Arayat, Philippines
Purok 6 Brgy. Lara
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+639558466259
Enjoy the view of rice fields and the mountain on the way to Bale Batu. Place is smaller than how I expected it but amazing nonetheless. Felt like tomb raider as I explored the dark stone interior It’s just tricky to get a spot to yourself when visitors are everywhere. Entrance fee is Php50 per person.
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If possible, don't go on the weekend. Hundreds of people and cars. Nature conservation works differently. Peso 20.- to enter the area. Peso 50.- per person to see the ruins. That's it already
Saw the place this afternoon for some picture taking with my husband. The place is cool and quiet and green all around. The people in the entrance gate are warm and accomodating. For someone like me who have visited Siem Reap in Cambodia and have seen Angkor Wat and Angkor Tom in all their grandeur, Bale Batu can be considered Little Cambodia nestled in the foothills of Mt. Arayat. Although there are a few miniscule stupas yet they resemble those in Cambodia. If the pool and the Cafe will.be operational ,more visitors will be attracted to visit. There is a great tourism potential for Bale Batu.
Bale Batu, or if you translate it rock house was built for around 40yrs by Apung Susing - a native Kapampangan. The true inspiration to this work of art is still unknown nor validated. Several stories about the reason and inspiration of this structure has been a tale told within the area, some if which are (1) Apung susing would want to build a temple - having it come to life in their 1 hectare land. (2) Apung susing gone missing, and was believed to have been in the kingdom of Apung Sinukuan - the god that keeps today's Mt. Arayat. This is where he got the idea to built this structure we appreciate today. For those who would like to visit, an entrance fee of Php 50.00 per head will be asked. Aside from the structure, you will see some sculptures and bonsai within the property.
I think 50php per head is a bit much
Natural made by rock and more history about tribu katutubo
Very peaceful, the rock house is so cool, specialy knowing how old it is.
Very relaxing, blast from the past...
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