Bacolod—A Dreamland in the West

Ruins of the past, engraved with the light and shadow of history.🏛️ The aroma of food, dyed with the tenderness of time.🍱 The grand celebration, releasing the unrestrained nature.🎉 A gentle smile, encountering a poetic journey.🌸 📍Detailed Address Bacolod is located in Negros Occidental, Western Visayas, Philippines, on the western part of Negros Island, and is the capital of the province. 🚘Transportation Guide ✈️By Air: Bacolod International Airport is located in Silay City, about 15 km from Bacolod City, a 20-30 minute drive. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, and others have flights from major Philippine cities such as Manila, Cebu, and Davao to Bacolod. 🚌By Ferry: Bacolod's Bredco Port has ferries from Manila and Iloilo. For example, 2go travel boat from Manila to Bacolod has 4 trips per week, taking 20-24 hours; Supercat 2go travel boat from Iloilo to Bacolod has 4 trips per day, taking 1.5 hours. 🚖By Land: Ceres buses from Cebu to Bacolod take 7-11 hours. In the city, you can take a jeepney, tricycle, or taxi, and to nearby towns, you can choose Ceres public buses, private vans, or taxis. 🍽Food Recommendations 🍲Chicken Inasal: Marinated with vinegar, lemongrass, and other spices, then grilled with Annatto oil, served with garlic Annatto rice and vinegar, the chicken is juicy and tender. 🍲Lechon: The skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. It is a traditional Filipino dish, often seen in local restaurants and banquets. 🍲Leche Flan: Sweet and smooth, with a strong milk flavor, it is a popular dessert. 🍲Napoleones: A puff pastry with custard filling, sweet but not greasy. 📸Must-Visit Attractions 🎬Negros Museum: Located on Gatuslao St, it showcases the history of Negros Island, the development of the sugar industry, and local endangered animal specimens. 🎬San Sebastian Cathedral: Located in the city center, it was built in the late 19th century with coral stones and other materials. The architecture is unique and is an important Catholic site. 🎬The Ruins: Once a sugar baron's mansion, now only ruins remain, but the architectural framework still shows the former luxury, and the night light show is spectacular. 🏠Recommended Nearby Attractions 📍Mambukal Mountain Resort: About 1 hour's drive from Bacolod City, you can hike, dive, swim, and see waterfalls. 📍Punta Ballo Beach: Located in Sipalay City, it takes about 5 hours by long-distance bus from Bacolod's Southern Terminal. The water is clear, and the sand is fine. ✨Travel Experience ✅Bacolod is known as the "City of Smiles", with friendly and enthusiastic locals. The city has fresh and clean air and a high level of greenery, making it one of the most livable cities in the Philippines. Visitors can feel a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere here. ✅The Masskara Festival, held on the third week of October every year, is a local event where people wear masks and celebrate, with beauty pageants, food festivals, and other activities.