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Let’s go to Sampaw Hills of Leyte, Leyte. Just 2 kilometers away from the central town of Leyte. This 318 feet tall, breathtaking grassy landscape creates a scenic backdrop of the town. A perfect natural viewing deck to gaze out the Mt. Canjamampaay in the east and the Leyte Bay in the east. This rolling hill is a perfect place for picnic and hiking with family and friends especially during sunset time. And for those adrenaline junkies, this spot is good for the trail running and mountain biking. In fact, this was recently used during the annual Leyte Garden Town Enduro Challenge. Cogon grasses dominates the landscape and there are also few Binayuyo trees that survived here even after fire. The fruit of binayuyo is like a tiny cluster of grapes and is safe to eat. It is sour when colored green and very sweet when it turns black. So what are you waiting for, have a nature break and experience a relaxing environment of the Leyte town’s pride, the Sampaw hills. Don’t forget to leave no t

If you are from Biliran island and you pass through the bridge that connects Biliran and Leyte, you will see this beautiful and tall mountain, The Mount Baonao. From PHIVOLCS site, Mount Baonao is an inactive volcano with a height of 485 meters above sea level and is located at the northern tip of Leyte, Leyte. At its peak you can see the towering mountains of Biliran island, the Biliran strait, the Leyte Bay, Mount Canjamampaay, and the neighboring areas of the municipality of Leyte. Its distance from Biliran Bridge is roughly two kilometers, and it will take you an hour or more to go uphill. You will pass beneath lush trees as you begin the ascent. Along the trail, you may find a plantation of pineapples, jackfruits, and mangoes. And midway, grasses that are almost waist high occupies the rest of the slope. Since there aren't many trees to provide shade, climbing here is very tiring under sunny weather. So bring enough water to drink because you can't find water sources throu