The South Pacific Memorial Park was once one of the fiercest battlefields at the end of World War II. It was the last headquarters of the Japanese Army and was garrisoned by General Hidetoshi Ota. More than half a million American and Japanese soldiers, as well as local residents, died during the four-year Pacific War. This park honors the memory of the fallen soldiers and civilians and symbolizes the two countries' determination to promote friendship and world peace.
One of the 15-meter-high towers represents a prayer for permanent peace. Santa Rosa Mountain Santa Rosa is an extinct volcano surrounded by towering coral formations. Looking up, you can see the northern highlands, dense limestone forests and Anderson Air Force Base. On a clear day, you can even see Rota Island to the north. Central Tagoe Bay, Central Guam Central Tagoe Bay is the largest windward beach in central Guam and one of the most beautiful bays on the island. There was once a Spanish settlement near the mouth of the National River, but it was swept away by the plague one day in 1856. On the other side of the bay is the internationally recognized University of Guam Marine Biological Laboratory.
Libugon Lookup Libugon Lookup is above the village of Mena, overlooking central and northern Guam. During the Spanish period, it was a gathering place for Guam's lepers. Apra Harbor Lookout Apra Harbor Lookout drives straight up Mt. Nimitz and overlooks Guam's natural harbor, one of the best natural harbors in the Pacific. This new site was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Guam. After the Pacific War Historical Park, which consists of six different sites, opened in 1978, the National Park System provided a large number of World War II replicas, and the park became a place for survivors and those interested in World War II to pay their respects.
The U.S. Army heavily bombed Guam during the World War II Pacific War through naval and air forces in an effort to recapture the island from the Japanese, which made Guam one of the fiercest battlegrounds of World War II. The park was built to honor the heroic sacrifices made here by American and Japanese soldiers and Guam residents. About 1,000 acres of water are preserved as part of the memorial park, where you can dive to the bottom of the sea and view sunken military relics.
WaterfallsSiqua FallsThe lush jungle of Guam's waterfalls is the most famous must-see destination on a southern tour. Tarzan Falls Tarzan Falls is the end of Guam's famous Sukui tour. Guam has a special name for those who enjoy this sport called Boonie Stompers.Tarzan Falls ranges in height from 8 feet to 50 feet. Below the falls is a deep pool for swimming. The famous product of the Tarzan Falls is freshwater shrimp, abundant in the tributaries of the Ili River. Buddha's Mountain Buddha's Mountain Guam Buddha's Mountain is located in Barrigada. It was officially listed as a permanent place of worship in 1994 with the assistance of the Guam government and legislature.
Construction began in 1996 on a three-story building that includes classrooms, a meditation hall, a fasting hall, squatters, and a hall that can accommodate up to 500 people. Guam Territorial Seaside Park, located in the south of Guam, South Guam Marine Park, with its white sparkling sandy beaches, azure skies, deep oceans, more than 400 magnificent coral reefs, and more than 900 colorful tropical fishes, it can be said to be the best paradise for the modern city dwellers to steal away from their lives. Ancient Spanish Bridge Talifaq Bridge, built in 1785, is a Spanish-style double-arched bridge over the Talifaq River. The bridge is now surrounded by roads and houses and is not easily visible. If you're driving on your own, you'll have to slow down after the Sierra Bay Observatory.
Stop when you see a Korean-owned convenience store on your left, right next to the Talifak Bridge. Umatac Village Umatac Umatac Village is filled with Spanish-style buildings. The most striking building is the red-and-white San Dionisio Church, built in the 17th century and representative of Guam's Spanish-style churches.
According to legend, Utek Village was the first place where the Spanish explorer Magellan landed when he sailed to Guam. It was also a grain supply station for Spanish merchant ships trading between Mexico and the Philippines for more than 200 years. Every October, the village celebrates the glory of San Dionisio. Cocos Island is a village in southwestern Guam, about 4 kilometers off the coast of Marisol. It is a small island, about 1.4 kilometers long and only 250 meters wide. With the calm sea of Cocos Island Lagoon and white sandy beaches in the north, and the outer rocky reefs in the south, it is one of Guam's few resorts with contrasting landscapes, and a paradise for ocean athletes.Ceti Bay Lookout, Ceti Bay Lookout, offers a view of Cocos Island, Mt. Humuyong Manglo, and Mt. Lightning from the calm and rich state of Sedi Bay. At 1.334 feet above sea level, Mount Lightning is Guam's highest peak. It is based in the Marianas Trench.
