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Hingyon is a town in Ifugao, a province in the Cordillera mountain range in the north of the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Often dismissed as a stopover on the way to Banaue, it offers some of the typical attractions of the province but with lesser tourists to share space with.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Hingyon one of Ifugao’s youngest municipalities, having been officially founded in 1982 and cobbled together from parts of Banaue and the provincial capital Lagawe. Despite this, it is one of the important places to see traditional Ifugao culture and heritage and offers a quick getaway from the sometimes congested sites of Banaue.
It is home to about 10,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) 
Get in
[edit | edit source]The western barangays of Hingyon are along the Nueva Vizcaya-Ifugao-Mountain Province Road, which is traversed by buses from Metro Manila. The interior barangays are connected to the highway through secondary roads. There are also secondary road connections leading to the provincial capital, Lagawe.
Get around
[edit | edit source]There are tricycles in town, but a 4WD or any vehicle suitable for mountain roads is best used. Most attractions in town are accessible following extended hikes.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Mount Atugu. A mountain ridge marking the boundary between the barangays of Bitu and Anao that is said to resemble the silhouette of a partially-laid down woman. Hikers climb to the summit to enjoy the views during sunrise.
- 2 Umalbong Rice Terraces, Umalbong. A functioning rice terrace complex used by the surrounding village.
- 3 Mount Amyangyang, Umalbong.
- 4 Mount Dokap, Northern Cababuyan.
Do
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[edit | edit source]All transactions are in cash. There are no banks or ATMs in town.
Eat
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[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]There are several homestays in Hingyon.
Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Accidents and landslides are common along the mountain roads, with the danger compounded by low or nonexistent guard rails and fog. Ensure that your vehicle is in good condition.
Permits are required from local authorities to undertake any hikes or climb mountains. The hiking season runs during the dry season from November to May. While Ifugao is often known for its cool weather, do not underestimate the effects of heat and exhaustion while climbing, especially as many of the slopes are directly exposed to sunlight.
Connect
[edit | edit source]The town’s postal code is 3607.
Internet and phone signals in town can be erratic.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Hingyon |
| Bontoc ← Banaue ← | N  S | → Lagawe → Bagabag |