Christmas by the Lake is a family-friendly outdoor attraction that showcases the City's Christmas spirit. The new 6-hectare attraction, which will be open to the public starting December 1, is the biggest lights park in the country.
The park features a million Christmas lights using an energy-efficient technology to symbolize TaguigueƱo's faith and resilience to rise from the darkness brought about by the pandemic.
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Here are things you should expect at the Christmas by the Lake:
The Lights of Christmas (TLC) Park
Upon entering, your will be welcomed by a village train which can take you around the park. The village train and walking tour will take visitors through the three zones of Christmas by the Lake:
- the Lights of the City,
- the Heart of Christmas
- and the Spirit of Christmas.
In the same area, you can also watch the Aqua Luna Lights and Sounds Show featuring laser and beam animations synchronized to beautiful sound effects and an aerial light show called Sinagtala. Then visit the TLC Garden.
TLC Food Park (Mercato X Mercado)
After a walking tour, you may opt to visit TLC Food Park where a variety of meals in the native kubos elevated from the water by wooden stilts.
TLC Food Park |
From this side of the park, you can also enjoy entertainment shows by different performers at the Artist Hub. Also, in the same area are the fish pond and the giant Christmas tree.
Apart from Christmas tree lights, TaguigueƱos can enjoy lit-up Christmas-themed installations, including Little Drummer Boy and nativity scenes.
Interactive Art Murals
A larger-than-life walkthrough kaleidoscope to have that Instagram-worthy pictures will also be available at the Interactive Art Murals.
Walkway of Lights
Couples can have a romantic walk along this pathway filled with lights while you soak in the gorgeous park views at the Walkway of Lights.
Mercado del Lago Floating Village, Food Park and Activity Hall
To complete your experience, you can end your tour by having your meal at one of the Mercado del Lago stalls which offer a wide array of dishes guaranteed to satisfy the palate.
ENTRANCE: HOW TO GET IN TO TLC PARK
Though it is FREE ENTRANCE, prior booking is required to enter The Lights of Christmas (TLC) Park as per Taguig LGU. There are TWO WAYS to book a free visit to the park:
ONLINE BOOKING
- Visit https://appointment.taguig.info
- Click Book your visit to The Lights of Christmas (TLC) Park
- Choose Lakeshore as location
- Choose date and time of visit
- Choose Christmas Event
- Click I have read and understood the requirements and guidelines
- Fill out personal details
- Click authorization notice
- Input the captcha
- You will receive a text and e-mail confirmation of your booking
- Show either the text or e-mail confirmation together with your ID at the gate when you visit
VIA PHONE
- Groups of 10 and above can secure their visit by calling the following numbers daily from 8AM to 5PM
- 09193304146
- 09193304152
- 09193304154
- 09617046623
- You will receive a text and e-mail confirmation of your booking
- Show either the text or e-mail confirmation together with your ID at the gate when you visit
NOTE: Walk-in visitors are highly discouraged as there is no certainty that you can be accommodated. You must be willing to line up and wait if slots will become available.
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Klook.comHOW TO GET TO TLC PARK
TLC Park is located along Laguna Lake Highway (or C6 Road) which can be access via Gen. Santos Ave. if you are coming from Bicutan side or M. L. Quezon Ave. if you are coming from the north (Pasig, Tuktukan, Hagonoy).
For those who are traveling via PUJs, there are jeepneys en route to Lower Bicutan (or Bagumabayan) from Pasig Palengke (or Pateros). Drop off Lower Bicutan intersection and take a short walk to TLC Park.
There are also tricycles coming from DOST and Central Bicutan that en route to Lower Bicutan.
Here's a guide map provided by Taguig LGU for TLC Park. Parking is available (first come, first serve basis).
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA
CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE SCHEDULE
- 2PM - 12MN The TLC Food Park (Mercato X Mercado)
- 4PM - 12MN Mercado Del Lago
- 5PM - 12MN Lights of Christmas (TLC) Park
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