Sirao Flower Garden - A New Place to Visit in Cebu

Celosia Flower grows like weeds in Sirao due to its cool weather.

Way above the city, Sirao Flower garden offers stunning view.

Sunflower is also dominant in Sirao Flower garden.

The photos shown above is taken at Sirao Flower Gaden in Barangay Busay, Cebu City. High upon the mountain and close to the Transcentral Highway that traverses the island of Cebu, this beautiful garden is the new destination for both local and foreign tourists in Cebu. The site is also frequented by photographers for different purposes but mostly for prenup shots.

The cool weather up in Busay is conducive to the growth of many flowers such as Celosia, the most dominant flower in Sirao Flower Garden. But aside from Celosia, Sunflower is also one of the prominent flowers in the area.

What to do in Sirao Flower Garden?

Obviously, take pictures, a lot of it! But aside from that, you can bring food for lunch or snack and rent out one of the cottages inside.

Entrance fee is just 50 pesos and you can stay there as long as you want. Cottages can be rented for 200 pesos. The size of the cottage can accommodate 10-15 persons.

The place is still being developed but the beautiful flowers is enough to attract visitors.

How to Get to Sirao Flower Garden?

If you own a private vehicle, you can drive your way up there. From the main city, it will take about 20 minutes to reach it. Another option is taxi but make sure to arrange a pick up for your way back to the main city. Still another option is ride a van (GT Express) in Ayala Center Cebu Terminal. And finally, you can ride a private motorbike locally known as "habal-habal". Prices of habal-habal ride from JY Square Mall to Sirao ranges from 50 to 100 Pesos. Be sure to arrange for the return trip.

Here's the map showing the location of the garden.

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