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Highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines
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Taguig is a city, part of Metro Manila in the Philippines. Taguig contains the Bonifacio Global City (popularly known simply as BGC), Metro Manila's second most important business district and a major tourism, shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Other attractions include the Manila American Cemetery and the affluent neighbourhood of McKinley Hill.
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The largest American World War II cemetery in the World, containing 17,206 graves representing U.S. soldiers who died fighting Japanese forces during the Pacific War. Besides the graves, it contains a chapel, monuments, sculpted gardens and a museum with 25 mosaic maps depicting U.S. battles in the Pacific, making the area well worth a visit. Photo ID is required for entrance.
The top science museum of the Philippines, with stunning architecture and showcasing 5 main galleries with interactive exhibitions.
A traffic circle and a public park surrounded by skyscrapers and by alfresco restaurants, cafes and bars, described as a "window to the Parisian lifestyle in the heart of Manila". In the center of the circles lies "The Trees" art installation by Reynato Paz Contreras, and bronze and brass sculpture representing three interlocking trees forming a done.
Linked to the Burgus Circle, Forbestown Road is probably one of Manila's most beautiful and pleasant streets, containing plenty of greenery and mixed used developments with several alfresco restaurants, cafes and bars.
Mixed used development with contemporary decoration and several alfresco cafes and restaurants. It links the Bonifacio High Street to the Market! Market!
Next to the Uptown Mall, a two-floor "dining mall" with several alfresco restaurants and some clubs.
Building containing several restaurants, bars and clubs.
It may sound a bit of joke to have a place named "Tuscany" just next to the "Venice Grand Canal" (and the next project in the area is named "Florence"). Regardless, it is a beautiful mixed used development in Neoclassical style, with plenty of options of alfresco restaurants and cafes facing the Upper McKinley Road.
Heroes' Cemetery
Cemetery for the Filipino soldiers who perished in the World War II, as well as for national heroes and former presidents, including Elpidio Quirino, Carlos P. Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal and Ferdinand Marcos. It contains several monuments, such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and memorials to Korean and Vietnamese soldiers who died in the Philippines.
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne
Church built in Baroque style in 1587. In the old cemetery of the parish lies the Simborio, a dome-shaped funerary chapel build in the 1700s.
One of the few dedicated facilities in BGC for concerts and cultural events.
Indoor theatre and convert venue located at SM Aura Premier (see #Buy).
Contemporary exhibitions, shows and performances from emerging artists.
Good quality contemporary art exhibitions from local and foreign artists.
Obviously the Venice Grand Canal mall (see #Buy) isn't Venice, but the price of a gondola ride here is also a small fraction of the "real thing". Plus the atmosphere surrounding the fake canal is lively, especially in the evening.
Cafe in the second floor of the Bench flagship store in Bonifacio High Street. Offers Filipino comfort food with a twist and with affordable prices. Don't expect superb service though. Their Halo-Halos are definitely worth trying.
The Fiesta Market located in the external area of the Market! Market! shopping mall contains a food court offering a range of street food.
The BGC branch of the famous Conti's pastry shop, famous for its mango bravo, sans rival and ensaymada. This branch seems specialised in take-outs so don't expect great service from the sit-in restaurant.
An authentic Spanish bistro from the popular Andilana group of restaurants in Barcelona, popular for its tapas and paellas.
Locavore is where laid-back Filipino grub meets trendy urban chic. This eatery and watering hole marries a slick industrial charm with an open bar, boasting an array of delectable drinks.
The menu is filled with comfort food and the Filipino classics! Simply delicious!
International food buffet.
Indus is a veritable oasis of sumptuous Indian cuisine located in the bustling heart of Metro Manila. This fine dining establishment takes pride in offering an authentic Indian dining experience with a touch of modern sophistication.
George and Onnie's has got the welcoming service and flavorful Filipino cuisine down to a T, though a touch more culinary wizardry and an indoor pet-friendly policy could push it into the realm of restaurant legends.
formerly Best Western
F1 Hotel offers superior room, deluxe king, deluxe double, city suite king and executive suite with air-conditioning, high-definition LCD TV and high-speed internet connection. Its facilities and services include Infinity lap pool, rejuvenation center, 24-hour room service and guest services.
An open air shopping mall shaped as a vibrant pedestrian street occupying 3 blocks in the heart of BGC, and one of the area's most popular attractions. Besides a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and a cinema it contains a park which often hosts contemporary art exhibitions and other events.
Fully Booked's flagship store on Bonifacio High street contains 4 floors of books, magazines, and art supplies. Most books are in English, but there is a small foreign language section.
If you think that BGC is all about expensive, high-end shopping you will be blown away when you step in the Market! Market!, a large shopping mall that besides regular shops, has also a fair share of "air-conditioned street shopping" with all sorts of bargains and even products of dubious origin. In the external part of the mall, the Fiesta Market also contains an open air food court and a small amusement park.
If the Market! Market! is the shopping mall you wouldn't expect in BGC, the SM Aura is pretty much what you would expect - thin crowds and high-end shopping on its finest, although you can still find some affordable Filipino clothing stores. Even if the expensive shopping does not interest you, the curved L-shaped building is a sight to behold on itself. The Samsung Hall is also contained here.
Mall forming a mixed used development with corporate towers, containing a mix of Filipino and international brands. The dancing fountain in the 4th floor is worth checking.
A shopping mall that is more like a tourist attraction, the Venice Grand Canal mall contains a replica of Venice's Grand Canal and a sight to behold, leaving far behind any "Fake Venices" you may have seen in Las Vegas or Macau. Besides gondola rides, it contains a small size replica of the Rialto Bridge and hosts free family-oriented performances. Still not many shops around, but the surroundings of the canal are packed with restaurants.
By train/bus
The PNR Southrail passes through the West border of Taguig, which contains the Nichols and FTI stations. However, the BGC area is much closer to the Ayala and Guadalupe MRT-3 stations.
By bus
BGC has its own system of comfortable, air-conditioned buses, named BGC Bus. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, information on the bus route posted online are mostly outdated.
On foot
With wide walkways, plenty of shelter and serious traffic enforcement, BGC is perhaps the best place in Metro Manila to explore by walking.
By taxi or e-hailing
BGC and McKinley Hill are quite compact areas and nearby each other, so taking a taxi or using Grab to hail a car or taxi in-between these areas shouldn't be expensive.
By jeepney or tricycle
While BGCs uses only regular buses for internal public transportation, in the rest of Taguig you can find the usual choice of jeepneys and tricycles.
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