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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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