Davao Nightlife

Your Davao vacation will never be complete without visiting any or most of the following Davao nightlife spots. The vibrant nightlife will sure satisfy your stay in the city.

Matina Town Square
If you are looking for open-air entertainment then the Matina Town Square is the best place to go. It is situated in the southern part of the city, just in front of Ateneo de Davao High School This is the place where local artists perform live, and there are also stand-up comedians and live band performances. There are several bars and cafés at the town square where you can get a drink and enjoy the entertainment.Taboan and Blugre are some of them.

Torres Street
Torres Street is the trendiest and most popular party place in Davao. It is located  at the center of the city. The Torres Street houses bars, restaurants, discos, and coffee shops.Torres Street also has live bands performing every night. You might want to check out this place and have a good night out.

Jack’s Ridge Resort and Restaurant
Jack’s Ridge is a wonderful entertainment spot that is located in the historical Matina Hills. It offers a majestic view of Davao Gulf and the city. The resort has three venues where you can go and party right through the night. Kai’s Bar and Grill, BMW KTV and Piano Bar, and Karlo’s Gourmet and Coffee are the three places that offer great night entertainment.

Cats and Dogs 
The Cats and Dogs bar, on the other hand, is the perfect place for those who loves to sing. This is a family-friendly bar that offers a wide selection of drinks. There are eight videoke rooms that you can rent for only $2.5 per hour. These rooms can also serve as a place for a nice get-together with your family or friends and you can bring your own food.

Chinos
Chinos is a place where you can enjoy the evening over some great Samba and jazz music. Two different styles of music, but the entertainment is just great. You might want to put on your dancing shoes when you come here. The food served is plain delicious. The place is perfect for a nice romantic night out.

Enjoy Davao now.

Top 5 Things You Must Experience in Davao

Attend the “Kadayawan” Festival

The Kadayan Festival celebrates Davao’s cultural, artistic and historical heritage and takes place the third week of August. The week-long thanksgiving celebration features tribal arts, showcases local products including the exotic fruits and flowers, and presents cultural dances and music by the different local tribes. Street dancing and a parade in full regalia take place during the last day of the celebration. Most hotels and inns surrounding Davao City are fully booked during the festival so it is best to book your accommodations early to avoid problems.

Climb Mount Apo
Rising over 10,000 feet from sea level, Mount Apo is the highest peak in the Philippines. Mount Apo has a very unique terrain with flat areas and three peaks. The highest peak is a 500-meter wide volcanic crater with a small lake. Geysers and small waterfalls can also be seen from the vantage point of the mountain. For bird lovers, the mountain is home to about 270 species of birds, of which 100 species are endemic to the area. Several trails coming from Davao and North Cotabato, a neighboring province, lead to Mount Apo’s summit. On the average, you can reach the peak after a two- to four-days' hike.

Get to Know the Endangered Philippine Eagle
Monkey-eating eagles, or Philippine eagles, are on the verge of being wiped out as civilization encroaches into their habitat. The Philippine Eagle Center is located in the tropical rainforest area of the town of Malagos, about a one-hour drive from Davao City and is home to 36 eagles, 10 of which have been breed in captivity.

Explore the Japanese Tunnels
During World War II, Japanese soldiers occupied Davao and created tunnels to get around the city undetected. Most of the tunnels located within Davao City are short, ranging from 300- to 1,000-meters long. When exploring the tunnels, start with the one located near the Matina Balusong, Diversion Road.

Relax at the Beach
Davao is well known for its white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. When visiting Davao, take time to relax and enjoy the waters of Davao Gulf and the nearby Samal Island. Tahoma Beach located right in the heart of Davao Gulf and Paradise Island Resort in Samal Island are two of the best places to soak in and relax after a day of exploring the sites of Davao.

Chillax Now!

Malagos Garden Resort

Malagos Garden Resort is a resort located on the highlands West of Davao City. The resort is a mere 30 minute ride from the metropolis and is also accessible to public transportation.

Malagos Garden Resort was originally part of an orchid farm that grows the world renowned Waling-Waling, an orchid growing on the slopes of Mt. Apo, as well as other orchids and exotic plants. The site was later redeveloped to become an ecological center as well as a getaway for city dwellers.

