General Santos
General Santos or "GenSan" is a city in the province of South Cotabato in Soccsksargen. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines" due to its tuna industry. Perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native.
了解
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While administratively independent from South Cotabato, this guide treats General Santos as part of the province. It is home to about 722,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
词源
[]The city was named after General Paulino Santos. It was known as Dadiangas (in which the city is still sometimes called) and Buayan prior to the mid-1950s. The name Dadiangas was derived from the Ziziphus spina-christi tree.
气候
[]The average temperature in the city is 28 °Celsius with a maximum of 36 °C. There are only two seasons: the wet season starts in June and continues to October, the dry season then carries on to May. General Santos is outside the typhoon belt.
文化
[]People from GenSan are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also many Protestants and Muslims in the city. Every February, the city celebrates the Kalilangan Festival. And every September as also the celebration of the city chartered anniversary the Gensan Tuna Festival.
对话
[]Cebuano and Hiligaynon are the main languages spoken in General Santos City and the surrounding communities. Tagalog and English are spoken as the National Language.
抵达
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乘飞机
[]- General Santos International Airport (GES IATA), Filipino-American Friendship Avenue, ☏ +63 835531277. Opened in 1996, it has the third longest runway in the Philippines and serves daily domestic flights from Manila, Cebu and Iloilo using a mix of medium and large jets.
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There is a jeepney from the General Santos Airport to the bus terminal for ₱50. Walk out of the airport terminal and you see the jeepneys in the car park.
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[]The Port of General Santos is served by limited ferry services from Davao City.
乘巴士
[]- Yellow Bus Line - travels from Davao City, Koronadal City and the Upper Valley areas.
- Mindanao Star - travels from Davao City and Koronadal City.
- Rural Transit travels from Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro.
- Husky bus lines travels from Koronadal and Cotabato City.
There are also vans going from Glan (57 km) for ₱80. Takes one hour. The Van Terminal is next to the KCC mall. There are also big jeepneys going from Lagao Market going to Glan.
The a/c bus fare from General Santos to Koronadal is ₱95 and takes 1½ hours.
The a/c bus fare on Mindanao Star or Yellow bus lines from General Santos to Davao costs ₱240. It takes up to 3 hours.
The Mindanao Star one-stop bus with aircon from Gensan to Davao costs ₱240 and takes 3 hours.
The Yellow bus lines non-stop fare from Gensan to Davao is ₱300 and takes 2½ hours.
There are 5 Rural Transit buses a day from General Santos going to Cagayan de Oro the last one departs at 7AM.
The bus fare from General Santos to Valencia Bukidnon is ₱500 and the trip takes 7 hours.
After 7AM you can take a bus to CDO by going first too Tacurong city. there are many buses from Tacurong going to Bukidnon and CDO.
四处逛逛
[]Jeepneys, multi cabs and tricycles (₱15) are the main modes of transportation within the city. White air-conditioned taxis, with meters installed, are also available.
看
[]- Mount Matutum, Tupi (North of the city). An active volcano, approximately 5.7 km from Acmonan, Tupi, South Cotabato. Adjacent volcanic edifices are Landayao, Tampad, and Albulhek to the west of the volcano, and Magolo to the north. There is a well-preserved 320-m-wide crater at the volcano's summit. The crater is breached by three gorges and has a 120-m-deep, densely forested floor. The great view of Matutum is seen in Barangay Pagalungan, Polomolok, with some plantation of pineapples and Barangay Mabuhay and San Isidro in General Santos City. Free.
- Klaja Ecopark. An ecological preservation park 15 km (9.3 mi) off the central business district on the north-east side of city in Barangay Conel. Klaja Karsts Land derived its name from “Kalaha” ("frying pot") as it looked like one due to the surrounding towers of karsts formation naturally formed millions of years ago. It produced natural waterfalls and caves. Opposite is the ranch and camping ground of Nopol Hills, which borders Barangays Conel and Mabuhay. Nopol Hills offers visitors a wide scenic overview of the entire city, as well as the Sarangani Bay and parts of South Cotabato and Sarangani Province.
