City Overview
? Cebu City is located on the eastern coast of Cebu Province (island). It is the capital of Cebu Province and the second largest city in the Philippines, second only to Manila. Municipalities. Cebu covers an area of ??340 square kilometers and has a population of 700,000. Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City form Greater Cebu, with a total population of 1.1 million and is the economic center of the Suvia region. The climate is cool throughout the year, with no obvious dry and wet seasons, the humidity is about 77%, and the average annual temperature is 21°C. Cebu Port, located northwest of Cebu City, is a natural port and the second largest port in the Philippines.
Overlooking Cebu
? Due to its strategic location, Cebu City has become a highly developed commercial and industrial center and is the largest economic center outside Manila. Corn, copra, mango, tobacco, aquatic products and timber play an important role in the economy. Cebu is home to the largest coconut oil refinery in the country, in addition to cigarette factories, sugar, ceramics and breweries. Cebu's shell crafts manufacturing industry has a large output due to its abundant resources. Tourism, which focuses on natural tourism resources, is an important industry in Cebu, with about 400,000 domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Cebu’s climate
? The annual temperature is around 24°C-30°C. Last year the temperature was balanced. From June to October, the average rainfall was 150 mm, with the least rainfall from March to May.
Transportation
? Cebu has very convenient sea, land and air transportation and is the maritime and air transportation center of the southern Philippines. The Ring Road passes through here and is connected to other provinces by iron bridges. Cebu Mactan International Airport has more than 300 domestic and foreign flights every week, which can directly reach Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and other countries and regions, and has more than 30 direct flights to Manila every day. flight. 80% of the Philippines’ domestic shipping is based at Cebu Port, with more than 20 shipping lines leading to more than 40 domestic ports. In 1997, the international terminal's throughput reached 3 million tons, with an annual processing capacity of 10,000 standard containers.
Most long-distance ferries from Manila to ports in the Southern Islands stop in Cebu City, including WG&A SuperFerry and SulpicioLines routes. Speedboats such as SuperCat and Oceanjet operate to Bohol, Panay, Negros, Mindanao and Leyte. Several slow boats also take the same route. Tourist offices, and even travel agencies, cannot keep up to date with changing schedules; the best source of information is the weekly schedule published in the SunStar newspaper.
Following the footsteps of Magellan
? Cebu is the place where the famous navigator Magellan first landed in the Philippines in 1521, and it was also the place where he died. After Magellan landed in Cebu that year, he forced the local chiefs in this area to surrender to Spain and pay tribute to the Spanish king. Lapu-Lapu, the leader of Mactan Island, a coral island near Cebu, firmly refused. After Magellan received the report, he personally led the Spanish army in iron armor to attack Mactan Island. Lapu-Lapu led the island residents to fight against the Spanish colonists, repelled the invaders and killed Magellan. Cebu City has some relics of Magellan, such as Magellan’s Cross built in 1521.
A dull city
? Cebu does not have row upon row of high-rise buildings or busy roads. People walk and do things in a leisurely manner, and it’s hard to see modern white-collar workers who are hurried and serious about their steps. The Cebu that appears to tourists is just a light and quiet city. The character of a city is best revealed at night. In Cebu, at eight or nine o'clock in the evening, most shops are closed and the street lights are dim. Some young people unwilling to be lonely gathered on the street, eating barbecue and drinking San Miguel beer, a famous local product. The only casino in the city that is open all night is a casino in the city center.
Its colorful lights shine alone in the city's night sky.
Charming sea?
? The real charm of Cebu is not in the city, but on the sea. White soft beach, clear. The blue water is by no means inferior to the Gold Coast. Surrounded by islands, the sea in Cebu is as calm as an inland lake. The bright tropical sunshine penetrates the shallow water and illuminates the fine white sand on the seabed. Starfish sleep quietly among the algae, and colorful fish swim slowly. The sea water is so shallow that once the tide recedes, one can walk barefoot from one small island to another far away. The sea under the sun is clear and transparent, with no danger or conspiracy visible. There is no wind, no roaring waves, the light green seawater stretches to the sky, and the boundless tranquility is shocking.
