Ligñon Hill Nature Park

This place is great for hiking. Not suitable for those not physically fit. There are trikes or habal-habal for rent if you do not want to walk. There is a rewarding view once you reach the top.

Published date: 03 May 2021,17:25 | Updated:29 September 2021,17:41

About

Ligñon Hill is a noticeable slope in the city of Legazpi, somewhere in the range of 3 kilometers west of its downtown port region in Albay, Philippines. The summit ascends to around 512 feet, neglecting the Mayon Volcano toward the northwest and the whole city and Albay Gulf toward the east.

The 156-meter high Ligñon Hill (additionally spelled Lingñon, articulated as/li-NYON/) is one of Legazpi’s most well known points of interest. For a considerable length of time, Ligñon Hill is known just for the PHIVOLCS observatory situated in its flanks and an old beacon on its summit. Today, it has turned out to be one of the city’s prime goals for tourists, travelers and even wellness buffs. The new Ligñon Hill Nature Park offers sights and exercises for a wide range of guests.

What to see and do in Ligñon Hill Nature ParkFor one of the best panoramic views of brooding Mt Mayon and the city, head up Ligñon Hill. It’s a steep, but paved, 20-minute walk up the hill; tricycles generally won’t do it. At the top you’ll find a park, a cafe, an observation deck and a bunch of activities including ziplining (P250), a hanging bridge (P300) and minigolf.

Appreciate the staggering 360 degree view

For tourists, an all encompassing 360 degree perspective of Legazpi City, Daraga, Albay Gulf and the Mayon Volcano anticipates at the viewdeck. An arranged promenade and in addition eateries and shops likewise take into account visitors.

Watch the sunrise or sunset

The best time to climb the hill is at early morning just before dawn, while the air is cool. Guests have the chance to observe the morning sun ascend from the Albay Gulf and cast its brilliant beams on the city beneath. Early morning is likewise the best time to see Mayon since it is for the most part in the entirety of its exposed greatness during this season of day. An option is the dusk or night stroll up the slope where one can see the shimmering city lights sprawled underneath and appreciate the cool wind from the sea.

Experience the Ligñon zipline and other adventures

Beside the awesome sights, Ligñon Hill Nature Park additionally offers exciting and exciting exercises. Guests can likewise appreciate an assortment of energizing exercises including a 320-meter zipline where the daring can take off through the air outfit to a link. The slope likewise offers other experience exercises and extraordinary games, for example, climbing, biking, rappelling, paintball and the sky is the limit from there.

Get a quick preview of climbing Mayon

Kapit Tuko Trail (Lizard Grip Trail) is an exceedingly soak easy route to the summit of Lignon Hill, this trail offers an essence of what it feels like to move to the summit of Mayon Volcano in 5-10 minutes.

Travel back in time to World War II

The Japanese Tunnel is an arms reserve utilized by the Japanese powers amid WWII, this 50 foot burrow allows guests to act like fighters and enter 3 foot high passages. (Bring a torch, it is relatively difficult to get lost yet there are regions where one needs to crawl).