The famous City of Davao

Davao is known by its cleanliness, progressive and modern city. It is also known as the home of the Philippine Eagle. Durian fruit is also a signature of the city, where you can find varieties of it in this place. People may describe durian as stink like hell but taste like heaven.

The area of Davao is approx. 2,444 square kilometres and is one of the most settled cities of the world. The city also borders to the foot of the highest peak of the island nation, it is lactated at the Mount Apo.

Tourist spots in Davao

Mount Apo is one of the best tourist spots in Davao City. As the highest mountain in the Philippines, it’s standing 2, 954 meters above sea level. If you are a mountain climber, climbing this mountain will be an awesome adventure.

Samal Island is one of the most visited tourist spots in Davao City, when it comes to relaxation and recreational activities. Pearl Farm Beach Resort is the most popular resort in the island. Aside from that, the island have white sand beaches and clear waters. Monfort Bat Cave can also be found in Samal Island. It has the largest colony of fruit bats in the world.Chinatown_Davao_City

ChinaTown, also known as Mindanao ChinaTown, is located in the island’s de facto capital, Davao City, Philippines. At around 44 hectares, it is at the center of numerous business establishments. The majority of the business are owned by Chinese Filipinos who were either born in the country or naturalized Filipino citizens.

Crocodile Park is a beautiful park for animal lovers. It will surely surprise you when you see the crocs. There are also tigers, ostrich, monkeys, birds, butterflies areas too. So, don’t miss this place on your list, if you have not seen a crocodile yet or other amazing animals.

Davao Museum is your perfect destination if you’re a history lover. Decent artifacts, pictures and all are well organized in this place.

Note: Don’t worry walking arount the City, because it is ranked as the 9th safest in world.

It is according to data released by crowd-sourced rating site Numbeo.com. It was up dated last April 30, 2015, with a safety index of 80.69 or a crime index of 19.31.

Davao Adventure Camp’s Xcelerator Zipline will surely bring out the bravest you. It is the longest and the fastest zipline in the Philippines and in ASIA as well. The dual- cable zipline is around 200 meters above sea level.

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Philippine Eagle Center is the home of the most famous birds and sadly endangered birds in the Philippines. Wild birds, monkeys, reptiles are also inhabiting in the area. You would love to be there i you have not seen the national bird of the Philippines.

Last but not the least is Kadayawan Festival of Davao. It  is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of 9560212421_42f97bf4ed_bculture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. Kadayawan Festival is celebrated every third week of August. It also focuses on the multi-colored mix of Davao and Mindanao’s indigenous communities as well as migrant settlers, whose identities make up the rich cultural heritage of this island. The festival pays tribute to the artistic, cultural and historical heritage. The highlights of the festival are river festival, an indigenous music exhibition and dance competitions. There are also trade fair, food and music parties, street dancing and floral float parade.