The sunset
The sun behind anchored ships.
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A seafront promenade about two kilometres long on the shore of Manila Bay, running south from the US Embassy near Rizal Park to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, alongside the broad, palm-lined Roxas Boulevard. Statues of national figures stand along its length. It is best known for its sunsets over the bay, which locals call among the finest in Asia: the sun sinks behind ships anchored in the water, the sky turns orange and red, and people gather along the sea wall to watch every evening. In 2020 a strip of artificial white sand, known as Dolomite Beach, was laid along part of the shore as part of a bay rehabilitation project, which drew environmental criticism. Swimming in the bay is not advised; the place is for walking and watching only. The promenade is free and always open, and the best time is half an hour before sunset. Keep an eye on your belongings in the crowds.
The sun behind anchored ships.
Palms along the bay.
Artificial white sand.
Roxas Boulevard, Ermita and Malate, Manila
It is not advised, as the bay's water is still being rehabilitated. The promenade is for walking and watching the sunset.