Baclaran, at the southern tip of Roxas Boulevard, is the place to go for practical clothing. Divisoria is the wholesaler's paradise for clothes, home decor, watches and just about everything else under the sun. Hunt down lovely wood carvings, capiz shell items, buri bags, and embroidered napkins under the Quezon Bridge in Quiapo. Along the Padre Faura, religious articles such as altar pieces are available at antique shops. In Ermita's antique shops, Chinese ceramic and jars can be found dating back to the barter trade era.
Manila is one of Asia's premier cities and an international gateway city.
Servicing over 25 international airlines, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has duty-free centers, tourist information centers, banks, postal services, car rental and chartered flight services, hotel and travel agency representatives and a medical clinic. For visitors going to Manila on cruise ships, the ships dock at Manila Bay. Or, if preferred, rentals are always available from any car rental agency. Staying In Excellent service and amenities can be found in Manila's many hotels from Roxas Boulevard and Ayala Avenue to Ortigas Center. For the visitors on a tighter budget, they can take advantage of the metropolis' many inns, apartelles and pension houses.