Its the provincial capital of La union--known for the DOZENS OF BEACH RESORTS that dot the coastline north and south of the city. South part-lies the town of BAUANG, which until 1991 was the party destination of choice for US military personnel stationed at nearby Wallace Air Station. SIGHT and ACTIVITIES--visit the Ma-cho Temple, Freedom Park, Heroes Hill, La Union Botanic Garden and the Ocean Deep Diver Training Center--for your diving adventure and know-how.