Hiwang Village — Attraction in Banaue

Hiwang Native House Inn and View Deck is on a high point overlooking the Banaue and Hapao valleys, giving you a panoramic view of the entire region. It is on the road to Hungduan but there is only one jeepney daily either direction so we recommend either direction so we recommend that you hire a trike to take you there. It is best to arrange with the driver to wait and then take you back to Banaue proper.

This lovely place is perfect to just hang out and relax, walk the grounds, even to have a picnic. There are seven native houses which you can inspect up close and even rent for an overnight stay if you wish (P300 per person for a group of four).

This site is unique in that it is a park and recreational area with lively grounds to enjoy and relax. The site also has a museum with a large collection of artifacts which respectfully show the ways of the...

Others have commented that they had a nearby guide--however, there was nobody around to guide me when I arrived at the village. In fact, there were just some young boys around, perhaps because the village is beside an orphanage. It appeared that the orphans were being put to work in the village (carrying rice bags, equipment, etc. around) which seemed a bit strange. Also, the adults I encountered there later were not very friendly. They didn't trust that I had paid the entrance fee upon entering, and asked one of the young boys, who confirmed I had. In short, it's a scenic little place, but not really a functioning village. And don't expect any help or friendliness. But at least you can roam...

We visited the Hiwang Village, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, near the Banaue Rice Terraces during our visit to Banaue January 2016. It is very interesting to see the different old Ifugao huts with native decoratios of animal bones & human skulles (Japanese soldiers killed during WW2). There are different wood & stone curvings depicting humans & animals all around the place. Sculptur of old ancestors are found in 1 hut with Relics of Rice Gods. One can roam around, climb up to the Viewpoint (fee of 30 pesos) to see the mountains, valleys & a fee rice terraces. No lodging or toilet facilities....