Today, Malagos Garden Resort offer visitors myriads of orchid varieties, exotic plants, tropical fruit trees, which may be available for picking, and a bird park that houses several endemic species. An environmental conservation center is also located within the vicinity where the Amazing Bird show is held every afternoon for the purpose of entertaining as well as educating visitors in the park. And who can forget the heavenly butterfly sanctuary that houses more than 70 different kinds of butterflies that seem to float and wrap around people once they come inside the sanctuary. Eco-trailing, horseback riding, biking, swimming and other adventure games are also some of the available amenities within the park premises.

Malagos Garden Resort is located at Brgy. Malagos, Calinan Davao City. For more details, contact 301-1375 / 0917008583.

Diversed Davao

Despite of modernization Davao City is enriched with values, culture, and tradition. Because the community of native people such as Mandayas, B’laans, Mansakas, Manobos, Atas, and Lumads still have the sense of continuance of their believes and practices. The local government is also active in introducing the local culture showing the significance of their existence to the new generation.

These tribes were the first Christians who were ruled-over by the Spaniards during the Spanish occupation. It was in the year 1848 when a chapel (named Nueva Vergara) was built under the power of Oyanguren, a Spanish ruler. Thereafter, a military government was settled in the said chapel and had been named the 4th district of Mindanao. Later on, the name Nueva Vergara was recognized as Davao, its innate term.

The mining, fishing and agricultural industry keeps the economy of Davao City flourished. The abundance of crops like Banana, copra, corn, abaca is the major product of the agriculture industry. Durian and Mangosteen are considered as king and queen of Philippine fruits, making Davao the country's fruit basket.

Jack's Ridge: Making History in Davao City

The land on which Jack's Ridge now stand once formed part of the headquarter of the retreating Japanese forces towards the end of the World War II. The Americans had landed in Davao on May 1, 1945, forcing the Japanese to beat a path to Matina Hills where they had a commanding view of the Davao Gulf where the American ships were anchored. Fierce fighting soon erupted between the two forces, and as history shown us, the Japanese lost. Today, more than half a century later, Jack's Ridge is filled with reminders of its historic past. Caves dug by the Japanese pockmark the area, and once in a while people still find bullets and other war materials in the rocky soil. There is also talk that hidden somewhere in the caved are gold bullions and other treasure that the Japanese had taken from other countries and brought to Davao. Whatever the truth is about the treasure, Jack's Ridge maintains the feature that made it an important outpost for the retreating Japanese forces, a commanding view of Davao City and the Gulf, the same view within the premises is also refreshing, since the owner has made its mission to preserve the natural beauty of the place. Jack's Ridge was built to offer a completely new experience to dinners, and its not over yet, more development are under way to make it the premier dining resort in Davao City. Indeed, Jack's Ridge is making it's own mark in Davao City's History. Visit Jack's Ridge Now!

Chicco de Café

Coffeholic? Want another brew of coffee? Another walk from Chippens Restaurant will send you to Chicco de Café, Davao’s newest coffee sensation. Built with perfection from the owners who studied coffee making abroad. 

The name “Chicco” (Kiko as pronounced) is the Italian word for “coffee bean”. The name is not only imported from Italy but also its coffee beans. This café surely captures the taste a traveler would love to savor the different strength of a real coffee cup. 

This design of the caf̩ reflects a coziness American home. Aside from that, you can also surf the Net with the Wi-Fi in the place while you revel in your cup of coffee.Chicco de Caf̩ is open from 8:00 am Р12:00 mn from Mondays thru Thursdays, and 8:00 am 2:00 am from Fridays to Saturdays.

So many places to discover in Davao. Start your own discovery now. Enjoy your stay in Davao!

Chippens Restaurant

After de-stressing yourself finding the crafts of Mindanao. Satisfy your appetite at Chippens Restaurant. A few meters walk from Aldevinco Shopping Center will bring you to Paseo de Roxas Arcade, where the Chippens Restaurant is located. The restaurant is known for it's buffet that offers a very wide variety of dishes from appetizers to main courses, to the mouth-watering desserts.

Indulge yourself, satisfy your craving for only PhP 286 per person. For inquiries call them at Tel. Nos. (082) 225-4498, 225-8264.

