Manila's moniker, the'Pearl of the Orient', couldn't be more apt–its unappealing shell reveals its jewel only to those resolute enough to pry. Manila is the capital of the Philippines and one of the busiest city in Southeast Asia.Manila evolved from a humble beginnings as a village and has grown to become the commercial, governmental and educational centre of the country. Now Manila is the bustling nerve centre of the Philippines.It is a combination of old and new traditions and customs that makes the city so amazing. Tourist can see centuries-old buildings and remarkable high-rise hotels and skycrapers, huge shopping malls, museums, restobars, discotheques and restaurants that makes Manila the vibrant city.
Manila is also known in its scenic landmarks and famous structure like the Intramuros, The fort and St. Augustine Church still are good examples of Spanish colonial architecture. Magnificent 16th century structure can also be seen here in Manila as well as rare collection of religious artifacts hat is dated back 400 years ago. This is one of the tourist attraction that visitors want to see.
As well as outstanding sightseeing, visitors who put in the effort will discover its creative soul–from edgy galleries to a lively indie music scene. Combine this with a penchant for speakeasy bars, artisan markets and single-origin coffees, and it's clear to see that Manila is not only one of Asia's most underrated cities, but one of its coolest.