Sights in Palau
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Peleliu
Peleliu imparts a peaceful, easy feeling. There's not much to do and that's entirely the charm, for you can really hear the silence; often it will seem like you've got the entire island all to yourself (you might not spot another tourist during your entire stay, and maybe not even a local if you walk far enough). It's a really lovely little place and that's why it's so hard to imagine it torn apart by war.
The Peleliu Wall, southwest of Peleliu, is one of the world's finest dives, an abrupt 300m drop that starts in about 3m of water. It's a veritable treasure-trove of sharks, hawksbill sea turtles, black coral trees, mammoth gorgonian fans and an amazing variety of fish.…
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Belau National Museum
This nifty little museum features exhibits from all eras of Palauan life, including artworks, photography, sculpture, storyboards and more. As you move between floors it is fascinating, and more than a little eye opening, to trace the history of colonial occupation on the island.
The museum grounds contain a striking wood-and-thatch bai (communal meeting centre), carved and painted with depictions of Palauan legends. Although a recreation of an older bai that burned down in 1979, it's built in the traditional manner, constructed of rough planks with notched jointing and set above the ground on stone stacks.
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Mother & Child Stone
The village of Ngermid is home to the Mother & Child Stone, apparently the Lot-like remains of a mum and kid who were turned to stone after the mother took a forbidden peek inside the village men's house.
The defunct Hotel Nikko Palau used to be in operation around here; some say it closed down after guests began to see the ghosts of Japanese soldiers killed in WWII.
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Badrulchau
In Babeldaob's far north is a field with rows of large basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau, the origin of which is unknown. There are 37 stones, some weighing up to 4500kg (5 tons). Many of the surrounding hillsides were once elaborately terraced into steps and pyramids; it's thought construction began around AD 100 and was abandoned around 1600.
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Blue Corner
Blue Corner, Palau's most popular dive, is known for its sheer abundance of underwater life. Expect to be totally bedazzled by the incredible variety of fish, including barracudas and schooling sharks, as well as hard and soft corals. Strong tidal currents nourish this chain of life, but also render it a dive for the more experienced.
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Palau Aquarium
This intriguing aquarium is part of the Pacific International Coral Reef Centre, a Japanese-funded research complex. The aquarium aims to educate about Palau's coral reef ecosystem and features 17 themed sections, each recreating a different habitat.
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