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Micro Beach: Micro Beach is famous for its color, which changes seven times a day according to the angle of the sun and is said to be most beautiful at sunset. Micro Beach is a culturally significant site to Saipan's Carolinian community. This beach is where the Carolinian groups set foot upon their arrival on Saipan in the 1830s and 40s.
Saipan Botanical Garden: The garden showcases approximately two thousand varieties of tropical plants ranging from fruit bearing species to vibrant flowering specimens. You can have a taste of coconuts, papayas, mangoes, avocadoes, sour sops, star apples, and a host of citrus during your visit to the garden. For the flower lover, you will be delighted at the array of colors exhibited by the many different blooms that exist year-round.
Flora & Fauna: The islands are at their most colorful between the months of May and June when the magnificent red flame trees are in bloom. African Tulips, Coconuts, Bananas, Papayas, Mangos, Avocados, Guavas and many other tropical flowers are also found throughout the islands.
Saipan Botanical Garden Tour: The Saipan Botanical Garden lies on an extensive ground over 30,000 square meters and has over 2,000 tropical plants in the garden. You can taste all kinds of tropical fruits and enjoy a barbecue lunch. Looking towards the sea from the garden offers the visitor another face of the sea. A tropical lizard, green iguanas can also be seen in the garden as an attraction.
Suicide Cliff: Suicide Cliff is located at the crest of Marpi Point in the northern part of Saipan. At 249 meters above sea level, it provides a magnificent view of the plateau and ocean below. This is the infamous cliff where many Japanese civilians jumped to their deaths as the American forces advanced. Today, there stands a peace memorial and Buddhist statue in memory of those who died.
Lao Lao Bay: Lao Lao Bay is a great place to enjoy a colorful sunrise. A long stretch of white sand beach and the crystal clear water provide for pleasurable sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling experience. Lao Lao Bay was once an expansive Ancient Chamorro village site called Cao. It was where the first Spanish ships moored and where the first encounter between the indigenous Ancient Chamorro and the Spaniards took place. Lao Lao Bay is also where the Japanese military constructed defense structures. They had anticipated that American forces would land along the bay's stretch of beach upon Saipan's invasion. Because of its prehistoric and historic elements, Lao Lao Bay is considered a highly sensitive site. Visitors are encouraged to be mindful and respectful of prehistoric and historic features encountered during their visit to this area.
Agingan Beach: The ride along Beach Road from Chalan Kanoa leads you to Agingan Beach, the Southern most tip of beach road, offering a continued stretch of white sand beach and crystal clear water along the coastline of the beach road.
Obyan Beach: Obyan beach is visited more by locals rather than visitors and is a great relaxing picnic spot. However, this beach offers most visitors their first time beach dive into the deep ocean.
Ladder Beach: Located west of Obyan Beach, The Ladder beach also is a great picnic spot. The literal use of a ladder by U.S. military personnel to access the beach below the limestone ridgeline garnered the area its name, which has remained to this day. Hence its name, there is a staircase that would require walking to get down to the beach. Wooden signs are provided to guide you in your visit to these beaches in Saipan.
Garapan: Garapan is located in the middle of the Western Beach Road of Saipan. The ride along tree-lined roads offer picturesque views together with fine restaurants, duty-free shops, a number of designer outlets plazas, luxurious hotels, and parks. This is a must-visit tourist district.
Mt. Tapochau: Mount Tapochau, the highest point in the center of Saipan, rises 473 meters above sea level and offers an amazing panoramic view of the island. Atop stands a statue of Jesus Christ that looks down upon the island. This is offers the professional and amateur photographer opportunities for spectacular shots of the island and the beautiful Pacific that surrounds it.
The CNMI Museum of History and Culture: The CNMI Museum of History and Culture is housed in the renovated "Old Japanese Hospital" built in 1926. Objects on display include a variety of artifacts depicting the chronological history of the Marianas from pre-latte and latte periods, Spanish era, German administration, Japanese period, WWII and present Commonwealth. Two major collections featuring treasures from a 1638 Spanish galleon wreck and original illustrations from 1819 French expedition to the Marianas by Louise Claude de Saules, Baron de Freycinet.
Capitol Hill: Capitol Hill, the administrative central district of the CNMI was named since a U.S. Trusteeship put its administration in July of 1947. Public offices are situated in here. The scenic view from Capitol Hill is beautiful beyond all description. A great place to sit down and watch the changing colors of the sky and sea.
Paupau Beach: Paupau Beach is located north of the Hotel Nikko Saipan in San Roque. A number of facilities including a playground, barbecue grills and public restrooms are provided in this beach park. The white sandy beach along the clear aquamarine water makes this beach one of the best on the island. The word 'paupau' in Chamorro can mean either 'perfume' or 'smells good' depending upon its use.
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine: It is said that a German priest had received a divine revelation finding this place under the Spanish rule. Later Christians wishing for the end of war installed the statue of Mother Mary in this place. Near the altar there is Saipan's only fountain of fresh water that is called 'Mother Mary's holy water.' It is said that this holy water can cure wounds. During the World War II, this is the only place that was spared from the bombing. Today, this site is known as Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine.
Susupe: Susupe is the center of administration where the headquarters of the federal government of the CNMI is located. Hotels, restaurants, post offices, churches, police stations, and fire stations are gathered in the center of Susupe. San Jose is north of Susupe and villages like Chalan Kanoa and San Antonio are in the south.
Mt. Camel Cathedral: Mount Camel Cathedral was built under the Spanish rule and it has been a mental pillar of the islanders. This unique architectural design from the Spanish era goes very well with the islands natural surroundings. As the most influential cathedral in the CNMI, it controls all the churches in the CNMI and is very well known around the world together with the Agana Cathedral in Guam.
American Memorial Park: Located in the Garapan area, American Memorial Park is a huge park that was dedicated in 1994. Here sits the memorial that honors the over 3,000 American soldiers who died during the invasion of Saipan and Tinian during the World War II. The Memorial rests at the park's Court of Honor and Flag Circle. The park also offers the opportunity for the enjoyment of other recreational activities including swimming, wind surfing, softball, jogging, and tennis. Additionally, there exists within the park a 25 acre wetland and mangrove forest.
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