WATCH: Biyahe ni Drew goes to Bontoc's Maligcong Rice Terraces

Photo Courtesy || Biyahe Ni Drew YT Channel

Cordillera - Maligcong Rice terraces located in Bontoc, Mt Province, is one of the most scenic view every nature lovers should have in their travel itinerary.

GMA's travel documentary hosted by Drew Arellano featured his journey to the small town of Bontoc and his hike to the summit of Mt, Kupapey just to have a full view of the breathtaking rice terraces.

To get the best glimpse of the sunrise and the sea of clouds over the rice terraces, Drew's team needs to wake up early in the morning and hike Mt. Kupapey for 30 minutes. 

"Makikita mo talaga ang texture ng mismong photograph kapag kukuha kayo ng picture, napakaganda...," Drew commented after seeing the majestic rice terraces. 

Watch Drew video below

Going to Maligcong is very easy. If you are coming from Manila, you can take Coda Lines bus in Cubao going to Bontoc town. The bus only makes trips in the evening from 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 10:30 pm. The fare is less than P1,000 only.

If you are coming from Baguio City, you can take the GL trans buses which are stationed at Dangwa Terminal or the Rising Sun buses stationed at Slaughter Compound in Magsaysay. Ticket prices range from P180 to P212. 

Getting to Maligcong from Bontoc can be done by riding a jeepney at the back of the Public Market. Just tell the driver that you are going to Maligcong Rice terraces. The fare is only 20 pesos. Jeepney departure time are 8:00 in the morning, and 12:00 noon, 2:30, 4.30 and 5:00 in the afternoon.

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WATCH FULL VIDEO: Treasures of Bontoc featured on GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Photo Courtesy || KMJS 

Cordillera - The province of Bontoc, Mt. Province has been featured on the latest episode of GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) which was aired on Sunday March 10, 2019. 

The team of KMJS did a great job of getting and producing the best and stunning aerial shots of some of the undiscovered places in Bontoc that have high potentials to be turned into tourist destinations. 

One of the places that the team took drone shots is the majestic Maligcong Rice Terraces. The team have to climb Mt. Kopapey as this is the best spot to get a better view of the terraces. 

The video shots also included the unknown to tourists hot spring in Barangay Mainit. Residents in the Barangay are benefiting from the hot spring as they use it for natural sauna aside from cooking eggs. 

Tourism officials of Bontoc are welcoming tourists to visit these places but they encourage them to be responsible tourists by managing their solid waste and following all the reminders and regulations provided by the local government. Those who are planning to visit should register their names in the Barangay. 

You can watch the whole episode below. 

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