Unraveling Kiangan is like unveiling culture and history. This unassuming town though largely overshadowed by its more famous neighbors Banaue and Batad has carved out its own identity recently.  Unknown to many tourists, Kiangan is the oldest town in Ifugao and is supposedly believed to be the birthplace of Ifugao culture. The name itself speaks volume about ancient beliefs here, rooted in the word “Kiyyangan” which is believed to be the dwelling of Wigan and Bugan, legendary ancestors in Ifugao folklore.

How to get to Kiangan, Ifugao

Manila to Kiangan, Ifugao

Ohayami Bus in Sampaloc, Manila has a trip to Lagawe/Kiangan that departs at 9:30 PM.  Alternatively, you can take a bus bound for Banaue that leaves Manila at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM.  Tell the driver you are bound for Kiangan which is 30 minutes away from Banaue.

Baguio to Kiangan

If coming from Baguio, you can take the Ohayami bus bound for Lagawe at 9:00 PM, tell the conductor you are off to Kiangan. Alternatively, you can also board a bus to Banaue that departs at 9:00 PM.

Lagawe to Kiangan, Ifugao

There are regular jeeps that run between Lagawe and Kiangan. Travel time is 25 minutes.

Schedule of Ohayami Bus Trips

MANILA

BANAUE

BAGUIO

LAGAWE/KIANGAN

GETTING AROUND IN KIANGAN

Register at the Kiangan, Municipal Hall and inquire about hiring a guide for your trek to Nagacadan Rice Terraces and Julungan Rice Terraces in Kiangan. Or for the more adventurous, to Pangaggawan Cave and Mt.Kapungan.

KIANGAN, IFUGAO TOURS

I joined the Cordillera Caravan 2015 organized by PHILTOA (Philippine Tour Operators Association).  For inquiries about tours, contact them at (02) 812 4513/ (02) 822 6964 or email them at  [email protected] / [email protected]

KIANGAN, IFUGAO TOURIST SPOTS

War Memorial Shrine

Ifugao Museum

Nagacadan Terraces and Julungan Terraces

Ambuwaya Lake

Panggagawan Cave

Mt.Kapugan

WHERE TO STAY IN KIANGAN

There are a handful of hotels and homestay in Kiangan, Ifugao

Kiangan Viewpoint Homestay

Dugong, Ambabag, Kiangan

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Lena’s Pension House

Pico, Ifugao, Kiangan

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Jo and Son’s Store and Homestay

Poblacion, Kiangan

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Tindaan Homestay

Poblacion, Kiangan

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Luz Martin Homestay

Mabbalat, Kiangan

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