Top 5 Must Do's in Cebu City

Known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu City on Cebu Island offers a plethora of enticing attractions. The following list of Cebu City Must Do’s might come in handy as you design your trip.

1. Beaches

Cebu City has a host of magnificent sandy beaches, ideal for a family holiday. The beaches are lined with some world-class resorts equipped with every possible facility to entertain the tourists. Barili Beaches and Alcoy Beaches are 2 popular beaches of Cebu City. Two of the main beaches of Barili are the Candugay Beach and the Sayaw Beach. Alcoy boasts of the largest dolomite mine in the Philippines. Aside from the mine, Alcoy is home to some splendid beaches, a mangrove forest and coral reefs. Both Barili and Alcoy are blessed with breathtaking natural beauty.

2. Historical Monuments

Cebu City is a major historical landmark of the island Cebu. Cebu City is replete with several monuments and sculptures dating back to 16th century. Some popular attractions of bygone era include Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Santo Nino Basilica and Casa Gorodo Museum. Magellan’s Cross is a huge Christian Cross laid by a Portuguese navigator for the purpose of propagating the Roman Catholic faith. Santo Nino Basilica is a Catholic church cum museum showcasing varieties of religious artifacts and garments. Fort San Pedro is an ancient fort built by the Spaniards to safeguard themselves from the foreign intruders.   

3. Taoist Temple

Located in posh Beverly Hills, Taoist Temple is a typical Chinese structure constructed in 1972 by the large Chinese community of Cebu. Elevated about 300 meters from the sea level, this temple celebrates Taoism, a religious doctrine disseminated by the proponent Lao Tze. In both the interior and exterior of the temple the influence of the Chinese architecture is prominent. The roof of the temple is built in typical Pagoda style. Every Wednesday and Sunday wears a festive look here when Taoist devotees throng to the temple to offer prayers followed by a set of rituals.

4. Kawasan Falls

Located at 130 km southwest of Cebu City the mountains of Barangay, Matutinao and Badian are blessed with 3 beautiful cascading falls popularly known as Kawasan Falls. The first waterfall is the largest and the most crowded one. Trekking for 15 minutes more will take you to the second fall and then third. The cool, refreshing water of the falls will definitely set your mood for more fun.

5. Shopping

Shopping in Cebu City is real fun as the city has plenty of shopping malls and stores all the across the city. To name a few, SM City Cebu and Ayela Mall are 2 upscale shopping malls with an array of shopping stores, restaurants, and a Cineplex to satisfy your every need. Aside from these 2 malls, there are Robinson’s Mall, e-Mall, Cebu Parkmall and Mango Sqaure which will give you a fascinating shopping experience.