Soar Over the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines | National Geographic
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- Like ruins from a lost civilization, a host of uniform cones rise from an island in the Philippines.
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On the island of Bohol, in the Philippines, an expanse of otherworldly cones look like ruins from a lost civilization. But the Chocolate Hills, formed naturally, over millions of years. They change appearance over the course of each year, as well. Lush in the rainy season, the vegetation dries in summer, imparting the golden-brown hue that gives them their name-people compare the hills to giant Hershey's Kisses. Some 1,700 mounds extend across 20 square miles, rising as high as 400 feet. The land’s limestone base formed from skeletons of sea life. Geologic processes lifted the rock, and water slowly eroded it. Similar processes carve limestone around the world, but the Chocolate Hills' combination of shape and uniformity makes them unique.
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These hills in the Philippines got their name because they change color as the seasons shift. What fact about these mounds intrigued you the most?
National Geographic-Yeah thats right.......National Geographic is the best educational channel ever.....Even my friends watches your videos and other cool stuff you have!!!!
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The whole island is made of limestone. The island moved a few inches to the next island after the last earthquake. That's fascinating.
I'm intrigued with the fact that no trees grow on the top of the hills.
National Geographic yea your write i start reviewing this in scholl tagalog version nagstastudy ko to sa school eh i live in philipines
I didn't know they have limestone base until now
When my father was alive, this was his favorite place to visit. He would visit the Philippines about every 2 or 3 years and always the Chocolate Hills was a permanent staple on his itinerary.
We have a wall in the study that features photo's that he took of the Chocolate Hills for all 12 months (Jan. to Dec.) but in different years. Dad was just enchanted by the place.
This November (2018) we will be visiting the Philippines to scatter dad's ashes at the Chocolate Hills.
Just Wondering thanks..
well that took a turn
I'm so sorry for your loss, he'll be so proud of you from heaven!!
you should upload his photos about the landscapes, i would love to see them.
Ancient aliens used the hills for a base on earth.
As to your father's affinity of these hills... well, maybe he was part alien, part earthman.
Wow! These hills are really a unique sight. I don't know any other places that has these kind of shapes of land being formed naturally. Would really love to visit one day. Thanks for sharing National Geographic.
Azliana Lyana h
Don't worry, it will be finished by August this year!
We hope you get to visit one day, Azliana! If you'd like to learn more about these hills, read on: on.natgeo.com/2JxXHTx
Dont Worry
It's Panglao not Panglou
Azliana Lyana we would love to have you and there are many more treats in bohol its a realy fun place i grew up there its quite peaceful and tranquil you realy get to enjoy nature
I'm from Bohol and growing up I was like "what's so special about this? These are just hills." But this video made me realize that these aren't just hills. Rather, it's a masterpiece
nah, still not that special
@@ihsan75y BUT IT'S RARE
Masterpiece? Nobody made it. This was formed naturally.
History is scripted.
Same i live on bohol😀also hi to those 1% of the people reading this that got a trip to bohol "prod to be a pinoy"
It was raining when I saw them but still so beautiful. We must protect the tarsiers too that live on that island!!
Already protected tho. Well most of them
Didn't it got rekt when that storm came years ago?
My friend is a tarsier
Yeah plus its not just on bohol where they found most on pacific island.. Or within asia
And must prevent china from claiming it.. if china take their hands on thst island, everything will change.. so many factory here and there.. and they litter plastics everywhere..
I've been in the Philippine but never had a chance to visit this place i always move to Plawan, Northern Luzon, Bicol Region and MANILA. I love the Philippines from Reykjavik, Iceland
I'm from Bohol, Philippines and I love to visit Iceland. I hope I can go to your country soon♥️
LmAOo liarr.
you're not Icelandic LmAOo liar
Lmao you are subscribed to Raffy Tulfo. I don't know but that's kinda sus to me.
@@aestheticeu5601 Overseas worker. Duh.
I'm from the Ph, and on the second grade, our teacher taught us about land formations. When discussing about hills, she mentioned an example - the Chocolate hills from Bohol. Then a classmate immediately blurted out: "Ma'am is it Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory?"