- Gen. Paulino Santos Museum, Marist Avenue, ☏ +63 83 552-4351. 8AM-5PM. In the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, it is the first formal museum in the city. It showcases the memorabilia of General Paulino Santos and the first settlers of the city who flocked to the area now known as General Santos City. It also features cultural artifacts of South Cotabato province.
- Sanchez Peak, ☏ +63 9369043686. Open 24 hours. 800-foot high mountain peak accessed by trails with panoramas of General Santos City.
- Barikot View Deck, Sitio Alfiras, Upper Labay.
- Baluan Balut Park, Lagao-Buayan Road. Open 24 hours. Good place to eat balut with family. The ambiance is good. A 5-minute drive from city proper. Free.
- Manny Pacquiao Mansion, NLSA Road, ☏ +63 922 425 0358. 4AM-6PM. Tourist attraction.
- Queen Tuna Park, P. Acharon Boulevard. 5AM-10PM. Lawned city park on Sarangani Bay with beachside cabanas & a number of trees for shade. Free.
节日
[]Several festivals are celebrated in General Santos
- Kalilangan Festival. General Santos City celebrates the Kalilangan every month of February. "Kalilangan" means festival, festivity or jubilation. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones. In a broader perspective, Kalilangan projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration. Kalilangan is a noble tradition. It is a complete work of art nourished and nurtured by rich cultural heritage that has withstand the test of time from generation to generation. The festival is being Spearheaded by the Mindanao State University upon which have garnered awards as the countries best native or local festival three years in succession.
- Tuna Festival. Thanksgiving and festivities are being celebrated annually through its Tuna Festival during the Last week of August and the first week of September highlighting on its main industry which is the Tuna fishing. This is also in line with the celebration of the city's charter anniversary which falls every 5 September and is also being set as the culmination day for the Tuna Festival. Aside from parades and showcases, numerous culinary competitions are being held to promote sumptuous tuna-based cuisines and other delectable meals made from fresh sea food.
- Yaman Gensan. Yaman Gensan is an annual event in Gensan that celebrates and promotes local entrepreneurs. It is celebrated in July. Tuna products, T'nalak, Malong and other tribal objects are shown and sold.
- Paskuhan sa Gensan. The city celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, in this event. It is celebrates from December 17 to the countdown of New Year, Colorful lanterns, giant Christmas tree and Gensan Barangay Christmas House competition are in the event as are Paskuhan sa Gensan Street Dancing, choir group and Christmas Dance.
- Sto. Nino Patronal Fiesta. This one-day celebration in the city is celebrated every 15th of January. It is the same as the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. Colorful amphibians, Sr. Santo Nino's Grotto and street dancing. This annual and patronal festival is celebrating in Barangay Bula.
活动
[]- Diving at south divers point
- Beach at Gumasa, 120 minutes away from General Santos
- 高尔夫
- Sarangani Golf Club (Sarangani Province).
- Kalasangi Golf Club (Polomolok).
- Fishing - JnD Integrated Farm (JnD Farm - Malungon). ₱200-500.
购物
[]商场
[]- Gaisano Mall of GenSan, J. Catolico St., Lagao beside SOCOTECO II-Gensan, ☏ +63 835525960. 10AM-9PM.
- KCC Mall of Gensan, J. Catolico Street, Lagao. 9AM-9PM. Has a KCC supermarket.
- Unitop Department Store, Corner Casquejo Street, Magsaysay Avenue. 9AM-8PM.
- SM City General Santos, corner Santiago Blvd, San Miguel Street. 10AM-9PM.
- Robinsons GenSan, Jose Catolico Sr. Avenue, ☏ +63 835533177. 10AM-9PM.
市场
[]- General Santos City Public Market, West Side St., Corner, P. Acharon Blvd. 3AM–7PM.
- FitMart Gensan, Corner Claro M. Recto Street, Pres. Sergio Osmeña Avenue. 9:30AM–7:30PM.
餐饮
[]Tuna is widely available in the city and is a part of the local cuisine along with a lot of other fresh seafood. Popular dishes include grilled tuna belly dipped in soy sauce with onions and chili, and Sinuglaw that comprises grilled meat mixed with Kinilaw (Filipino vinegar-based ceviche), while fried banana and turón is made from fresh local bananas. A wide range of dining establishments have popped up elsewhere in the city offering local and foreign cuisine.
