Few days before we welcome the Year of the Water Snake, my family and I spent a day in the 2nd summer capital of the Philippines, Tagaytay. All of us were excited as we seldom go on out-of-town trips with the whole family, particularly, my mom’s side. Since our trip was quite unplanned, we spontaneously visited different tourist destinations while enjoying the outstanding scenery and cool climate in Tagaytay. Yes, it was foggy that day and I loved it!
Our first stop was a fruit stand alongside the road where my mom and aunties bought fresh pineapples.
I had been to Tagaytay several times since it’s only 55 kilometers approximately away from Manila but, this was my first time to visit the famous tourist destinations in this enchanting city. We headed to People’s Park In The Sky to get a bird’s-eye view of the scenic Tagaytay Highlands.
People’s Park In The Sky is located on the highest point of Tagaytay City and Cavite. Here you can get a glimpse of four bodies of water – Balayan Bay, Taal Lake, Manila Bay and Laguna De Bay. Entrance fee in this place is P30.00/head. You can opt to ride a jeepney going up and down the palace amounting to P5.00/head/way since cars can only be parked on the designated parking areas along the road. But, since we were seeking for an adventure, we decided to walk instead riding a jeepney.
This is the signage in People’s Park In The Sky. Unfortunately, some of the letters are missing and it looks fully depreciated. The palace/building is the highest peak of Tagaytay. The structure is in disarray and unfinished. There are vendors selling souvenir items on the ground and second floors of the palace. If you are fond of overlooking and heights, this place is perfect for you. I hope the palace will be rehabilitated since many tourists visit this place.
On top of the palace, I was fascinated with the spectacular and, panoramic view of Tagaytay Highlands. Tagaytay Highlands is located southeast of Mount Sungay. It’s an exclusive, for-members-only, recreational and residential complex. At first, this view was covered with fog and after a while, aesthetic of green haven surfaced. The beauty of nature is undeniably majestic. I hope a lush scenery like this will be preserved for more years.
So, this was the first part of our Tagaytay trip. Please wait for my next blog post for the other activities we had in Tagaytay.
“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!” ~Albert Einstein
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I never been to Tagaytay but looking forward to travel there one day….it reminds me of our weather here in MI, so foggy sometimes.
I’ve been to Tagaytay for a few times already. But I will never get tired of getting back because of the cool weather. I just hope they’ll improve the place.
Oh that pineapple is so pretty and such a beautiful family you have!
that’s nice. family bonding is indeed the most wonderful thing to keep our family happy 😀 i love those fresh fruits right there displayed in the corner street
Great snaps! Makes me want to visit Tagatay someday soon! I haven’t been there yet and your photos just add a lot of reasons why it is a must-visit place! 🙂
you have gorgeous photos. I am envious 🙂 it’s nice to have a vacation once in a while. especially with the people that you love.
I never been to Tagaytay and its looking pretty in there. You, your daughter with your hubby looking very pretty family… 🙂
Tagaytay is our go to place when we want a quick getaway!
a place on my list to go this year..
I also enjoy time spent in Tagaytay since I am used to the colder climate with me growing up in Baguio. It has also added a lot of attractions lately.
I love going on trips 🙂 And Tagaytay is one of the beautiful places I’ve been..
It’s refreshing to see a happy family bonding especially in Tagaytay. Nice matching pink tops, by the way 🙂
I’ve also been to Tagaytay a couple of times already. It is a good place to go on a holiday with the family.
wow! on my next vacation to philippines maybe i will put tagaytay on my list to visit and relax! thanks for sharing!
Traveling within the country is not only fascinating, but the best bonding if you are traveling with your family members. I often heard about Tagaytay Ciy. How enchanted is it? Thought it is situated in the higher elevation of the land, is it already considered as the “people’s sky park”? Why?
I also went to Tagaytay before with my family and we had a great lunch in there. The weather was not that cool but the wind was cold. I wanna visit the place again. Maybe next year? 😀
Hmm, the entrance fee seems to have increased already but the place is starting to look even more neglected…
WOw, that famous People’s Park in the Sky is a must visit. I would like to visit that too and I would like to live in Tagaytay.
My high school friend iwns a house so near to this place and I agree, ang ganda riyan specially when the temperature drops as if para ka ng nasa Baguio.
Tagaytay is such a beautiful place! Ahhh… now I miss People’s Park.
I love Tagaytay.
My first trip here especially in People’s Park in the Sky was way back when I wasnt a travel blogger.
Its a refreshing place to visit on a weekend, especially if you have been through a rough week.
It looks like your lovely family had a great time. Tagaytay is really a good place to spend a quick getaway.
Planning to spend pa naman ung 3rd birthday ko sa tagaytay kaso ECQ kaya team bahay. Ang relaxing ng tignan ng tagaytay❤️