Transcentral Highway – image source: Adventure Café Facebook Page
Traveling From East To West
Some time ago, it took around three to four hours to get from Cebu City in the east to the town of Balamban in the west passing through the Manipis Road or the Naga National Road. But this changed after the transcentral highway was built, which cut travel time by half.
Some time ago, it took around three to four hours to get from Cebu City in the east to the town of Balamban in the west passing through the Manipis Road or the Naga National Road. But this changed after the transcentral highway was built, which cut travel time by half.
Transcentral Highway – image source: youtube.com
Transcentral Highway
The transcentral highway of Cebu is considered as one of the best innovations in the island in terms of transportation. The 33-kilometer highway stretches from Plaza Housing in Lahug, Cebu City up to Barangay Prenza in Balamban. When viewed from the air, the highway looks like a snake resting in the middle of the mountains of the island. Some people have also compared the transcentral highway to the Kennon Road in Baguio due to the cool temperature and its green surroundings. The highway can also become foggy when it rains in the area.
The transcentral highway of Cebu is considered as one of the best innovations in the island in terms of transportation. The 33-kilometer highway stretches from Plaza Housing in Lahug, Cebu City up to Barangay Prenza in Balamban. When viewed from the air, the highway looks like a snake resting in the middle of the mountains of the island. Some people have also compared the transcentral highway to the Kennon Road in Baguio due to the cool temperature and its green surroundings. The highway can also become foggy when it rains in the area.
Transcentral Highway – image source: youtube.com
But the highway is not a lonely stretch of road connecting Cebu City with the town of Balamban. The cool environment of the place has attracted businessmen, who have put up restaurants, mountain resorts, and parks in the area. The highway is also popular for pre-nuptial pictorials of couples who are about to get married.
Transcentral Highway – image source: commons.wikimedia.org
Places to Visit at the Transcentral Highway
There are a number of establishments built along and close to the transcentral highway. These include restaurants like Chateau de Busay and Lantaw Native Restaurant in Busay. Another eating place you can find along the highway is Felixberto’s Burgers and Hotdogs. The Tops Lookout is also located close to the highway along with the Adventure Café.
There are a number of establishments built along and close to the transcentral highway. These include restaurants like Chateau de Busay and Lantaw Native Restaurant in Busay. Another eating place you can find along the highway is Felixberto’s Burgers and Hotdogs. The Tops Lookout is also located close to the highway along with the Adventure Café.
Transcentral Highway – image source: Adventure Café Facebook Page
If you are passing through the transcentral highway, you may also want to drop by the Island in the Sky Resort or the Canso X mountain adventure park. Mountain View Nature’s Park is also another place you can visit when you are passing through the highway.
Transcentral Highway – image source: JVR Island in the Sky Resort Facebook Page
Things to See From the Top
When you reach the highest point of the transcentral highway, you will get the chance to see the Queen City of the South. You may also see the Balamban Shipyard or Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Inc. and the Malubog Lake when you reach the Balamban part of the transcentral highway. You may even get to see a part of Asturias when you are at the highest point. You will also notice that the island of Cebu still has places that have remained relatively untouched by commercial development.
When you reach the highest point of the transcentral highway, you will get the chance to see the Queen City of the South. You may also see the Balamban Shipyard or Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Inc. and the Malubog Lake when you reach the Balamban part of the transcentral highway. You may even get to see a part of Asturias when you are at the highest point. You will also notice that the island of Cebu still has places that have remained relatively untouched by commercial development.
Transcentral Highway – image source: tripmondo.com
Reminders While Traversing the Transcentral Highway
If you are traversing the transcentral highway, it is advisable to remember the following things:
If you are traversing the transcentral highway, it is advisable to remember the following things:
- Since it gets foggy at night whenever it rains, it is recommended to travel during the daytime. This is especially true if you are not quite familiar with the place.
- If you need to stop along the highway, it is also advisable to look for a suitable place where you can park your vehicle so you will not obstruct traffic.
Transcentral Highway – image source: panoramio.com
The transcentral highway connecting Cebu City to the town of Balamban is definitely an engineering marvel that does not only make traveling faster, it also gives you the chance to see that the island of Cebu still has a good amount of forest cover, which is located at the Central Cebu National Park.
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