Rizal Park

Location: Rizal Park is located in the Ermita district of Manila, near Manila Bay, and adjacent to the old city of Intramuros. The address is Roxas Blvd, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines.
Opening hours: The park is open from 5 am to 9 pm every day, and the opening hours of some facilities may vary.
Entrance fee: free to enter.
How to get there: You can take the LRT Line 1 to United Nations Station, and then walk a few minutes to reach the park.
Reasons to visit: A must-see historical landmark park in Manila, a good place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and the bustle of the city.

Brief Introduction

Rizal Park is a historical landmark park in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It is located along Roxas Boulevard, facing Manila Bay, and covers an area of 58 hectares. It is one of the largest parks in the country. It is an important venue for official gatherings in the Philippines, and also one of the main tourist attractions in Manila, attracting millions of visitors every year.

The name of Rizal Park comes from Jose Rizal, a Philippine national hero, who was one of the leaders of the Philippine independence movement. He was executed by the Spanish colonizers here in 1896. Rizal was a distinguished writer, educator, doctor, and reformer. His works exposed the evils of Spanish colonial rule, and inspired the patriotic feelings and resistance of the Filipinos. His death became the catalyst for the Philippine Revolution, and laid the foundation for the later Philippine independence. Rizal is regarded as the father of the Philippines, and his birthday and death anniversary are both legal holidays in the Philippines. His image and thoughts also deeply influenced the politics and culture of the Philippines.

What to do and see in the park

Visit the Rizal statue and monument. The Rizal Monument is located in the central area of the park, and is the most prominent landmark building in the park. Visiting heads of state and dignitaries from various countries usually come here to offer wreaths to show their respect. The monument consists of a bronze statue and a granite pedestal, which contains the remains of Rizal. The solemn and majestic statue shows his strength and fearlessness. The front of the pedestal is engraved with his words: "I die very happily, because I know that my death will bring new life and happiness to the country I love." There is a guard of honor around the monument, which changes every hour. There is a Philippine flag in front of the monument, which is raised and lowered every morning and evening.

Stroll through the various gardens in the park. There are several themed gardens in the central area of the park, such as the Chinese Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Artists' Garden, the Children's Garden, etc., each with its own characteristics and style. They are good places to relax and take pictures. You can also rent a bicycle or a boat in the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature.

See the Philippine archipelago model. In the artificial pond on the east side of the park, there is a Philippine archipelago model that was made earlier in the Philippines. It is a reduced model of the Philippine archipelago made of bronze, covering an area of 1.5 hectares. The model shows the 7,107 islands of the Philippines accurately according to the scale. You can watch it from the edge of the pond and feel the geographical diversity and uniqueness of the Philippines.

Enjoy the fountain show. This is another highlight of the park, consisting of a huge pool and a fountain that reaches up to 30 meters high. It can spray water columns of various colors and shapes, accompanied by music and lights, forming a spectacular picture. The fountain show is performed once at 7 pm and 8 pm every night, each lasting 30 minutes, and is free to watch. You can sit on the benches around the pool and enjoy this visual and auditory feast, and feel the passion and vitality of the Philippines.

Rest and walk. There are many green spaces and lawns in the park, which are good places to rest and walk. You can enjoy the beauty and freshness of nature here, breathe fresh air, and watch various flowers and trees. There are also free concerts at the open-air auditorium every night.

Visit the historical and cultural facilities in the park. There are many facilities in the park that display the history and culture of the Philippines, such as the National Library, the National Museum, the National Executive Building, the National Heroes' Memorial, etc. If you have time, you can visit them all.