Things to do & places to visit in Luzon, Philippines

The biggest island in the Philippines, Luzon is also one of the most diverse—it’s where mountain peaks and volcanoes meet miles of coastline, and indigenous culture melds with Spanish colonial history. You can relax at the beach in Pagudpud, hike with locals up the Batad Rice Terraces, ride in a horse-drawn carriage in Vigan, and snack on street food and dance the night away in Manila. You’ll need a few days and a bus pass, but you’ll be glad you stayed.

Luzon #2 destination in Philippines 2023. The average rating score is 4.11 based on 65.6k traveler reviews, of 210 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Manila, current date and time: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 7:13.

Top things to do (27)

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5.0 Batad Rice Terraces (693 reviews)
- Really amazing
Historic Walking Areas

Must see! Built thousands of years ago and still being used today. Color of the rice terraces depend on the time of year. Take a tricycle to Batad from Banaue, hire a guide or not. We didn't hire a guide and just took the most worn trail, you can see where most the people are going or coming from. I think a guide can be useful to tell a little about the history and the customs of the local people in addition to taking the best trails. Be ready for a good day of moderate to difficult trekking. Enjoy a meal of local cuisine and rice at several restaurants and cafes while enjoying the view. See more..
4.5 Greenbelt Mall (1.703 reviews)
- Huge, Exciting & Interlinked Mall
Shopping Malls

Ok... this mall is a chain of inter connected malls from SM Malls, Glorietta to Landmark, and to the end of Greenbelt which comprises of GB1-GB5. Its huge and welcomingly delighting. It's Al Fresco style dining and lots of coffee opportunity breaks for anyone makes it a really cool place to hangout. If you need high end shopping, there GB3 and GB5 for you... need some low to mid end shopping and cheaper alternatives to food, there's GB1 for you, GB3 serves the mid-high range of food prices... all in all, everything you need can be found here. What's better is it's inter connectivity to the other malls without noticing it which could be spreaded across a 3km wide area. Good options for everything and well planned out. See more..
4.5 San Agustin Church (1.573 reviews)
- One should visit this historic and very beautiful church if you are in the area.
Religious Sites

This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes. See more..
4.5 Calle Crisologo (1.081 reviews)
- A must to visit in the Philippines
Historic Walking Areas

Beutiful city Day and Night. I always wanted to visit Vigan but don’t have enough time to travel that far while Im on vacation in the Philippines. From Pampanga to Vigan it is 7-8hrs drive via Tplex, its a nice drive along the way we have seen mountains and ocean of La union and Ilocos sur. Wethear is perfect! Plenty of Cafe and restaurants , souvenirs, well known pasalubong Vigan sausage and bagnet. The street is busy with local tourist, we stayed 2 nights in airbnb Jelljoh Pension House hosted by Digna best place to stay next to Baluarte zoo 7mns drive from the beach. We walk around Vigan City day and night time to see the beauty of Vigan. See more..
4.5 BenCab Museum (992 reviews)
- A Work of Art
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

My parents first time to visit there and they had fun checking each corner of art collections and prize possessions of our great artist Benedicto Cabrera. Had a fun time there too getting several picture from the museum and his overlooking mountain view. Actually for me the mountain view there was undeniably one of the main seller. It was just majestic, and had experience a balanced view, not to bright and foggy! Also, luckily when we went there we saw BenCab having a good chat with one of his great friend (Ms Tessa Prieto). Had a perfect day during our visit See more..
4.5 Banaue Rice Terraces (969 reviews)
- Gorgeous 2 days trek in Banaue rice terraces
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Spectacular terraces were carved out from mountain ranges some 2000 years ago with primitive handtools. See more..
4.5 Bonifacio Global City (880 reviews)
- A dine ( lunch), a movie and a walk
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We dine in Mango tree- the food are good and the staff are courteous. We talk a walk/ stroll, watch people to break life city monotony Of always working. Then take to watch a movie, we also fetch my grandchildren from playing in a designated area in BGC. Good to spend weekends with the family. All of us enjoy, children and adult alike. See more..
4.5 Ayala Museum (868 reviews)
- Worth revisiting
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

This place is temporarily closed. See more..
4.5 Greenbelt Chapel (839 reviews)
- Praying at Greenbelt Chapel
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Greenbelt Chapel is located at the middle of the Makati Business District, surrounded by trees and plants. It a very nice place for meditating and attending Holy Mass. It is very cool inside because of three big overhead electric fans. There are masses everyday and it is a respite for the busy people of the Makati Business District. See more..
4.5 Mayon Volcano (831 reviews)
- Perfect View
Volcanos

