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District in Metro Manila, Philippines
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Tondo is a large, culturally diverse district of Manila. Being near to Binondo, many Filipino-Chinese roam around this area, and also have different kinds of businesses situated in this area. Food tripping in this area would be a great idea due to the abundant number of Chinese food stalls and restaurants lying in this area.
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A small park at the now-demolished house where the La Liga Filipina, a Filipino revolutionary organization led by Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Apolinario Mabini, were established.
A linear park placed on the median of Moriones Street, it is dedicated to the Spanish Governor-General Domingo Moriones y Muralla, who designed Manila's sewerage system. It also has a role in Philippine politics, being the location of the first Philippine Labor Day celebrations, and it is designated a "freedom park" where protesters are free to assemble peacefully. Also in the park is a monument to Honorio Lopez, a revolutionary from Tondo.
Serving as the center of worship for the Buddhists, is the Mahayana styled Seng Guan Buddhist Temple. This three-floor temple crowned with beautiful golden stupas is also known as “Temple of Thousand Buddhas”. The second floor of the temple is famous for the carved murals that depict different scenes from Buddha’s life and the three silk-mache gold Buddhas. It also has special rooms for chanting sutras and prayers. There is also a congregation hall (generally closed to public) with a 10-foot Buddha statue.
Anglican church.
It has improved a lot throughout the years. The Church’s patron saint is St. Joseph because the people of the area used to be lumberjacks. Historical the area was called Trozo, because of the lumbers found in the place. As of 2022, the parish priest is Fr Peterson Tieng, LRMS. He gives passionate homilies and formation talks. They are also the ones responsible for the sick call for the Metropolitan Hospital, just visit their office to make a sick call request.
Santo Niño de Tondo Church
One of the most visited churches in the Philippines, it dates back to 1572, and houses an image of the Infant Jesus that was brought from Acapulco in Mexico.
Taoist temple.
The old Tutuban Train station building still survives to this day and this heritage structure now serves as a mall in the midst of Tondo, Manila. This is the main hub for the Manila-Dagupan train line which was inaugurated in 1892 during the Spanish colonial period. A historical marker is now placed at the exterior of the building indicating its importance in Philippine transportation history.
Unlimited chicken wings.
LGBTQ+ friendly.
The long and narrow stretch in Velasquez, Tondo, Manila, now fondly called Ugbo Street Food, has grown famous for its numerous kiosks that serve inexpensive snacks and desserts until the wee hours of the night. If you’re looking for an affordable place to enjoy delicious snacks and hang out with friends, check out this thriving community in Manila.
Great place to chill with rooftop view. You gotta try their Kaldereta and Cholesterol Sampler! They're the bomb! Lechon paksiw is delicious, too. Nachos is flooded with cheese!
Famous for its Maki Noodles and fresh Lumpia.
Serves Taiwanese food.
One of the popular Chinese noodle restaurants in Manila.
Eat all you can meat for the price of Php 549 is actually good deal.
Dishes of Taiwanese cuisine can be ordered at this restaurant.
A taste of Mexico straight outta Tondo.
One of Manila's favorite Chinese restaurants.
Authentic Cantonese dishes.
Bubble tea store.
Pastries, rice meals, hamburgers, veggie salads, frappes, etc. are available.
The drink, food, and ambience, It's relaxing, the servers are chill, everything taste great.
Good coffee and nice interior. If you're up for a fresh place and a big fan of toy collections as well then is a must to visit. Also a good place to chill with friends and families.
This straightforward hotel on a bustling street is a 13-minute walk from Solis train station, and 6 km from both Fort Santiago and Rizal Park.
This mall has gained reputation for being a budget-friendly mall. Just across the mall is the Philippines' own Grand Central Station; the Philippine National Railway Main Station which also has the same name that of the mall.
Bustling indoor mall with vendors selling casual clothing & home goods, plus lots of food options.
with branch in 10th Avenue, Caloocan City (South).
with SM Hypermarket (supermarket).
The country's premier, if not the biggest, combined wholesale and retail center, as well as the largest spillover ambulant and flea market, is here.
By jeepney
Jeepneys, both classic and modern, connect Tondo with the rest of Manila, as well as other cities in Metro Manila. Routes converge around Divisoria, near Tondo's historic center.
Primary ways of getting around Tondo and San Nicolas is by jeepney, tricycle or pedicab, or on foot. Bus service is limited to Road 10, which separates the districts from the Port of Manila.
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