There are several ways of going around the city.
A taxi can be hailed from most major streets. A taxi can get you to any place in Metro Manila. The flagdown rate is fifty pesos and the fare is 2.50 pesos per kilometer travelled.
If you feel adventurous, we may try to ride in our jeepney, bus, or mass-transit system. They can take you around the city at a lower cost, but you need some familiarity with the streets. Arm yourself with a map.
While you are in Manila, you can visit some of its sights. There are lots to see, but if you have only a few days, you may want to look at these:
Intramuros
 A tour of Intramuros provides a deeper understanding of Manila's rich heritage. A fortress-complex built in 1571, Intramuros served as the political, cultural, educational, religious, and commercial center of Spain's empire in the east.
As one of Manila's top tourist attraction, you can find many important historial and cultural heritage sites inside Intramuros, among them Fort Santiago, the former Spanish military headquarters. Other top draws inside intramuros include Manila Cathedral (The seat of the local archdiocese), San Agustin (The oldest church in the Philippines and a UNESCO world heritage site), Barrio San Luis (a showcase of reconstructed colonial houses from the Spanish era), and Bahay Tsinoy (the Fil-Chinese museum).
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Rizal Park
 Popularly known as Luneta, the park is a tribute to the country's national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Located within the park are the Rizal Monument (designed by Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling in 1912), the Orchidarium (features a butterfly pavilion, an orchid collection and a rain forest at the heart of the city), and the Museum of the Filipino People and National Museum (with a priceless collection that relates to Filipino culture).
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Eastwood City
 A 15-hectare residential, business and entertainment enclave. As a CyberPark, it is the country's first IT economic zone, housing various technology companies. The City Walk is a pedestrian-friendly streetscape with trendy restaurants and cafes and regular offering of outdoor concert and shows.
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Makati Central Business District
 The Makati Central Business District is home to the many of the largest Philippine and multinational corporations. Modern steel and glass high-rises line the business epicenter of Ayala Ave. The main shopping zone is Ayala Center, a complex of interconnected malls and arcades, including Greenbelt, Glorietta, Park Square and The Landmark. Greenbelt Park, with its man-made lake, manicured gardens, and tall trees is a welcome respite in this urban jungle.
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Rockwell Center
 Formerly the site of a thermal power plant until 1994, Rockwell Center is a self-contained upscale community consisting of elegant and modern high-rise residential towers, a sports and leisure club, office buildings, the Power Plant Mall, and the Ateneo Graduate School.
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Ortigas Center
This is the other main business district in Metro Manila where the headquarters of the Philippine Stock Exchange and San Miguel Corporation, the Philippine's largest food and beverage company, are located. It also has Asia's largest mall, SM Megamall, as well as several others.
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Source: Citiguide Metro Manila
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