One
of the cleanest and greenest cities in the country, Baguio is
made for sightseeing. And for strolls and boat rides and gentle
trots around the park. And for golf. Kennon Road, completed
in 1905, opened Baguio to tourism. The zigzagging path previews
the scenic highlights of the city. Along the 32-kilometer highway
are the Bridal Veil and Colorado waterfalls.
Synonymous
with Baguio is Burnham Park. Located in the heart of the city,
the park's features include a man-made lagoon ideal for boat
rides, a skating rink, an athletic field and stadium, basketball
and tennis courts, a biking zone, tree-and-flower lined promenades,
and a plant market.
A popular
golfing destination, the city takes pride in its Baguio Country
Club and Camp John Hay. What used to be the rest-and-recreation
base of American military personnel, the Camp is being transformed
into a world-class resort and is also Baguio's biggest pine
tree conservation area. Its newly refurbished 18-hole golf course
rivals that of the Country Club which has pretty garden-patched
cottages surrounding its fairways.
Ornate iron
gates open to the Mansion House, the official summer residence
of Philippine presidents. It offers tourists with great photo
opportunities with its rectangular reflecting pool along a tree-lined
walkway. It also houses a museum of presidential memorabilia.
Near the Mansion House is Wright Park where neophyte riders
can trot around an oval track guided by trainers who lead horses
with a hand-held leash. At the Mines View Park, tourists can
have a panoramic view of the old mines of Benguet. At the park
entrance is a flea market for souvenir items.
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