Hang Out at Downtown Davao

Are you in Davao for a convention or a business trip? Are you thinking that you only have minimal hours to enjoy the city? Think no more. Less is more here specially if you are staying near or within Manuel Roxas Avenue, a location where one of Davao's landmarks of luxury is situated. The street has nothing but continuous development.

Aldevinco Shopping Center

Davao is really a city of infinite ways to enjoy. If you want to find the most authentic local crafts of Mindanao Aldevinco Shopping Center is ideal for you to visit. Located in front of Marco Polo Davao, this shopping establishment is known for its boutiques that sell indigenous souvenir items on a wide variety of choices from clothes to shawls and jewelries, even special souvenirs such as tribal swords and pearls.

Aside from having the distinct local products in the shopping center you can also stretch you budget with the available Money Changers (ForEx) which offer good rates.

Polo Bistro Power Lunch

Polo Bistro presents "Power Hour" for busy people who can spare only an hour for lunch. Polo Bistro in Marco Polo Davao is the new home of slow-cooked food served fresh and fast.

"We guarantee that you will be served a great lunch experience and that you will be able to finish within an hour," hotel general manager Nigel Fisher said.


"Our Marco Polo chefs have designed three set menus combining rich, textured flavors and healthy, natural goodness. These wonderfully satisfying lunches are perfect for that fast-paced life," he added.

Savor cream dory meuniere with a prawn and asparagus fricassee. Or opt for the pan-fried seabass fillet with creamy spinach and mushroom ragout.

These are dished up with whole wheat pasta with champagne lemon cream or tagliatelle pasta with anchovy and sundried tomatoes. Come back for the delicious chicken supreme with fontina and gruyere cheese, matched with double-baked potatoes. Start with a delectable herbed chicken breast with grapes, walnuts, and feta cheese dressed in creamy tarragon or a velvety soup. Sumptuous seafood soups have either fresh herbs and spring bay scallops and salmon or pumpkin with crayfish.

End beautifully with chocolate rhum charlotte or choice fresh fruits.  The delectable "Power Hour" lunch is priced at Php 600 net only, with refreshing iced tea and complimentary valet parking service.
Reserve a table for you and others who are constantly on the go. For reservations Call 221.0888 local 7955.

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STARTING on September 20, Polo Bistro presents "Power Hour" for busy people who can spare only an hour for lunch. Polo Bistro in Marco Polo Davao is the new home of slow-cooked food served fresh and fast.
"We guarantee that you will be served a great lunch experience and that you will be able to finish within an hour," hotel general manager Nigel Fisher said.
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"Our Marco Polo chefs have designed three set menus combining rich, textured flavors and healthy, natural goodness. These wonderfully satisfying lunches are perfect for that fast-paced life," he added.
Savor cream dory meuniere with a prawn and asparagus fricassee. Or opt for the pan-fried seabass fillet with creamy spinach and mushroom ragout.
These are dished up with whole wheat pasta with champagne lemon cream or tagliatelle pasta with anchovy and sundried tomatoes.
Come back for the delicious chicken supreme with fontina and gruyere cheese, matched with double-baked potatoes.
Start with a delectable herbed chicken breast with grapes, walnuts, and feta cheese dressed in creamy tarragon or a velvety soup.
Sumptuous seafood soups have either fresh herbs and spring bay scallops and salmon or pumpkin with crayfish.
End beautifully with chocolate rhum charlotte or choice fresh fruits.
The delectable "Power Hour" lunch is priced at Php 600 net only, with refreshing iced tea and complimentary valet parking service.
Reserve a table for you and others who are constantly on the go. You deserve a hearty meal without the long wait. Call 221.0888 local 7955.

Eden Experience

Become acquainted with nature and indulge in an authentic mountain experience - marked by cool crisp mountain air while enjoying the spectacular views of pine trees which exquisitely blend well with its background.

How many new adventures can you experience over a lifetime? What number would you give it? The answer is indefinite, given the infinite possibilities within this 80-hectare resort and your imagination, for you to explore.

Eden invites you to take it easy in a private leisure where you can savor quality and intimate moments with family, catch up on your reading or simply sit back and entertain your thoughts.

Beyond street dances, arts and festivals, Tinubdan presents a window to take a peek of the lives lived by our Mindanaon ancestors. Tinubdan gives you entirely new appreciation of cultural treasures.

