Short Trip To BGC – Bonifacio Global City

Posted on Nov 1 2015 - 8:37am by tweenselmom

This week, we had to make an errand and had to make some quick plans to go to Bonifacio Global City. As this place is way far from home, we thought to take advantage of the trip by visiting some places there before we go home. After all, it’s the kids semestral break.

From Fairview, QC to BGC

We went out from home 5:30am and was there at BGC by 7:00AM by car. It was a weekday, Friday, and traffic was light to moderate during those hours. We took the Katipunan route since it was sembreak and there were no traffic caused by Ateneo. The problem when we got to BGC was finding the parking slot, so we decided that the kids and I will go straight ahead to McDonald’s BGC while hubby finds a parking space.

McDonald’s BGC in 32nd Street

My daughter who is a die-hard AlDub fan got excited when we told her that we will be eating breakfast at the exact branch where Alden and Yaya Dub’s McDonald’s commercial was shot. It was a peak hour for people who are in business suits when we got there.

McDonald's BGC in 32nd Street

McDonald’s BGC in 32nd Street

maine mendoza yaya dub

maine mendoza yaya dub on her 1st commercial shoot for McDonalds, in BGC 32nd street

The Mind Museum
After eating breakfast and we’ve completed our errand, it was still early enough to go home so we thought we can use the spare tickets we have at The Mind Museum. We were disappointed that we couldn’t that day because there so many students then from provincial schools who were having their field trips. Lesson: when going to museums, make sure to call beforehand and check if there will be group visits incoming.

The Mind Museum

The Mind Museum – call first to confirm if there will be school trips on the day you want to visit

Bonifacio High Street
Since it will be lunch in an hour or two, we decided to go to the nearby mall SM Aura. Hubby parked the car somewhere far but we took advantage of our need to walk by appreciating the beautiful murals on several buildings we saw along the way.

Bonifacio High Street

Bonifacio High Street looks like we are in new york ba?

Bonifacio High Street

Bonifacio High Street

Bonifacio High Street – I love this Andres Bonifacio mural

Bonifacio High Street

San Pedro Calungsod Chapel SM Aura Premiere
When we got our car, we headed straight to SM Aura where it’ will surely be cold. Our first stop was to visit the church at the top of the mall (Pedro Calungsod). There’s an elevator going up so it wasn’t that hard. The air conditioned church looks like a cozy spaceship or an orange theater inside because of the design of the roof. It was so silent in there and feels so good to pray. You can check the mass schedule here.

SM Aura Church

SM Aura Roof Deck
Before heading to the food court for lunch, we went straight up to the roof deck. It was windy up there. I am thinking that the place will look nice during night time as I saw all those Christmas lights (turned-off of course) over the plants. You’ll see a great view of the city at the deck.

SM Aura Roof Deck

SM Aura Roof Deck

SM Aura Roof Deck

SM Aura Food Court

The best difference of SM Aura from all the SM branches I’ve been is their food court. It’s huge and the seats are comfortably set for families. The food choices are a bit more expensive than the ones being sold in other SM Food Court but there are lots of good choices too. We ordered at Eat Pinoy and it costed us P750 (1 order of lechon paksiw, 1 order of dinuguan, 4 cups of rice, 1 pineapple juice and 2 glasses of coke).

SM Aura Food Court

SM Aura Department Store
The mall is starting to decorate for the holiday season. And this is what I love in all their branches. It feels so festive with all the lights and Christmas balls hanging everywhere.

SM Aura Department Store

SM Aura Department Store

SM Aura Department Store – Audrey Hepburn

Slappy Cakes
Before going home, it’s a must that hubby takes his coffee so we decided to try Slappy Cakes thinking that the kids and I can have some pancakes while our driver sips his coffee. Unfortunately, Slappy Cakes is more of the do-your-own-cake that’s why they have those metal sheets on each of the tables where you are supposed to cook and design your own cakes. The staff offered to make the pancakes themselves but I said we would just order something else. We got the coffee, an oreo-sandwich with vanilla ice cream, a chocolate milk shake, and some hot buffalo wings (total P795).

Slappy Cakes Buffalo Wings

Slappy Cakes Buffalo Wings

Slappy Cakes Oreo Sandwich with Vanilla Ice Cream

Slappy Cakes Oreo Sandwich with Vanilla Ice Cream

Traffic !

The way back home wasn’t as easy as in the morning. My husband and I swore never to use the Katipunan route ever again during afternoon if it is a weekday. Those humongous trucks felt like they are going to crush us. Grabe! But the good Lord blessed us and in 2 hours we were back home safely.

Did you enjoy my post? Or do you have any questions about our trip? Feel free to comment, will really appreciate it!

 

 

13 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Lester Pioquinto November 3, 2015 at 5:11 pm - Reply

    BGC is such an amazing place. It looks like you and your kids had a blast! They’re so cute. 🙂 Thanks for sharing

  2. cyryll cabrillos November 5, 2015 at 12:05 am - Reply

    I had a blast too when I worked there 3 years ago. The 1st time I am in BGC, I was in love. Hehe, I just love the place, the ambiance The crowd, the food and how clean it is. Yes, it is way far from Fairview, or Farview? Hehe i am from Fairview too. That is why I quit my job, traffic is unbearable for me.

  3. Rose Ann Sales February 3, 2020 at 2:35 am - Reply

    BGC looks so great,the murals are so gorgeous. Very Instagrammable. Looks like you all enjoyedthe trip.

  4. Hannah February 3, 2020 at 4:00 am - Reply

    Wow! This place is beautiful! I love all of the murals on the walls! It looks like your kids really enjoyed the mall:)! Great article, I will definitely try these places if I ever travel there!

  5. Kathy Kenny Ngo February 3, 2020 at 6:06 am - Reply

    I’ve always loved BGC. It’s a walking city and there’s so many parks that it relaxes people.

  6. Fae Celine February 3, 2020 at 7:19 am - Reply

    BGC is one of my favorite place to visit whenever I am in Manila. I was able to visit Mind Museum few years ago and there were so many cool things to do. I haven’t seen the art murals in BGC yet but hopefully when I get to visit BGC next time, I’ll be able to see them.

  7. Angela February 3, 2020 at 7:52 am - Reply

    It looks like you had a fabulous day out. I love that street art, it’s great to discover thiings like that when you’re exploring.

  8. Renata Feyen February 3, 2020 at 4:10 pm - Reply

    Such a pitty that you couldn’t get in to that mind museum – they should say that on their website though 😮

  9. remo February 3, 2020 at 6:36 pm - Reply

    I really enjoyed reading your post. I learnt something new today!

  10. Laura February 3, 2020 at 9:37 pm - Reply

    This looks like wonderful family trip. Looks like you all had fun x

  11. Maysz February 3, 2020 at 10:48 pm - Reply

    BGC is one of the great and beautiful places in City in the Phils that I really want to visit. I love the building structures sobrang ganda lalu na sa gabi 🙂 Awesome photos!

  12. Rosey February 5, 2020 at 10:08 am - Reply

    I have never heard of cooking and creating your own pancakes. What a fun idea!

  13. Fatima Waden August 10, 2020 at 5:59 am - Reply

    BGC is an evolving place. Many things to experience ! I definitey recommend to go shopping at ayala mall bgc ! Thanks for this short trip to BCG !

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