Which one is better, Cebu or Dumaguete?

In addition to Boracay Island in the Philippines, Cebu and Dumaguey Island are actually very good. Let me introduce these two attractions to you. By the way, I will also tell you about them. Let’s take a look at the island hopping issues in these two places. Which one is better

Each one has its own merits, and you can choose according to your own preferences.

1. Cebu: Historical City + Transportation Hub in Southern Philippines

Cebu was the first stop when Magellan landed in the Philippines during his global journey. Soon afterwards, he was captured by natives on other nearby islands. kill. The cross that the star pioneer used to preach to the islanders is now preserved in the church opposite the Cebu City Hall. In the Basilica of the Holy Infant next to the church, there is a statue of the Baby Jesus given to the local chief by Magellan in the past. In the great fire of Cebu City in 1565, the entire city was razed to the ground, but the statue of the Holy Child remained intact. It is regarded as the closest modern religious miracle in the world.

Cebu, as the largest city in the southern Philippines, is not only a window to the world, but also a hub for traveling to and from various islands in the Philippines. Among domestic cities, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Kunming, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong all have direct flights to Cebu, and the flight time is also very comfortable 3-5 hours. It is also very convenient to travel from Cebu to other surrounding islands, whether by plane or boat, making it the best starting point for island hopping.

2. Dumaguete: Unique whale shark snorkeling

Dumaguete is a high-end holy land for diving enthusiasts. The water temperature is maintained at 26-29 degrees all year round. , the water quality is impossibly clean, and the visual distance is more than 30 meters. Affected by the monsoon, November to May of the following year is the golden season for diving in Dumaguete.

The most famous experience in Dumaguete is to dance with whale sharks in Oslob. The whale sharks in Oslob are neither wild nor captive, but free-range. The locals feed them regularly, and the whale sharks come to look for food regularly every day. Therefore, the whale sharks here are very friendly to people and even look a little cute. You can travel with them with confidence. Just remember not to wear sunscreen when going in the water, and don't touch the whale sharks. After all, they are also huge monsters with a body like a bus!

3. The southern Philippines has soft white sand beaches all over the place

If you have ever been to the southern Philippines with Cebu as the core, You will find that the soft white sand beach is not exclusive to Boracay Island! Globally, the white sand beach in the southern Philippines is top-notch. In this vast sea area, white sandy beach is the standard feature of every island. As a five-star hotel, if it does not have its own private white sandy beach, it will not be able to get along locally. What's more important is that there are few tourists on the beach here, so adults and children who like sand can definitely have fun in one go.

4. High-quality travel environment: few people, low prices, dense tourist attractions

Cebu is known as the "Queen City of the South of the Philippines" and is among the first batch of European and American tourists to develop sightseeing In this country, the tourism industry is quite mature. It not only has the whitest sandy beach in the world, but also has complete entertainment facilities, first-class hotels and restaurants, and professional diving courses. However, with the popularity of Boracay, Panglao, Bohol, etc. in the East Asian cultural circle, and the enthusiasm of European and American tourists waning, Cebu has become slightly less popular, and its consumption level is only at the mid-range level in the Philippines.

At the same time, Cebu also has a unique geographical location. Youdao is "the calligraphy treasure in the left hand, the mint in the right hand, reaching up to Mama (pasting the luffa) and going down to Duma (covering the ground)", surrounded by famous A fun island, it can be said to be the perfect starting point for island hopping in the Philippines. What are the nearby offshore islands?

Speaking of island hopping, let’s talk about what wonderful islands you can choose from in Cebu and Dumaguete.

1. Moalboal

Moalboal is located between Cebu and Dumaguete, making it suitable for a day trip between the two places. The most famous thing about Mobao is the snorkeling experience of sardine storm. Sardines are small fish that often move in groups of tens of thousands. They originally like to live in the deep sea, but Mobao is a special case. The water level of sardines here is very shallow, so snorkeling can In the middle of a sardine storm. At that time, you will feel the magic of nature and the insignificance of human beings, and even a small sardine can set off huge waves.

2. APO Island

APO Island is located south of Dumaguete. It is a small place with limited power supply and depends on Dumaguete for fresh water. It is wonderful. The highlight is snorkeling with giant sea turtles, tropical fish, and starfish in the coral jungle. The turtles here are just like the whale sharks in Dumaguete. They are very close to people and occasionally stare at the camera with an innocent face. It is so cute! It should be noted that the turtles, like the whale sharks, cannot be touched.

3. Siquijor Island

Siquijor Island is located on the east side of Dumaguete. The most interesting attraction here is the Milk Lake Falls. The color of the lake here is really like milk, blue-white and soft. I don’t know which genius invented the water-carrying method on this waterfall. Yes, it means jumping down from a high place like Tarzan, and then entering the water with various wonderful postures. This activity is simply poisonous. Once you start dancing, you will get more and more excited and out of control! Overall itinerary planning

Cebu is the starting point and end point of the entire trip, and Dumaguete is the focus of the tour. , are the first two stops to be determined. On the only way from Cebu to Dumaguete, there are sardines in Moalbuoy and whale sharks in Oslob. They are also wonderful things that cannot be missed when passing by, so Cebu - Moalbuoy - Dumaguete - Siquijor The route in between is the cornerstone of our entire trip.

Next, consider the travel time required in each place. One day in Cebu (half day in the city and half day on the beach), one day in Dumaguete, mainly for snorkeling, and Mobo and Oslob are both passing by. , it takes one day each to play and travel by car, and there is no need to stay in the local area. A total of four days of travel.

If you have more vacation time, you can consider APO Island and Siquijor Island. Since they are very close to Dumaguete, it only takes half a day to visit each.

So a five-day and four-night itinerary was released. That is, Cebu-Mobo-Dumaguete-APO-Dumaguete-Siquijor-Dumaguete-Oslob-Cebu.

Of course, if you plan to travel for a longer period of time, Bohol Island in the east of Cebu and Mamapascua Island in the north of Cebu are also very popular destinations, depending on the depth of your trip. Play for 1-3 days.