There is a place in the Philippines called Cologne Islands. The Cologne Islands Mountain has the cleanest lake in the Philippines, unique coastline scenery, diverse climate and special natural environment formed by volcanic landforms. How can I get to Cologne Island? Come and have a look with Bian Xiao.

Cologne has unique white sand beaches, blue-green seawater, limestone cliffs, hot springs, volcanic lakes and more than 5 stalactite caves. There are seven lakes on the island, among which Lake Kayangen is regarded as the national lake of the Philippines, and it is the cleanest and clearest lake in the Philippines.

travel tips

visas and materials

Philippines visa, single entry visa can stay for 3 days.

Work certificate, bank deposit certificate, air ticket and travel itinerary, visa application form, two 2-inch ID photos, passport valid for more than 6 months and valid international credit card are required.

How to get there

There is no direct flight to Cologne Island in China, but it usually takes a connecting flight from Manila. The flight time from Manila Airport to Cologne Island is about 1 hour. Cebu Pacific Airlines or Philippine Airlines are recommended.

About accommodation

Four days ago, I thought about going out to sea and jumping off the island. A few days ago, I lived in MicasaLodge, which is close to the pier and the town center (it only takes about 6 minutes to walk). The hotel environment near the pier is similar, as long as it is clean, air-conditioned and has breakfast, it will be perfect. If you want to relax in the hotel for a few days in the next few days, you will make a reservation at LaNatura Resort in Cologne. The swimming pool includes breakfast. Lunch and dinner are charged separately. You can check out when you check out. You can take a walk, wash clothes, read books and do massage during the day. At night, you can lie on the couch and watch the stars and listen to the insects of nature. Very pleasant.

Hotel price: 1,194 yuan for four nights at Micasa Lodge (4 minutes' drive from Busanga Airport to the hotel)

896 yuan for two nights at p>LaNatura Resort (1,7 Philippine pesos per hour for two people to massage)

The hotel in p>MicasaLodge has a normal environment and few photos taken. Unlike domestic hotels, they clearly state that rooms will be cleaned according to your requirements, but you don't need to clean them by default if you don't go to the front desk. In addition, give the key to the front desk every time you go out and get it back when you come back. Valuables are stored at the front desk (such as passports, bank cards and other documents, and the extra money can be stored in the front desk safe, don't worry). Tomorrow's breakfast will come back the afternoon before. Fixed menu, just order directly.

Nature Resort

LaNatura Resort has a great environment and is suitable for living at home. There are only ten rooms, and it's very quiet. However, the meals provided are basically American and European, and I don't like to feel grounded, so we decided to go to the dock to eat seafood the next day after ordering the food the first night.

About diet and restaurants

The local food is rice, meat (pork, beef, chicken and fish are mainly roasted), seafood (shrimp, crab, shrimp, lobster, squid and all kinds of strange fish), and there are few vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. However, mango mango is the best!

General seafood can be bought in the seafood market next to the town pier, except lobster and mantis shrimp. According to local people, lobsters and mantis shrimp are basically purchased from the same source, mainly for export, but they can also be bought from suppliers. Hotel owners are in contact with all suppliers, and comrades who want to eat lobster and mantis shrimp can go to the restaurant to order. Haha, if you want to eat a very big lobster, you must make a reservation with the restaurant in advance. After all, the supply is still very tight. The price of lobster is directly proportional to the size of lobster, but the price is not low regardless of the size. Squid, crab and all kinds of fish are the most cost-effective local products.

one more thing, I don't know whether I owe it to vegetables or fruits. Sea grapes, one after another, are much smaller than grapes. When eaten, they are as sour and sticky as big caviar. Try it yourself, but in case you like it, you can try ~

Kaishun Restaurant: This restaurant is run by China people. It's delicious and the owner is very nice. Sweet and sour tenderloin, okra, beef rice and porridge are all good, as well as mango smoothies and local beer. No seafood, 3-5 yuan per capita. If you order seafood, the average person should be at least 1 yuan.

other western restaurants are not recommended, mainly because we are not used to it. Western food is really average, and the tip is not low. In fact, the Philippines is not a tipping country, and tipping is basically brought by westerners. Local restaurants basically don't accept tips.

Lobster King Lobster King, the owner of this shop is pushing big lobsters. Per capita price 1-4 yuan.

To sum up, the Philippines has little special features except seafood and mangoes. Don't go to restaurants with many westerners. Basically, most people who like to eat think it's not delicious, but they can try it. After we tried it, it felt so-so. This depends on personal taste. The Philippines is not destined to be a country of food, so it is better to focus on diving in the sea.