World-class giant sweet treats！ The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are super adorable.
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
The Chocolate Hills are cone-shaped mounds that look like enormous truffle chocolates scattered across a green field, and are considered one of the strangest places in the world. Located on Bohol Island in the Philippines, they consist of thousands of these hills and were listed as a natural heritage site by the United Nations in 2006, making them a must-visit spot on Bohol.
The more than a thousand cone-shaped hills present a chocolatey appearance that looks both delicious and cute. (Image source / freeinews)
The Chocolate Hills are covered in green grass but turn a brownish color during the dry season. (Image source / truenorthtraveltours)
These delectably-looking Chocolate Hills are made up of 1,268 mounds, each ranging from 40 to 120 meters in height, and are covered in limestone. Some say this unique geological landscape was formed due to the uplift of the seabed. But rather than knowing the scientific reason behind the Chocolate Hills, many prefer to believe the local legends — it's said that the hills were formed when two ancient giants threw stones at each other, and the rocks landed on the ground. Another tale tells of a love story between a god and a mortal woman; when she passed away, the god cried so much that his tears turned into the Chocolate Hills.
The thousands of Chocolate Hills change dramatically with the light of day and night, creating a spectacular view. (Image source / bingwallpaper)
The thousands of Chocolate Hills change dramatically with the light of day and night, creating a spectacular view. (Image source / tenacityinpursuit)
There are many theories about how the Chocolate Hills were formed, but these romantic and fun myths have contributed to the enchanting legend of the Chocolate Hills of Bohol — one of the most worthwhile natural attractions to visit in the Philippines. The 1,268 charming little hills, formed hundreds of thousands of years ago from accumulated coral under the sea, are dotted across the landscape. During the rainy season, the hills are covered in green grass, but in the dry season, they turn a shade of brown, hence the name "Chocolate Hills." The uniquely shaped terrain and ever-changing landscape leave many visitors amazed.
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