Introduction to Tourist Attractions in Vanuatu
The Republic of Vanuatu is a South Pacific archipelago located in the western South Pacific, between Hawaii and Australia. It belongs to the Melanesian Islands and consists of 83 islands (68 of which are inhabited). The Republic of Vanuatu has a land area of 12,190 square kilometers and a water area of 848,000 square kilometers.
Nature has given Vanuatu a rich gift, not only giving it fertile land, but also giving it diverse tourism resources. Isul Volcano on Tana Island is known as the "most approachable volcano" in the world. People often regard it as a blessing in their lives to see this "God's fireworks". Located 3 meters below sea level lies the Vanuatu Underwater Post Office, the only underwater post office in the world. The exciting bungee jumping also originated in Vanuatu, and there is a bungee jumping festival every year on Pendicoste Island. Bougainville Port, the capital of Santo Island, is a world-famous diving resort.
Efate Island, also known as Watt Island and Sandwich Island, is the main island of Vanuatu in the Southwest Pacific. This is a beautiful coral island, where there are "forests","deserts","mountains" and "grasslands" on the seabed. If you dive into the seabed and look carefully, you will find that the scenery is similar to that of land, except that what constitutes the "forest" is coral trees, what constitutes the "mountain peak" is the white sand on the seabed, and the "grassland" is naturally green seabed plants.
Because there is no pollution, the sea water here is particularly clear, with a depth of about 5 to 8 meters and crystal clear. Tourists can see many manatees on the sea. The manatees are as big as pigs and have fur on their bodies. Their big mouths are like sucking cups and gnawing seaweed on the bottom of the sea. Most turtles are as big as small round tables, and they float up to the surface of the water to breathe. After a while, they dive into the bottom of the sea to find food. Tourists can dive to the bottom of the sea and hug the turtle. When it breathes, it will carry you up from the bottom of the sea. It is very fun.
In addition to visiting special tourist spots such as Aboriginal tribes, traditional markets and cultural museums, and historical relics of the US-Japan Mirage War during World War II, Efatat Island is also very popular to explore the tropical rainforest and enjoy forest bathing, take rafts to admire the island's waterfalls and nearby villages, Aboriginal hunting methods and dance performances, and take yachts to sea fishing.
Port Vila is located on the south coast of Shefa Province. It is the capital of Vanuatu. It has an airport and port. It is the country's economic and cultural center, international and domestic shipping and shipping center, and is also the administrative center of the First Central District. Melanesians have lived in Port Vila for more than a thousand years. Port Vila was an air base for the United States and Australia during World War II.
Port Vila is Vanuatu's most important port and national economic center, and an important tax haven in Oceania. The city's largest industrial activities are agriculture and fishing, and tourism is also very important, especially tourists from Australia and New Zealand, which reached 50,000 in 1997. Port Vila has a long coastline, with long beaches and clear sea water becoming its biggest features. It is a yearning place for tourists around the world. Its most popular tourist destination is the Vanuatu Underwater Post Office.
Vanuatu Underwater Post Office In 1940 During the war-torn World War II, the Post Office of Nassau Island, the capital of the British Bahamas Islands, specially established a so-called "Undersea Post Office" to uniformly collect letters from mobile operators and others in order to facilitate communication with the outside world.
In order to attract tourists, Vanuatu opened the world's only true "submarine post office" on its Hideaway Island in May 2003. This submarine post office is staffed by postal staff with professional diving training to work underwater. The person who sends the letter needs to put on a breathing apparatus or a diving suit and go down to a depth of three meters to deliver waterproof postcards. Then the post office staff will stamp a special seal on them.
This underwater post office is thirty to forty meters away from the coast and is built 3 meters below the sea surface. There is no other way to send a letter there than diving. The postcards used for mailing are specially designed waterproof postcards that can be purchased at nearby stores. The price of each card is about RMB 15.
