11/10/11

Revisiting Fantasy World

Our mission was to maximize our road trip and let our kiddos and parents see the famous places in Tagaytay and Batangas. From Manila, we drove our SUV on a full tank which was just enough to bring us to Caleruega and Lemery. We tried maximizing our time to visit as many places as possible, so after Caleruega we headed straight to Fantasy World (about 30min drive).

Photo shoot opportunity not to be missed
Fantasy World Philippines is located on top of the mountain ridge at Barangay Mayasang Lemery, Batangas. If you're coming from Tagaytay, turn left before Evercrest Hotel and head towards Diokno highway.


We've been here twice. The first time was on a field trip from my son's school in 2004. When we went back in March 2011, there seems to have been zero construction progress on the site. There was still no added amenities in and around the castle. But despite of sad comments and disappointments (i'm not an investor anyway) the view outside is undeniably worth a second visit. 
The road that leads up to the castle

The castle has a huge courtyard where wedding receptions, parties and school field trips are held. It's also been used for tapings and location scene for "Pinoy Samurai"(tv5) and  "Majika" (GMA7). The place supposed to be was exclusive for members and guests only but in 2004 (if not mistaken) they opened it to the public. Non- members of Fantasy World are said to be able to enter by paying a fee for a minimum of 10 persons. It used to be Php1000. per single entry. You can ask however a member to accompany you and go see the place for free.

Altogether

Some old photos 








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