8 Fun Things To Do in the City of Manila, Philippines

To have the best time during your trip to Manila, Philippines, book an Ermita hotel like BEST WESTERN La Corona Manila and try these 8 fun and interesting city activities.

1. Stroll around Intramuros
Walk around the walled city of Intramuros and witness various institutions, churches, and other structures dating back from the Spanish colonial era. You can also rent horse-drawn carriages, bikes, and even a Segue to make it easier to explore the area.

2. Conquer Chinatown
Want to shop for ornaments, traditional medicine, and other Chinese products? There's no better place to do it than the world's first Chinatown in Binondo. If you ever get tired and hungry, grab a quick bite at Dong Bei Dumpling and Noodles or Wai Ying Fastfood.

3. Trip to Quiapo
Speaking of shopping, the area surrounding the Quiapo Church is filled with stores, stalls, and booths that sell everything that you could think of at very affordable prices. This includes items from clothing, accessories, and food to vintage cameras, musical instruments, and household appliances.

4. Eat fresh seafood
Manila’s Dampa Seafood is a dining extravaganza that you shouldn't miss. Just a few minutes from the Manila Bay, you can have your pick of the freshest catch and have them prepared on the spot. Some of the delicious dishes include cheesy mussels, stir-fried prawns, chili crab, and ginger fish.

5. Try Pinoy karaoke
Filipinos love to sing and they like to do it every day. During your visit, you will see many establishments, street corners, and even barangay halls that have karaoke machines. These machines have your best and latest guilty pleasures. Sing the day away with a cold beer in hand.

6. Ride jeepneys
If you are a foreigner, riding the locals' main method of transportation is something that will definitely stick with you. While Manila has trains, taxis, and buses, the jeep is one of most popular and enduring symbols of the city. There are about thousands of these colorful and open-air public utility vehicles in the streets and major highways of the metro every day.

7. Watch the sunset
If you like taking photos, the sight of the setting sun at the Manila Bay is guaranteed Instagram-worthy. The vanilla sky and the cool breeze will make hanging out here more remarkable. After that, you can also take photos of the bright Metro Manila skyline from your hotel in Ermita, Manila guestroom.

8. Go church hopping
Regardless if you are a person of faith or not, touring around the different catholic churches in the city is an enjoyable thing to do specially if you like taking pictures. Some of the notable churches are the Manila Cathedral, Basilica Minore de San Sebastian, and Binondo Church, which are all just a few minutes from any Ermita, Manila accommodation like BEST WESTERN La Corona Manila, one of the best places to stay in the metro.