Food found in abundant flavors in the careful preparation of natural fresh raw ingredients, in the specialties of this extraordinary marriage between local and international recipes.

Embrace each other amidst the luxury of romantic balcony rooms, feel miles away from all your daily worries and cherish time with the one you love.

Experience it all at Eden!

Davao Unique Cuisine

 When you visit Philippines, you will me amazed of the wide variety of cuisine its provinces has to offer. Just like in Davao City. The dabawenyo cuisine is culturally diverse and unique. Because of the many influences of the tribes all over the country specifically the Visayan Island, Davao Cuisine has been flavored and enriched. You will surely savor trying all its dishes, the dishes in the melting pot of the Southern Philippines.

It's really lowland to highland abundance, Davao is rich in seafood aside from the fruits and vegetables that are only available in the city. There are several delicacies in Davao that you should not fail to savor when you visit the city. One of them is grilled tuna, which is served in most of the restaurants there.
Another one is kinilaw davao, a sizzling mixture of raw marlin spiced with vinegar sauce and Davao Pomelo.

Fish is served in a variety of ways: some are grilled over charcoal, or peppered with some lemon grass and ginger. Other favorites are fresh liempo, which are served with tuna panga, steamed rice, suka, and some chili. Other fine cuisines in Davao City are Guprito nga Tilapia, which are laden with mango ginger sauce; the Puso ng Saging Bola Bola is mixed with umami, and some ginger.

Desserts come in various shapes and sizes, and one of the most popular is Cassava Dumplings and Durian covered with cream and various fruits. The King and Queen of Philippine fruits - the Durian and Mangosten are all perfect for your appetite. Go Exotic, DaWow!

Tourist Attractions of Davao City

 

There are a lot of popular tourist destinations here in Davao City. Some of these are historic sights that give people a feel of the city's history. Other destinations are cultural featuring the best of the people's culture and arts, while others are simply havens for those who would love to spend a lovely tropical vacation.

Some of the historic sites in Davao City include the Battle Memorial, a historical marker memorializing the longest battle between the Japanese and Filipino-American forces during World War II. Another place to visit is the Davao Historical Society Museum, which features its historic collections, located in Magsaysay Park. The Uyanguren Landing Site marks the area where the Spanish conqueror, which name it bears, first landed. He later became Davao's first governor.

Some of the cultural sites in Davao City include the Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine where pilgrimages of Japanese war veterans are made, Lon Wa Buddhist Temple, the San Pedro Cathedral, and the city's Mosques. Another interesting site to check out is the Philippine Eagle Center, which is a sanctuary for the Philippine Eagle, an endangered and one of the largest of its species. If you're a bit outgoing, then you may try climbing Mount Apo and enjoy the panoramic view.

If you're looking to relax and unwind then you may check out some of the city's resorts. A couple of places you might like to visit are Eden Nature Park, and Paradise Island. Other fun and thrilling activities here include river rafting along the Davao River and feeding crocks at the Crocodile Park.

The coastline of Davao is spanned by a lot of dive sites. Some of these dive sits include Ligid Cave, Big Rock, Pinnacle, East Point, Aundanao, and Mushroom Rock. You may contact any of the dive centers in the city to schedule your dives.

Japanese Tunnel in Davao

There are several historical landmarks in Davao, but few have captured the public imagination quite like the Japanese Tunnel.

Although there are several of these tunnels in Davao, the most famous is the one of the D' Japanese Tunnel Family Resort (Matina Balusong, Diversion Road, Davao City,) For a small amount ($1.25) you will get a guided tour of the famous Japanese Tunnel.


As you approach the tunnel, among the first things that you will see are beautiful statues, including that of a World War II Japanese soldier and a Japanese woman clad in a kimono. Throughout the tunnel you will also find several statues of Japanese soldiers as well.

The Japanese Tunnel itself is not that long per se (only about 300 meters, or a thousand feet), but there are several locations there that can take you farther. However, tourists are not allowed to go there because it is not owned by the proprietors.

Guided by the installed lighting, you will be led by your guide to several steps where you will see the various weaponry, water banker, and offices of the Japanese soldiers. Also, there are several chapels there, including one where a copy of the Golden Buddha can be seen. As you go deeper into the Japanese Tunnel, you will come upon vintage machine guns, bombs, explosives and plenty of ammo and bullets.
Interestingly, there were plenty of gold molders found in the Japanese Tunnel. Whether this meant the soldiers stocked up gold in the tunnel, or were digging for some, is not clear, but certainly adds to the fascination in the area.

