Philippines' Quietest Attractions: Not Large, Not Regular, Yet Crowded With Tourists
As widely known, the adorable giant panda is a national treasure of China. With its cute appearance, it has won over people all over the world, and the giant panda has become a symbol of China on the international stage. Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Center originally started as a comprehensive research institution for giant pandas and other rare and endangered wild animals, and after opening to visitors, it successfully transformed into a famous tourist attraction, attracting hordes of tourists. In the Philippines, on the island of Bohol, there is also a 'Giant Panda Breeding Base' like this.
Inside the Monkey-Eyed Monkey Protection Center, the Philippine national treasure, the Monkey-Eyed Monkey, is protected. Deep in a rainforest, it's not a large area but with numerous rules: no loud noises (ideally, make as little sound as possible), no photos with flash, no selfie sticks, no feeding animals, no touching or attempting to take animals, similar to the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Center.
Despite this, visitors to the Monkey-Eyed Monkey Protection Center are still numerous, because Monkey-Eyed Monkeys are really cute. With big eyes and a small body, the long-handed, long-tailed Monkey-Eyed Monkey can be held in the palm of your hand, and it is the smallest monkey in the world. The touching, pleading eyes are a different kind of cute than those of the giant panda. Even with many tourists, it still maintains quietness, becoming one of the quietest attractions in the Philippines.
The number of Monkey-Eyed Monkeys should currently be even less than that of giant pandas, and they are very rare. The Philippine government, in order to protect it, specifically selected a lush, jungle-covered forest on the island of Bohol, a pristine natural habitat, as the Monkey-Eyed Monkey's paradise. The Monkey-Eyed Monkey Protection Center is not a large area, and the entrance fee is not expensive, costing approximately 7 RMB to enter and search for Monkey-Eyed Monkeys.
Walking through the dense, dark rainforest itself is a kind of adventure and enjoyment. The fresh, fragrant rainforest air brings comfort to the body and mind, filled with the unique charm of tropical countries. It is recommended to come here in the morning, firstly because the Philippines is located in the tropics, and the morning temperature is relatively comfortable, secondly because Monkey-Eyed Monkeys are nocturnal animals, and if you come in the afternoon, you may not see their big eyes. In addition, they are agile and cross branches, fortunately, staff remind us, otherwise it is very easy to miss the small Monkey-Eyed Monkeys, although it takes a little effort, but it still feels quite satisfying after playing, and it is worth it.
Monkey-Eyed Monkeys cannot be touched, they are very timid animals. However, at the Monkey-Eyed Monkey Protection Center, there are other animals that can be visited and taken photos with, such as lizards and owls, which is a small-scale animal garden, and there is also a tourist center where you can buy Monkey-Eyed Monkey-related souvenirs. On Bohol Island, it is considered a relatively complete attraction.
