10 Christmas Trees Around Metro Manila That'll Look Great on the 'Gram

(SPOT.ph) We're officially in the last stretch of the year. Not to mention, we're less than a month away from the biggest holiday in the country—Christmas. Yes, folks, we can legitimately, without judgment, start playing Christmas songs on a loop, start planning our Noche Buena, and arguably our favorite part of the season, decorate our spaces to our heart's content. Yup, time to bring out the good ol' parol, lights, and of course, the centerpiece of the occasion, the Christmas trees. But if you're still unsure how to decorate your space, you might want inspiration from some of the city's best-looking trees. We rounded up 10 of Metro Manila's most glam Christmas Trees you could use as inspo for your own house or maybe to add a little holiday spice to your Instagram feed.

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Here are 10 stunning Christmas Trees in Metro Manila that look good for the 'Gram:

Bonifacio High Street

If you happen to walk around BGC this holiday season, be on the lookout as they have five larger-than-life Christmas displays scattered all around. All the displays are beautiful in their own right, but the one that really captured our attention was this starry gold tree along High Street. It's decked out in parols and illuminates the warm, familiar glow of Christmas in the Philippines.

The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila's 45-foot Christmas tree has been up since October, and if you haven't seen it yet, then you must. It's decked out in lavish red and gold ornaments with no spot left untouched. Manila Pen's tree is their lobby's centerpiece for the season. But don't be mistaken: this isn't the only sight in the hotel. If you ever visit The Peninsula Manila, you must also take snaps of the angels lining the path to the tree. 

SM Megamall

Christmas at SM Megamall isn't your usual fare this year. For 2022, the Ortigas mall decided to go with a space-themed Christmas celebration dubbed Mega & Bright. The ostentatious display can be seen at the Mega Fashion Hall with SM Megamall's 60-foot Christmas tree at the center sporting planet and star-like ornaments with spiral light strips that mimic a planet's orbit.

Greenfield District

Greenfield District near Shaw Boulevard is where many young adults like to turn it up and chow on their days off. The area has many bars and food establishments, as well as a night market in its open garden space where you could browse around while munching on some snacks. At the center of the market is their outdoor Christmas tree with a gingerbread house and snowman-themed design that adds an extra touch of the holiday aesthetic to an already lively place.

SM Aura Premier

Another SM spot on our list is SM Aura Premier's Holidays at Aura. Their display on their ground floor atrium is a forest of Christmas trees. From more traditional-looking trees to trees made from Christmas balls, you'll find inspiration for your decor here. Bumping into the display at SM Aura, you're bound to be mesmerized by its warm glow, calling to you and practically begging to snapped.

Araneta City

Araneta City has been lighting up a Christmas tree in their district since the '80s, and this year, they went all out with their 100-foot Christmas tree at Times Square Park in Cubao. The tree sparkles in red and gold as it is adorned with 3,000 pieces of LED bulbs, 2,000 pieces of Christmas balls, 100 pieces of hot air balloon ornaments, 1,000 pieces of pine garlands, and other Christmas ornaments that all play into their carnival theme for the year.

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Grand Hyatt Manila

Grand Hyatt Manila's is one of the less traditional-looking trees on this list. This 24-foot Christmas tree illuminates the main lobby with sparkling teal and silver lights. It's not your usual pine or fir tree but a collection of Christmas lights shaped into balls and spirals that emit a cool glow contrasting with Grand Hyatt's warm interiors.

Eastwood City Mall

This year, Eastwood City Mall's giant outdoor tree sports a colorful and bright display of flowers and lights in line with its theme of Efflorescence, a.k.a. blooming. The tree is decked out in alternating spiral patterns using fairy lights and flowers, giving the tree a full and lush look all around. Talk about Christmas in full bloom.

Shangri-La Plaza

One of our favorites this year is Shangri-La Plaza's hanging Christmas tree. In line with their theme of Holidaze, the giant floating tree dazzles, sparkles, and shines amid Shangri-La mall's many other bright Christmas decor. There's no doubt that this is the belle of the ball. It just screams glam at every angle.

Uptown Mall

Uptown Mall has three Christmas trees: one outdoor tree on the ground floor, an indoor tree, and this flowery tower on the fourth floor near the chapel. Among the three, this outdoor tree on the mall's upper floor is our favorite because of  its splash of vibrant colors and unique mix of flowers and lights to create an inviting and cheery vibe.