive.At the same time, Lushan Mountain’s scenic spots are also very rich in content, including history and culture, modern architecture, and natural landscapes.Through her introduction, Lushan became even more desirable.
Bei's family went to the Maijishan Grottoes and found that if they were not going out for fun, they could still get together with them in Xi'an.It's a pity that they missed this opportunity.The Maijishan Grottoes are located in Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province. They are one of the core attractions of the Maijishan Scenic Area.Maijishan Grottoes is a solitary peak 142 meters high. It is named because its shape resembles a farmyard wheat stack.This grotto is known as the "Oriental Statue Hall" and is known as the four major grottoes in China along with the Mogao Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes.The construction of the Maijishan Grottoes took more than two thousand years. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It has been expanded and repaired in the Northern Dynasties, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Five Dynasties, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty and other dynasties, forming a unique artistic style and style.The clay statues in this grotto express Buddhist thought, Confucian thought and Buddhist thought, and have high artistic value and cultural connotation.The Maijishan Grottoes are different from the Mogao Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, and Yungang Grottoes. Because it is located on a cliff, has inconvenient transportation, and is prone to banditry, it has escaped many disasters.This also makes the Maijishan Grottoes well-preserved and has become one of the precious heritages of Chinese grotto art.This trip gave Bei and his family a deeper understanding and experience of the Maijishan Grottoes.They not only appreciated the artistic value of the grottoes, but also felt the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture.
Sun Kuan, a literature lover from Singapore, went to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring, Zhangye's Colorful Danxia Scenic Area and the Qilian Mountains.She said: "Look at yourself from the perspective of the world, constantly improve your cognitive level, and realize your limitations, vulnerability and smallness."
Every time Sister Man returns to China, she takes the opportunity to travel around with her family. It feels like she has traveled all over the country.This time she went to Yangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai, Shaoxing, the former residence of the Chiang Kai-shek in Xikou, Ningbo, Jinhua Shuanglong Cave and Bagua City, Hangzhou Qiandao Lake, Wuyuan, Shangrao Imperial Kiln Factory, Huangling Ancient Village, Jiujiang Xunyang Tower and other places. People are envious! Her philosophy is: "Even if you take out a loan, you should take your children to travel more places, broaden your horizons, and increase your knowledge." This kind of courage is admirable! Sister Man's travel philosophy is not just about pursuing material enjoyment. Rather, we hope to broaden our children’s horizons through travel and allow them to better understand different cultures and customs at home and abroad.She believes that traveling can allow children to better understand the world and develop their international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, which are very beneficial to their future growth and development.Sister Man’s way of traveling is also very unique.She rarely travels with a group, but chooses to travel independently, which allows her and her children to explore local culture and attractions more freely.She will also choose some affordable accommodation and transportation options so that she can better experience local life.During the trip, Sister Man can always discover some details and features, which makes the children more interested in traveling.She will also communicate with local residents to learn about their lives and culture, which allows the children to better integrate into the local social environment and experience the local customs.Sister Man's way of traveling is one full of wisdom and ideas.She uses travel to broaden children's horizons, let them better understand the world, and cultivate their international communication skills and cross-cultural communication skills.This way of traveling not only allows children to experience life more abundantly, but also allows them to face future challenges more independently and confidently.
There are many domestic tourist attractions in various types, including natural tourist attractions, cultural tourist attractions, historical tourist attractions, agricultural tourist attractions, cultural tourist attractions, beach tourist attractions and religious tourist attractions.As long as you have the money and leisure, you can enjoy these tourist attractions to the fullest.
After leaving the country, all that was left was to see the sea.In China, so many natural attractions and cultural monuments can only be seen in dreams.I hope that one day I can explore the great rivers and mountains of my motherland with my loved ones!
