Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, are an iconic geological formation that captivates visitors with their unique appearance. Spread across the Bohol landscape, these uniformly shaped, conical hills turn brown during the dry season, resembling a sea of chocolate mounds. Numbering over 1,200, the hills stand out against the lush greenery, creating a surreal and picturesque panorama. Legend attributes their creation to the tears of a giant named Arogo. Visitors often climb the viewing platforms to marvel at the breathtaking scenery and capture the postcard-perfect moments. The Chocolate Hills in Bohol are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing nature's artistic beauty. #tripstars

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The cold winter makes people feel lazy❄ Urgently need to go to an island to bask in the sun and regain energy🌞 Bohol Island in the Philippines is a perfect choice🏝 Mountains⛰ and seas🌊 Everything you want is here👉 【☀Weather】 December to May is the dry season in Bohol Island, the best season for tourism~ The temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius all year round. Just bring summer clothes and swimwear, and you are ready to go! 【🔖Visa】 The Philippines has not yet opened electronic visas, but holders of valid US, Japan, Schengen, Canada, and Australia visas can enter visa-free for 8 days. Groups of 3 or more can apply for a group visa, which is quite convenient~ (Whispering, if visa-free is opened, it might become crowded. Beautiful places are worth some effort) 【🚗Itinerary】 D1 Bohol Island pick-up - hotel rest D2 Visit Chocolate Hills - Loboc River bamboo rafting - visit tarsiers D3 Encounter dolphins - BALICASAG island hopping and snorkeling to see coral reefs D4 Swim with whale sharks in LILA & sardine run D5 Free activities at H resort D6 Free activities at the hotel - transfer to Bohol airport 【📋Travel tips】 🩴Watching the sunset alone on the beach: A classic seaside activity is watching the sun slowly set into the sea. You can find a restaurant for afternoon tea, sit and daydream, or stroll on the beach. Everything seems quiet and beautiful. 🤿Snorkeling: You must experience the joy of snorkeling in Bohol Island!! There are cute whale sharks, sardines, turtles, and other marine animals, and you can also see beautiful corals! Must try! 💫Ziplining: On the day of the land tour, if interested, you can try the zipline around the Loboc River. It's super thrilling!! Friends who are timid or have heart conditions should not try! 【🆓Group tour or free travel】 Both small group tours and free travel are possible in the Philippines. Free travel requires a lot of time and effort to plan. Friends who have time and don't mind the hassle can consider free travel~ Small group tours are the best travel guide for lazy people. Everything from transportation to accommodation is arranged for you. You just need to bring yourself and go. It's also suitable for friends who are not good at English~ @Community Benefits Jun @Ctrip Community Creation Center

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, form a surreal landscape that captivates visitors with its natural wonder. Comprising over 1,200 perfectly cone-shaped hills, the geological formation turns brown during the dry season, resembling a sea of chocolate kisses, hence the name. These unique mounds, varying in height, create a mesmerizing sight against the surrounding greenery. The Chocolate Hills are a geological mystery, with theories attributing their origin to coral reefs uplifted by tectonic movements. Regardless of their origin, the hills have become an iconic symbol of Bohol and a popular tourist destination, offering breathtaking panoramic views from elevated vantage points like the Chocolate Hills Complex. #Tripstars