The whole class blurted with laughter
edgar morbos has
Mari Rey huh
edgar morbos I also did that in second grade
Has
Also 2nd grade- our teacher asked, "who was Lapu-lapu?"
Then this kid was like, "sir he was a fish!"
😂😂😂😂
I was there 2 times ,and I love it, so beautiful
My wife and I are fortunate to visit the chocolate hills in Bohol in 2016. They offer atb rides which we should’ve done so we could explore more. The place is beautiful nonetheless. We will be back :)
I love these kind of background music used in videos showing the beauty of nature. It's very inspiring and calming :)) do u know what's the title of that background music??
ian_ p1001 I really want to know about that too! :/
The dramatic music really adds to the awesomeness of the footage
Name?
ian_ p1001 just convert the video to music
The last mohicans by alexandro querevalu
I secretly wish that those hills are really made of chocolate.. 😋😋😋
That sure would be a lot of chocolate! If you'd like to learn more about these hills, read on: on.natgeo.com/2JxXHTx
They responded to your comment good job
@@HelloHello8D hahaha
Its not a secret anymore
True but insects (mostly ants i think) will take over it lol
This song makes me want to go on an adventure there
Was really hoping those mountains were real chocolates
DR G hahaha... then Philippines must be the chocolate capital of the world🤓
lol
DR G Trust me every young Filipino hoped that at some point 😂
If only they were mountains and not hills
That would be awesome. Sitting on top of a mountain of chocolates.
This beautiful country has so much to offer with its amazing scenery and beautiful people. I went to the Philippines for the first time in 2017 and fell in love with the country.I have just booked a ticket to go back im December 23 and will definitely be visiting Bohol amongst many outer Great islands.
Beautiful background music. Wonders of nature that only you can find in the Philippines. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
When i visited this place i can't believe how beautiful these chocolate hills it's so magical!
Wow my beautiful country "the pearl of the orient seas" Philippines.. Natural beauty
PHILIPPINES! Always thankful to be featured in this prestigious show💕
Proud to be Chinese! Welcome to our Hills... please change the Country it's wong
No Brand YT User haha your so funny -_-
No Brand YT User LMAO 😂😂😂
Asereth Enyaj tangina mo ikaw ba nafeature??
Proud to be Filipino!
Very beautiful, breathtaking photography, interesting facts, perfect soundtrack!
*Can I eat them?*
You can try
just try. it's just like Kisses.
Yes. Theyre actually quite delicious.
Free taste sir 😁
Hibari Tomlinson of course you can.
THANK YOU LORD FOR GIVING US CHOCOLATE HILLS. 😍
Spoiler alert:
They taste like dirt...
Clever comment
Shocks
Bensen Jero Adviento
Actually no. It doesn't taste like dirt. It tastes like Limstone since it is Limestone.
Jhayz Alcera again with the pinoy pride??
yur rud.
I had to watch it twice, first time was for reading the text and the second for actually watching the video
This is one of the places i wanna go see if I've ever go to the Philippines again. On my top list of my next Filipines trip. Yasss!
Nice one! Thanks Natgeo again for featuring this spectacular views of Bohol. It is truly a Filipino pride to own this kind of precious gift from God. Mabuhay Natgeo! Mabuhay Pilipinas!
I honestly thought all hills were shaped like these when I was young, thanks to them being the only hills I actually knew.
Phillipines is soo amazing inside in out the culture ,food ,enviroment and the people is generous (mabait ) they are very hospitable we are there in the philipines for 1month
Vacation try also to go in vigan ilocos
, balabak island
Generous is mapagbigay. Kind is mabait.
When nature’s speak so beautiful as this chocolate Hills...I been there a week ago...love the place 😍😍😍
I'm from Bohol and I'm still amazed on this beautiful landscape even though i visited it several times.
Me too.
When I was a kid, I really thought they were edible.
Lescel Entero i can relate!! 😂😂😂
Same...
SAME HAHA
Wow... Thank you so much, NatGeo! I live in one of Bohol’s neighboring islands and it just takes about two hours to get there, yet I’ve never been there. I should go and enjoy the beauty in person!
