The DAVAO CITY is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and the country's largest in terms of land area. It has the third most significant metropolitan centre in the country. It is also the center of trade, commerce, and industry in Mindanao.
The History of Davao claim that the word davao came from the phonetic blending of the word of three Bagobo subgroups when referring to Davao River, an essential waterway which empties itself into Davao Gulf near the city. The aboriginal Obos who inhabit the hinterlands of the region called the river, Davoh; the Clatta or Guiangans called it Duhwow, or Davau, and the Tagabawa Bagobos, Dabu. To the Obos, the word davoh also means a place "beyond the high grounds", alluding to the settlements located at the mouth of Davao River which were surrounded by high rolling hills. When asked where they were going, the usual reply is davoh, while pointing towards the direction of the town. Duhwow also refers to a trading settlement where they barter their forest goods in exchange for salt or other commodities.
This is the main attaction in Davao City
Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)
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Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)
Also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an eagle of the family Accipitridae that is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest, and generally measures 86 to 102 cm (2 ft 10 in to 3 ft 4 in) in length and weighs 4.7 to 8 kilograms (10 to 18 lb). Among the rarest, largest, and most powerful birds in the world, it has been declared the Philippine national bird. It is critically endangered, mainly due to massive loss of habitat due to deforestation in most of its range. Killing a Philippine Eagle is punishable under Philippine law by twelve years in jail and heavy fines.
Eden Nature Park
One of the most frequented destinations in Davao City by foreign tourists and local visitors alike. Right at the very foot of Mount Talomo in Davao City's District of Toril, the Resort is quietly nestled on a sprawling expanse of 80 hectares of terraces carved out of the mountain slope, about 2,650 feet above sea level, and where over a 100,000 fully-grown pine trees, and another 100,000 towering forest trees are spread all over the area, providing a safe sanctuary to wild birds nestled freely on its branches, and forming a huge canopy of leaves that serve as a protective cover to other trees and plants flourishing wildly into a secondary forest of flora and fauna.
Lon Wa Buddhist Temple
A must-see tourist attraction in Davao City. It is one of the biggest Buddhist temples in the Philippines and the biggest in Mindanao, and the most popular temple in Davao City. It is located along J.P. Cabaguio Avenue in Agdao District, some 3 to 4 kilometers northeast of the center of Davao City.
Lon Wa or Long Hua, which means "Temple of the Dragon", is home to Kung Fu monks and nuns of the Philippine Academy of Shakya, a Buddhist religion movement. Many Chinese tourists and migrants visit this place to worship and pay respect..
Aldevinco
The largest marketplace for local handicrafts – the Aldevinco, is a must stop for your needs. In truth, despite the existence of many stores selling locally crafted products, many tourists still visit Aldevinco since it is the one-stop shop for antiques, batik, brass wares, sarongs, pearls and other handmade products. It is actually a mini-mall with numerous stalls. What is great about this establishment is that you can haggle for the best price. The better you are at haggling, the more shopping money you will save.
Museo Dabawenyo
Is one of the two known museums in Davao. Although it is directly translated as “Davao Museum”, it is commonly known as the NEW Museum. The other museum is known as the OLD Davao Museum which is located inside Insular Village just about a hundred meters from the main gate and is slightly bigger than Museo Dabawenyo.
Davao Butterfly House
a safe shelter and haven for butterflies, flowers, plants, and other exotic animals such as fishes, crickets, tarantulas and scorpions. It is one of the many butterfly conservation facilities in the Philippines.
Crocodile Park
Is a major tourist destination located at the Riverfront, Corporate City Diversion Highway, Ma-a, Davao City, and is about 15 to 30 minutes from downtown of the City.
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This Blog is about the places in Davao city that I have visited in the past few months.
i have fun in this having a rountrip in Davao city together with the tour guide.
As a TOURISM student i must also have an experince in travelling in all over DAvao
Now i am hoping to tour around the Mindanao area .
As a TOURISM student i must also have an experince in travelling in all over DAvao
Now i am hoping to tour around the Mindanao area .
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