From the rocky bottom of the ocean, Mount Lightning is considered the highest peak in the world. It takes only 30 minutes to climb to the top, and you can also climb the mountain to look south. The coastline twists and turns in style.Sella Bay Lookout, a quiet cove, was once a place for lepers during Spanish colonial times. Near the shore, about 30 minutes from the main road, is a 19th-century Spanish bridge and fireplace. It's a 30-minute walk from the main road to the shore of the sea. The Soledad Observatory (Fort Nuestra Senora De La Soledad) is located on the southwestern cliffs of Yumatec Bay. It was built in the early 19th century and is the best preserved of the three old forts built at that time. A stone post still stands in the park.
In earlier years, it was the best place to watch Spanish warships or spy on British pirates. Standing on this historical monument, you can get a bird's eye view of the village of Yumatec. Yumatec Village is said to be the place where Magellan had his first contact with the Chamorro people after he landed on Guam in 1520.Marizo Clock TowerThe Marizo Clock Tower was built in 1910 under the supervision of Father Cristobal de Canals. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was renovated and restored in 1997.Marizo Pier Park Marizo Pier Park Marizo Pier Park is situated on Guam's reef and serves as the gateway to Cocoa Island. It is reserved for a variety of water activities and has a seaside village. The Marisol Water Festival is held here every year.
Merizo's bell tower, Merizo Conbento, was built in 1917 by Father Ruth of Ghana, who was dedicated to the missionary work of the Marizo church. Inarajan Village Inarajan-Chamorro Village is located on Route 4 in southern Guam. It was originally planned by the Government of Guam as a showcase village for aboriginal culture. A few years ago, a strong typhoon hit the village, but now the village is deserted. The houses in the village have retained the architectural style of the indigenous people. Since this is the only traditional village left in Guam, even if it is only an empty shell, tourists can still visit this place and imagine what life was like in an aboriginal settlement. Talofofofo Falls Talofofofo Beach Park is Guam's premier surf spot.
Talloford River flows into the bay and is the widest and longest river in Guam. Tafofo Beach Park Tafofo Bay Beach Park is a small estuary beach park about 300 meters long and 100 meters wide. The beach has rare brown sand. The shallow reef bed has crevices, so there are often waves. It is famous for several surfing beaches. Yokai's Cave In 1944, after the U.S. Army attacked Guam, Japanese soldier Yokaiyama hid in a jungle cave in Talofofofo. He was not discovered by local farmers until 1972. Some of the tools that Yokaiyama relied on to survive in the wilderness for 20 years are now in the Guam Museum in Adela. Bear Rock looks like a large bear sitting quietly, looking out to sea from a certain direction.
During the 1991 Persian Gulf War, some Guam soldiers were drafted to fight. Some ventured up to Bear Rock and tied a yellow ribbon around the bears' necks in hopes of their safe return. Chamorro Cultural Village Gef Pa go Chamorro Cultural Village Walking along the river, you will see the Chamorro Cultural Village a bamboo building and thatched huts built with public **** funds, where traditional Chamorro handicrafts are performed every morning between 10:00am-12:00pm, a simple and pleasing performance. You can watch them bake cookies in an oven made from an old beehive; weave hats and baskets from coconut leaves; and ride a buffalo. Wednesday is the best time to visit as Inarajan students will also be performing traditional dances here.
Sierra Bay_Watch can check out the _Watch of Hira Bay. The trail goes all the way to the beach and you can walk there in 30-40 minutes. The Tumon area, Tumon Bay, Tumon Beach, and most of the world's top international hotels are concentrated along the coast of Tumon Beach, where the turquoise sea meets the blue sea. Nearby are upscale stores shopping areas and ultra-modern recreational facilities Pleasure Island, making Guam very lively.Governor Joseph F. Roriz Waterfront ParkJoseph Flores Beach ParkYpao Beach ParkGovernor Joseph F. Roriz Waterfront Park is located in Tumon Beach, and is the most popular recreational spot in Guam. It is also known as Ypao Waterfront Park. The Guam Visitors Bureau is located at the entrance to the park and provides tourism data.
