Lion's Head

About

The Lion Head sculpture (locally Ulo ng Leon) is a 40-foot (12 m) carving from a natural limestone boulder along Kennon Road, in Sitio Camp 6 (Barangay Camp 4, Tuba) right at the Baguio–Tuba boundary — the long-standing symbolic gateway welcoming travelers up the scenic, historic highway into Baguio. It was conceptualized by the Baguio Lions Club during the term of mayor Luis Lardizabal (1969 to 1970), with construction beginning in 1971 under club president Robert John Webber; the lion was carved from the boulder by Ifugao artist Reynaldo Lopez Nanyac, with the facade finished by sculptor Anselmo B. Day-ag, and unveiled in 1972. A natural rock resembling a lion head had marked the spot even before the carving. Over the decades it has been repainted in various color schemes (gold and black, white and brown, yellow), and it remains one of the most photographed landmarks in Baguio. There is not much to do beyond the photo, but the stop also has souvenir and woodcarving stalls, strawberry taho and ice cream, and St. Bernard dogs and horses you can pose with, plus sweeping mountain views.

Amenities

• 40-foot lion head sculpture
• Scenic Kennon Road mountain views
• Souvenir & woodcarving stalls
• Strawberry taho & ice cream
• St. Bernard dogs & horses for photos
• Parking · Restrooms

Facilities

• Parking
• Restroom

Good to know

Typically busy

Usually busy at these times — based on typical patterns, not live crowd data.

• Weekend daytime
• Holiday peak

Plan your visit

Where

Landmark: The 40-foot lion head carved into a limestone boulder beside Kennon Road