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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Taguig
Reason 01
A Sneak Peak into Taguig
- Holidays to Taguig stick you right in BGC, where glass towers and wide sidewalks make you forget you're in Manila.
- Bonifacio Global City took over the old Fort Bonifacio military base, turning it into a business district that copied Singapore's homework.
- You got fancy malls, restaurants from every country imaginable, parks with actual grass people can walk on.
- Weird seeing ultra-modern BGC right next to old Taguig neighbourhoods where life's completely different.
- Laguna de Bay runs along the eastern side, giving waterfront areas to escape the concrete.
- BGC, you can walk everywhere, which feels strange for Metro Manila; everywhere else, you'll need a ride.
- Capital: Taguig is a highly urbanised city in Metro Manila, National Capital Region
- International airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport, about 30-45 minutes away, depending on traffic
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
- Driving side: Right-hand side
- Main electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz
- Official languages: Filipino and English; BGC people mix both, the rest of Taguig just Tagalog
- Major religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic
Reason 02
Highlights
- Holidays to Taguig pretty much revolve around BGC's modern lifestyle and spending money at nice places.
- Venice Grand Canal Mall built a fake Venice, complete with gondolas, which sounds ridiculous but actually works.
- BGC Arts Centre does gallery shows and cultural stuff for the business district crowd.
- Fort Bonifacio streets are wide and organised, making it nice to walk around, unlike most Manila areas.
- Lake areas give you nature spots when you're tired of all the development.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art has Filipino and international modern art worth checking out.
Reason 03
Seasons to Travel
- December to May stays drier, so walking around BGC works better.
- January and February evenings cool down nice for eating outside.
- BGC's got covered walkways and air-con malls, so weather doesn't matter much, honestly.
- Christmas goes crazy with light displays all over the place.
- March and April, they do BGC Art Fest with installations everywhere.
- Works year-round, really, since everything's climate-controlled anyway.
Reason 04
Worth A Visit
Venice Grand Canal Mall
- A mall that copied Venice with a canal through the middle and gondola rides.
- Buildings look Italian with bridges over the water and everything.
- Expensive shops and restaurants lining both sides of the canal.
- Evenings, they light it up, and it looks pretty romantic, actually.
BGC Arts Centre
- Modern building doing art shows, theatre, performances and stuff.
- Different exhibits rotating through with local artists and international ones.
- Architecture and gallery spaces look good even if you don't care about art.
- Art openings bring the creative types together, drinking wine.
Mind Museum
- Science museum with hands-on stuff you can touch and play with.
- Five different sections covering space, animals, technology, and earth stuff.
- Kids go crazy for it, but adults get into it, too, honestly.
- Modern building in the BGC area, air-conditioned, which helps.
Terra 28th Park
- Park up on 28th Street with grass and art pieces scattered around.
- Food trucks park there, and you can sit outside eating.
- They do yoga classes and weekend markets sometimes.
- Nice break between hitting stores and restaurants all day.
Bonifacio High Street
- Long walking Street with stores and restaurants on both sides.
- Trees give you shade so you're not dying in the heat.
- Outside tables are packed on weekend nights with everyone eating and drinking.
- Live music happens in the plaza areas pretty regularly.
Reason 05
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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- Inside De La Salle College showing modern Filipino art.
- Different shows rotating, highlighting contemporary artists doing their thing.
- Gallery spaces look nice inside the college campus.
- Free to get in, which beats paying for museums.
Track 30th
- Food park made from shipping containers with different restaurants.
- A bunch of food vendors in one spot so that groups can eat different stuff.
- Bands and DJs play there on weekend nights, getting loud.
- Casual outdoor vibe, younger crowds hang out there mostly.
Manila American Cemetery
- The memorial for World War II soldiers is kept really well-maintained.
- Reflection pools and monuments throughout the grounds.
- Over 17,000 white crosses and stars mark where people were buried.
- Quiet, peaceful spot if you want to think about history and stuff.
Laguna Lake Shore
- Areas along Laguna de Bay where you can see the water.
- Sunrise and sunset over the lake look really good from here.
- Parks and grass areas for picnics or just hanging out.
- Some fishing communities are still working on certain parts.
Uptown Bonifacio
- Newer part with luxury condos and shopping built recently.
- Uptown Mall got high-end stores and restaurants inside.
- Uptown Parade has restaurants outside and entertainment spots.
- Shows off modern living with all the fancy architecture.
Reason 06
Culture Traditions
- Holidays to Taguig give you this split between BGC's modern international vibe and traditional Filipino neighbourhoods doing their thing.
- English all over BGC mixed with Tagalog, pure Tagalog once you leave that area.
- Catholic stuff is still strong with nice churches in the older parts.
- Lots of expats living in BGC, so restaurants and bars feel international.
- Art scene happening with galleries and museums, and public art everywhere.
- Corporate types working in BGC alongside fishing families still living traditional life.
- BGC events feel corporate and polished while barangay fiestas keep old traditions going.
- People are generally friendly, whether you're in fancy areas or local spots.
Reason 07
Food Fun Fashion
Food
- Holidays to Taguig let you eat literally anything from street food to restaurants charging stupid amounts.
- BGC is loaded with food from every country - Japanese, Mexican, Italian, whatever you want.
- Filipino restaurants are doing fancy versions of regular dishes for higher prices.
- Food parks like Track 30th give you options without the fancy restaurant markup.
- Steakhouses and fine dining spots all over Bonifacio are charging accordingly.
- Local carinderias in traditional neighbourhoods serve real home-style cooking cheap price.
- Dessert places and coffee shops on every corner in BGC, basically.
- Weekend brunch became this whole thing with restaurants doing special menus.
Fun
- Shopping at Venice Grand Canal and the other expensive malls.
- Checking out museums for art and science exhibits.
- Walking around different parks throughout the BGC areas.
- Eating at different restaurants, trying cuisines from everywhere.
- Gallery openings and cultural events at BGC Arts Centre.
- Live music at various spots and food parks.
- Walking along the lake, enjoying the water views and the air.
Fashion
- International brands at BGC's fancy malls are charging full price.
- Local designers got boutiques showing Filipino fashion stuff.
- Department stores carrying expensive clothing lines.
- Museum shops selling art-related fashion items.
- Weekend markets with independent designers and makers.
- Shoe stores and accessory places throughout the shopping areas.
- BGC crowds dress up more than in typical Manila, so fashion matters here.
Reason 08
Nature Safari
- Laguna de Bay shoreline with big water views stretching out.
- Parks all over BGC with actual trees and maintained grass.
- Green spaces by the lake are good for outdoor activities.
- Birds hang around the lake areas if you're watching for them.
- Jogging paths and bike lanes running through the whole district.
- Sunrise and sunset over Laguna Lake look beautiful when clear.
- City planning actually left green spaces instead of building on everything.
Reason 09
Events Fiestas
- BGC Art Fest puts installations and gallery stuff outside.
- Taguig Day celebrates the city's history with programs and activities.
- Food festivals showing off restaurants and chefs cooking.
- Christmas in BGC decorates everything with massive light displays.
- Concert series at different venues happening throughout the year.
- Weekend markets with local artists and food people selling stuff.
- Holy Week processions in traditional churches bring faithful communities out.
- Holidays to Taguig during festivals mix BGC's modern celebrations with traditional barangay fiestas, showing how old Taguig neighbourhoods keep Filipino traditions alive while the business district does its contemporary urban thing.