The park's plaza often hosts concerts, competitions and other events throughout the year. In addition to the theater, the park has many pavilions for parties and barbecues. Laundry, changing and restroom facilities are also available.Padre San Vitores Shrine Padre San Vitoris Shrine, located off the beach at the north end of Tumon Beach, is a memorial card honoring Padre San Vitoris, leader of the first Spanish Jesuit priests, who was killed here in 1672 by Father San Vitoris, a Jesuit missionary. The Padre San Vitoris Memorial is named Padre San Vitoris Road. He came to Guam in 1668 and devoted himself to missionary activities. The root legend of Two Lovers Point in Two Lovers Point is that a pair of Chamorro lovers committed suicide by jumping off a 378-foot cliff because their parents were against their marriage.
Two Lovers Point's excellent lookout point offers a bird's eye view of the white sandy shores of the Philippine Sea coast, central Guam, and the cliffs below. Latte Rock Park in the Hagatna region of Ghana is located directly across from the Guam Administration Building. The park's eight giant latte blocks are the most original relics of Southern Guam, and the latte is of deep historical significance as the pillars of ancient Chamorro houses. Plaza de Espana (Spanish Garden Plaza), formerly the official residence of the governor during Spanish rule, is now listed as one of the nationally protected monuments. The hexagonal pavilion in the center of the plaza is a concert hall, and in the middle pavilion there is a chocolate house where the former governor's wife entertained VIPs. Suzanne Square is a man-made peninsula.
It was built with rubble and stones from the city of Hag?t?a, which was destroyed by the war in 1944. It is now open as a seaside park where many locals come to barbecue during the holidays. Statue of LibertyThe Statue of Liberty stands in front of Suzanne's Square near the Agana Marina. This Statue of Liberty is a replica of the Statue of Liberty donated by the Boy Scouts of America in 1950. It's much smaller and painted bronze to match the skin color of the local Native Americans, making it approachable to locals.
Santo Papa as Juan Pablo dos Monument This monument commemorates the 1982 visit of Pope John Paul II, the first pope to visit Guam in the 300-year history of Catholicism. The People's House, the official residence of the Governor, occupies 22,000 square feet. Its overall architectural style is a blend of Chamorro and Spanish cultural features. The white buildings set against green grass and blue sky and sea make for a rather elegant and pleasant view.
From the slopes of Kasamata Hill, one can have a bird's eye view of the city of Hagatna and the beach. Church of the Virgin MaryThe Church of the Virgin Mary is located on the site of Guam's first Catholic Church.It was built in 1669 under the direction of Father St. Vitrice. The church is nestled amidst tall palm trees, which adds to its grandeur. The Church of Mary is now prized, dedicated to the statue of Pure Carmine, and a shrine to Lord Aga?a.
While Guam is known for its water sports, scuba diving and golf courses, there are many other sports on the island. Fishing is one of the popular sports in the area and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. East of Guam is the world's deepest Marianas Trench, with water hundreds of nautical miles deep? Guam also holds the world record for catching the world's largest marlin, which was caught in 1969 and weighed 1,173 pounds. Today, large sailfish can still be caught year-round. The crystal clear water here nourishes an abundance of fish species such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and Tuna. Guam has a modern fishing fleet. You can charter a boat for a half day or a day and try your luck with friends! Travelers who have had enough water activities can try exploring Guam's rugged mountains, waterfalls, rivers and forests. There are several local tour operators that offer jungle adventure tours, as well as regular hiking activities such as the adventure Boonie Stomps hike and a weekly mountain bike breakout that visitors are welcome to join.
Additionally, you can visit the Cozy Corral in the south and take in the joys of horseback riding in a pristine area. A brave friend can even try sky diving that will make you forget your troubles and a videotape that you will never forget. Secondly, you can try Magic Slingshot, a mobile game known as the most exciting in the world, and you can proudly take home a videotape that proves your bravery! You can also learn to fly light airplanes and helicopters at Micronesian Air Systems and Americopter.
There are also many shooting galleries around the Dumont area. You are welcome to try your hand at shooting. Visitors can try all types of handguns, from the large . 357 and . .45 caliber pistols to automatic pistols such as the Jane Pride and the M-16, all of which are safe. Those who like to shoot outdoors can try their hand at playing with the jungle toy, Guam Paintball.
Other than that, you can go to the Grand Prix Guam USA in the Dumuning district to play with go-kart sports cars that run fast on narrow tracks. Guam's newest and biggest entertainment attraction is the Sandcastle and Pleasure Island in the Dumuning District. You can explore the mysteries of the ocean at the Aquarium, which boasts the world's longest tunnel, or check out the variety of majestic tigers at Sandbag's Tiger Park.