Perfect Cone, Perfect View, Amazing Volcano, those are the things that will totally remains on your head if you see the beauty of Mt. Mayon Volcano. Mayon Volcano is still active, if you try to visit you can see the smoke coming from the top of the cone. 475 kilometers travel manila to albay legazpi, 700 php Gasoline, 12 hours ride (NMax) those are the total you need to consume if you want to see the stunning beauty of mount Mayon. But "PROMISE" once you got there, all stress, pain and other negative feeling will totally relieved when you started to staring the beauty of Mayon. See more..
4.5 Sumaguing Cave (791 reviews)
- Must Try in Sagada
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

All tourist must try this when they visited Sagada, this sport test your patience, strength, brotherhood, friendship, partnership and more. Must prepare atleast 2weeks walking or jogging before your climb. It is all worth it See more..
4.5 Pinto Art Museum (542 reviews)
- Worth to visit
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries • Art Museums

Beautiful place ! and refreshing, stunning plants and garden, the place is so Relaxing. I highly recommend this place to those who live and work in the city to take the chance to unwind and embrace the true spirit of nature and people. See more..
4.5 Greenbelt Park (542 reviews)
- Dine, Dance and Have Fun at Greenbelt
Parks

If you are planning to visit Manila, Philippines and would want to have a great night, then go to Greenbelt. It's the safest of all the place to go out at night with bars located in one mall "Greenbelt." It has several movie theaters on the second level. It was designed like a terraces of restaurants and entertainment bars. You can find fine dinning restaurants too. For those who likes hip hop, there are bars located at the second floor, the most popular hip hop bar is Absinth. If you like Latin and would want to listen to salsa, mambo, cha-cha and dance, go to Cafe Havana at the first level... much more... its fun... visit Greenbelt to see what I mean. See more..
4.5 Manila American Cemetery and Memorial (526 reviews)
- A MUST SEE
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

This is a very moving experience. It truly honors the sacrifices of so many men that died during this horrific war. It overlooks the city and water on a beautiful hillside. The names are all listed. The crosses across the vast expanse evoke the emotion of what indeed happened. All should experience this place. See more..
4.5 San Agustin Museum (513 reviews)
- History revealed
History Museums

We had not realised the breadth of the collection of artefacts and historically significant pieces contained in the museum until we took a guided tour. Our guides were two lovely young ladies who are studying Tourism. Their knowledge and courtesy made the tour very enjoyable. We spent approx 40 mins with them, touring the site and learning the history of the Philippines, specifically related to The Church of San Agustin. We had the good fortune to witness a wedding. I would highly recommend this tour. See more..
4.5 SM Megamall (490 reviews)
- "Dine with your iconic Heroes"
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

A lovely place to dine in surrounded by DC Heroes, statues and quality made toys. The food is great, delicious and well presented name after your favorite heroes. The service is well attentive. Whoever have a chance to try this restaurant will always be young at heart.Small gift shop is also available on affordable price. See more..
4.5 Solaire Resort and Casino (476 reviews)
- Our Father’s Day Celebration
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Casinos

Solaire Resort & Casino a premier integrated destination resort on an 8.3-hectare site in Manila, Philippines. With a spectacular view of the famed Manila bay sunset, Solaire is the first premier integrated resort among the four players in the 120-hectare Entertainment City - known as the country’s rising new tourism hotspot primed to rival the success of integrated resorts in Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas. Philippine-based Solaire Resort and Casino currently operates two distinctive towers, the Bay Tower and the Sky Tower with 800 opulent rooms, suites and bay side villas. Solaire Resort and Casino the first premier integrated destination resort to open in the Entertainment City with luxurious facilities and personalized services. Solaire has 15 extensive dining options, bars, lounges and entertainment venues. A total of 18,500 square meters of impressive gaming facilities. 1,760 seat State-of the art lyric theatre. Other facilities are an outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and Jacuzzi, Spa and fitness center. The Sky Range Shooting Club an indoor shooting range for gun enthusiasts and shooting aficionados. Solaire houses more than 40 luxury brand retail shops with a total of 5,000 square meters space, 2,920 square meters meeting facilities, a grand ballroom, along with full banquet and catering facilities. Solaire has been master planned and conceptually designed by distinguished world-renowned architect and designer Paul Steelman of Steelman Partners, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is strategically situated minutes away from the international and domestic airports with the opening of the new NAIA Expressway; SM Mall of Asia Complex which houses the biggest mall, concert arena and convention center in the Philippines; leisure and business hubs such as the Makati and Bonifacio Global City; and key historical and cultural landmarks particularly Rizal Park and Intramuros, relic of the old walled city in Manila during the Spanish era. See more..
4.0 Intramuros (3.580 reviews)
- Intramuros
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Intramuros, "The Walled City," is the oldest district in Manila. This is what remains of the fortified city, which was the seat of power during Spanish Colonial times (1521-1898). See more..
4.0 Fort Santiago (2.095 reviews)
- A guided tour at Intramorus
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Parks

