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Manila Bay

Roxas Blvd, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
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Ranked #37 of 71 attractions in Manila
3.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Fee: No
Description: This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.
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Luzon, Philippines
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

the sunset in manila bay is wonderful, but sometimes the smell of the bay is just plain awful due to the garbages especially when its super hot More

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Waterford Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If you do not stay in the Bayview park Hotel do stay in one facing Manila Bay in a room facing the bay. Best time to walk from the American Embassy for a mile is 5am and eat from the vendors as you walk. Hope heaven will be the Philippines! More

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boston
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

DO NOT VISIT THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!! the country is going down. the people in the philippines are corrupt and very difficult and will make your stay to hell. thailand is a perfect place, cheaper and nice people too. DO NOT VISIT THE PHILIPPINES....if you want a nice stay More

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Manila
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Manila Bay covers the long expanse of Roxas Boulevard stretching up to the CCP Complex. This is my favorite part of Manila and qualifies it as one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. Whether you're strolling or hanging out in a restaurant, the sight of Manila Bay with ships in the horizon is really beautiful.. all the more when... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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798 reviews 798 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
300 helpful votes 300 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

With the Baywalk undergoing some renovations, the view over Manila Bay is still magnificent. There is an interesting range of people who gather at the edge of the bay in the evening, who will vary from having no effect to being quite annoying for the tourist. Keep an eye on your possessions but don’t expect too much trouble. Just sit... More

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Manila, Philippines
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The Sunrise and Sunset I guess are the only saving grace for this reverved and famous bay! Other than that not much to say...I hope the coast guard will be more vigilant in keeping the bay clean ,safe ..this should be a good showcase for the country!! More

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Singapore, Singapore
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A nice place to stroll in the evening, watching a spectacular sunset over the bay. A lots of cheerful Filipinos are also around, playing guitar, singing and enjoying themselves. More

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Bicol
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

You could just sit down and do people watching here More

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Lipa City, Philippines
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Manila Bay is famous for it's beautiful sunset. The boulevard running along it's coast is the best place to see this beauty. God and Mother Nature have picked this place specially for this kind of attraction yet it's potential is not maximized by the local government. 6 or so years ago, the previous administration of Manila City rehabilitated this area... More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Manila Bay is an excellent place if you are in Manila and want to do a quick watch of the sunset or even sunrise but the place is full of trash, debris near to the coastal. Needs further rehabilitation but people are used to it. They visit the place not just to see the place but to do some exercises... More

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