ASMR | A Hike in a BINAURAL Forest in the PHILIPPINES with Trees, Birds, and Footsteps on Leaves

The trail leading to the summit of Mt. Amuyao is one long, challenging flight of stairs that takes you through pine trees, bamboo groves, and enchanting mossy forests, and rewards you with spectacular views of the Cordilleras to the west and the Sierra Madre to the east. 

This 360-degree immersive sound video puts the viewer right in the center of the action. Listen to every bird chirp, insect hum, and crunch of leaf beneath the foot as if you are the one embarking on this hike. 

Recorded using Ambisonics, audio is captured in a 360-degree sphere from the position of the microphone. For best listening results, put on a pair of open back headphones, but any headphones and even earbuds will work. You can also leave this on in the background as unobtrusive, calming noises as you go about your day. 

The Department of Tourism invites you to go on an ambient sound trip and experience a destination through the distinct sounds that can be heard when all is quiet. When we travel we go “sightseeing,” but it is with our ears that we hear and sense things all around us. This is the first in a series of videos that will explore the natural sounds of a place, allowing viewers to tune into nature and be fully present in the moment.