This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades. See more..
4.0 Rizal Park (2.072 reviews)
- Go at night to see the amazing fountains, music, flames and light show.
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Wandered through here in the daytime and it’s a pleasant park but by accident I came back through in the evenings and was amazed to see the fountains, lights, flames erupting to music. A great sight and all for free. Nice to see also the public toilets are free and stay open at each end of the park. See more..
4.0 Taal Volcano (1.682 reviews)
- Fun, interesting and a way to support the locals
Volcanos

Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area. See more..
4.0 Manila Cathedral (1.137 reviews)
- Landmark in Intramuros
Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites

Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it. See more..
4.0 Ayala Triangle Gardens (1.080 reviews)
- A very scenic park in the middle of Makati
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

A patch of green and inspired public art in the center of the business district. Free wifi throughout the park See more..
4.0 Burnham Park (1.027 reviews)
- people's park in baguio
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

The 'mother of all parks' in Baguio city, the summer capital of the Philippines, is a 32.84-hectare park designed by, and named after, American architect and urban planner Daniel Hudson Burnham, who also designed the original plan for Baguio City as well as Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard) in Manila. The park has 12 main areas, the most popular of which are the Burnham Lagoon, a man-made lake with rowboats for hire; a children's playground; a skating rink; the Rose Garden and the Picnic Grove. See more..
4.0 Robinsons Place Mall (1.017 reviews)
- Great shopping
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

This shopping centre continues to easily meet the needs of most. My favourite is the Robinsons supermarket, although I don't like the queues at busier times at the attended checkouts. They don't sufficiently trust Filipinos to have self-service checkouts. The Robinsons department store is also quite good while the range of restaurants is very pleasing. Toilets tend to be on the upper levels but given this mall is built 'up' not 'out', they're an easy walk away. Cheap barbers and hairdressers are in the complex. Way better value than in Australia, the UK or Europe! Airconditioning works well and there are many hotels nearby in Ermita together with legitimate massage and (best of all) foot spas. My feet were wrecked from an enormous amount of walking in the UK and Europe but after a one hour foot scrub opposite Robinsons, they felt 500 per cent better. See more..
4.0 Resorts World Manila (847 reviews)
- High end shopping and entertainment
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Casinos

Although it’s a magnet for casino lovers, there are also a myriad of activities for those who will not play at the casino. Although I don’t play casino, I just took a look of the casino floor. It’s vast and high-end, and taking photos is prohibited. The complex has restaurants and shopping, where the prices are exponentially high if you compare to other parts of Manila. Many of the people who come here are tourists and overseas Filipinos. The vicinity around the area has a European feel, and it has several high-end hotels, which offer a convenient place to stay for travelers. See more..
4.0 Good Shepherd Convent (803 reviews)
- Ube Jam tastes heavenly
Religious Sites

Good Shepherd is a religious convent in Baguio and they’re well known for great pasalubongs, goodies, or sweet treats like Ube jam, Peanut Brittle, Lengua De Gato, and Strawberry Jam. People normally go here to buy in wholesale so you better be early to avoid the long queue. Tip: There are stores outside Good Shepherd that sells fresh strawberries and other goodies, you might want to check them out too! See more..
4.0 Mall of Asia Arena (758 reviews)
- Excited shopping
Arenas & Stadiums • Shopping Malls

This is a brilliant complex, very bright and lean lots of shops and restaurants, wheelchair accessible love the mall See more..
4.0 National Museum (690 reviews)
- National Museum
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings of heralded Philippine artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. See more..
4.0 Cagsawa Ruins Park (626 reviews)
- CAGSAWA RUINS: a famous Bicol landmark
Religious Sites

A visit to Albay is not complete without dropping by the iconic Cagsawa Ruins with the majestic Mayon Volcano in the horizon. The park charges an entrance fee of P35 per person, and visitors will be greeted by stalls selling souvenir items as well as official photographers hired by the local government. This place was where we also tasted sili ice cream for the first time. At P50 per cup, it is guaranteed to put your mouth on fire. If visiting the park during the summer months, bringing bottled water and an umbrella is highly recommended. See more..