| If you're looking for an Asian tourist spot | | | | mangrove trees in this grove were choked to |
| in which to shop, surf, swim, sight-see, and | | | | death by the volcanic ash's high sulfur |
| engage in a host of other activities, you | | | | content. Eerie. |
| need not look to expensive Tokyo, crowded | | | | |
| Kuala Lumpur, or even bustling Manila. One | | | | Pamulaklakin Forest Trails / Pastolan Aeta |
| particular city is gaining worldwide | | | | Village. An Ecology Tour allows travelers the |
| recognition for its variety of eco-tourist | | | | privilege of hiking inside Subic's forests |
| activities and duty-free shopping: Subic Bay! | | | | with a native guide who presents them with |
| | | | examples of Aeta culture and educates them on |
| Subic Bay is located in the southwestern | | | | various types of medicinal plants. Camping |
| portion of the Philippine island of Luzon. | | | | and picnicking are encouraged. |
| Surrounded by verdant mountain ranges and | | | | |
| deep natural harbors, Subic Bay enjoys | | | | Subic Bay Zoos. There are some noteworthy |
| excellent cool weather and is generally safe | | | | zoos and animal sanctuaries in Subic. Among |
| from most forces of nature, including | | | | them are: |
| typhoons, earthquakes, and the occasional | | | | |
| rare volcanic eruption, with world-famous | | | | Zoobic. The newest and most innovative zoo in |
| Mount Pinatubo nearby. | | | | the Philippines, Zoobic is divided into four |
| | | | areas: - the Serpentarian, featuring |
| Here are six good reasons to visit Subic Bay | | | | reptiles; the Savannah, featuring ostriches, |
| this vacation time: | | | | boars, and other birds; the Petting Zoo, a |
| | | | walk-through tropical jungle; and the Tiger |
| Subic Bay Tourism. There are far too many | | | | Safari, where 20 people or so ride a safari |
| things to see in Subic Bay! Some of the Subic | | | | jeepney and witness a tiger attack live |
| Bay attractions include: | | | | chicken bait. |
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| The Subic Watershed Forest Reserve. One of | | | | Bat Kingdom. Subic Bay tourism gets a good |
| the National Integrated Protected Areas | | | | kick out of its bats. Subic's Bat Kingdom |
| System (NIPAS)' ten priority sites, the Subic | | | | features over 10,000 fruitbats, the biggest |
| Watershed Forest Reserve is noteworthy for | | | | of its kind in the world, as well as bamboo |
| its high biodiversity. The Subic Watershed | | | | bats and flying foxes. |
| Forest Reserve is home to more than 745 plant | | | | |
| species, including very rare trees. | | | | Subic Bay Ocean Adventure. The first and most |
| | | | widely known marine sanctuary in the |
| JEST (Jungle Environmental Survival Training) | | | | Philippines, the Subic Bay Ocean Adventure |
| Camp and Butterfly Garden. Aeta Training | | | | features dolphins, false killer whales, and |
| Officers trained by members of the US Navy | | | | sea lions in their natural habitats. |
| help you learn jungle survival techniques. | | | | |
| Butterfly Kingdom allows you to see how these | | | | Subic Bay Shipwrecks. In a fitting testament |
| delicate winged creatures thrive. | | | | to its history, Subic Bay shipwrecks dot its |
| | | | underwater world with spirits of days gone |
| El Kabayo. The El Kabayo Equestrian Center is | | | | by. Scuba divers are invited to peruse |
| a popular horse-riding destination for | | | | historical relics dating back to Spanish |
| tourists and horse enthusiasts seeking to | | | | times, including the Oryoko Maru, the Seian |
| ride for hours. | | | | Maru, the USS New York, the USS Rochester, |
| | | | and the LCV Landing Craft. |
| Bicentennial Park. Excellent picnic grounds | | | | |
| and a man-made lagoon make this Subic Bay | | | | Subic Bay Beaches. Subic Bay beaches are |
| tourist attraction a priority for families | | | | known throughout the Philippines for their |
| seeking a good bonding destination. | | | | raw, natural feel. With the wide expanse of |
| | | | clear blue sky overhead, the brilliant |
| Hill 394. 394 meters above sea level, Hill | | | | Philippine sun pouring in like butterscotch, |
| 394 boasts of a stunning view of Subic Bay | | | | and the pleasant feeling of sand beneath your |
| and Mount Natib. | | | | feed and sea air in your lungs, Subic Bay |
| | | | beaches - All Hands, Nabasan, Kamayan, |
| Mangrove Graveyard. Mangrove Graveyard is a | | | | Hidden, Dungaree, Officers' Beach, Grande |
| standing testament to the explosive, | | | | Island, and Redondo - are all suitable |
| destructive nature of volcanic eruptions. | | | | choices for a Subic Bay beach getaway. |
| When Mount Pinatubo exploded in 1991, the | | | | |