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National GeographicJun 18, 2019

Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers

For heart-pumping escapades, try downhill biking in Camarines Sur or water tubing down the challenging rapids of Malinao. The islands of Caramoan also offer rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, ...

400-year-old tree with a natural pool at the bottom.

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balete treeSight400-year-old tree with a natural pool at the bottom.
San Isidro Labrador Church and ConventSightNational Historical Landmark.
Elsewhere
Mayon VolcanoSightBicol, PhilippinesReputed to have the most perfectly symmetrical cone in the world.
Miagao ChurchSightIloilo, PhilippinesCenturies-old church.
Nelly GardenSightIloilo, PhilippinesFamous historic home.
Museo IloiloMuseumIloilo, PhilippinesLearn about the indigenous culture of the area.
Iloilo River EsplanadeTrailIloilo, PhilippinesPeaceful and scenic path to walk along the water.
Kuliatan marine sanctuarySightSan Joaquin, PhilippinesSwim or snorkel.
Guiwanon Spring ParkSightSiquijor, PhilippinesMarvelous mangrove trees.
San Juan BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Siquijor BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Paliton BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Salagdoong BeachSightSiquijor, Philippines
Tulawog CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines
Sambulawan CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines
Cantabon CaveSightSiquijor, Philippines

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Three new Asian destinations for trendsetting travelers