Why travel to Philippines?
Philippines offers 3 curated city guides, 24 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
The dry season (January to May) is best. Whale shark encounters run year-round, but the water is clearest in the dry months.
Budget
Daily budget around $30-70 (lodging $15-35; food $7-15; transport and activities $15-30).
Visa
Korean passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 30 days.
Transport
From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, a taxi to the city centre takes about 30 minutes. Get around town by jeepney or Grab; ferries connect to other islands. SIM cards (Globe/Smart) available at the airport (about PHP 300-500/week). Local shops mainly accept cash; resorts and malls take cards. Tipping is customary, usually around 10%.
🏙️ Top Cities
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Magellan's Cross
The cross planted by Magellan in 1521, marking the start of the Spanish colonial era.
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Oslob Whale Sharks
A bucket-list swim with whale sharks, based in Oslob on southern Cebu.
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Kawasan Falls
A three-tier turquoise waterfall and the premier spot for canyoneering adventure.
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Basilica del Santo Niño
The Philippines' oldest Catholic church and the spiritual heart of Cebu.
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Tops Lookout
A hilltop viewpoint with panoramic views of Cebu City and Mactan Island.
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Moalboal Sardine Run
A west coast spot where you can snorkel with millions of sardines.
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Mactan Island
Cebu's resort and island-hopping hub.
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Temple of Leah
A Greco-Roman temple built as a tribute to love — a Busay Hill photo spot.
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Intramuros
A Spanish-built walled city home to Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral.
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Rizal Park (Luneta Park)
Manila's largest urban park, dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal.
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Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Manila's modern business and cultural district where skyscrapers, restaurants, and street art coexist.
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Fort Santiago
The stone fortress in Intramuros where national hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned before execution.
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Manila Cathedral
The Romanesque cathedral of Intramuros, first built in the 16th century.
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San Agustin Church
The Philippines' oldest stone church, completed in 1607 — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Binondo Chinatown
Founded in 1594, the world's oldest Chinatown — a food and history hub.
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Manila Bay Sunset
Manila Bay's world-famous golden sunset.
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El Nido Island Hopping
Boat tours through limestone cliffs and emerald lagoons — the highlight of any Palawan trip.
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Coron Wreck Diving
A world-class diving site exploring WWII Japanese shipwrecks.
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Puerto Princesa Underground River
The world's longest navigable underground river — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
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Honda Bay
An island-hopping destination near Puerto Princesa, perfect for families.
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Nacpan Beach
A pristine 4km white-sand beach near El Nido.
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Kayangan Lake (Coron)
Known as the cleanest lake in the Philippines — Coron's crown jewel.
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Twin Lagoon (Coron)
Two interconnected lagoons linked by a narrow cave — a Coron must-see.
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El Nido Big Lagoon
An emerald lagoon ringed by towering cliffs — El Nido's signature view.
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