Saturday, August 26, 2017

The City of Smiles: Bacolod City - Feb 2014

Bacolod City is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital of the province of Negros Occidental. It is known as the City of Smiles because of the people who are hospitable and providing warm and friendly environment.
*Notable for its Masskara Festival held every 3rd week of October.
*'The Ruins' known as the Taj Mahal of Negros.
*Visit attractions within the city proper. Delicacies that you should eat. 

Accommodation:
http://www.lfisherhotelbacolod.com/
You can check the website for the room rates. 
Relaxing ambience with nice and spacious rooms and suites. 

How we get there:
From Manila, we booked a flight bound for Bacolod-Silay airport via Cebu Pacific Air. 
flight time: 1hr and 5mins.

my travel experience: 7/10 
*we didn't roam around that much as we just attended our friend's wedding. will definitely get back to experience more of Bacolod.  

Enjoy your stay! :)




Farmville near the airport


The Ruins also known as the Taj Mahal of Negros. 
It was built in memory of a wealthy sugar baron's wife, the undying love of a husband to his wife.
It's the remains of the ancestral home mansion that was built in 1900's and situated in Talisay, Negros Occidental.
It is open daily from 8:30AM-9:30PM.

Stairway inside the mansion


The 2Ms facing each other, stands for Mariano and Maria.


Wishing well


Sunset


Yuan Thong Buddhist Temple

Inside the temple


With Master Zhi Yi


Dharma words








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