Tourists flock the different locations of an Uphill Cebu Tour, while I’ve never been. As a Cebuana, I’ve decided to go for the experience first-hand. So Aimer and I finally played tourists in our own hometown the day after Christmas 2019. We used her SUV and hired a driver for 8 hours. We stayed at Yello Hotel, so the Torii Gates photo ops were inevitable.
West 35 Eco Mountain Resort
First stop? West 35 Eco Mountain Resort! Nothing more calming than seeing a lot of greens around you. Plus breathing in fresh air is a bonus.
It is easy to spot photo-worthy scenes in the area. The hanging bridge is actually for kids. But they do allow grown-ups on it as long as it is crossed one person at a time. Safety should always come first.
The Christmas feels was strong! They really made the effort of putting up sparkly lights and fancy decors everywhere!
Their Christmas Tree was a real pine tree and it was so pretty! The colors were all well put-together.
Haven Cafe
We had our lunch at Haven Cafe and the view was so amazing. Camera-worthy angles are everywhere!
The activities at West 35 are for the entire family. One can go on the zipline. There’s also the kid’s play area. Mostly, you have the view to enjoy. And of course, there is Haven Cafe if you ever get hungry.
I just had to show you their restroom with a view. You’d enjoy it during the daytime for sure. I’m afraid that it might be a scary scene at night. But, I’ve never tried, so don’t take my word for it yet.
Enjoying and experiencing the beauty of nature will always be the best part of being here, for me.
The Viewing Deck
The Viewing Deck is amazing! Most especially, if you’ll have it all for yourself. It’s quite liberating.
21Km Coffee
Coffee will never be out of any agenda. It will always be a part of who I am and who I’m going to be. We just had to chill at 21Km Coffee. As they say, “It takes 21 Km to have a good cup of coffee.”
The view at the back is gorgeous. It’s a quaint cafe up in the mountains. Love their coffee with art. I can actually sip a cup without totally destroying the design. It just gradually disappears with every sip. I’d like to call it “the art of sipping coffee art”.
#CebuLittleAmsterdam
And of course, we also had to check the #CebuLittleAmsterdam that is Sirao Garden. And to see what the fuss was all about.
There are a lot of photo-worthy spots. The challenge is getting a good shot with all the people around.
One need not worry, if the friend that you are with knows timing and angles for great shots.
The great uplifted hands are from Sirao Garden. But the rest of the photos from here on out are from Sirao Pictorial Garden and Camping Site.
Sirao Pictorial Garden and Camping Site.
So, there are 2 Sirao Gardens to choose from. I’ve heard the owners are siblings. Sirao Garden #CebuLittleAmsterdam charges 100 pesos for entrance fee, while Sirao Pictorial Garden and Camping Site charges only 60 pesos.
I love the Asian and nature feels that Sirao PGCS brings. The photo possibilities that you can do are infinite.
I am showing different angles and poses for the same area, just to feature the photo opportunities that one can enjoy at the site.
The area is jam-packed with people, so the ability and skills of your photographer really matters.
Overall, we enjoyed picking spots and taking shots. Regardless of the rainy weather that day. Warning: It can get muddy so wearing your white shoes like I did is risky. If you want good photos from Cebu to remember by, I strongly suggest an Uphill Tour.
It’s good to know and experience what you already have in your own locality before you start exploring another world elsewhere. Would you also like to play tourist in your own hometown? Share your itinerary!
Very beautiful pictures. And great descriptions! Thanks for sharing!
I lived in Cebu for five years a long time ago when the place was not geared up for tourism. How delightful it is for me to revisit Cebu via your post and images.
When the beauty of the photos hits straight to the heart and makes you travel to discover incredibly beautiful places.
Lovely pictures and well written. Shall soon plan to visit this beautiful place. Thank you for sharing!
The Cebu greenery is really lush and inviting. You girls had a great time judging by the lovely smiles on your faces. The beautiful pictures sparked my interest in your home town.
The resort looks fabulous and so fresh and green. I would love to walk across that wooden step bridge. Such great pictures of this wonderful place.
Thank you for sharing your adventure with me. Beautiful pictures!
What a beautiful place Cebu is. It is so scenic and looks like a perfect place to rest and relax. I would certainly like to visit it but I will not be wearing white shoes!
These spots are really one of the sought-after places by tourists in Cebu. It’s indeed a great advice to have a photographer companion when you visit these places, you don’t want to miss the chance! haha. I am curious about that 21km coffee, is their coffee worth the 21km? haha.
