Heyya! Since i just started this blog recently, I want to share an exciting trip of mine, to Vigan City. For those who doesn't know this beautiful city, Vigan is about 400 kilometers from Manila, so that makes a 7 hour trip by bus. It is the capital city of Ilocos Sur located on the west coast of northern Luzon. Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a unique European atmosphere. Vigan is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines. The name Vigan was derived from "Biga", a giant taro plant that grows abundantly along the banks of the Mestizo River.
I went to Vigan for several reasons: First, i want to visit my cousin who is studying at the University there that time and Second, i want to see the city myself especially the Heritage Village, which i only see in books and postcards when i was little LoL.
The place is truly amazing, with its well preserved colonial houses, churches which truly reflects the Spanish, Chinese and European cultures. I was amazed by the city structure, it's a total mix of ancient and modern architecture for me.
We also visited Gov.Chavit Singson's Baluarte wherein it showcases his passion for nature and wildlife.
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