Intramuros, located in Old Town Manila, is a historical park originally established by the Spanish and later taken over by the Japanese and Americans; it features a golf course that covers the former moat.

Fort Santiago in Intramuros is a historic fortress that was a vital military defense during the Spanish colonial era with preserved walls, dungeons, peaceful gardens and a shrine dedicated to José Rizal.

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is a peaceful garden in the heart of Manila, featuring open-air concerts, a chess plaza, and various points of interest including the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Manila Bay offers scenic views of the city skyline, especially at sunset, and is a bustling harbor with open-air cafes and opportunities for dinner cruises.

The Manila Cathedral, located in Intramuros, has been destroyed and rebuilt eight times due to earthquakes, fires, and wars, with a history dating back to the 1500s.

SM Mall of Asia is the largest mall in the Philippines, featuring a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, including a place to watch the sunset.

Manila Ocean Park is home to 14,000 marine creatures indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia, featuring an underwater walkway, penguin exhibit, and jellyfish exhibit.

Binondo is Manila's Chinatown, known as the world's oldest, and a destination for food lovers with dim sum, noodles, street snacks, heritage shops and family-run restaurants, especially lively during Chinese New Year.