Any distance is worth it for coffee if you’re desperate enough! Hahah
The coffee is good enough. But the trip and journey of getting there, plus the view at the back is worth the experience.
I love the look and feel of this place. there is so much nature around. It’s a great place to go to just relax and be away from all worries.
This place looks amazing! Thank you for the photos. Incidentally, with quarantine going on, the idea of “playing tourist” in one’s own town or even neighborhood is something that would work well to keep people occupied. Great suggestion!
I had never even heard of Cebu before reading this post, but now I feel lile I need to add it to my travel bucket list!
I’ve been in Cebu before but missed out West 35 Eco Mountain Resort, I love the hanging bridge ha-ha
Your Uphill Cebu Tour seems you enjoyed a lot. The points including West 35 Eco Mountain Resort and 2 Sirao Gardens look so beautiful. As usual, your photo clicks are beautiful..
Uphill Cebu is a breather from the city life.
That is a cool place to visit. That rope bridge is pretty darn awesome.
I must get here one day! Your photos make it look incredible. It looks like there’s so much to see!
Thank you! Uphill Cebu is a breather from the hustle and bustle of city life. The view from the top is amazing.🖤
Wow, such beautiful sights and photo opps. I especially love the birds nest; how cool is that ?!
These is a great place is so colorful I would love to go such amazing pictures
What a beautiful place!
Beautiful photos! This place is wonderful!.
This seems like one Instagram worthy location, so much to see, so much to do. Your pictures almost gave a virtual tour of the place and enticed me so much.
It is very instagrammable! Come and visit when it’s safe to travel again. 🖤
I have not visited Philippine; but I have come to know some information from your blogs and some from my executive director (he did his MBA from Philippine) that Cebu is second major and one of the most interesting cities of Philippine. There so many spots are attractive for tourists like Museo Sugbo. Heritage of Cebu Monument, Sirao Flower Farm, Temple of Leah, Taoist Temple and many others. Thanks for sharing this new world in uphill cebu.
Wow! You are so well-informed! Come and visit when you can. 🖤
Sirao Garden looks so lovely! I wish I’d visited Cebu when I traveled to the Philippines.
On your next visit then. 🖤
I love playing the tourist in my own town! I absolutely love the forest-like walks that were in your photos
I have to admit I’m nervous to go travelling again after all this, but I would love to visit so many of the places you blog about. They’re so far from anything I’ve ever seen in person before.
Do come and visit when it’s finally safe to do so.
Been there in Cebu and we visited a lot of places. Sadly I wasn’t able to visit the Sirao Garden and now that I saw your pictures I will definitely go back to Cebu!
Glad to hear that you’re coming back. 🖤
This is like the perfect blend of city meets country! There is so much to see and do there. And it is all so beautiful. It would be awesome to get there someday. 🙂
Come and visit when it’s safe to travel. 🖤
Wow! These pictures are amazing. I’m going to add Cebu to my bucket list.
Cebu looks like a fantastic place to travel to. Your Photographs are all amazing. It is now on my bucket list.
Your pictures are amazing! I can’t wait to travel again but I doubt it’ll ever be the same.
Thank you very much!
wow these photos are amazing, I want to start traveling more around the world. This place looks absolutely breath taking.
This looks absolutely spectacular! I love a view of lush green and gardens. What a great spot to check out!
Wow!! What an amazing location! It looks like something out of Alice in Wonderland or even a mini version of Disney World. I’m glad you got the chance to be a tourist in your own local area.
I know that you said that the hanging bridge is technically for kids but I would DEFINITELY have to walk across it and get a picture on it! I mean, it looks pretty awesome! Thank you for sharing all your pictures. It looks like you had a great time!!!
O would love to visit this area…my favorite photo is with the word love in it!
All of these pictures are amazing! Especially the ones of the mountains in the clouds. Such a beautiful view.
Thank you! A compliment coming from you. 🖤
Looks so magical! Very helpful for travelers. I can’t wait to be able to explore new places again
This looks like such a magical place to visit!
Looks like you had fun! I can’t wait to revisit Cebu soon !
Wow what a wonderful photos.
The hanging bridge photos in particular are really fun! I live in the dry desert so I’m really taken by all the green!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all that green too! Cebu is beautiful
This city just has so much to offer! I am continually impressed by it all.