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Quezon City Travel Guide

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Quezon City is the largest city in Metro Manila. Its population is over 2 million people. Recently, it has become the hub of information technology in the Philippines. The city was named after former Philippine president Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina. Quezon City was the country's capital from 1946 until 1972, when the seat of government was officially returned to neighboring Manila.

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Get in

Just like the rest of Metro Manila, Quezon City is served by a world-class airport, an international seaport (in Manila) and is connected to numerous streets, highways and expreesways from neighboring provinces.

  • By Air

Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Quezon City. The airport is the Philippines' main aviation gateway. It services more than 30 airlines which fly direct from 50 different destination across the globe.

  • By Sea

The Manila International Port and Container Terminal serves Metro Manila.

  • By land

Get around

See

Shop

Cubao

  • Gateway Mall

Upscale mall

  • Alimall
  • Farmers Plaza

SM City North EDSA

Currently the second largest Philippine mall, SM North EDSA houses more than 400 shops and 200 dining establishments.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Mid-range

  • Holiday Inn Galleria
  • Mercure Imperial Suites
  • Sulo Hotel

Splurge

  • Crowne Plaza Galleria

Get out

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