Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley

The Hanging Coffins of Echo Valley are a historic burial site in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines, where wooden coffins are suspended on limestone cliffs. Practiced by the Kankanaey people for centuries, the tradition places the deceased closer to ancestral spirits. Located a short hike from Sagada town center, the site features weathered coffins on cliff faces and rock ledges, offering insight into indigenous funerary customs and remaining an active sacred burial ground.

Visitors can expect a guided hike from Sagada town through pine forest and limestone terrain to Echo Valley, where wooden coffins are seen suspended on cliff faces and stacked in rock crevices. The site is an outdoor cliffside burial ground with viewing areas at a respectful distance. A local guide explains the funerary tradition, coffin construction, and placement. The trail includes uneven steps and slopes with scenic valley views.