- Casa Goatan, Bulaong Subdivision, ☏ +63 83 5524199.
- Chicken Hauz, South Osmeña. Very casual atmosphere but if you try out their famous "garlic chicken", you will crave more.
- Containeryard Foodtrip Plaza, National Highway, Brgy. Lagao. More than 25 stalls serving varied local and international menus.
- Drey's Kitchen + Cafe, 2nd floor AB Star Suites National Highway corner Mangga Street, ☏ +63 910 1198548, dreyskitchen@gmail.com. 7AM - 9:30PM. Serving hearty meals and desserts. ₱120 - 280.
- Fagioli， Petron 加油站, Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao。 咖啡。理想的到访时间是下午中期，那时人不多。氛围很好。可以带上你的笔记本电脑，因为整个地方都有 Wi-Fi。
- Goldenstate College Cafeteria, Bakeshoppe and Catering Service， Pioneer Ave 街角 Acharon Boulevard， ☏ +63 83 554 5545。 食品中心、面包店和餐饮服务。
- Grab-A-Crab， Laurel East Ave.。
- Janna's Inasal de Cebu， National Highway。 极佳的烤猪。
- KCC Mall of Gensan Merienda Buffet， Kcc Mall. J Catolico Street (位于 KCC 超市前的底层)。 下午2点-下午6点。 无限量供应。 ₱79。
- La Veranda， National Highway。
- Lanai1687， Km 1687 on Glan highway from GSC (GSC - Buayan - Malapatan - Kapatan --> Glan)。 周二至周日 10:00-21:00，周一休息。 位于 Barangay Kapatan 的一个风景优美的地方。可以俯瞰 Sarangani Bay、Mt. Matutum 和远处的 GenSan。菜单上有牛排、大虾和其他海鲜，以及菲律宾菜肴。 ₱100 入场费，可从餐费中扣除。
- Mang Gorio's Bahay Kainan， National Highway。
- Orange Bistro， Jose Catolico Ave., Lagao。
- Marasa Grill， #41 Kadulasan St. (靠近Lea's Pension)， ☏ +63 83 552-4628。 早上7点-下午3点。 供应家常菜肴以及烤肉和海鲜。也接受各种场合的餐饮服务。营业时间为早餐和午餐。 ₱49-120。
- Nelsons Market， General Santos City。 优质海鲜和金枪鱼
- Pahayahay Restobar (位于 J. Catolico 街，Petron 和 Phoenix 加油站之间)， ☏ +63 83-5520187。 24小时营业。 好音乐，美味佳肴，雷鬼氛围。
- Paseo del Sol， National Highway。
- Ranchero， National Highway。
- Rolands Steak House， Jose Catolico Ave. Lagao (GenSan 市)。 非常值得一去。氛围休闲，但服务很好。
- Sarangani Highlands， Tambler, General Santos City。
饮品
[]- Blugre Coffee， JMP Bldg, S. Osmena Street (市政厅以东2个街区)。 8:30-午夜。 氛围非常舒适，伴有爵士乐。有美味的甜点和简餐，搭配意式浓缩咖啡、茶、冰饮和极佳的鲜榨柠檬水。
- Tatay Pepe's Restobar， along Laurel East Street (在 Bayantel 办公室对面)， ☏ +63 83 3022555。 晚上7点-凌晨1点。 每晚享受现场娱乐表演，无论晴雨——从晚上9:30到凌晨1:00，有现代不插电、另类和当代音乐以及一些情歌。
住宿
[]| 本指南使用以下价格范围表示标准*双人*房间的费用 | |
| 经济型 | 1000 ₱以下 |
| 中档 | ₱1000 及以上 |
| 奢侈 | 如上 |
- Norfolk Pine Garden Resort。 入住：中午，退房：中午。 ₱1,800-2,500。
经济型
[]- Alca Suites & Pension House， Diamond Street Munda Subdivision。 入住：下午2点，退房：中午。 双人空调房，带独立浴室、有线电视和免费 Wi-Fi。 ₱650。
