Attractions in Palau

Palau National Stadium

The Palau National Stadium in Koror is the main venue for sporting events and national celebrations in the country.

Palau Capitol Building

The Capitol Building in Ngerulmud is the official seat of the government of Palau.

German Channel

This artificial channel was created during the German colonial period to allow the transport of phosphate from the southern lagoons.

Bai ra Airai

This traditional meeting house, over 130 years old, is the oldest of its kind in Palau and a major cultural monument.

Ngerulmud Monoliths

Near the current seat of government are ancient stone structures that indicate the historical importance of this location.

Chelechol ra Orrak

This limestone cave on an island near Koror served as one of the earliest burial sites in the archipelago about 3,000 years ago.

Japanese Communications Center

This ruin of a massive reinforced concrete building in Airai served as a communications hub for the Japanese military during WWII.

Monument

Badrulchau Monoliths

This archaeological site comprises 37 large stone monoliths dating back to around 161 AD.

Church

Roman Catholic Church of Koror

The Catholic church in the center of Koror is an important religious gathering place for the local population.

Imeong Village Ruins

The ancient village of Imeong houses significant stone platforms and terraces that once formed the cultural center of Ngeremlengui.

Ngaraard Stone Path

This historical path in Ngaraard is an excellent example of traditional road-building techniques using carved basalt stone.

Ngeruktabel Stone Fort

On the uninhabited island of Ngeruktabel are remains of stone defensive works built before European contact.

Tower

German Lighthouse

The German lighthouse on Peleliu was built during the German colonial period in the early 20th century.

Monument

Airai Stone Path

The Airai Stone Path is a historic connecting road made of large stone slabs.

Aimeliik Terraces

These monumental earth terraces were shaped into the hills of Babeldaob by prehistoric societies.

Nature

Peleliu Island

Peleliu is a low-lying coral island in the southern Palau archipelago.

Rock Islands

The Rock Islands are a collection of over 200 limestone islands in Palau.

Eil Malk Island

Eil Malk is the largest island in the Mecherchar group of the Rock Islands.

Helen Reef

Helen Reef is a large, remote atoll in the southwest of Palau.

Lake

Lake Ngardok

Lake Ngardok is the largest natural freshwater lake in Micronesia.

Lake

Jellyfish Lake

An isolated marine lake on Eil Malk island.

Babeldaob Mangroves

The mangrove forests of Babeldaob fringe large portions of the main island's coastline.

Merir Island

Merir is a lonely island in southwest Palau, famous for its sea turtle nesting sites.

Kayangel Atoll

The northernmost atoll of Palau is known for its pristine coral reefs.

Blue Corner

One of the world's most famous diving sites with immense fish density.

Ngardmau Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in Palau cascades from Mount Ngerchelchuus.

Ulong Island

Famous for its ancient rock paintings and rich flora.

Carp Island Reserve

A crescent-shaped island with rich coral gardens and mangroves.

Mount Ngerchelchuus

Mount Ngerchelchuus is the highest point in Palau, reaching an elevation of 242 meters.

Ngaremeduu Conservation Area

This area encompasses the largest estuarine ecosystem in Palau, featuring mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Bloody Nose Ridge

This rugged limestone ridge on Peleliu was a strategic point during World War II.

Ngerekebesang Hill

Ngerekebesang Hill is the highest elevation on Ngerekebesang Island.

Malakal Peak

This hill on Malakal Island overlooks the most important harbor in Palau.

Cities & Architecture

Museum

Etpison Museum

The Etpison Museum documents Palauan cultural heritage through artifacts and historic photos.

Bridge

Koror-Babeldaob Bridge

The KB Bridge is the nation's most vital transport artery.

More highlights

battlefield

Orange Beach

On this section of beach on Peleliu, the first US Marines landed on September 15, 1944, under heavy Japanese fire.