The arrival of Catholicism
? In 1565, the Spanish royal family sent General Legaspi to lead an army to conquer Cebu, and using Cebu as a base, he conquered the Philippine Islands and began The Spanish ruled the Philippines for over 300 years. Legend has it that after the Spanish army led by Legaspi conquered Cebu Island in April 1565, the Spanish soldiers accidentally discovered a statue of Jesus while searching for valuable trophies in the rubble. It is said that this was the statue that Magellan gave to Juana. Statue of the young Jesus commemorating his baptism. Later, General Legazpi built the Cathedral of the Holy Innocents on the spot, which was the first Catholic church in Philippine history.
? Overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese have lived in Cebu City for hundreds of years. There are currently nearly 100,000 Chinese and overseas Chinese in the greater Cebu area. They are mainly engaged in commercial trade, hotels and catering, finance and processing. District, its economic strength accounts for 50%--60% of the local economy. There are many Chinese and overseas Chinese who control the economic lifeline of Cebu City. After the Philippines established diplomatic relations with China, more than 40 Chinese organizations jointly formed the Philippine-Chinese Federation to coordinate affairs for Chinese and overseas Chinese. Others with greater influence include the Philippine-Chinese Association, the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, etc. Most of the leaders of the Chinese community in Cebu are surnamed Wu, and they have relatively strong economic strength, so some people jokingly call Cebu "Wu Tian Wu Di". There are currently 10 Chinese schools in Cebu. The Filipino-Chinese Voluntary Fire Prevention Association founded by Chinese and overseas Chinese is well-respected in the local area. In addition, they also run local charitable institutions such as Chonghua Hospital.
Cebu Pygmy Mango
? Fort San Piero was founded on May 8, 1565 by Miguel Lopez Legazpi, the first Spanish governor in the Philippines. It was built by himself, and there is a monument to Regaspi in the Independence Square in front of the main entrance of the castle. The castle is also the oldest castle in the Philippines. It was originally used to resist pirate invasion. It was taken over by Cebu's freedom fighters in 1898, thus ending Spanish rule. In the early days of World War II, the U.S. military used it as a military base and training camp. It was turned into a concentration camp during the Japanese rule.
St. Augustine's Church
? St. Augustine's Church was built in 1565. Since its construction, it has been used as a base for Christian missionary work. Its official name is the Church of the Holy Infant Jesus.
The most worth visiting is the Statue of the Infant Jesus, which is said to have been brought by Magellan. This 40-centimeter-high statue of the Infant Jesus was a gift from Magellan to Queen Hu Yin in 1521 as a symbol of friendship. It was warmly welcomed by the public.
Magellan’s Cross
? Magellan’s Cross is located on Mactan Island, east of Cebu Island. In 1521, the Portuguese navigator Magellan preached Catholicism in Cebu. On April 14 of that year, Father Pedro Valderama baptized the first Filipino Catholics, the indigenous patriarch Rajah Humabon, his wife Queen Juana and 400 other indigenous people there. ceremony. To commemorate this grand religious ceremony, Magellan erected a cross in Cebu. Between 1525 and 1740, monks from the Agustinas Church built Cebu's first open-air altar for the cross. The locals believed that the cross had divine power, and believed that as long as the cross was cut into pieces and taken, it would be able to cure all diseases. Then peel off its outer skin and take it away. In order to protect this historical relic, a pavilion-style house was later built on the way from the Santo Ni?o Church to the San Pedro Castle to store it. Now, a hollow outer frame made of Tinadalo wood is specially built to house it.
At the same time, the hexagonal ceiling murals retain their original appearance, and the colors are very bright and lifelike. Cebuanos believe in and respect this cross with profound historical and cultural significance. Every Sunday morning, countless faithful men and women come with incense and candles to devoutly pray for peace and good luck.
