Find Pattaya’s style Walking Street in the Philippines at Angeles City

[ASEAN NOW News]

 

Angeles City is perhaps most famous for its raucous nightlife, making it effectively the Sin City of the Philippines.

 

Angeles City is in Pampanga province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.

 

The city is rich in history and heritage, with old and historically significant buildings dotting its landscape, but these days it is best known for its high concentration of casinos and the vibrant nightlife for men.

 

Angeles City is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit.

 

You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

 

Angeles, officially the City of Angeles (Kapampangan: Lakanbalen ning Angeles; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Angeles), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the province of Pampanga, where it is geographically situated but remains politically independent.

 

It is located in the region of Central Luzon, Philippines.

 

The best time to visit the Philippines and Angeles is during the dry season between November and April, when the country's beautiful islands and remote areas are fully accessible.

 

The shoulder months of May and November are also good, as it is less crowded, but the weather is still lovely.

 

Staying in style

 

Agoda was showing over 250 hotels and apartments in Angeles City and if you wanted a room at a 5-star hotel in November they had rates from only US$43 a night and condo-hotels for only US$16.

 

Angeles City is well known as we have said for its raucous nightlife, however, that’s not the only string to its bow.

 

Particularly in downtown Angeles, away from the entertainment districts, you’ll find a number of extraordinary historical places to visit.

 

Some of the older buildings have been at the crossroads of the country’s history and continue to stand the test of time.

 

The Clark Freeport area of the city, around the international airport, also has its share of interesting attractions.

 

Most notable is the tax-free shopping that gives the area its name.

 

Clark Sunvalley GC

 

If you are into your golf, the area is rich in several first-class golf courses all within a 30 -60 minutes drive.

 

There are also a couple of theme parks for the kids.

 

Where is the red-light district?

 

Fields Avenue also known as Walking Street, is the name of a major street running through Balibago area of Angeles City.

 

 

It is the center of the red-light district and the bar scene of the biggest entertainment district of the Philippines.

 

 

The girls love to line dance on masse here and there are a few bars with similar names as found in Pattaya’s Walking Street.

 

Getting There

You can of course fly to Manila and then go by bus or taxi to Angeles.

 

The fastest way to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Angeles City is by taxi which takes 1h 18m and costs around ₱1,500 - ₱1,800. There are also direct buses between Manila Airport (MNL) and Angeles City. 

 

Clark International Airport which has recently been upgraded is only 24 minutes to Angeles and there are buses and taxis available.

 

Clark's airport

 

Here is a list of the international flights into Clark at the moment:

 

1.     Cebu Pacific. One of the Philippines’ major airline companies, it flies to almost ten local destinations and five international destinations. If you’re looking to fly cheap but comfortable, this is the perfect airline for you. This airline is also one of the locals’ favorite as it offers popular destinations such as Clark to Singapore direct flights in its international variety. Here’s a full list of its direct flights through Clark Airport:

·         International Destinations: Narita – Tokyo, Hongkong, Guangzhou, Singapore

·         Local Destinations: Bacolod, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa

 

2.     Philippine Airlines. The Philippines’ flag carrier airline – this is perfect for travelers who want a premier experience when flying. It is the only airline to offer direct flight to Basco, Batanes from Clark Airport but has a wide variety of flights offered under its operations. Here’s a complete list:

·         International Destinations: Seoul – Incheon

·         Local Destinations: Cebu, Bacolod, Basco, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, San Vicente, Siargao, San Jose (Antique)

 

3.     AirAsia. Another emerging airline in the Philippines but already established with Asian routes, this airline has become more active in Clark Airport in recent years. See a full list of its destination offerings:

·         International Destinations: Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban

·         Local Destinations: Taipei – Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, Seoul – Incheon

 

4.     South-Korea Bound Airlines. With the increasing number of South Koreans wanting to visit the Philippines to experience the tropical weather and even learning English, these airlines have expanded their operations to Clark Airport. The most common route is from Clark to Incheon. If you’re planning to experience the Korean culture for your vacation, check out these airlines and specific routes via Clark Airport.

·         Jin Air. Provides direct flights from Clark to Seoul – Incheon, and Clark to Busan, South Korea.

·         T’Way Airlines. Provides direct flights from Clark to Seoul – Incheon.

·         Korean Air. It also operates direct flights from Clark to Seoul – Incheon.

·         Jeju Air. Provides direct flights from Clark to Seoul – Incheon.

·         Pan-Pacific Airlines. A Philippine-based airline that concentrates on Clark to Seoul-Incheon flights.

 

5.     Chinese Based Airlines. Chinese tourists have enjoyed the stronger relationship between China and the Philippines under the current administration, hence there are more airlines investing on direct flights via Clark Airport. See the list below:

·         Cathay Pacific. Operates Clark to Hongkong direct flights.

·         China Eastern Airlines. Provides Clark to Shanghai-Pudong flights.

·         XiamenAir. Operates Clark to Quanzhou flights.

 

6.     Middle East-Based Airlines. Many Filipinos working as Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East are regulars on these airlines as well as tourists who like to enjoy the Arab culture. The airlines who are operating in Clark Airport are some of the world’s premier airlines – offering ultimate comfort and world-class service. Try it now:

·         Qatar Airways. Operates Clark to Doha, Qatar flights.

·         Emirates. Operates Clark to Dubai flights.

 

7.     Other Asian-Bound Airlines. There are other two airlines that offer direct Clark to Singapore flights.

1.     Scoot. This low-cost Singapore airline is known for its Clark to Singapore flights.

2.     JetStar Airlines. Operates from Clark to Osaka – Kansai and Clark to Singapore.

 

8.     Other Philippine Local Airlines. Here are some local airlines that cater to some popular destinations in the Philippines to alleviate the tourists from traveling by land for many hours. Check it out:

·         Royal Air Philippines. A new airline company in the Philipines, its focus are the local destinations which include flights from Clark to Caticlan and Puerto Princesa.

·         AirSWIFT. This is the only airline from Clark that flies directly to El Nido.

 

Enjoy your visit.

 

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[georgegeorgia]

I was there last month,glad to get out !

Traffic nightmares , hard to walk anywhere, agressive beggars , small expensive walking street 

[Harsh Jones]

On 8/17/2022 at 8:21 AM, georgegeorgia said:

I was there last month,glad to get out !

Traffic nightmares , hard to walk anywhere, agressive beggars , small expensive walking street 

How does it compare to Pattaya