Have you heard of the “Mint Republic”? Bohol (Bohol), located in the southeast of Cebu Island, Philippines, is one of the must-see attractions in Cebu. Bohol is often used as one of the relay stations for island hopping travel in Cebu. However, the unique and fascinating ecology and culture of Bohol Island itself is worth spending more time on. So I want you to drop the word “island-hopping” today, just stay in Bohol, visit the popular attractions Chocolate Hill, Bakarong Church, diving paradise Alona Beach, and show you the tarsier with oversized eyes; There are also private attractions that tourists don’t know about, I will tell you everything!
Prepare before going to Bohol
【Visa】 For short-term travel within 30 days, click me to apply for an electronic visa
[Exchange] It is recommended to exchange Perfect Gold in Taiwan and exchange it for the local currency peso at the local exchange office
How to go to Bohol?
Because Bohol does not have an international airport, Taiwanese travelers must first take a flight to Manila or Cebu and then transfer to Bohol.
【Plan A】
Step1: TaipeiManila: Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines
Step2: ManilaBohol: AirAsia, Cebu Airlines, Philippine Airlines
【Plan B】
Step1: TaipeiCebu: EVA Air
Step2: Take a boat from Cebu to Bohol
It takes about 2 hours to take a boat from Cebu to Bohol Island. Currently, there are mainly two companies Super Cat and Ocean Jet operating this route.
Shift time:
Super Cat: go 5:50am-6:00pm; return 5:50am-5:45pm
Ocean Jet: go 5:10am-6:40pm; return 6:00am-6:30pm
Detailed information: Super Cat official website , Ocean Jet official website
Fare: P500 for Super Cat / P800 for Ocean Jet
Xiaobian intimate reminder: In order to avoid the situation that the ticket is sold out on the same day, it is recommended to book the ticket in advance; as long as you arrive at the pier half an hour earlier, you don’t need to queue up to receive the ticket, you can directly check-in and you can take the ferry to Bohol. !
Bohol Island Transportation
Bus, Taxi
The public transportation on Bohol Island is not developed. Although there are buses, the frequency is small. Most of them are taxis or tricycles. However, the taxis may be expensive. It is recommended that you ask the hotel to help you call a taxi, which will be more cost-effective.
Car Rental
If you have a motorcycle driver’s license, I also recommend renting a motorcycle to visit Bohol, not only can you enjoy the scenery along the way, but you can also move freely without being affected by the number of trains.
Charter a Car
In addition, if the number of people is large enough, the price can be divided equally. The editor recommends the way of chartering a car, which is not only comfortable but also does not have to find your own way. You can also control the itinerary and time, which is freer.
One Day Tour
Due to the relative inconvenience of public transportation in Bohol, many people choose to participate in a one-day chartered tour, which not only eliminates the trouble of researching traffic but also saves the time to transfer to a car or boat. If you buy a one-day tour of KKday During the itinerary, each group will be accompanied by a tour guide, who can also understand the relevant background knowledge while playing, so that tourists can have a better understanding and profound understanding of the sights in front of them.
Bohol Island Classic Itinerary Recommendation
If you want to visit Bohol Island, one day is not enough. Xiaobian recommends spending 3 days enjoying life on the island. All the classic attractions of Bohol Island, the editor has arranged the itinerary. Now follow the itinerary and take Bohol Island Go through it carefully!
Must Visited Place
Alona Beach
Alona Beach is known as the “Little Long Beach”. It has a whole piece of snow-white sand with a clear ocean, palm trees, and coconut trees behind it. It is exactly what a holiday resort should look like! Alona Beach is also the busiest place in Bohol, where you can do a variety of activities, so it’s perfect for a whole day!
What Can You Do at Alona Beach?
Diving
Alona Beach is a very popular diving resort. It is close to the airport and the marina, so it is the first choice for many travelers. Moreover, the sea area here is very clean, the coral reefs and tropical fish landscapes are very rich, and you must see the colorful underwater world with your own eyes!
Don’t be afraid of diving for the first time. The diving difficulty of Alona Beach is very suitable for beginners. In addition, there are also Chinese instructors to provide super complete diving training.
Playing on the Beach
Although this item may seem ordinary, the great thing about Alona Beach is the white sand that does not sting your feet; also because it is a beach where broken corals are washed by seawater, even under the scorching sun, the sand will not scald your feet! It’s super suitable for you to chase me on the beach and play a super romantic chase! And because of the blue of the sea, the editor thinks that doing nothing, just lying on the reclining chair and watching the sea and the sand is super enjoyable!
Party Ounai
There are many bars and restaurants on the entire beach of Alona Beach. After the water activities during the day are over, the night will not be boring! If you stay here until late at night, you will hear High songs coming from various restaurants, and at this time there is only one glass of alcohol left~. Super suitable for three or five friends to drink, Dance The Night Away, or party in Unai! Looking up, there is a starry sky to accompany, isn’t it super comfortable and romantic?
Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hill is made up of more than a thousand cone-shaped hills. During the dry season in summer, the grass on the hills will turn from emerald green to dark brown, and it looks like delicious chocolate. There are many legends about Chocolate Mountain. One of the more famous ones is that when two giants were fighting, they threw stones at each other (a violent version of flirting?), and the stones fell on the ground and turned into thousands of cones. hills. The editor also saw a more romantic statement: the giant Argo was saddened to tears because of the death of his lover, and each big teardrop formed the current chocolate mountain.
How about Chocolate Hills?
Aerial Surf Zipline & Aerial Cable Bike
In addition to admiring chocolate (?), there are a few more must-try sports in Chocolate Mountain recently, and you must not miss them! “Chocolate Hills Discovery Park (CHAP)” is a large-scale ecological outdoor sports and recreation area established in recent years. Because of its interesting and exciting facilities, it has become one of the must-visit attractions in Chocolate Hills. The editor wants to recommend that everyone must play is the high-altitude surfing zipline and the aerial wire rope bicycle.
The high-altitude surfing zipline is a bit like a zipline, but with a surfboard under your feet, you can experience the feeling of surfing at high altitudes from various angles. The zip line is as high as 70 meters, and the delicious chocolates are all under your feet, which will definitely make you super happy!
Then there is the must-have aerial cable bike for the circus. Have you ever tried to ride a bike on a tightrope? This unique cable bike in Asia gives you a 360-degree view of the Chocolate Hills from a height of 50 meters. In addition, there are two tracks here, it is not a problem for couples or girlfriends to move side by side, and people who haven’t tried air dating (?) hurry up and experience it.
Baclayon Church
This is the oldest Catholic church in Asia. It was built in the Spanish-style architectural style during the Spanish colonial period. The stone used for the construction was from local coral reefs, and now it has become the best-preserved coral stone church. There is also a small museum attached to the church, displaying religious relics from the 16th century, which you can visit whenever you have time.
The Tarsier Sanctuary, the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
Tarsier is an endangered species, and Bohol is one of the few habitats in the world. If you have not seen a tarsier in Bohol, you will not be here! Tarsiers are only about 9-16 cm tall and are the smallest monkeys in the world. Everyone should keep their eyes open and look for them in the rainforest (but the tour guide will point them to you, so don’t worry about not finding them) !). Because they are nocturnal animals, most of them may be sleeping during the day, but it is worthwhile just to admire their cuteness when they are at rest.
There are two main parks to watch tarsiers in Bohol Island. The editor recommends everyone to go to this Tarsier Sanctuary, which is operated by the Philippine Tarsier Conservation Foundation. It has done a good job in the conservation and care of tarsiers; for tourists, The viewing experience is also better than another unofficially operated park.
Hinagdanan Cave
Walking into the cave, in addition to looking at the strange-shaped stalactites, there is also a large lake inside, where you can swim and play in the water. You must have never had any experience swimming in a stalactite cave? The lake is clear and bottomless, and there are small fish swimming here, so you can rest assured to wander here. At about noon, the outside sunlight will shine into the cave through the light well, and it is time to pick up the camera and take pictures~.
Xiaobian Recommends Private Room Attractions
White Beach
Because of the popularity of Alona Beach, there are always a lot of people gathered; but there is actually another beach that is less crowded and cleaner nearby. The white sand beach is not far from Alona Beach. Most of them are locals or tourists who live nearby. If you want to find a quiet place, the editor highly recommends the white sand beach.
Panglao Watchtower
Although the Panglao Observatory is also an easy-to-find place, compared to other attractions, the Panglao Observatory is easily overlooked, but the editor will now tell you why you cannot ignore it! First of all, it is not crowded at all because tourists are not very interested here; secondly, it is its classic sunset view. Imagine that there are several crab boats moored on a piece of sea, and the yellow light of the setting sun shines through the clouds, and the golden color is sprinkled in the whole gray-blue; just imagining it is super beautiful, isn’t it? Hurry up and have a sneak peek before this place is captured!
Bohol Must Eat Food
Loboc River Cruise with Lunch
Riding a bamboo raft on the river and having a leisurely meal is also a must experience. The whole river cruise process is about an hour, and the boat will drive slowly because it is on the river, the current is relatively gentle, and there is no need to worry about seasickness. The food above is in the form of a buffet, including seafood, meat, vegetables, staple food, dessert drinks, etc. The choices are diverse. There are also singers singing on the boat, and there is a dark green tropical jungle scenery on the side, which will not be boring at all. You may also see local children playing in the river, which is really an itinerary that is close to local life!
Bohol Bee Farm
Bee Farm can be said to be a restaurant that tourists to Bohol will definitely visit. They grow their own organic ingredients and promote this concept of environmental sustainability to local farmers through revenue feedback. It’s not just because of the concept that attracts a large number of tourists, the food here is super delicious! !! Many people say this is the best restaurant they have eaten at in Cebu for days.
Usually, Filipino food is salty, but Bee Farm’s meals are just right; they also provide a variety of meal options, ranging from seafood, chicken, pork, and other meats, to noodles, soups, salads, and beverages. Of course, in addition to meals, there is a large sea view to accompany you when you go outdoors! Even at night, when the lights in the restaurant are turned on, I feel that it is another kind of atmosphere.
