18th century houses. Traces of Spanish influence are evident on the houses of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.
Unesco: Historic City of Vigan
Distance: 10,483 km
Travel time: 21 days