Espiritu Santo Island Espiritu Santo is located in Sanma Province, about 2500 kilometers northeast of Sydney, Australia. It is known as the capital of nature and adventure. During World War II, a major military base of the U.S. military was stationed here. You can still see the military camps and night entertainment places for soldiers on the island, and even the wreckage of crashed fighter jets can be found. Currently, there are more than 20 confirmed underwater sites, including the luxury cruise ship of the USS President.
The western half of the island is an undeveloped virgin forest, and the eastern Champagne Beach is famous around the world. It is said that the origin of this romantic name is because the water rising from the depths of the sea mixes with the sea water, and the light and shadow are intertwined in the sun, making it as beautiful as champagne. The dazzling white beach complements the emerald water surface, and is known as the most beautiful beach in the South Pacific. Apart from the turquoise sea water, it is no less than the pure white sand beaches of any island country. It is also a secret place of primitive nature. Compared with the usual resort islands, Vanuatu has a profound cultural charm.
Pentecost Island Pentecost is a central island in Vanuatu in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Pentecost Island has a land area of 438 square kilometers and is a volcanic island. The central part is mountainous, and the eastern part is fertile valley, rich in coconuts, coffee, etc. The island is mountainous, and the east coast of the island is sparsely populated and has few towns. Most of the local people live in rural areas and make a living by planting. The majority of the island's population lives on the West Bank. There are two airports in the south and north of the island.
The traditions and customs of Pentecoste are still preserved by the kind islanders to this day. The world-famous "bungee jumping" actually originated from the "Nagol"-land jump, a sacrificial ceremony to celebrate the harvest in the southern region. This is also the birthplace of bungee jumping. The island is famous for its land jumping activities. From April to June every year, performances will be held regularly in the southern part of the island. The performer jumped head-down from the high platform of rattan and wood, only to be pulled back a few feet from the ground by the rattan that was tied to the platform and the jumper's feet. The performance is regarded by locals as an important religious ceremony that ensures a good harvest that year. Pentecost Island's memorial ceremony dances, grass weaving fabrics (mats, bags, grass skirts, etc.) and sand paintings are also well-known. The history of sand painting has a long history, dating back to the first generation of indigenous people in Vanuatu.
Chief Roi Mata's Domain is located in the south-central of the Vanuatu island country. The Mata King Chieftain Tribe is the first site included in the List in Vanuatu. It consists of three ruins dating from the 17th century AD, reflecting the survival and death of humans, social reforms, conflicts and beliefs in the central region of Vanuatu.
The chiefdom of King Mata includes three sites built in the early 17th century on Efate Island, Lelepa Island and Artok Island. These sites are related to the life and death of the last supreme chief or King Mata and have now become the center of Vanuatu. This legacy also includes King Mata's residence, the place where he died, and King Mata's mass burial area. It is closely related to the oral traditions of the chief and the moral values he advocates.
The chiefdom of King Mata embodies the fusion of oral tradition and archaeology, and witnesses King Mata's journey in implementing social reforms and resolving conflicts. To this day, this journey still affects the local people.
Sur Volcano Mount Yasur, the Republic of Vanuatu, is located on Tannah Island in Vanuatu's South Pacific and has been erupting for centuries. Yasur Volcano is only 361 meters above sea level, but there are many craters within 400 meters. Mount Yasur is located in the Pacific Rim Volcanic Belt Seismic Belt and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. When a volcano erupts, the hot lava hisses and slaps the crater, and is thrown into the air with the lava. Tourists more rushed to watch this shocking scene before dawn and felt the stimulation of the heat wave coming head-on at close range without fence protection.
Most of the lava ejected by Sur Volcano rises and falls straight and rarely jets obliquely. Therefore, it is called one of the "most accessible volcanoes in the world" and generally does not harm tourists. The volcano drives the development of local tourism and brings high income to Tana Island. While exploring, tourists can admire the outline of the mountain top and the sea scenery in the morning light, and visit this island, once known for its "cannibalism". The local area has launched a traditional Vanuatu village tour project. Residents wear hula skirts and eat coconuts, welcoming tourists in a friendly manner.