This MAKATI Pride Is Under Renovations [4K] | Ayala Triangle Gardens Makati Philippines Walking Tour

Join us as we explore the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City, Metro Manila in this Philippines walking tour! To see more Philippines walk tours, please subscribe    / @lakwatsatour   In this video, we’ll explore Ayala Triangle Gardens, the lush urban sanctuary in the bustling heart of Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines, where I got lost in a world of greenery, art, and a touch of luxury that felt like a much-needed escape from the city grind. As I wandered into this 2-hectare oasis at the intersection of Ayala Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, and Makati Avenue, I was reminded of its origins as a transformed parking lot in 1990 by Ayala Land, now a verdant haven with over 100 mature trees like acacias and narra, plus sculptures by Filipino artists like Eduardo Castrillo. As one of Manila tourist attractions, tourist in Philippines will love this. The park's latest glow-up has been a game-changer: after a major rehabilitation kicking off in early 2025, it wrapped up by July with revamped walkways, upgraded lighting, and a brand-new playground that’s got families buzzing, as I saw in recent Spot PH articles highlighting the eco-friendly upgrades with native plants and better drainage to handle Manila's rains. I paused at the iconic Filipinas Heritage Library nearby, imagining the park's role in events like the annual Lights of Hope Christmas display, which in 2024 featured 1.2 million LED lights, and for 2025, they're teasing even more immersive installations per their Facebook teases. Fun fact: the gardens sit on land once part of Hacienda San Pedro de Macati, a Spanish-era estate, and it's home to the Nielson Tower, Manila's first airport terminal from the 1930s, now a fine-dining spot. Trivia tidbit: during the 2025 renovations, they added interactive QR codes on trees for educational tidbits about local flora, tying into Ayala's sustainability push. Then, I ventured over to The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens, a sleek retail addition opened in July 2022 as part of the Ayala Triangle Gardens North project, where two new towers by SOM architects rose up, bringing 4,000 square meters of dining and lifestyle spots like Manam’s flagship store with its comforting Filipino dishes and a mano’s globally ranked pizzas. The newest scoop? In June 2025, they expanded parking access at Paseo de Roxas to ease the post-typhoon crowds, and as of August, the Urban Play Forest reopened after a temporary closure from June 30 for upgrades featuring a striking Hornbill sculpture, making it a hotspot for kids and Instagram pics, as buzzed about on Make It Makati's Instagram. I loved how the shops integrate seamlessly with the park, offering al fresco dining under the canopy, though Tripadvisor reviews mention occasional wait times at popular spots like % Arabica café. Open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM for the gardens (shops from 10 AM to 10 PM), Ayala Triangle Gardens is a Makati must-visit that keeps evolving with the times. #AyalaTriangleGardens #MakatiCity #lakwatsawalktourph TIMESTAMP: 00:00:00 Ayala Triangle Gardens 00:03:06 The Restaurants at Ayala Triangle Gardens 00:06:26 Ayala Triangle Towers 00:07:19 The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens 00:22:11 Urban Play Forest at Ayala Triangle Gardens 00:27:10 The Open Book - Dia Del Libro If you enjoy my videos and want to see more manila philippines walking tour 4k and philippines tourist places, see the best places to visit in manila and other philippines beautiful places, please ★SUBSCRIBE★ Maraming Salamat, po 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ★★ METRO MANILA WALKING TOURS PLAYLIST★★    • METRO MANILA by Lakwatsa Walk Tour PH   ★★ CEBU WALKING TOURS PLAYLIST★★    • CEBU by Lakwatsa Walk Tour Ph   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music track: Funky by Waesto Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free To Use Music for Video