Davao City

What makes this city an upbeat, up-tempo, and up-to-the-minute destination? Davao City, a bustling and dynamic metropolis inhabited by 1.4 million people from different tribes, cultures and faiths, is abundant with amazing spectacles and destinations. From the waters of the gulf to the highlands of the countryside, Davao City is endowed with dazzling landscapes and blessed with wealth in natural wonders.

Davao City is also home to some of the country's pride: Mt. Apo, the "King of Philippine Mountains" and the country's highest peak; Waling-waling, the "Queen of Orchids"; the Philippine Eagle, the one of the world's largest eagles and the country's National Bird; Durian, the "King of Fruits"; and "Kadayawan", the Philippines' "Festival of Festivals."

Located in a fertile, typhoon-free region, Davao City is famous for its fresh produce and fruits available all year round, such as pomelo, banana, mangosteen, lanzones, and rambutan, making it the "Fruit Basket of the Philippines". The city also boasts of having the world's second best potable water as cited by the World Health Organization.

This bustling urban center is also home to commercial, educational, recreational, eco-tourism, health and wellness institutions. Its dynamic economy, human resource, infrastructure, favorable business environment, responsive local government and high quality of life make Davao City a preferred destination for trade, investment and leisure.

Due to these facets, Davao City is consistently cited by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center as one of the top metropolitan cities that has a business environment favorable to investors and by Asiaweek Magazine as one of Asia's Top 20 Most Livable Cities. Davao City is also named as one of the Top Ten Asian Cities of the Future by the Finance Direct Investment magazine of the Financial Times Group, based on investment opportunities and governance.

As a prime tourism destination, Davao City has numerous world-class accommodations, business and convention facilities, shopping malls, variety of restaurants, health and wellness centers, diverse day and night recreational activities, and a modern international airport that connects the metropolis to various important destinations around the region.

Enjoy the best of both worlds in Davao City - a fascinating mix of small town allure and the sophisticated comforts of a modern metropolis. Davao City is truly an exciting cosmopolitan destination with a harmonious mix of nature and culture, ildlife and nightlife, spectacular islands and breathtaking highlands that make up one truly unforgettable Davao experience.

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