Tagaytay City - An Escape from the Busy City Life

Invigorating cool climes and enchanting scenicThe city has been well designed for the
beauty make Tagaytay City a magnetic travelenjoyment of its pastoral pleasures. "Picnic Grove"
destination. Located 2500 feet above sea levelis one such popular public park providing a
this "second summer capital" of the Philippines isspectacular sight of the volcano, available to all at
more than an average tourist resort. Its fame asa minor fee. Tagaytay is kept abloom throughout
a spiritual retreat bears witness to its salubriousthe year by a flower farm spanning five hectares
and serene atmosphere which makes it anwhere a great variety of bright flowers including
excellent getaway from the rush of the city.roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and gerberas
Tagaytay city is situated 56 km South of Manilacan be seen dancing in the breeze. "People's Park
on Luzon Island. Its strategic position on thein the Sky" situated on the highest point of
Tagaytay Ridge affords the city a panoramicTagaytay is an attractive fusion of nature and art
view of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake on the south,with a breathtaking view of Manila Bay, Balayan
Manila Bay on the North while Laguna Bay isBay, Laguna Bay and Taal Lake. The city also
viewed on the East and made the spot ansports an excellent golf course making it an ideal
important landing place for troops during theplace of recreation.
Second World War. The natural beauty of TaalA chief attraction of Tagaytay city is its easy
volcano is undoubtedly a principal attraction of theaccess to a visitor staying at a Manila hotel,
city. Although it is recorded to be the smallestproviding a convenient retreat from the busy
volcano in the world, the Taal also has themetropolis. A traveler searching for Manila
reputation of being the most active. The Taalaccommodation can enjoy a luxurious stay at the
Lake which adds to the innate splendor of theTraders Hotel, Manila, favorably located within 20
place is home to two rare varieties of appetizingminutes from the Ninoy Aquino International
fish, maliputo and tawilis.Airport.