About Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village
Tawang Liyang Sanctuary Village is a community-based tourism village located in Barangay Tawang, municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Situated in the mountainous interior of northern Luzon near the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park, it showcases traditional Kalinga village life, indigenous architecture and surrounding forested landscapes. The village is promoted as a sanctuary for preserving local culture and natural environment while offering visitors an authentic rural experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, rural mountain village setting in Barangay Tawang surrounded by forested slopes and agricultural areas of interior Balbalan. The village features traditional Kalinga houses and community spaces, with views of the Cordillera mountains. The surroundings are natural and quiet, with trails and access toward the Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park buffer zone. Experiences center on observing daily village life, local farming practices and interacting with residents. Infrastructure is basic and rural.
Key highlights
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Traditional Kalinga village setting in Barangay Tawang, Balbalan
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Mountain and forest scenery of interior Kalinga near Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park
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Community-based sanctuary concept focused on cultural and environmental preservation
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Opportunity to observe indigenous architecture and rural agricultural landscapes
Culture & Context
The village reflects Kalinga indigenous heritage of the Balbalan area and community efforts to preserve traditional settlement patterns, architecture, and agricultural practices within the Cordillera cultural landscape.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Tabuk City, capital of Kalinga, via the Tabuk-Balbalan road to Barangay Tawang in Balbalan. Mountain roads are narrow and partly unpaved; 4x4 vehicle or habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) is commonly used for the final stretch. |
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