JessaTheExplorer: Things to do and see in my Hometown- Kanlaon City

There are many things you can do in Kanlaon City. First, the rural scent of fresh air you will never get in urban areas. Kanlaon is one of the perfect place to unwind and free your mind from troublesome situations like stress. You will enjoy trekking into higher areas like, judt like our barangay, Mananawin, Masulog, located at the feet part of the mountain. Trekking more higher areas would need expert trekkers though. I, myself experienced planting grains and vegetables. The best asset in Kanlaon City is their vegetables which are indeed fresh and natural. They do not recommend using commercial fertilizers in their farm. Another thing is, you will experience to see fog or haze in your own bare eyes especially early in the morning. This place is like mini-Baguio City for its temperature average is 25 degrees and it's truly awesome to experience it.

Here are some places that must be visited in Kanlaon City:
1. Whistka Tree- dubbed as the "Wonder Tree" bg the locals, this balete tree is the oldest recorded tree i ib ghe province and possibly even in the country. It is believed that the tree is 1,238 years old. So old that that the tree was already standing long before the Philippines was discovered by Magellan.

We went here three years ago.

2. Sudlon Falls
Sudlon Waterfalls No. 1 - Located at the Northeastern portion of Mt. Kanlaon at Sitio Gaboc, Brgy. Malaiba, approximately 6 km. from the city proper. The cascading waterfall is 10 meters high; a fascinating nature's beauty characterized by the cool climate, healthful clear water, and lush vegetation of natural flowering plants abound.

Nature lovers and the adventurous may be challenged to get in along the hills that keep this waterfalls inside in a serene but enchanting view to take refreshing dip just after a kilometer walk across winding footpath of hardwood trees and sounds of birds and insects.

Sudlon Waterfalls No. 2 - Located at the Northeastern portion of Mt. Kanlaon at Sitio Gaboc, Brgy. Malaiba, approximately 6 km. from the city proper, for hikers on 20 minutes walk from the nearest Brgy. Road at Sitio Gaboc. Blessed with the coolness of water cascading over solid rocks and falling 25 meters down the large pond ideal for swimming. The area is filled with enchantment and tranquility alongside Sudlon Waterfalls No. 1 approximately 120 meters downstream, is challenging as it is kept inside two (2) verdant hills.

Sudlon is a Visayan term that means to get inside. The green lush vegetation abounding the surrounding rocks adds excitement to photographers of the eye-catching vistas of the falls as viewed from the two sides of the mountain where sunshine rays through woods.

3. Quipot Falls

Located just 5 kilometres from the Canlaon City proper, Quipot Falls is one of the tourist attractions in the city that has brought in many enthusiasts travelling from all parts of the country and the world. The waterfall is enveloped with tropical plants and trees that also provide a habitat for wildlife.

4.Mt. Kanlaon

also spelled as Kanla-on or Canlaon, is an active volcano on Negros island in central Philippines. Thestratovolcano straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, approximately 30 km (19 mi) southeast ofBacolod, the capital and most populous city of Negros Occidental.

The volcano is a favorite spot for mountain climbers and is the centerpiece of Mount Kanlaon Natural Park, a national park originally established on August 8, 1934.^[1]^[2] It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and part of the Pacific ring of fire.