Imagine if it is a real chocolate hill. 😍
Every one will become fat😀😀😀
@@phoebelyngonzales3899 at least most of Africa will not be hungry anymore
There so much beautifun natural landscape in the Philippines, if just people are responsible enought to maintain those.
I'm from Bohol, I've been to Chocolate Hills and it's more beautiful when you see it in person :) Try to visit sometime guys :)
The background music adds loads of magic to this already-magical video.
i want to know the title of the music
It’s more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 hello my beautiful country 💕
Can't people just comment about these hills than expressing how "proud" they are of their race?
Lorden Loren no its annoying when other Filipinos do it.
Btw are you Filipino?
Bro I can't stand them
Lorden Loren | lol yeah.. Kinda annoying
Cringy
I know its ur opinion but they are just showing thieir respect for their bayan because a few filipino doesnt like to be a filipino
Everyone gangsta till one of the chocolate hills starts melting
I'm proud that I'm one of those who don't comment, "proud to be Pinoy", everytime Philippines is featured by International media and vloggers.
Tom Gonzales Ignorante for what?
Tom Gonzales LOL. You missed my point my point buddy. Paganahin ang utak.
+Jessamyn Payot bobo lang yan si tom na butthurt kasi isa siya sa mga nagsasabi ng ganyan ewww
Tom Gonzales so ano pinaglalaban mo at ikinumpara mo pa Ang pilipino sa amerka, Japan ,Briton at iba pang bansa? Ang achievements nila na gumawa ng nuclear bomb atomic bomb? Pag papaumpisa ng ww1 & 2? Pagsakop SA bansa natin ng halos ilang siglo? At pagsunog SA mga kultura at pagkakakilanlan natin kung sino talaga Tayo?! Ang mga ginto na ninakaw nila SA bansa natin? Ang pagpapahirap, pang aalipin at pang aalipusta SA mga pilipino noon? Ang paglason nila sa isip ng mya kabataan ? Nakita mo ba Ang nangyare SA pilipinas sa nagdaang panahon? Ang pagiging proud ng kababayan natin ay walang masama hayaan mo silang ipahayag Ang kanilang pagmamahal SA bayan Kung nahihiya ka sa kanila parang ikinahiya mo na din Ang bansa natin at Kung Sino ka bilang Filipino. Wala dapat tayong ikahiya lalo SA kanila na nakinabang din nmn SA bansa natin diba?
+Tom Gonzales bida bida ka lang kasi.. na iirita din ako sa mga nagpopost ng ganyan pero dami mong satsat hahaha may pa kompara kompara kapang kupal ka
*"I BET TOBLERON'S GANNA COPYRIGHT THIS VIDEO"*
Would've made more sense if you said Hersey's.
Hershey's Kisses got the patent. Lol
Let me tell you a secret! ..... underneath these hills are pyramids...
Your creating a wrong myth stop inventing please
Pyramids name Toblerone 😂😂
possibly the graves of giants,what else could displace that much dirt?
@@johnsimmons3055 lol....the local legend of Chocolate Hills of Bohol is about a giant falling in love. When his beloved died he mourned, the hills were the result of his tears.
@@karmacanquints4222 but maybe those tears are burial mounds,that all I am posing.
I wondered if Hershey Kisses got shapes from Chocolate hills.
im fascinated about the video till i saw those comments......
Wow! Amazing! Your country has so much great talents. I'm planning to visit Philippines this coming vacation and hope to find my soulmate in your country. Greetings here from *Mexico , Pampanga*
been here last month and am so amazed of their beauty...natures beauty is beyond comprehension...thanks for this video National Geographic...you made us proud Filipinos😀😀😀
When I was a kid I thought chocolate hills is a real CHOCOLATE... and I was like, can I go there and eat the chocolate mountain. Hahaha
I live close by. The sight is truly magnificent. Should try experiencing the sunrises and sunsets there. At dawn, the hills are covered with clouds with only the tips peeking over the foggy expanse. At sunset, witness the beautiful array of colours in the sky and how it is perfectly complemented with the silhouettes of the hills and trees. ❤️
Its humbling to live in the Philippines.