Mount Buck Cold Falls in Cebu
? Buck Mountain Cold Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Located in Laguna Province, 124 kilometers away from Manila. The raging Boboan River suddenly pours down from the top of the craggy Mother Mountain, like thousands of pieces of white silk. The sound is like thunder, the momentum is like a galloping horse, the mist is rolling, and silver beads are splashing everywhere. The waterfalls merge into a river, forming a river channel about 7 kilometers long. The water of the river is clear and blue, and the bottom can be clearly seen. There are strange rocks and rocks on the river course, which are rugged in appearance. Visitors can take a canoe or bamboo raft upstream along the canyon river to enjoy the ancient tropical trees and blooming orchids on the cliffs on both sides, as well as large and small waterfalls. On the way back, the boat cascaded down the dangerous shoal, like an arrow coming off its string. For several miles in an instant, the scenery on both sides of the bank passed by, which was very exciting.
Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
There are many trees and plants growing in Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary, which is suitable for the survival of many kinds of butterflies. Here you can observe the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle. There are many such protected areas in the Philippines.
Cebu City
? MoonCaf? (corner of EOsmena St and JDiaz Sts; meals P60~100) An absolutely trendy Mexican-style restaurant with warm bricks decorated with interesting local artwork wall. Pizza Hull Pasta is available here. The restaurant is just west of the Capitol building. Joven?s Grill (corner of Pres Osmena Blvd and Jasmine St; unlimited P120) is a great place to grab a bite after a long trip. This is one of the better buffets in town. There are a variety of Filipino dishes, salads, fruits, desserts and drinks. Pete's Kitchen (Pelaez St; P60 per dish) is brighter, airier and busier than most restaurants. Pete's serves cheap buffet-style Chinese and Filipino food, and the chef occasionally swats away flies with a patented fly swatter. Royal Concourse (Tel: 2313160; Gorordo Ave; Meals P90~240) Filipino and Japanese dishes, mixed barbecue, and more. Every Friday and Saturday night from about 10 o'clock, the disco lights attract crowds of after-dinner revelers. Lighthouse Restaurant (Meals P80~200) This Spanish-style restaurant offers Filipino, Chinese and Japanese dishes. There is live music here on weekend nights. There are also many trendy dining spots in hotel towers and shopping malls like Ayala Center and SMCity.
Moalboa
? There are dozens of food stalls along the beach. The new Moti (main course P70~180) serves popular Indian meals and has a cozy loft with cushions, ideal for watching the sunset. Seaside (main course P120) offers Filipino favorite dishes, especially famous for its barbecue fish, and Last Filling Station (breakfast P85~110) provides a satisfying fried breakfast.
Malepaska Island
? Ging?Ging?s Flower Garden (meal P60) has many cheap, filling and delicious options, as well as the cheapest beer in town (P25) . Enough said. LaIslaBonitaRestaurant (P120~220 per dish) This is still the best restaurant on the island, with Greek, Thai and Indian food? Of course, there is also pizza. SunsplashBar (7am to late) This laid-back open-air bar and restaurant features a pool table and sofas. Despite the busy bar and "Drink for Your Country" drinking contest, the bar is pretty relaxed and enjoyable most of the time. Maldito's (24 Hours), a huge Filipino-style entertainment complex with scantily clad waitresses, might seem out of place in Malepascal, but it's considered progressive. The entertainment city has nightclubs, bars and restaurants with Internet access.
Cebu Market
? It is one of the largest chain shopping malls in the country and the largest in Cebu Province. You'll find everything from small retail stores to electronics specialty stores. You can also buy imported branded clothing. The hotel provides a daily shuttle to SM City Cebu for a small fee.
Ayala Center Cebu
? There are specialty retail stores, furniture stores and an entertainment center. Located in the center of Cebu City, with convenient transportation and shopping. The hotel provides a daily shuttle to Ayala Center Cebu for a small fee.
Crossroads?
? There is a commercial street on the bustling Banilad Road in Cebu City, with a variety of themed restaurants, bars, health and beauty centers, etc. It’s the best place to mingle and hang out with locals.
Asia IT City
? It used to be a local airport, but now it is several IT trade buildings. There are some restaurants inside, which serve a wide variety of foreign-style food and coffee. restaurants and bars.