When we say Paradise Philippines, it doesn’t only talks about the beautiful Islands, beaches, and hotels that the Philippines have. To be different, why don’t we discuss a not so tourist spot but still loved by everybody, whether you’re a kid or an adult.

Have you heard of the place called Manila Zoo? It is really not a tourist destination because all of the countries have their own zoos. But since we are discussing paradise Philippines; I think it is just right to include our very own zoo in the topic.

Batanes, considered as of the paradise in the Philippines, is located at the north top of the country, which comprises of small little islands. The island is propagated on a 4,500 sq km. area of regional waters namely: The Luzon Strait and the Balintang Channel. This is where the Pacific Ocean joins with the South China Sea. Bashi Channel bounds it on the north, Pacific Ocean bounds it on the east, South China Sea bounds it on the west, and lastly, Balintang Chanel bound is on the south. The island is characterized by lightly rolling hills, cliffs, and dark and light-colored sand beaches. If you plan to go there and you’ll be coming from Manila, expect an 860 kilometers (approx. 525 miles) travel. This paradise’s capital city is Basco, and is about 280 kilometers northward of Aparri, while it is about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan. Batanes composes of three major islands, which are: Batan that contains the town capital of Basco, Itbayat, and Basco. Close by are seven little islands including Amianan, which is the closest to Formosa. Thus, Batanes has been identified as the Philippines’ possible way to East China.