--- title: "Visited the ancient town of Vigan, built by the Spanish" description: "A travel account of visiting Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Philippines known for its Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and local cuisine." canonical_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/post/visit-vigan-heritage-town" author: "Mark Ku" author_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/author/mark-ku" site: "Mark Ku's Blog" date_published: "2025-03-12 01:01:02 +0800" category: "Travel" tags: ["travel", "philippines", "vigan", "heritage", "unesco", "food"] language: "zh-TW" license: "CC BY 4.0" license_url: "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" attribution: "轉載或引用請註明作者並附上原文連結" --- # Visited the ancient town of Vigan, built by the Spanish ## Introduction **After visiting most of the attractions in Baguio, I wanted to find something new to do on the weekends.** 在參觀完碧瑤的大部分景點後，我想找點新的事情來充實週末。 **That’s when I discovered Vigan and the Banaue Rice Terraces — both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.** 就在那時，我發現了美岸和巴拿威梯田，這兩個都是聯合國教科文組織的世界文化遺產。 **This trip was also my first time taking a long-distance bus in the Philippines, which turned out to be quite an experience!** 這趟旅程也是我第一次在菲律賓搭長途巴士，結果真的是一場難忘的體驗！ ## Vigan **Vigan is a historic city in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture.** 美岸是位於菲律賓伊羅戈斯南省的一座歷史名城，以保存完好的西班牙殖民時期建築聞名。 **Its cobblestone streets, carriage , and heritage houses create a charming, old-world atmosphere.** 它的鵝卵石街道、馬車(Carriage)和古老的傳統房屋，營造出迷人的舊世界氛圍。 ![carriage 1](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/carriage-1.jpg) ![carriage 2](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/carriage-2.jpg) **It felt like stepping back in time.** 走在裡面，就好像穿越回過去一樣。 ## Transportation / 運輸 No need to buy tickets in advance — just purchase tickets an hour before departure. 不用提前買票，只要在發車前一小時買票即可。 ### Departure / 去程 The main bus to Vigan is the Partas bus line. 去美岸主要是搭乘Partas。 ![partas bus station](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/partas-bus-station.jpg) Direct buses to Vigan usually depart after 7 a.m., but if you want to make it a day trip, you’ll need to catch the midnight bus, which usually follows the Laoag-Vigan route and passes through Vigan. 直達美岸的車通常早上7點後才有，但如果想當天往返，就得搭午夜的車，通常是搭乘Laoag-Vigan路線，會經過美岸。 ![outbound bus schedule](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/outbound-bus-schedule.jpg) ### Return / 回程 Bus schedules are unreliable — we ended up asking the station security guard for help. He was very friendly and provided accurate information. 行程表很不準，最後我們是詢問巴士站的警衛大哥，他非常熱心地給了我們準確的資訊。 ![return bus schedule](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/return-bus-schedule.jpg) ### Helpful Encounters **The security guard at the bus station was incredibly kind.** 巴士站的保安人員非常熱心。 **He gave me useful tips and directions, which made the trip a lot smoother.** 他給了我許多有用的建議和指引，讓這趟旅程順暢了不少。 **Sometimes, a little kindness makes all the difference.** 有時候，一點點善意真的能改變整趟旅程的感受。 ## Must-See Attractions ![vigan attractions map](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/vigan-attraction-map.png) - **Tricycle rides:** A fun and affordable way to explore the city. **(三輪車)** 便宜又有趣的市區探索方式。 - **Calle Crisologo:** The most iconic old street — riding a tricycle over the cobblestones is an unforgettable experience. **(克里索洛哥街)** 最經典的老街，騎三輪車穿過石板路超有感覺！ - **Local restaurants:** The food is a must-try especially Vigan empanada. **(當地美食)** 一定要試試這裡的美食，特別是美岸餡餅！ - **Carriage rides:** Though charming, prepare for the smell. **(馬車)** 雖然很有情調，但要有心理準備迎接氣味轟炸。 - **Historic church:** If it’s not under maintenance, it’s worth a visit. **(古老教堂)** 如果沒在維修，絕對值得一看。 - **Bantay Tower:** A great spot for photos and a nice view. **(燈塔)** 很適合拍照，還能欣賞美景。 - **Starbucks:** For those who need a taste of home amidst the historic setting. **(星巴克)** 如果你想在歷史古城裡喝一杯熟悉的咖啡，這裡有！ ![維甘古城Calle Crisologo街上的星巴克](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/starbucks.jpg) ## Risks and Reminder **Early Departure: We had to wake up at 2 a.m. and set off from Pines's lobby by 2:30 a.m.** **(早起出發)** 我們得在凌晨2點起床，2點半從Pines學校的大廳出發。 **Long Journey: The bus ride was long, so bringing a regular-sized bottle of water was essential.** **(長途跋涉)** 巴士車程很長，所以帶上一瓶正常大小的水非常重要。 **Temperature: It was freezing on the bus (around 14-15°C). A jacket was a must!** **(低溫挑戰)** 巴士裡冷得像冰庫（大約14-15°C），一定要帶外套保暖！ **Bus Schedules: There are various bus schedules. It’s best to visit the station in advance and ask the clerk for the latest information.** **(班次資訊)** 巴士班次很多種，建議提前去車站詢問櫃檯最新的時刻表資訊。 ## D-Day: Exploring Vigan **We left school at 2 a.m. and bought our tickets an hour before departure.** 我們凌晨2點離開學校，提前一個小時買好了車票。 ![partas bus](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/partas-bus.jpg) **When we boarded the bus, we didn’t expect the air conditioning to be set to 15°C — it felt like a freezer!** 我們上車後完全沒想到冷氣開到15°C，簡直像進了冷凍庫！ **After a six-hour bus ride, we finally arrived in Vigan. The heat was intense, a total contrast to the icy bus.** 經過六個小時的車程，我們終於抵達美岸，天氣熱得像火爐，跟車上的冷凍空間形成了超大反差。 **Our first stop was a delicious local restaurant to refuel.**(1995 Sdutio Cafe) 我們的第一站是當地一家好吃的餐館(1995 Sdutio Cafe)，先補充點能量再說。 ![Pasta](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pasta.jpg) ![Pizza](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pizza.jpg) ![Fired-food](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/fired-food.jpg) ![Dessert](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/dessert.jpg) ![coffee shop](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/coffee-shop.jpg) **Unfortunately, the most of churches we planned to visit were under maintenance.** 很不幸的是，我們原本計劃去參觀的大部份的教堂正在維修。 ![鷹架圍繞的白色教堂正在維修](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/church-1.jpg) **Still, we made the most of it by exploring other sights like the iconic lighthouse and wandering through Vigan’s beautiful streets.** 但我們還是抓住機會，去了地標性的燈塔，還在美岸美麗的街道上閒逛探索。 ![Tower](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/tower.jpg) ![Pretty street](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pretty-street-1.jpg) ![Pretty street](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pretty-street-2.jpg) ![Pretty street](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pretty-street-3.jpg) ![Pretty street](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pretty-street-4.jpg) ![Pretty street](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/pretty-street-5.jpg) ![Fountain](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/visit-vigan-heritage-town/images/fountain.jpg) **I also tried a local delicacy. The famous Vigan's empanada was delicious!** 我還嚐了當地的特色美食，著名的美岸餡餅(empanada)，真的超級好吃！ **However, one thing I couldn’t ignore was the strong smell from the horse-drawn carriages.** 但有一點我實在無法忽視，就是馬車散發出的濃烈味道。 **Sadly, it seemed like the horses didn’t get a bath every day.** 可惜的是，看起來那些馬似乎不是每天都有洗澡。 **On the way back, the journey felt even longer.** 回程時，旅途感覺比來的時候還要漫長。 **The air conditioning was still blasting at 15°C, and one of my Korean classmates ended up getting motion sickness.** 冷氣依舊狂吹在15°C，其中一位韓國同學最後還暈車了。 **It was quite the adventure, to say the least.** 說實話，這趟旅程真的是跌宕起伏。 **Finally,this trip was unforgettable — from freezing buses to the sweltering heat, from historic streets to delicious food.** 這趟旅程真讓人難忘，從冰冷的巴士到炙熱的街頭，從古色古香的街道到美味的食物。 --- ## 關於本文與作者 本文出自 [Mark Ku's Blog](https://blog.markkulab.net/post/visit-vigan-heritage-town) 授權條款： [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — 轉載或引用請註明作者並附上原文連結 ### 關於作者 **[Mark Ku](https://blog.markkulab.net/author/mark-ku)** — Software Solution Provider - 10+ 年資深軟體工程師，現為 AI 應用 Builder - 專注大型平台架構設計，從北美電商到AI SaaS訂閱收費系統 - 結合 AI Agent 與自動化，打造高效可演進的產品技術基礎 ### 作者開發的免費工具 以下工具皆可免費使用： - [免費 PDF 簽名工具](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/pdf-sign): 線上 PDF 簽名工具，瀏覽器內完成手繪、打字、上傳簽名，可拖曳放置、縮放、下載。所有處理都在你的裝置完成，檔案不會上傳。 - [VS Code Refactory](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/refactory): Refactory 是一款 VS Code 重構擴充套件：34 個重構動作、37 條 code smell 檢查、Code Health 儀表板、18 種語言、534 支測試。懂你的專案慣例：介面放哪、DI 註冊寫在哪、'use client' 該不該加；還會用 git 修改頻率 × 複雜度排出「該先修哪個檔案」，並一鍵把壞味道交給你自己電腦上的 Claude Code 修。免費使用，原始碼不離開你的機器。 - [DB-Kit 資料庫管理工具](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/db-kit): DB-Kit 是一個用 Tauri + Rust + React 打造的輕量跨平台資料庫管理工具，用單一一致的介面同時管理 MySQL、MariaDB、PostgreSQL、SQL Server、Oracle、SQLite、MongoDB、Redis、Kafka、Elasticsearch 與 RabbitMQ 十一種資料來源：連線密碼以 OS keychain 加密、SSH Tunnel、完整 CRUD、視覺化查詢建構器、多結果集同時顯示、跨連線資料傳輸與比對同步、Excel / CSV 匯入匯出、執行計畫視覺化、ER 圖、排程備份、SQL 壓力測試（p50～p99 延遲百分位）、15 條規則的 SQL 審查、Kafka 訊息瀏覽與監控告警；繁中 / 英文雙語介面，內建 AI 助手（自然語言生成 SQL、AI 審查與調校建議）與命令列工具 dbk。免費開源（MIT），提供 Windows / macOS / Linux 安裝檔。 - [VS Code Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/super-mermaid): Super Mermaid 是一款 VS Code 擴充套件：開箱即用的漂亮 Mermaid 圖表，自動上色、即時預覽、滑鼠平移縮放、PNG / SVG 高解析匯出，內建 21 種範本與多種主題。免費開源（MIT）。 - [React Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/react-super-mermaid): react-super-mermaid 是一個開源 React 元件庫：一行 即可渲染漂亮的 Mermaid 圖表，內建 colorful / sketch 主題、平移縮放、圖內搜尋、SVG / PNG 高解析匯出。輕量、SSR 安全、完整 TypeScript 型別。免費開源（MIT）。 - [Jira / Confluence Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/jira-super-mermaid): Atlassian Forge app：在 Jira issue 與 Confluence 內文直接寫 Mermaid 語法，畫流程圖、時序圖、狀態機與甘特圖。11 種圖表、SVG / PNG 匯出、明暗主題、完整中日韓文字支援。取得 Runs on Atlassian 資格：圖表存在你自己的站台，app 不呼叫任何第三方服務。免費，即將上架 Atlassian Marketplace。 - [Mermaid 線上預覽](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/mermaid-preview): 在瀏覽器裡寫 Mermaid、即時看圖，整張圖表壓進網址就能分享。免註冊、不上傳伺服器，相容 mermaid.live 的分享連結。 - [React Intl Phone Number](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/react-intl-phone-number): react-intl-phone-number 是一個開源 React 元件：framework-agnostic、不依賴 antd，提供 E.164 進出、可搜尋國旗 / 國碼下拉、可配置驗證等級（strict / mobile-strict / loose）、可主題化 CSS 與 i18n，電話邏輯由 google-libphonenumber 驅動。輕量、完整 TypeScript 型別。免費開源（MIT）。 - [Uptime Kuma Cluster](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/uptime-kuma-cluster): 把單機版 Uptime Kuma 改造成高可用叢集：OpenResty + Lua 智慧負載平衡、MariaDB 共享狀態、健康檢查與自動 Failover，附叢集管理 REST API，一行 Docker Compose 啟動。免費開源（MIT）。 - [特教專案](https://blog.markkulab.net/education): 為特殊教育學生製作的學習教材 ### 每日 Podcast - [科技新鮮事](https://blog.markkulab.net/category/tech-news): 每日精選 AI 與科技趨勢，透過語音摘要快速掌握最新技術動態，涵蓋 AI 應用、軟體架構、DevOps 與工程實戰。 — RSS: https://blog.markkulab.net/feed.xml - [AI股市蝦聊](https://blog.markkulab.net/category/ai-stock-chat): 每個交易日用 AI 分析台股盤勢，以雙人對話聊當天的盤中觀察與隔日預測。 — RSS: https://blog.markkulab.net/ai-stock-chat/feed.xml ### 電子報 [訂閱電子報](https://blog.markkulab.net/subscribe) — 第一時間收到新文章通知，無垃圾信、隨時可取消訂閱。