Intramuros

Intramuros

historic old town of Manila, surrounded by think city walls

Location: 

Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Duration: 

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

 Personal highlights

  1. Intramuros: historic district of Manila, surrounded by thick walls
  2. Old city tour: jumping in a bicycle rickshaw to get around the city
  3. Rickshaw: small bicycle with only wind as an Aircon and a little shade
  4. Tour Guide: grew up within the city walls and was very knowledgeble
  5. Halo-Halo: inviting my guide to a yummy local desert with sweets

Image sources

  1. Street art in Intramuros
  2. BBQ with fresh meat
  3. Horse and chariot for tourists
  4. American war fortification
  5. Random colonial building

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