Davao’s Temple, Apo, Samal, and Orchids

Four things make Davao an excellent place for feasting the soul.

Now is the opportune time to discover Lon Wa Buddhist Temple—Mindanao’s biggest. Along J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, in Davao, this Buddhist temple is typical of those we often see in oriental movies, with the usual numerous candles and sparse arrangements of bamboos here and there for a touch of serene simplicity. This Davao temple is also laden with a number of Italian marble blocks for a contrast. Then somewhere at the end of solemn high-ceiling halls is a giant replica of Buddha and what is called kuanyin. It also features carved art renditions on wood showing the epic life of Budhha.

Davao also has the irresistible Mount Apo that provokes the imagination of daring mountain climbers. Standing at 3,144 meters and seen in some parts of Davao, it’s mere appearance goad the adventurous climber to test its slopes. And why not—it’s the country’s highest. And just to show how far reaching Apo is, it covers some 72,796 hectares—and that’s a series of mountain ranges touching amd crossing Davao City, Davao del Sur, Northern Cotabato, Bukidnon, Agusan—and even to far off Misamis Oriental.

Apo is “grandfather” and thus is said to be the “grandpa of mountains.” This Davao mountain is really an inactive volcano. So far, according to available records, it has not yet erupted. Scattered around Davao’s Apo are waterfalls, river rapids, pristine lakes, natural water or steam fountains from the ground, sulphur columns, ancient trees, and rare plant and animal genus, among other things.

Davao’s Samal Island is popular for fresh seafood. The best catch is those found in the Muslim Fishing Village in the town of San Jose, Samal. The place is a mere 45-minute motor banca ride from the Davao wharf. It is marked by typical native Muslim huts on stilts. The huts and the place is made more interesting by the colourful displays of native culture, with Muslim dances and music right there on house platforms.

Finally, Davao provides sanctuary for some of the most exotic Philippine orchids that attract foreign markets. Davao has its famous Orchid Garden which features the popular and most wonderful waling-waling (vanda sanderiana), considered to be the queen of local orchids. Other Davao sites for local orchid varieties are the Puentespina Orchid Garden, Yuhico Orchid Gardens, and Derling Worldwide Orchid Corporation.

These four sites in Davao reflect the soul of the vicinity. Davao is a perfect place for contemplating the realms of nature in a place of nature-rich territories.

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Special Things About Davao Restaurants

With new and posh hotels rising up in almost every corner of Davao, it is expected of new and posh restaurants to also mushroom in the process. Davao restaurants today are among the best in the country. Here’s why.

Being a major destination of tourists and overseas ventures that eye the country for offshore investments, Davao City now crowds with local and foreign visitors. Davao restaurants are among the establishments with the fastest rate of popularity circulated around the country. When it’s a Davao restaurant, it must be great!

With the abundance of food source in the place (the freshest seafoods, fruits, veggies, and meat) Davao restaurants are naturally emerging among the best in the country. Being the biggest city in the region and the world, it has more resource alternatives than any other, and more potential for expansion, especially in the restaurant industry. Davao restaurants can answer the demands of the food service market. Any food item for a restaurant menu is abundantly available, and often of the best quality—even foreign recipes are possible and served in the most exquisite style with Davao restaurants’ wide choice of resources.

Family restaurants thrive in the city. These Davao restaurants have grown with the city and many have become institutions in the restaurant business. Family restaurants are easier to manage with Davao’s propensity for running family-owned businesses. Farms and fish ponds are often owned by families in Davao, and it would be more convenient and cheaper for them to set up restaurants to dump products on. This eliminates the middlemen and enables such Davao restaurants to tag more competitive prices.

A Davao feature worth capitalizing on for a restaurant business is the city’s panoramic view from the hilltop of Shrine Hills found in Matina. Imagine fine dining with candle lights beside a wide window glass panel of a Shrine Hill Davao restaurant in full view of the city’s romantic night lights. In fact, the good news is that there’s actually a Davao restaurant perched atop the hill and is now a favorite dining rendezvous of both Davaoenos and visitors. For a reasonably low price, which even students can afford, one gets a scrumptious meal. Some Davao restaurants even offer shuttle services from their restaurant to a point along the highway, and back.

Davao restaurants offer unique features that make them one of the most innovative and competitive in the country. The city’s providential abundance known in the country makes Davao restaurants one of the most prolific and quality in the country.