Jerwin Joguilon I find that very ironic
Hope National Geographic can also feature the Banaue Rice Terraces next, the world's oldest. And where Thanos now resides.
Oh a video about the Philippines
*A Group of Wild Overproud Filipinos appeared*
Me: Goddammit
So what?
@@shionytejada4087 SO WHAT? hahaha sometimes I see irony on this. A video about how beautiful PH gets uploaded and goes viral, Filipinos takes the comment section by storm proclaiming they are Filipino and proud of their country. But then you'll see in the news and the society of the country itself that the surroundings are overlooked, beautiful land formations and forests gets abused and destroyed, natural resources gets abused as well and animal killings are uncontrollable... now, so what?
@@jiecelaudreyguico4801 truth sad 😢
Nat Geo please feature El Nido palawan or Coron for amazing jurrasic limeston formation .lakes and lagoon that also unique
It is better to say if the phrase is
"proud of my country"
patrick DUDE. 👏
And our country deserves to have a better people. We sure need to have some discipline. We are so entitled of our "democracy" that we think we can do anything and everything. Democracy is to have respect with other people and your environment which i believe a lot of us lack.
Many people around the world suffer from the same affliction kris.
May the Lord Jesus of Nazareth bless you and yours, even if you're not Christian.
The Philippians are beautiful with wonderful people.
*Love National Geographic! There’s so much I’ve learned*
I like here too, seems very pretty awesome to take selfies
The island of Bohol is really beautiful.
It's a good thing it is called Chocolate hills otherwise I might not have watched it. That would have been a shame because it was beautiful. Thank you.😊❤👍
They are wonderful creations by nature
This deserves to be part of the 7th wonder of the Nature
nah
Nah it's should be the banawe rice terraces y'know..
What a beautiful place love it
Comments:
45% Dissapointed that the hills aren't real chocolates
35% "Brace yourselves, Incoming Proud Filipinos"
15% in Amazed by the place
5% Proud Filipinos
thats right!
The hills are indeed really fascinating when you see them personally.
It looks like that no one built anything on top of those hills, interesting...
Giorgio Bergonzoni it's because of possible landslides and some other disasters, it would lead to destruction of properties and financial crisis if someone would built anything on top of it.
Giorgio Bergonzoni An earthquake once happened there and some of the hills collapsed. You want to build your house on a collapsible nonearthquake proof hill/ground?
soil is weak there..
Giorgio Bergonzoni i think its not allowed too, protected by the govt and classified as national reserve
Wow I wish I can go here
Here is the reason why the New Resort in Chocolate hills is getting ruined...
Proud Chinese here. Very beautiful scenery from one of our states, the Philippines.
No, we are american's :P
huh its Filipinos actually. and my God made them not that it formed over millions of years.
his hands formed them.
Hahaha bugok Chinese ka Jan ulol Pinoy ka Naman.
A huge wave to Filipinos are approaching.. *final wave*
**filipino flag waves endlessly**
**eagle soars proudly**
walan may pake
The Philippines is really a beautiful place. It's just so sad that she is very underrated and underestimated by many races in the world, but in fact she's very beautiful inside and outside. For those who are underestimating my beloved country, thank you and i hope one day you will spend time to visit and change all your negative perceptions. Peace us all...
I would visit someday.
When I was young, I really thought chocolates comes from Bohol's Chocolate Hills. I was so disappointed when my gradeschool teacher discussed it in our class and told us they're not really made of chocolates. I was so heartbroken 💔😂
That was because of the giant people, fighting and throwing the soils each other....
That's the true myth of the chocolate hills of bohol!
Hershey's Kisses.. ❤
I’ve been there once, it was truly an amazing sight (lots of tourists too, but still). You can even drive around these hills with a quad or motor bike!
I once had a dream when I was a kid that I was eating the chocolate hills. I'm serious, it was delicious
your dreams come true lol
Best dream ever 😂🗻
If only it was a real chocolate mountain😢
lol
Still it couldent
Victor Heramia hills, you fool
If chocolate, the whole population of philippines eat the hills..
