Baguio City, The Philiippines Summer Capital

My last visit was last year. It doesn't look the way it looked like before, I think it's overly commercialized these days. I guess it's only a city with a former glory that they need to protect and bring back. There's an issue about SM putting up a mall there that would cut the trees, I hope they could get into an agreement. Anyhow, I think there are far more places in Mindanao that needs exploring without the need to pay high with an equivalent atmosphere like in Baguio. The foot of Mt. Apo is a great place to be in because of the lush greens and a cool weather not only in specific months of the calendar but all throughout the year. I have also gone to different springs both cold and hot. But I guess the Philippines itself is a tourist spot because of the variety of vacationing spots we can provide. Only if we could develop a stable peace and order to keep vacationers safe. Not to mention the government's responsibility of keeping things or businesses at a minimal - they tend to overprice things when tourist comes. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!

Hi there bing28! I was born and raised in Baguio though my roots are from La Union. There are many beautiful places here in the city. Well, for one, the climate is one of the things that people look forward to when coming to Baguio. I must say though that the climate is not the same anymore. It used to be very cold here that even during the summer months, people would wear windbreakers or jackets or sweaters. Such is not the case anymore. Many fruits and vegetables are indeed sold at rock-bottom prices especially if you know where to get them at low prices. By the way, Banaue Rice Terraces is not in Baguio City. The famous rice terraces is in Ifugao and not in Baguio City.

I'm eyeing baguio as our next vacation spot. I think there's so much to see in that place and also a way to escape the heat even for just a few days. But then everything is subject on whether i have the extra money to spend. I think it's also an opportunity to see those pine trees that SM is about to cut down.

I am from Baguio but have changed residence the last few years. Baguio has become a highly commercialized city and no longer the Baguio that I used to know. Condos and hotels have sprouted along the mountain sides including lots of residential houses. it was no longer as cold as it used to be in my youth. Baguio has become so crowded with students, people and tourists. However, Baguio remains to be a favorite tourist destination. There are other attractions besides what you have mentioned like the Tam-awan Village somewhere near Quezon Hill. It is an artist colony where you can buy authentic paintings from some of the more well known local painters. It is not so commercialized like Mines View Park which is full of stalls selling souvenirs and peanut brittle. Try the Rose Farms and Strawberry Farms in La Trinidad, Benguet which is just a few minutes away from the city. You will enjoy the real fresh air in the area which is not yet dotted with buildings and houses. What I miss when I remember Baguio is the fog. I just love waking up in the morning with the fog covering the whole area. I also miss the scent of the pine trees.

its really more fun in the Philippines...... :)

I often heard Baguio City, and viewing some pictures of it, yes it is a very beautiful place to visit. Sadly due to economic crises today, maybe for now I could not explore the wonder of its beauty. But I will not stop planning of visiting it.