What are the must-see spots when traveling to Okinawa?

Ishigaki Island 1

There are many scenic spots on the sea of Ishigaki Island. Bai Bao's seabed is clear and transparent, covered with colorful corals, attracting worldwide attention; The blue water in Hirakawa Bay is also the first in Okinawa. 90% of the island's population lives in Ishigaki City. On the outskirts of Ishigaki City, there are large areas of sugarcane fields, in front of which are mountains including Yumao Dengyue. In this lush virgin jungle with tropical plants such as mangroves, there is a unique and precious ecosystem on this island.

2. Okinawa Meizhihai Aquarium

The aquarium located in the headquarters Peninsula Ocean Museum claims to be the first in the world, with the largest water tonnage, the largest fish species, the largest tank thickness and the largest shark species. Moreover, it is the first time in the world to artificially raise natural corals in the aquarium, with a total of 650 kinds of fish essence and 75,000 exotic fish. Known as the world's largest plexiglass wall recognized by Guinness, the world's largest fish tank contains whale sharks and giant ghost bats with a body length of 7 meters. In the part of eco-tour, visitors can directly touch the beautiful and lovely creatures in the sea (starfish, sea cucumber, sea snake, sea urchin, crab and so on). ).

3. kadena air force base

Kadena air force base is an overseas air base of the United States, located in Kadena Town, Zhongtou County, Okinawa and Kitasamachi, Zhongtou County. Kadena air force base is located in the southwest of Okinawa, and its base area accounts for about 1/4 of the area of Okinawa. After nearly 60 years of operation and evolution, kadena air force base is now the largest air base of the US military in the Far East.

4, the door of courtesy

The Gate of Honor is the symbol of Okinawa (the pattern on the 2000 yen note is the Gate of Honor). It used to be the second gate of Liumen in Ryukyu Village. In the dynasty, Okinawa was honored as "the country of keeping rites", and the words hanging on the door were the origin of the name of keeping rites gate. It is said that the Juri Gate was built in the first half of16th century, and its architectural style is China's Tang Dynasty architectural style mixed with traditional Ryukyu techniques: the contrast of red tiles and white mud, and the two-story prominent roof has its own stable aesthetic feeling. This gate was once designated as a national treasure, but it was burned down in the Pacific War. What we see now is the Juri Gate, which was rebuilt in the thirty-third year of Showa (1958) on the basis of detailed information. The Huanhui Gate at the back is also rebuilt. There are models wearing traditional Okinawa costumes around here, taking photos with tourists, adding a lot of elegance to local folk customs.

island of Okinawa

5. Yaeko Yueying Zhisen Park

Bazhong Yue is 453 meters high, and more than 7,000 cold cherry trees are planted on both sides of the circuitous mountain road from halfway up to the top of the mountain. Especially after crossing the Bachongyue Bridge and walking up the mountain road, the whole mountain was dyed crimson, and the scenery was very intoxicating. It's just people and cars marching along this mountain road. If passengers want to stroll along the way to enjoy the cherry blossoms, they have to stop from time to time to avoid the busy traffic. As for the passengers in go on road trip, they can drive directly to the mountains.

6. Yuquan Cave

Yuquan Cave is the largest stalactite cave in Okinawa and the second largest stalactite cave in Japan. It is also the title of the largest underground art museum in Southeast Asia. The stalactite cave in Yuquan Cave is a unique coral reef in Okinawa, which can only grow one centimeter in 30 years. In the long years of 300,000 years, it gradually formed its present appearance. Over the years, natural masterpieces are various and strange. Under the illumination of light, it is more colorful and full of unique aesthetic feeling.

7. Miyakojima

Miyakojima, located between 24 ~ 25 degrees north latitude and 0/25 degrees east longitude, is located in the southwest of Ryukyu Islands and east of Sendao Islands, and is the main island of Miyako Islands. Miyako Island is about 2000 kilometers away from Tokyo, 303 kilometers away from Okinawa Island, 380 kilometers away from Taipei and 800 kilometers away from Shanghai.

Now everyone knows what must-see spots to go to Okinawa! I remind you that when traveling, you should know the local customs in advance and respect their local customs. You can put some scraped medicine and band-aid in the suitcase in case of emergency. Pay attention to the weather changes before going out and increase or decrease clothes in time.