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Burnham Hotel - Baguio City, Philippines
Location
Roughly 250 km north of Manila, Baguio City also known as the flower capital of the Philippines, is situated in Benguet Province, Cordillera Administrative Region.
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How to get there
Buses leave from Manila on an hourly basis. Check such buses as Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus and Partas Lines. Asian Spirit flies to Baguio during dry season, from September to May.
If you have your own private transportation, you can take the National Highway heading north. From Rosario, La Union, take either Marcos Highway or Kennon Road.
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Areas of Interest
Notable tourist spots: Burnham Park, Mines View Park, Wright Park, Tam-Awan Village, Philippine Military Academy. |
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Burnham Park Burnham Park is a vast stretch of man-made plain within Baguio City. It features a man-made lagoon where sailboats abound and provides a playground for children and their folks. Its array of trees exudes the most restive mood and its exhibit of flowers promises the joy of being close to mother nature. |
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Mines View Park
The Mines View Park is now known for two hugely different things, on one hand you have the not to be missed spectacular views of the valleys and mountains of the Cordillera Mountain Ranges and the copper and gold mines of Benguet. These views are a must see in Baguio. Mines View Park is also now known for the souvenir stalls selling you everything you can think of, mostly hand crafts. |
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Wright Park
It is sometimes mistakenly called "Ride Park" by some who identify this pine tree park reserve for its kiddy horse rides. A long stairway leads to the "Pool of the Pines", a 100 meter long pool of water lined on both sides by the famous Baguio towering pine. |
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Camp John Hay
Camp John Hay, was originally developed by the US Armed Forces who recognized the area around Baguio as a good rest and recreation area for their troops. The grounds cover nearly 250 acres. Today it has and still is being developed into an international hotel, Camp John Hay Manor, Camp John Hay Golf Course and Club House, Tennis, Basketball and volleyball courts and even a bowling alley. An eco tourist trail has also been included through the lush vegetation with conservation in mind. |
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Session Road
Session Road is the main thoroughfare of the city and the center of Baguio's commercial establishment. This is where you will find movie houses, banks, department stores, bazaars, and restaurants. |
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