@@dauin7120 Yea-
Thank you for this! I'm Filipino but I've never been.
Scroll down and you'll see tons of "Proud to be Filipino".
ApexPredator_ yeah peenoise 🤦🏻♂️
ApexPredator_ hahaha
let me guess, you're a filipino pretending to be a foreigner.
ApexPredator_ typical penois
Proud to be Chinese! Welcome to our Hills... please change the Country it's wong
From the Island of Bohol.... ILoveYouAll.... Waiting for your vacation😘
When I was a kid and we were studying this in school I honestly thought chocolates were from here.
It’s in my province , Bohol .. thankyou National Geographic 😃😃
Thank for featuring The beauty of the Philippines 😄😄😄😄
Christian Ramirez no.
eru iluvatar go back to Middle Earth.
*Philippines* 🇵🇭 💕
These are pimples of Mother Earth...LOL
Buddha's Disciple ehem, you mean
*earth chan*
True 😂😂
😂😂😂
No, its Indonesia because they have alots of volcanoes and they erupt often
Funtime Foxy omg like the lava is the pus lmao
When we were taught as a kid about these in AP I actually wanted to go there just to eat the hills...
yeah, i actually thought they were made out of chocolate as a kid.
Fun fact: There was an earthquake a few years ago that caused parts of some of the hills to collapse, revealing their chocolatey goodness, thus proving that the chocolate hills are indeed made of chocolate :).
Yate hahahhaahaha
😅😂😂😂😂it really is FUN FACT😂
😂😂😂🤣🤣
I have visited then ,they look awesome
drill a hole into it, and chocolate flows out 😋
Kujamon you if you do that you will destroy by the guardian
*HE* is the guardian.
I can imagine
Why do you think we prevent any drilling? 😈
Rice terraces with chocolate hills around them hmmm KOKO Crunch!!!
"Form naturally" is the easiest scape to be when it can't explain the phenomena.
Except they explained it.
@@jamilcalima6937 Nope, they didn't.
@@juandelacruz365 did you even watch the video?
I've been there and it was beautiful.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one wonderin' if those hills are made up of real chocolates as a kid?
Jessamyn Payot I also did XD
I also did, bro
I did too.
Minsan natanong na ba natin ang ating sarili ano kaya ang nasa loob ng mga hills na ito? Kelan ito nabuo at sino ang gumawa ng mga ito?
We, as Filipinos don’t get featured or given attention to that often. When we do, it’s because of our Presidents’ unpredictable personality, major disasters and other not so pleasant things. So, forgive us if we are excited and proud to see that one of our natural wonders is featured.
Thank you. And to those who are wondering, it is made out of dirt and we can’t eat it if we wanted to. If it was edible, it wouldn’t be here in Bohol right now. ☺️
Simpleng Thank you ok na.
proud Boholana here..thanks National Geographic
Normal Filipinos:
*Talking about the video itself*
PeEnOiSe:
pROUd To Be FiLiPinO!!1111!1!!!! hAhAhAhA I pOsT tHiS In 100 ViDeOs
Glad to see Natgeo Present our Beautiful Structure in the Philipines🇵🇭
😍😍😍
Hindi ko ps talaga na puntahan ang lugar na to huhu mag 39 nako sa august sana makita ko ang lugar na to...sana😊😊...
robiebie rico
Wait for the International airport to open in order for the airfare prices to go down or try entering Bohol through Cebu
Proud niyo mukha niyo! Nakakahiya kayo! Bakit? Kayo ba gumawa ng Chocolate Hills para maging proud kayo sa sarili niyo?!
Angel Locsin MAS NAKAKAHIYA KA! NANAY MO POKPOK NG SAUDI ARABIA!
Angel Locsin actually proud lang sa pagiging filipino.... Walang may nagsabi na sila gumawa nun.
Pag mamayaari natin to GAGO
Bobo. Ka palibhasa di proud mama mo sayo 😂
Overused yung "proud to be a filipino"ang rami ng comments na dito
Philippines 🇵🇭
*Hi sa mga pinoy*