There are actually several of these tunnels in the various diversion roads all over Davao City, including Maa and Mintal. The reason for this is that during World War II, the Japanese found the use of tunnels as an effective means of transporting their equipment and mobilizing their forces, as it made it more difficult for the Americans to locate them.


According to the reports, some of these tunnels were long, some going on for several kilometers. Even more, there were also areas where they would crisscross and intersect.
These Japanese tunnels were created using manual labor, and thousands of Filipinos were utilized as slaves to dig and excavate the tunnels. After the war, most of these tunnels were destroyed as the city was rehabilitated. However, a few were preserved and became the tourist spot and historical landmarks they are today.

Restaurant: Claudes Le Café de Ville

 Known for its delectable and authentic French and Mediterranean cuisines, Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant is a nice dining place located at 29 Rizal Street within Habana Compound in Davao City. Rich in exquisite yet highly delicious meals, it offers excellent and enticing dishes like Pear Belle Celine, Lamb Chops Vert Pre, and Tartar Steak. Furthermore, no other fine dining locations can offer great tasting French Onion Soup, Poached Salmon, and Frog Legs a La Provencal like this restaurant.

Furthermore, Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant provides other exciting and delectable dishes like Sabailon Clarisee, Fettuccini Aux Champignons, and Pasta Putensca. Its other popular dishes include Roast Duck, Roast Chicken Forrestierre, and Grilled Rack of Lamb. Also receiving outstanding reviews from food critics are fine-tasting meals like Claudes Pepper Steak, Fillet of Malasugui Meuniere, and Pasta Del Moro. With a budget of 500 to 1,000 pesos, customers can already indulge in any of these highly enticing and exciting dishes at Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant.

Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant features loads of exclusive outstanding dishes such as Crepes Suzette, Sabaillon Clarisse, and Banana Flambee. At the same time, delicious treats like Delice Normand, Prawns Medeteranean, and Imported Baked Mussels receive positive reviews all the time. Furthermore, no one can deny the excitement that special treats such as Profiterolles au Chocolat, Homemade Cured Tanguigue, and Fishermans Salad provide.

Originally designed to replicate the homey feel provided by old-country kitchens, Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant offers guests a cozy, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy super delicious food together with the very special people in their lives. The management and staff of this restaurant always try to provide high quality service and utmost hospitality all the time, while creating an overall ambiance where guests can truly enjoy their delicious meals. The passion of its staff to provide guests with a pleasurable dining experience is one of the many reasons why the number of its customers continuous to rise throughout the years.


Because Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant is located within Habana Compound, customers can find some really nice places to stay before and even after dining at this prestigious first-class restaurant. Some of the best hotels in the area include the Apo View, Waterfront Insular Hotel, and the Marco Polo Hotel. At the same time, they can also find other great locations such as Davao Fortune Inn, Elles Pension House, and Emerald Inn.

For interested parties, they can make special reservations and inquiries through the telephone numbers (082)-222-4287, (082)-227-9405, and (082)-305-2635. They can also try contacting the mobile phone number 0917-7056363. With all these great features, be sure not to miss the wonderful chance to experience fine dining at its best at Claudes Le Café de Ville Restaurant in Davao City.

King of Philippine Fruits: Durian

But Davao is not Davao without the fabled durian. Idle tales go that Davao’s treasures are guarded by fairies and mystical spirits whose food staple is durian—a kind of food of the gods. Thus, where durian abounds treasures are hid, they say. But watch out for the wrath of the gods.

Durian is a tropical fruit similar to jack fruit—only more velvety and, like wine, alluring. Its hard, spiked crust keeps the edible flesh intact inside. The strange smell could mislead the uninitiated into misjudging it unfairly, throw it off, and miss out on the best thing in Davao.

To others, the aroma is like aged wine—durian’s and Davao’s, that is. It can entice you into having endless one last tries until the intoxication gets you hooked for life.

A five-hectare farm—this is one of the places in Calinan where the heavenly fruit proliferates. It used to be a coconut farm converted by owner, Elmer Solomon, into a durian farm. It’s more productive now—luring more enthralled buyers. It is an attraction to both local and foreign tourists who love durian or are curious about the fruit.

