The Butterfly Pavilion

The Butterfly Pavilion

(Closed due to the Orchidarium's renovation)

If you are looking for a quiet spot in the middle of Manila, head to this place inside an Orchidarium within the National Park. Established in 1994, the pavilion also is showcasing the different life stages of this beautiful insect.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Head towards the Luneta (Rizal Park). The pavilion is inside the Orchidarium on the northern side of the park.

The Manila Orchidarium

The Manila Orchidarium

(Closed: Under Renovation)

Situated in the heart of Luneta is a hectare of land dedicated to showcase different kind of plants and varieties of orchids. A project by a former First Lady, inside is a man made falls that flows through a pond and a butterfly sanctuary. A walk through between different kinds of palm trees add to the place's serenity. And for some leisure activities, there are wall climbing and fishing facilities.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Head towards the Luneta Park. The Orchidarium is situated in the middle of the park on the North side just behind the National Museum Building.

Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden

A beautiful place to relax after a long walk in the park, that is the Chinese Garden in Rizal Park or Luneta as what the locals call it. You will not miss this garden with its intricately designed Dragon gate. A big main pagoda and a pond to rest your senses from the busy city.

HOW TO GET THERE:
**** from the United Nation LRT Station, head to the Rizal Park. The Chinese Garden is on the North side of the park just beside the Japanese Garden and the Orchidarium.

Museo Pambata

Museo Pambata

Manila's Museum for Children. An interactive museum for kids established in 1994, it also serves as a resource center for Filipino culture. It exhibits arts, science, history and nature. Events such as children's play and puppet shows are scheduled to give your kids a memorable learning experience.

HOW TO GET THERE:

**** from the United Nation LRT Station. Walk towards the Luneta Park, Turn left at Kalaw Street passing the National Library. The museum is between the Quirino Grandstand and the US Embassy.

Quirino Grandstand

The Quirino Grandstand

Built in 1949. It was first called the The Independence Grandstand. The site is traditionally used for the Philippines Presidential Inauguration and major national event. It was renamed after the first president that was inaugurated here. This is where the 1995 World Youth Day was held that coincides with the Papal visit. Located at the west end of the Luneta (Rizal Park).

HOW TO GET THERE:
****From the United Nation LRT Station. Walk towards the Luneta Park, turn left on Kalaw St. passing through the National Library. The grandstand is on the right just right after Roxas Blvd.