(Philippines) - Things to do in Manila

Manila is not only the national capital of the Philippines but it is also the capital or commerce, trade and society. If you are looking for things to do in Manila, then you will be presented with a platter of a million possibilities. We have narrowed those possibilities down to the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines and although they have a certain ranking, the best choices should come from your own preference as well.

Things to do in Manila - Philippines

Thing to Do Shop till You Drop

Manila is not only a very large city to be, but it also has the biggest and best shopping malls in the entire Philippines and that is why it is the number one in the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines list. Manila is also home to the biggest mall in Asia which is also called SM Mall of Asia. Once you are strolling around and hunting for great bargains, you will experience the actual size and length of this mega mall. You can also shop in the designer stores that are located in the Makati, Manila area around Greenbelt and Glorietta Ayala Malls.

Travel on Ice

Manila is probably one of the only cities if not the only city in the Philippines where you can find ice skating rinks and that is why it landed on the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines. There are two ice skating rinks that you can find in Manila; one is located within the SM Mall of Asia and the other one is located in SM Megamall. Prepare Php 300 for your entrance which is equivalent to $6. You can rent skates or buy them at the ice skating rink. You will also be able to experience professional skaters training on the ice while others merely practice standing up on ice.

Get Cultivated, Excited and Inspired

On the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines list, you will find concerts, dances, theatres and exhibitions. As the art capital of the Philippines, you will find absolutely any form of entertainment. You can visit the CCP complex and watch a classical or modern Ballet performance or get yourself a ticket for the Philippines Philharmonic Orchestra. You can also visit the cooler side of Manila and get your concert fix in one of those concerts of international artists such as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera or the Pussycat Dolls and watch them perform in places such as the Araneta Coliseum or the Fort Bonifacio Global City Open Field. You can find any and every performance that will suit your taste in Manila.

Experience the Nightlife

The red light district and the so-called easy girls of Manila are no more and have been replaced by a more upper class crowd which is the reason why the nightlife of Manila made it into the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines list. Dance the night away in places such as the Fort, or Embassy where you will most likely meet the coolest and most popular faces in the Philippine entertainment industry. You should never miss a party hosted by the Manila Big Fish group, because they invite the hippest house groups to the Philippines just to rave the nights away.

Eat till You Drop

The lastly on our list of the top 5 things to do in Manila Philippines has a lot to do with food. You will not only find the typical Filipino specialties such as Adobo or Sinigang, but you will also be able to indulge in several all-you-can-eat restaurants. For your chicken hunger, you should definitely go to Maxs Restaurant and for your sushi fix you should try going to Tokyo Tokyo. The best and cheapest place to eat is the SM Foodcourt where you can get anything. You can have local cuisine, Thai food, Chinese cuisine and Japanese food. In Manila, every corner has some food in store for you.

(Philippines Board)