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