Though the Philippines is a tropical country, and has the potential to be one of the hottest countries in the world during summer season, you'll be amazed to find that it has a few cold tricks up its sleeve.
Known as the Pearl of the Orient, the Philippines is surrounded by the equator and Tropic of Cancer, thus making it a place of sunshine.
To cope with the warm climate, locals commonly turn to air-conditioned malls or go the beaches for the light breeze they provide.
But aside from the artificial temperature of malls and natural breezy climate of the beach, there are towns in the country that surprisingly offer cool weather where no ordinary jacket could help keep you warm.
1. Baguio
Canlaon City is known as Negros Island's summer capital.
It is situated at 2,600 feet above sea level at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon. A fun way to freshen up in this city is a visit to its hot springs warmed up by the volcano.
Aside from the springs, bodies of water which add to the beauty of the place are its numerous waterfalls, including some which have carved natural slides down the mountains.
There's also a place called Saddle in the Sky, where a ridge divides the volcano's two craters. Another amazing site is the towering balete tree, located in the city's Japanese-run agricultural estates, where numerous fireflies appear at night.
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