City of San Fernando
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**This city is La Union province's capital. It is the wealthiest and most industrialized part of the province. One of the tourist destinations of this city is a Chinese temple called The Ma-Cho(not macho) Temple.** 

**The name is derived from Chinese deity Matzu who is a goddess of the heavens and protector of the seas. Fishermen in this province consider Matzu as their patron when going out to fish and guides them in their sea voyages.**  

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[source](https://blauearth.com/tag/ma-cho-temple/)

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[source](https://www.flickr.com/photos/achua/16334753526)

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[source](https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennwesley/4629196467)

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[source](http://www.arisonlinenow.com/2014/08/my-macho-taoist-temple-invasion.html)

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Pindangan Ruins, San Fernando La Union
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**The settlement found here were from the built on 1786. The ruins of the church was a symbol of unity between 2 villages settling beside it during the time. The church ruins, made of bricks and corals, are now maintained by Carmelita Monastery.**

http://dev2.websiteexpress.ph/traveltrilogy/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sfl4.jpg
[source](http://www.traveltrilogy.com/2014/03/san-fernando-la-union-make-it-a-destination.html)

https://filipinojulian.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/sam_2260.jpg
[source](https://filipinojulian.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/more-of-san-fernando-work-and-play/sam_2260/)

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[source](http://www.arisonlinenow.com/2014/07/i-arrived-in-barangay-parian-in-san.html)


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La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden
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**This garden settles is a 20 hectare mountainous land. If you are a nature lover and loves to see beautiful sights then you must not miss visiting this garden.**

**Plants and trees are everywhere. They also have a mini zoo but do not expect to be as big as the other zoos you've seen before. Nonetheless, the experience is worth remembering.**

https://www.vigattintourism.com/assets/images/photo_library/optimize/13445705827WoqnaRi.jpg
[source](https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/La-Union-Botanical-and-Zoological-Garden)

https://www.vigattintourism.com/assets/article_main_photos/optimize/1345182890mWAQC2cj.jpg
[source](https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/La-Union-Botanical-and-Zoological-Garden)

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[source](https://www.travelbook.ph/blog/la-union-travel-information/)

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**These are amongst many others that are in my bucket list for travel. I hope I can generate enough funding so I can get to these beautiful destinations.**

**That's it for now. Until next time! Namaste!**

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