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Fall In Love With Cecil’s Delicious Delicacies

Cecil’s Snack Inn and Bakeshop or just Cecil’s is a popular fast-food restaurant in Davao. Cecil’s had been serving delicious foods to the people of Davao for many years now, even before the coming of the large fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and Jollibee in Davao.

Cecil’s is among the favorite places in Davao for people to hangout and eat. The fast-food restaurant is located at F. Iñigo Street in Davao City. Having a meal at Cecil’s would definitely bring smiles.

The fast-food restaurant has been renovated and redesigned but the homey feel is still there up to this day. Cecil’s is among the best food institutions in Davao. There are many food selections to choose from. Cecil’s serves Filipino delicacies like Pancit Lug-Lug, Batchoy, Fresh Lumpia, Dinuguan, etc.

Cecil’s also has snack options such as halo-halo, sandwiches, mais con yelo, etc. Baked goodies like cakes and pastries are also available. Cecil’s also makes customized cakes for birthdays and other occasions.

Cecil’s also serves desserts like eclairs and many more. Aside from being a fast-food restaurant, Cecil’s also does catering services where they cater desired menus for special events with the touch of Filipino hospitality.

Another good thing about Cecil’s is the price. The food is affordable, set at reasonable prices. You can eat at Cecil’s to your heart’s content.

Cecil’s Snack Inn and Bakeshop has been in Davao for many generations now. The fast-food restaurant has been tried and tested through time but Cecil’s menus and recipes have never gone out of style or taste through the years.

Cecil’s will always be a part of the growing years for the people of Davao. The fast-food restaurant’s fresh lumpia recipes (a veggie wrap dish) are among the dishes that the people of Davao have fallen in love with. A lot of people would go to Cecil’s for the Pancit Lug-Lug or Batchoy or both.

Don’t miss out on Cecil’s pastry line like pan de ciosa and cheese bread - served oven-fresh and very tempting. Both cakes and sandwiches at Cecil’s are equally delicious and inviting to the taste buds.

This fast-food restaurant in Davao is well known that you’ll have no problem finding it. Just ask anybody in Davao, they can point you in the right direction.

Cecil’s has been Davao’s favorite for many years. Dining at Cecil’s fast-food restaurant gives you that homey feel while savoring your favorite dish. This is the place where the people of Davao have made many fond memories through the times.

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Belly and Senses: A Restaurant Milieu from Davao

The growing numbers of restaurants in Davao that offer a variety of choices for domestic and foreign tourists alike is due to the popularity of the city as an idyllic summer gate away thus, increases the influx of foreign and domestic tourists that gives new highlights to the ethnic Davao.

Food onto belly and senses; whether visiting Davao for business or for pleasure, is never complete without eating. They say that the food that you eat, especially if it is a native delicacies of the place that you’re visiting seems to represents the times gone by, a history not only of the food but also of the place and most especially the people that developed their native food particularly the Dabawenyos.

How to search for places to eat in Davao? Easy, you can literally find them anywhere! Moreover, it will never be boring or tiring, from the city that is burgeoning with restaurants that can give you a casual dining experience that could be perfect when you bring your children along, or even for some specialty restaurants that gives an ethnic and authentic feel of the place that is ideal for various social congregation.

Likewise, you can find restaurants positioned at the outskirts of towns and some situated at the top of the mountains that makes you want just to sit, unwind, and view a paradise that is somehow lost in the city. Akin to the sceneries, Davao food can satisfy not only your hungry eyes and stomach but also you can discover some restaurants that are reasonably cheap without sacrificing your taste buds. Truly, it makes a blissful gastronomical experience!
 
However, if you are looking for something that tastes essentially unique, specialty restaurants is what you need which offer Mediterranean, Asian and Western styles of cuisine. Not to mention the Filipino restaurants that can give you seafood guaranteed fresh from the salt waters, mouth-watering fresh fruits and other delicacies.
 
Adventure it is, especially as you feed your belly with delectable foods and nourishing you senses as well as you observing how one restaurant is being kept in order to give you a total dining experience by giving attention to smallest details such as the menu, utensils, decorations and stuffs.

Moreover, as you see people in Davao showing their teeth and smiling everywhere; it will not be such a surprise if you experience great customer service especially at the very moment you enter a restaurant. They will greet you with the big warm smile of theirs that makes you feel right at home.

And home will never be far as far as Davao, with a glorious place and an equally gorgeous meal not just to feed your body but your inner self as well.

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