Halsema Highway: Sagada to Baguio, Part 2 (Buguias to Baguio) скачать в хорошем качестве

Halsema Highway: Sagada to Baguio, Part 2 (Buguias to Baguio)

This segment starts at Garden Breeze Hotel & Restaurant in Buguias where we have stopped for coffee break. Driving on Halsema highway has its own charm especially if there is fog. Halsema Highway the third time around- twice Southbound & once Northbound. This road though not the best in terms of width nor condition has a that magic that keeps pulling at you. If you love mountain driving, then this must be in your bucket list. The following Points of Interests were either visited or along the way: • Buguias: Is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Benguet. The municipality is home to the mummy of Apo Anno, one of the most revered and important folk hero in Benguet prior to Spanish arrival. Buguias is primarily an agricultural town. It is one of the leading producers of highland vegetables, especially carrots in the province of Benguet. Most of the vegetables produced in the town are sold at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post or are marketed to other parts of the country Historical markers & shrine: o Veteran Memorial Marker marks the liberation of Abatan and Buguias on July 27, 1945, that was fought between the Japanese Imperial Army and the combined Filipino and American ground troops. Through municipal council resolution No. 19, July 27, 1945 was declared as the Liberation Day and local holiday in the municipality. Festivals during this date include parades, programs and wreath-laying. o The World War II 66th Infantry Shrine monument, located in Lengaoan along Halsema Highway, symbolizes the bravery of the combined Filipino and American soldiers who stood their ground defending the area and firing their cannons against the Japanese forces o Burial Site of Apo Anno - The 12th century burial site, which was later used again for Apo Anno's reburial in 1984, is one of the most important cultural sites in Benguet. The burial site is home to the mummy of one of Benguet's folk heroes whose remains are still preserved in present time. • Kabayan: Is the site of centuries-old Ibaloi mummies buried inside caves scattered around its villages. The third highest mountain in the Philippines, Mount Pulag, is located in the territorial boundary of the vegetable farming town. • Atok: The highest point in the Philippine Highway System is located at Barangay Paoay along Halsema Highway, at 2,255 meters (7,400 ft) above sea level. • Tublay is a 5th class municipality in the province of Benguet with 8 barangays. The topography is generally mountainous with an elevation of 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) above sea level. • La Trinidad: The municipality is known for its strawberry and vegetable plantations earning the title "Strawberry Fields of the Philippines”. La Trinidad supplies most of the Philippines' strawberries and cut flowers which include roses. The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post is visited by wholesalers and traders of vegetables from other provinces. n June 23, 2016, La Trinidad was highlighted in the media when the first and largest community artwork in the Philippines, the STOBOSA Hillside Homes Artwork was unveiled, featuring hillside houses within the sitios of Stonehill, Botiwtiw and Sadjap of Barangay Balili painted with sunflower and abstract designs. • Baguio: Baguio, on the Philippines’ Luzon island, is a mountain town of universities and resorts. Called the “City of Pines,” it’s particularly popular in summer due to unusually cooler weather. At its center is Burnham Park, with gardens and a lake. Nearby, Baguio Cathedral, completed in 1936, has a rose-hued exterior. Source: WIKI Enjoy & have a safe trip!!! Soundtrack By: PC III A Dark Blue Arc – The Heavy Stick Mix Dunewander A Piece of Peace