Welcome to the Queen City

Amidst the thousand islands of the Philippines lies one with grandeur and prosperity. An urban jungle of steel and concrete forged from the mountains down to the coast by the hands of its residents, Cebu City is indeed the Queen City of the south. Cebu City is the center of Cebu. It is a significant center of trade, commerce and education in the central visayas.

Fun things to do in the City:

You might think being in the city is just pollution and traffic. Well, you might want to change your minds. Check out these fun things to do here in Cebu City.

1. Go to the Mall.  Cebu is infested with hundreds of shopping areas. If you got money, you're       gona need that. Visit Ayala, SM or any other malls sparsely located all over the city.

2. Ride a tartanilla. Come on, you never ride on a horse-driven carriage when you go to work do you? Why dont you try it?

3. Go night shopping. When the sun sets, the colon street will be filled with vendors who sell all sorts of things, from street food to key chains. Visit the night market at colon st. (p.s. beware of pickpockets)

4. Eat some good food. I know you have always craved for a Lechon, now would you want to try some of these Saang too?

    

Sinulog:

Every third Sunday of January, Cebuanos, foreigners and local tourists gather on the streets to celebrate the Sinulog Festival. The celebration lasts for nine days, culminating on the final day with the Sinulog Grand Parade. The Sinulog is a tribute to the Cebu patron, Sto. Nino.

Historical Attractions:

The first spanish settlements happened in Cebu,no wonder the city had numerous historical places more than centuries old. The most famous places to visit are the Basilica del Sto. Nino, Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross and others.

Where to Stay:

Cebu is teemed with luxurious hotels that will provide you first-class accommodations for your stay. The top hotels include Crown Regency, Waterfront Hotel, Marco Polo, Marriot, and others.

Food:

Aside from World Class Beach Resorts, 5-Star Hotels, Well Developed Tourist Attractions, Cebu City also offers some of the finest, expensive and most luxurious restaurants in the country compiled to suit every taste. Aside from Lechon (Roasted Pork), Cebu is also home of Barbeque (Grilled Foods), Fresh Seafood’s, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese dishes.

How to Get There:

Getting in/out - The airport is on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu city. It takes about 20-30 min to get to the actual city of Cebu. From the Airport you will need to hire a taxi. If you are staying at one of the nicer hotels they usually can send a free van to pick you up at airport. If you forgot to ask for this you may find that the van of your hotel is there to pick someone else up and you can hitch a ride if there is room. Facilities and amenities at the airport include a shopping center, duty-free shop, souvenir shops, cafés, business centers, food shops, communication facilities, banking facilities, car rentals, hotel and resort reservations, and beauty and health services. Taxis to town are about ₱150-200, but are the only options at night.

Cebu City's domestic port is the country's busiest. Cebu City is home to almost 80 percent of the country's passenger vessels. The country's largest shipping lines, namely WG&A, Sulpicio Lines, Trans-Asia, George & Peter Lines and Lorenzo Shipping Lines, are headquartered in Cebu.

Large passenger ferries with a capacity of 2,000 to 4,000 passengers ply the more distant routes such as Manila, Davao, Butuan, Zamboanga and Cagayan de oro. Medium-sized vessels such as the roll-on/roll-off (roro) types ply nearer destinations while fast ferries transport passengers to and from neighboring islands in two hours or less depending on the destination.