Restaurant: Banana Leaf Asian Café

Davao City has popular high-class restaurants that serve delectable dishes. These restaurants offer sumptuous Asian dishes. One of the restaurants that serve Asian dishes plus the warm welcome of its people  is Banana Leaf Asian Café.


Specialties of Banana Leaf Asian Café

Banana Leaf Asian Café offers delicious Asian dishes like Roti Canai and Mee Goreng. Roti Canai is an Asian dish that makes use of flat bread that comes with curry sauce that is sweet and semi spicy. On the other hand, people can taste the famous fried noodle dish at Banan Leaf Asian Café, which is Mee Goreng.

The Thai Burger, Indian Vegetable Samosas, Malayan Curry, Hainanese Chicken and Chili N Spice Seafood Rice are just some of another best dishes that the restaurant has to offer.  Thai Burger is really good for snack time. Thai Burger costs Php 108 while Indian Vegetable Samosas, deep fried pastry, costs Php 100. People can also try Malayan Curry and Hainanese Chicken, which costs Php 160 and Chili 'N Spice Seafood Rice that, costs Php 180.

Banana Leaf Asian Café is one of the famous and alluring restaurants in Davao City. Many people who do reviews on restaurants in the city give Banana Leaf Asian Café five star rating. Hence, people who will dine at this restaurant will surely satisfy their cravings.

The restaurant serves other Asian dishes and desserts. It also holds lunch buffet once in a while, so people can taste the specialties of Banana Leaf Asian Café. To have a look at the menu of the restaurant, they can look at reviews of Banana Leaf Asian Café. The reviews include prices of dishes at the restaurant. Thus, people can prepare before they visit this beautiful restaurant.

Contact Information

If you plan to hold special occasions and make reservations at Banana Leaf Asian Café, Visit them at the Ground Floor of Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street in Davao City. You can also call them through their local number, which is (082) 225-8898.

Davao Icon: Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. This bird of prey, or raptor, belongs to the family Accipitridae. It is also known as "Haribon" or "Haring Ibon," meaning "Bird King."

Davao is the home of this majestic bird in the Philippine sky. The Philippine eagle foundation has been taking care of these jungle giants. The Foundation firmly believes that the fate of  the vanishing Philippine Eagle, the health of the environment, and the quality of Philippine life are inextricably linked. Therefore people must be committed in promoting the survival of the Philippine Eagle, the biodiversity it represents, and the sustainable use of our forest resources for future generations to enjoy.

The Philippine Eagle is ecologically important to people and yet vulnerable to human activities. Conservation of the Philippine Eagle contributes to sustainable development and improves the quality of human life by maintaining biological diversity and environmental health. 

The next time you visit Davao don't miss to see the "Haribon", in the Philippine Eagle Foundation. 

Philipine Eagle

"King of the Philippine Jungle" The Philippine eagle is one of Davao's best icon.

Park and Landmark: People's Park

The formerly known as PTA grounds is now People’s Park. The park has a collection of tropical rainforest trees, a Durian fruit dome or a fantasy-themed park with the children to play and enjoy. It also portray the most famous icon in the region the "AGILA" or the Philippine Eagle. The entire park showcases different sculptures of the living of the people in the city which was designed by Kublai Milan, a local artisan.

Since its opening last December 15, 2007. They park has been crime-free, this the result of intensified security in the park. The former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Digong" Duterte warned that abuses will not be tolerated inside the park.

Surveillance cameras are installed all over the park to ensure the safety of visitors and monitor possible abuses inside. The close circuit TV cameras will discourage illicit activities. Another good thing is that Caregivers and wheelchairs are available for senior citizens who want to visit the park but could not do so.

People's Park is named after the winning entry of "Name the Park contest" of the city before it was officially opened. From the name itself it caters not only the people of the city but people of all cities.There is no entrance fee to the People's Park. People's Park is located near The Apo View Hotel and Casa Leticia Hotel.

The next time you visit Davao City, don't forget People's Park! A park for you!

Lotus Court : Chinese Restaurant

Relish delicious Cantonese cuisine at the 80-seater Lotus Court. Surely one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Philippines, Lotus Court is all about an abundant array of fresh seafood served in a sophisticated and cozy setting.