Extend the summer time in Bohol Island during winter vacation. The Philippines is summer all year round 😎 It has everlasting sunshine 🌞 and powdery white sand beaches ⛱️ as well as a gradient sea that looks like transparent jelly 🌊 The gradient sea water, from transparent, light green, green, blue, to deep blue, is crystal clear 🩵 You can see various colorful tropical fish swarming around at a glance 🐠 Everyone who has been to the Philippines finds it hard not to fall in love with this beautiful country—shadows of coconut trees, clear water, and fine sand. If you have many opportunities to travel abroad in your lifetime, you must come to Bohol Island; if you only have one chance to travel abroad in your lifetime, you should definitely come to Bohol Island 🌲 ⭐ Classic Attractions Chocolate Hills⛰︎: Located in the central part of Bohol Island, you can join a land day tour to visit. During the dry season, the grass on the hills turns brown due to the sun, and their shape resembles a type of chocolate abroad, hence the name Chocolate Hills. These hills are covered with vegetation, and the color of these plants changes with the seasons, temperature, and rainfall: tender green in spring, dark green in summer, egg yellow in early autumn, yellow-red in late autumn, and brown coffee color in the dry season. Balicasag🏝: One of the two most famous underwater faults in the world is in the Philippines. A beautiful, peaceful small island floating on the sea hides the world-renowned Balicasag fault. This is the junction of the continental shelf and the ocean fault, forming a particularly deep trench with a depth of 3,000 meters, making it a world-famous diving destination. Sardine Run🌪: Napaling is located in the middle of the northern part of Panglao Island, a long coastal cliff where you can appreciate the underwater ecology of Bohol Island without a diving license! Here you can witness the sardine run, where the sardine school constantly changes formation rapidly, and the sunlight shining on the fish makes them flicker, looking like the aurora from a distance, which is very shocking! Virgin Island💨: This is a small island that only emerges for 2 hours at noon every day and then submerges under the sea after the tide rises. The real name of Virgin Island is Pontod Island, an uninhabited island. You need to walk a long wooden plank road to get to the real Virgin Island, from where you can see another Virgin Island, less than 500 meters apart. Virgin Island is small, with a beautiful long trailing sand beach, and you can try the local sea urchins here, which cost only 10-15 pesos for a feast. @Community Benefits Jun @Ctrip Community Creation Center

☘️Bohol Island One of the top ten islands in the Philippines Boasts white sandy beaches comparable to the Maldives Offers a variety of activities from mountain to sea Perfect as the first island destination for your first trip to the Philippines! ✈Flights Airports in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, etc. ✈️ Manila Airport ✈️ Panglao Tagbilaran Airport 🧾Itinerary (Private small group tour) DAY1️⃣: Panglao Tagbilaran Airport pickup - Check-in at hotel and free activities DAY2️⃣: Island hopping tour Itinerary: Early morning dolphin watching - Virgin Island - Balicasag Island snorkeling Recommendation Index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Be sure to get up early, or you might miss it Sitting on a unique Filipino outrigger boat, watching dolphins spin and jump in the ocean, it's super cute! ⚠️The Philippines is indeed a world-famous diving destination, the rich marine resources at the 3,000-foot underwater cliff are incredibly stunning! DAY3️⃣: Bohol Island land tour Recommendation Index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check-in at Chocolate Hills - Loboc River bamboo raft lunch - Visit tarsiers (👍Joining a tour group with hotel pickup is very convenient, ❗️You can rent an ATV at Chocolate Hills, it's really fun and super cheap) DAY4️⃣: Island hopping tour Itinerary: Lila whale shark watching - Napaling sardine run Recommendation Index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Philippines has the highest density of whale sharks in the world, floating in the clear ocean and dancing with whale sharks is definitely the most romantic thing to do while diving in Bohol! At Napaling, you can witness the sardine run, where the sardine school constantly changes formation, and the sunlight reflecting off the fish makes it look like the aurora from afar! DAY5️⃣: Free activities at the hotel - Transfer to Bohol Airport 🚗Island transportation The best mode of transportation on Bohol - Tutu car, you can take a TUTU car from the hotel to Alona Beach, it's affordable and convenient. 🦞Food 1️⃣GIUSEPPE Italian Restaurant: Uses traditional Italian rock oven baking method for pizza, tastes great! 2️⃣Barwoo: A local internet-famous restaurant, you can't go wrong with any order. 3️⃣BEE FARM: The honey farm's ice cream is a must-try! You'll keep coming back for more! 💆Massage Highly recommended 👍: When in the Philippines, be sure to book an authentic Filipino massage, it's super comfortable and cost-effective! @Community Benefits @Ctrip Community Creation Center