{"id":460622,"date":"2026-10-27T13:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/manila-philippines-things-do\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:42:30","slug":"manila-philippines-things-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/manila-philippines-things-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Manila Philippines: 22 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are considering using the Philippines only as a stopover and skipping the capital altogether, you may be surprised by what is happening here right now. Prestigious National Geographic included Manila in its Best of the World 2026 selection<\/strong> as one of the year\u2019s most exciting culinary destinations. Then, at the end of last year, the first-ever Michelin Guide to Manila and its surroundings was published, definitively confirming that the Philippine metropolis is no longer merely a chaotic transport hub, but a place with phenomenal food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the city has embarked on a massive renewal of its historic core, which has, so to speak, risen from the ashes. Historic Intramuros is having a record-breaking year<\/strong>, helped by the opening of the new Pasig River Esplanade, which attracted 5.9 million visitors during the first six months of 2026. Strict rules on photographing landmarks have finally been relaxed as well, and since September 2026, the first official night tours have been taking place here, allowing you to enjoy the colonial streets under magical lighting without the exhausting daytime heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will be honest with you, though: Manila is definitely not a classic destination for a relaxing holiday, and its traffic is among the worst in the world. Two to three days are more than enough to explore the city<\/strong>, giving you time to soak up the atmosphere of the world\u2019s oldest Chinatown, visit beautiful museums with free admission and take advantage of half-price fares on the MRT-3 and LRT-2 rapid transit lines, which have been running at reduced prices since spring 2026. Changes have also affected NAIA airport, where airlines have been undergoing a major terminal reshuffle since April 2026, so check your ticket carefully before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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