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Top Things to Do in Apia "Top Things To Do in Apia" This quaint capital of Samoa is known for its old capital Mulinu'u and the primary city cathedral. But primarily, its the azure waters, the golden sand beaches and the green cityscape that brings in visitors year in, year out. 创建: Cityseeker 10 位置已标记 Mount Vaea山 "Samoa's Natural Landmark" One of Samoa’s most famous sights is the emerald green peak of Mount Vaea, where the famed writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife Fanny are buried. Buried here in 1894, the renowned writer spent the last four years of his life enjoying Samoa’s natural splendor. The trail up to Stevenson’s grave, which sits in the by Teinesavaii shadow of Mount Vaea’s peak, is known as the “Road of Loving Hearts.” Visitors to the burial site will have roughly an hour long walk ahead of them, their eyes treated to beautiful vistas along the way. The surrounding forests are protected by the Stevenson Memorial Reserve and Mount Vaea Scenic Reserve Ordinance. +685 6 3500 (Tourist Information) Off Cross Island Road, Apia To-Sua海沟 "Aquamarine Paradise" Right in the middle of a forested sprawl is a gaping swimming hole, filled with gorgeous aquamarine water that simply demands diving into. This stunning attraction is located on the island of Upolu. Visitors must descend a ladder to reach the diving point, from where they can plunge into epic crystalline waters below. by Rickard Törnblad +685 4 1699 www.to- tosua.oceantrench@gmail. Main South Coast Road, suaoceantrench.com/ com Apia 罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森博物馆 "A Poetic Tour" Catch a glimpse into the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson at this beautiful, well-preserved museum, where this legendary literary figure spent the last few years of his life. A guided tour of the museum will take you through the poet's sprawling home, his library, and priceless belongings left behind by mikecogh by him and his family. +685 20798 rlsmuseum.org Vailima, Cross Island Rd, Apia by Tchami 帕洛洛深海保护区 "Deep Dive" This brilliant marine reserve is just the destination to fulfill your ideal diving fantasy. Snorkel among vibrant marine life, dazzling coral reefs, and experience the joy of swimming in stunning crystal-clear water. The reserve is operational from 8a to 6p every day and is best experienced during high tide. +685 724 2521 www.samoa.travel/activity/palolo- Beach Rd, Apia deep-marine-reserve 帕帕帕帕塔瀑布 "Impressive Waterfall" Located deep in Samoa's verdure, these beautiful falls can be spotted from quite a distance away. The falls tumble down in a straight line right into a volcanic chasm, and are surrounded by forested cliffs. At about a 100 meters (328 feet), they're believed to be one of Samoa's tallest waterfalls. by julis_travel_log www.samoa.travel/activity/papapapaitai-tiavi- Cross Island Rd, Apia falls Papase’ea滑石 "Natural Waterslides" Two splendid, natural sliding areas in Seesee - for kids and adults each - amount to one of the most fun destinations you'll ever encounter when in Samoa. Slippery slopes dulled by the constant flow of water lead into a lovely pool of cool water. Not only are these water slides an enjoyable way to spend the day with family, by NeilsPhotography but are also considered to be one of the most budget-friendly sites in the area. +685 727 3044 www.samoa.travel/activity/papase Seesee, Apia ea-sliding-rocks 老阿皮亚市场 "Market Tales" Located not far from Samoa's clock tower, this lovely local market along the Beach Road is an incredible place to shop for everything local. From colorful textiles and baskets, to lava lavas, wood- carved objects and local handicrafts, there's much to find here. by unwomenpacific Beach Road, Apia 大蛤San保护区 "Clams Aplenty!" This spectacular sanctuary features an astounding number of clams, the major reason why tourists flock to the area to snorkel and dive into the turquoise waters to admire them. Replete with coral reefs and fishes, the pristine waters make for an exhilarating snorkeling experience. by Neville Wootton Photography +685 3 5221 www.samoa.travel/activi [email protected] Le Valasis Beach Fales, ty/giant-clam-sanctuary Savaia Upolu, Savaia 阿福奥瀑布 "A Stunning Waterfall" Surrounded by a verdant rainforest forest, the Afu Aau Waterfall makes itself heard from quite afar. An awe-inspiring sight, the waterfall plummets into a turquoise blue pool making for a postcard- perfect view. by Jorge www.samoa.travel/activity/afu-aau-fallsP. Price Off South Coast Road, Vailoa i Palauli Savai'i, Apia 萨摩亚文化村 "A Peek into Samoan Traditions" Samoa Cultural Village is where visitors can get a detailed account of the Samoan culture and their peculiar traditions. They organize tours which enlighten visitors about the Samoan way of life, aspect like community building to worship and environment are covered in this two-hour tour. by amanderson2 +685 6 3522 www.samoa.travel/activi [email protected] Beach Road, Apia ty/samoa-cultural- village 加入我们: cityseeker.com 条款及条件 | 隐私政策 | 应用程序接口 | 联系我们 | 版权 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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