Famous attractions in the Seychelles Islands

The best way to appreciate the diverse scenery of the Seychelles is to take a boat trip among the islands. Scuba diving, sailing and fishing in emerald waters; resting on quiet beaches; exploring deep caves, visitors will feel the true meaning of vacation.

(1) Vallee de Mai

If Seychelles is paradise on earth, Vallee de Mai is the Garden of Eden in this paradise. Located in the center of Praslin Island, the May Valley is the smallest natural heritage in the world, covering an area of ??only 19.5 hectares. It is world-famous for its more than 7,000 coconut palm trees. But in addition to sea coconuts, there are many unique flora and fauna in the world, which can be called a rare grand garden.

May Valley was still a private estate in the 1940s, and its name was given by the owner of the estate at that time. It became a national park in 1966 and named a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 1983.

May Valley still retains its original style. Except for the outer fire forest, all plants in it are naturally grown. Various exotic palm plants in the valley stand tall and tall, attracting people's attention. The dappled sunlight shines from the broad branches and leaves, illuminating the cute little lizards that poke their heads out from time to time, and unknown birds in the forest. The melodious chirping, the stream flowing happily under the feet. There are only three 1-meter-wide trails along the mountain in the entire valley for tourists to pass. If there is no tour guide, tourists can use the map in their hand to look for the park’s roadside explanatory signs to discover and understand the rare animals and plants on their own. , like a treasure hunt. There are sometimes wooden benches on the road where you can rest for a while. Everything seems so harmonious with nature.

The tour routes are divided into three: north, middle and south. Depending on the combination of different routes, a tour will take half an hour to three hours. Visitors can make their own decision based on the situation. There is a branch road on the northern line leading to a pavilion on the top of the mountain. From there, you can have a panoramic view of the May Valley. The most prominent one is the 35-meter-high sea coconut tree. Although it is more beautiful than the forest, the wind cannot destroy it. To this day Standing proudly, looking down at the heroes.

In addition to the sea coconut, what tourists are most interested in is the black parrot. The endangered black parrot is the national bird of Seychelles. It has a melodious cry and can only be seen here in the world. They usually feed in the early morning and evening. Local tour guides will use whistles to attract black parrots for tourists to watch. According to the tour guide, black parrots are brown in color, not black, just because they often fly in the shade of trees, so people mistakenly think they are black. The black parrot is also unique to Prahran, with a current population of about 300-400.

There is also a peculiar tree in the valley called Latanyen Lat. Its characteristic is that the trunk does not rise from the ground, but stands "out of nothing". Its trunk is about 1 meter high from the ground, and its hard roots are about 5 centimeters thick. Each root is deeply inserted into the soil and supports the entire tree. This kind of tree gives people the feeling that they are standing but can pull out their "legs" to move forward at any time. In fact, its seedlings are no different from other palm plants, and their stems also grow on the ground. What's special about it is that its roots not only grow downward, but also push upward, lifting the stem off the ground. The higher it gets, the higher it gets. For an adult tree, there is no longer any gap between the roots on the ground, as if a thick line surrounds the tree. tube skirt. With this special skill, it can easily grow in streams.

Note: To go to Praslin Island, you can take a small propeller plane of Air Seychelles from Mahe Island, which departs every 30 minutes and the flight only takes 15 minutes. You can also take the "Coconut Cat" catamaran passenger boat to get there in one hour.

(2) The world's third-ranked beach - Beau Vallon Bay

The 4-kilometer-long Beau Vallon white sand beach is a holy place for European tourists. The fine mud-like sand and the blue and crystal-clear water attract more than 100,000 wealthy Europeans to come here every year to "pilgrimage". Cute children clumsily build the castle of their dreams with sand shovels, young people in love or honeymoon couples enjoy the hot sunshine, and gray-haired old people hold hands and walk on the beach with the sunset... …Tourists can dive accompanied by professional instructors and enjoy the ever-changing coral reefs on the seabed. They can also rent a boat to go fishing on the sea. If they catch fresh red grouper or boss fish, the local chef can immediately grill them into delicious fish steaks... …

(3) Other attractions

1. Lazio Beach

Second only to Beau Vallon Beach, it is located in the northeast of Praslin Island and is about 1 km long. The water there is clearer and there are fewer tourists. The only drawback is the inconvenient transportation. If you can stay on Praslin Island, you can enjoy this beach to the fullest.

2. Little Ben

In 1903, in order to celebrate the British royal family’s official declaration of Seychelles as a crown colony (previously under the mandate of Mauritius), Seychelles imitated London in the city center This "Little Ben" was erected in the same year as Big Ben. The tower is about 5 meters high. Opposite it is the only traffic light in Seychelles.

3. Tourist Kiosk

Located in the city center, tourist souvenirs are concentrated. Tourists can buy sea coconuts, shark teeth, various wood carvings, shell ornaments, spices, etc.

4. Botanical Garden

The Seychelles Botanical Garden gathers all kinds of rare plants across the country, as well as exotic flowers and flowers rarely seen elsewhere. Friends who love ornamental plants may wish to visit.

5. Ocean Park

Visitors can take a glass-bottom boat provided by the travel agency to see corals and tropical fish. They can also wear diving masks, snorkels, and duck webs to swim in the water. After enjoying a Creole-style lunch, sleep quietly on the white sand beach for an afternoon. What is paradise? This is paradise!

6. Phoenix Ridge

When you get tired of staying on the beach, go hiking. Phoenix Ridge is located in the center of the Mahe Island Forest Reserve. From the top, you can have a panoramic view of the west coast of Mahe. The birds are chirping in the empty mountains, and you can sit there for a while in the quiet nature. What kind of insights do you have?

7. Tang Monk Stone and Bajie Stone

If you like to see strange rocks, don’t miss it. On the east coast of the island, there is a huge rock facing the west, which looks like Tang Monk worshiping Buddha. On the west bank, there is another rock that looks like a pig climbing up the coast. It is lifelike and breathtaking.

8. Other beaches

In addition to Beau Vallon Beach, which was highlighted earlier, there are 73 beaches on Mahe Island waiting for you to visit. If you're lucky, you might be able to find a beach just for you.

9. Outer Islands

In addition to Mahe and Praslin, there are also some unique small islands in the world, such as La Digue, Misty Island, Bird Island, St. There are hotels on small islands such as Denis Island, Darroche Island, Alfonso Island, North Island and Flagget Island. Tourists who love tranquility can go straight to the pure island of your choice for vacation.