SM City Clark is a shopping mall located along M.A. Roxas Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Philippines. It is the second SM supermall in the province of Pampanga after SM City Pampanga in City of San Fernando, Pampanga. It is owned by SM Prime Holdings founded by Filipino-Chinese businessman, Henry Sy, Sr. The mall has a land area of 17-hectares and a total gross floor area of an estimated 100,000 square meters. It features anchors such as the SM Department Store, SM Hypermarket and the SM Cinemas and also features other anchors such as Ace Hardware, SM Appliance Center, Our Home, Watsons, Surplus Shop and more than 300 shops and various dining establishments.
Anchors
- SM Department Store
- SM Hypermarket
- SM Cinema
Expansion
Recently, Henry Sy and Clark Development, Inc. has plans to build a P500-million expansion project of SM Clark Mall. The project is to take place at a 5.5-hectare space located near the parking lot. Alongside with the expansion project is Premier Central, the property development arm of the SM group of malls. Henry Sy is in need of more than 2,000 workers for the completion of the expansion building. The company states that the expansion project may start by the first quarter of 2012 and set to open by 2013.
Some of the hotels that can be found in Angeles City
- Angeles Beach Club Hotel
- Grand Central Hotel
- Orchid Inn Resort
- Hotel California Angeles City
- Wild Orchid Resort
- Century Resort Hotel
- Savannah Resort Angeles City
- Maharajah Hotel
- Devera Hotel
- Dollhouse Hotel & Cafe Angeles City
- Affinity Condo Resort
- Hotel V
- Kokomos Hotel and Restaurant Angeles City
- Montevista Villas Hotel Angeles City
- Natalia Hotel
Getting There
By bus
This is the most common and economical way to get to Angeles from Metro Manila. Several air-conditioned bus lines ply from Manila to Angeles route with terminals scattered across the metropolitan area. It normally takes one-and-a-half hours to get to Angeles by bus. However, travellers are well advised to consider the unpredictable effect heavy traffic and downpours will have on the commute. In short, give yourself plenty of time to travel by bus. Provincial bus companies have scheduled trips from Manila to the provinces to northern provinces and key cities.
By car
The best way from Manila to Angeles via car is taking the North Luzon Expressway which extends until Sta. Ines in Mabalacat, Pampanga. You may take either the Angeles Exit or Dau exit to get there. Another motorway, though narrow, is the McArthur Highway and visitors need to pass through the province of Bulacan to get to Angeles on both routes. It usually takes about 45 minutes to travel but it is twice the travel time if you plan to take the McArthur route due to heavy traffic along its stretch. Rental car companies can be found all over Manila and Angeles. If you don't know the routes, you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rent-a-car shop.
Get around
By jeepney
To hop on a colorful jeepney (small bus) is certainly the most affordable way to get around downtown. It is available 24 hours a day and it is the most famous mode of transportation in the country, which connects towns and cities together. Since jeepneys tend to be overcrowded with passengers, tourists carrying bulky luggage should consider traveling by taxi.
By taxi
Though more convenient for tourists, taxis are less common in Angeles and not normally used for travel outside the city. Rather, they are primarily used to tour around the Clark Freeport Zone and for transport to and from the airport. Simson's taxicab terminal can be found particularly next to Clark's main gate (opposite Jollibee's) and SM City-Clark mall in Balibago.
By trike
Trikes (or tricycles) are motocycles with a small attached passenger cabin. They are restricted to low-speed roads and not permitted to enter the area surrounding the airport. Passengers of larger physical stature may find riding in them uncomfortable. Nevertheless, because of their slower speeds, trikes are generally a safe mode of transport.