If you are looking for a pure and flavourful Oriental dishes, find its perfect culinary cuisine in Lotus Court’s new and elegant environment. It provides a really satisfying Asian fine dining.

Here are some of Lotus Court’s top dishes:

Roast Peking Duck

The intricate and subtle flavors of Lotus Court’s roast Peking duck are the stuff legends are made of. Burnished duck skin crisps and spring onion bits are drizzled with sweet-spicy sauce and enclosed in fine momo wraps. The braised slivers of deep and dense duck meat can be popped in lettuce sleeves, if you choose. Another delicious option is deep-fried duck meat, with salt and pepper pointing up the lusciousness of the meat.

Roast Suckling Pig

Lightly crisped pork skin and chunks of meltingly tender meat are served with Lotus Court’s special butterfly bun. A kiss of hoisin sauce enhances the dish’s sublime flavors.

Yin Yang Garoupa (Two-Way Style)

Be entranced by the incredible flavors of Lotus Court’s newest signature dish. Deep-fried and filleted garoupa is teamed with two tangy sauces: honey-laced lemon sauce and the rich and spicy black bean sauce and chili.

Pan-Fried Beef Tenderloin Chinese Style

Thinly-sliced beef tenderloin takes on delightfully sweet and spicy notes from its delicate red sauce. This crowd pleaser is garnished with fresh and crunchy onion rings.

Stir-Fried Prawns and Scallops with Broccoli

A lip-smacking stir fry, premium prawns and fantastic scallops are tossed with vibrant and fresh broccoli. Its full flavors make it ever-present in banquets and lauriats.

Stir-Fried Prawns with Ginger and Onion

Indulge in prawns kept plump and succulent by quick frying and a mingling with julienned ginger and onions. This delightful treat is a winner in texture and flavor.

Stir-Fried Prawns with Chili Sauce

Bite into juicy prawns dressed with a fiery, first-rate chili sauce for an heady, near nuclear experience. This briny and spicy entrée is perfect with steamed rice.

Steamed Pompano with Special Soy Sauce

This top pick features live pompano scooped from Lotus Court tanks and steamed to perfection. A delicate ginger scent wafts from this whole fish dish seasoned beautifully with a special soy sauce.

Crunchy Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple

Crunch your way through pork cubes lacquered with a heavenly pineapple sauce. Sweet and salty flavors in a perfect balance and harmony. An example of a standard transformed, this is a must-try.

Mixed Seafood Curry in Hot Pot

The freshest bounty of the sea meets up with the popular Indian spice, curry. Relish this savory dish of garoupa fillet, juicy prawn, and squid rings in curried splendor, served piping hot, Asian fusion at its best. •

Restaurant: Lotus Court

Waiting to delight you from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm with opening hours:
Lunch: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

For reservations or enquiries, please call: (082) 221 0888 local 72

Warm Visit at Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort

Sand, Sun and Sea. These are the things you will first observe and appreciate as you arrive at the beautiful haven of Paradise Island. A sand with white-pink shades, the sun which has enough heat to keep you warm and tan.  Finally the blue sea that will surely invite you to feel the water.

Aside from the witnessing the promising sand, sea and sun you will also feel the very warm hospitality of Paradise. Seeing a genuine smile from the people ensuring to make your stay comfortable and fun. Millions of satisfied customers has already served with these hospitality since it began its operations in the 80’s, the Paradise Island Society has established its own brand of hospitality called “the PAP”.

P– stands for Pahiyom in the local dialect, every resort staff is enjoined to wear a smile on their face when inside the resort and also encouraged to do the same outside.

A– stands for Abi – abi in the local dialect, each guest should be provided with whatever is needed for their well-being during their stay.

P– stands for Pasalamat in the local dialect, each employee should be thankful for every given opportunity to serve our guests and invites them to come again.

All these traits are inherent to every member of the Paradise Island Society and they intend to keep it that way forever.

Paradise has also a “Dive Zone” ideally developed to satisfy your underwater craving. So if you can see the birds in the Samal sky there is also a school of fish in the Samal underwater waiting for you to discover. Surely, you will experience a "fish spa" while diving into its underwater. Enjoy a deep blue and shallow green water, experience fun! See it in Paradise!

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