- Dolores Hotel， Santiago Boulevard (主市场旁边)， ☏ +63 83-5524139, +63 9175214659。 单人标准间，无空调。 ₱350/₱750。
- DSWD Dormitory， Roxas East Aveune。 带风扇的宿舍床位。 ₱200 每人。
- Green Bee Square Inn， papaya street (靠近Pioneer Avenue)， ☏ +63 83 5543766。 带空调的双人房，带独立浴室和有线电视。有一个漂亮的花园可以坐。 ₱575。
- Jeds Haven， Rambutan Street， ☏ +63 83-301-0282。 带空调的单人间/双人间，带独立浴室和有线电视。 ₱480/₱545。
- Kalilangan Travellers Inn， Ragah Moda Bula GSC (在 Coca Cola Bottling Bula 旁边)， ☏ +63 83 3025178。 带空调的双人间，带独立浴室。 ₱450。
- La Mirada Travelers Inn， Pukok 19 National Highway San Vicente Lagao (距 Lagao 公共市场500米)， ☏ +63 9494098593。 大而干净的空调双人间，带独立浴室和有线电视。所有房间均提供免费 Wi-Fi。出售早餐和饮品。 ₱450。
- Leas Pension House， Champaca and Rambutan Streets， ☏ +63 83 3010055。 共有40间客房。小型单人间，带风扇和独立浴室。单人空调房，带独立浴室。双人空调房，带独立浴室。所有房间均配有有线电视。 ₱450/₱575/₱650。
- Limelily Pension， 60 Sampaguita Street Purok Bagong Silang (距 Makar 码头700米。Labangal)， ☏ +63 83-5542027, +63 9228212750。 离市中心有点远，这里有带风扇的小型双人间和空调双人间，带独立浴室和有线电视。 ₱450/₱550。
- Matutum Hotel， P Acharon Boulevard， ☏ +63 83-552-4901。 62间带风扇和空调的客房，带独立浴室。 ₱300/₱650。
- Princefield Express Inn， Marcos Avenue， ☏ +6 9285213986, +63 83 5522258。 带空调的双人间，带电视和独立浴室。 12小时 ₱250。24小时 ₱500。
- Renshani Inn， Puork 19 National Highway San Vicente Lagao (距 Lagao 公共市场400米)， ☏ +63 9985402524。 带风扇的双人间，带独立浴室和电视。带空调的双人间，带独立浴室和有线电视。所有房间均提供免费 Wi-Fi。有一个漂亮的花园。 ₱350/₱450。
- Residencia Heneral Travelers Inn， R D Bldg Pioneer Avenue， ☏ +63 83 5521125, +63 9228420103。 不太干净的带风扇双人间，带外部浴室。带空调双人间，带外部浴室。所有房间均适合两人入住。免费 Wi-Fi。 ₱300/₱400。
- UCCP Christian Center， 32 Munasque Street， ☏ +63 83-301-9181。 带风扇的宿舍床位。 ₱150 每人。
中档
[]- AB Star Suites， National Highway 街角 Mangga Street, General Santos City， ☏ +63 933 8170621， 免费电话：+63 83 8878316， abstarsuites@gmail.com。 入住：下午2点，退房：中午。 提供商务酒店设施，设有咖啡馆和小型便利店。 ₱888-2,400。
- East Asia Royale Hotel， National Highway, General Santos City。
- ]dead link[ MLoft Business Hotel， Salvani St. (Aparente 和 Mabuhay Rd. 之间)， ☏ +63 83-5543833， infodesk@mlofthotel.com。 酒店位于一个安静但交通便利的位置，提供充足的停车位，方便轮椅使用者。 ₱1500-1850。
- Sydney Hotel， Pendatun Ave。 ₱1340/₱2000。
应对
[]- General Santos 移民局办公室 位于 Robinsons Mall 的底层。J Catolico Sr Avenue。
- General Santos District Hospital。Fernandez Street。+63 83-3020759。政府医院。
- General Santos 社区卫生诊所 City Health office。Fernandez Street。+63 83-3020759。免费性病/艾滋病检测。
- Generika Drug Store Nunez Street。
下一站
[]| 经 General Santos 的路线 |
| Davao City ← Malungon ← | E  W |
→ Polomolok → Koronadal |