被誉为“南太平洋珍珠”的萨摩亚，位于太平洋南部、萨摩亚群岛西部，是一个拥有高山、雨林、深水港和顶级白沙滩的热带天堂，众多的死火山和珊瑚礁给它带来了无限的生机和迷人的风光。萨摩亚由萨瓦伊和乌波卢两个主岛及七个小岛组成，首府阿皮亚所在的岛屿叫乌波卢岛，更为繁华和现代一点；另一个岛叫萨瓦伊岛，更加原始，景色更加粗狂。萨摩亚风情独特，美丽的风光和悠闲的生活让这里成为了著名的旅游胜地。世界名著《金银岛》的作者苏格兰著名作家史蒂文森将其誉为“南太天堂”。 萨摩亚还有着很多的荣誉称号，比如“全球五大潜水基地之一”、“全球十大蜜月度假胜地之一”等等。

Known as the "Pearl of the South Pacific", Samoa is located in the south of the Pacific Ocean and the west of the Samoan Islands. It is a tropical paradise with mountains, rain forests, deep-water ports and top white beaches. Numerous extinct volcanoes and coral reefs have brought infinite vitality and charming scenery to it. Samoa is composed of two main islands, namely Sawai and Upolu, and seven small islands. The island where Apia, the capital, is located, is called Upolu Island, which is more prosperous and modern; The other island is called savai Island, which is more primitive and has more rough scenery. Samoan unique customs, beautiful scenery and leisurely life make it a famous tourist resort. Stevenson, the famous Scottish writer and author of the world famous work Treasure Island, praised it as "the paradise of the South Pacific". There are also many honorary titles in Samoa, such as "one of the top five diving bases in the world", "one of the top ten honeymoon resorts in the world" and so on.

萨摩亚从2011年最后一天开始，从西12区调整为东12区，一夕之间从全球时间最晚看到日出的国家变成了地球上最早看到日出的国家。

Starting from the last day of 2011, Samoa has changed from the West 12 districts to the East 12 districts. Overnight, the country that saw the sunrise the latest in the world has become the first country on earth to see the sunrise.

在这片土地上，孕育了一群热情而善良的原住民萨摩亚人，男人身体强壮，性格奔放，勇猛好战，在无数的夜空下围着篝火整夜狂歌，豪爽的吞饮着卡哇酒，是“世界上最强壮的民族”。萨摩亚的男性身材魁梧，膀大腰圆身体粗壮，下巴宽脖子短，身高不高使得他们看上去拥有“电冰箱”一样的身材，这种身材抗打击能力强，因此萨摩亚也出了许多在美国摔跤和拳击界有名的人。好莱坞明星巨石强森就具有萨摩亚人血统。

In this land, a group of warm and kind-hearted native Samoans have been bred. The men are strong, unrestrained, brave and belligerent. They sing around the campfire all night under the countless night sky, and drink CAWA wine freely. They are "the strongest nation in the world". Samoan men are bulky, with big arms, round waists, strong body, wide chin, short neck and low height, which makes them look like "refrigerator". This kind of figure has strong anti Strike ability, so there are many famous people in American Wrestling and boxing. Hollywood star rock Johnson has Samoan blood.

萨摩亚乌波卢岛的主要景点

Main attractions of ubolu island in Samoa

阿皮亚市的白色钟塔

White clock tower in Apia

屹立于市中心的白色钟塔，是阿皮亚标志性建筑，实际上它也是一座二战纪念碑。周围环绕着许多殖民风格建筑，在钟塔后面还有一栋中国捐建的政府办公楼。每个工作日上午九点，这里会举行隆重的升旗仪式。

Standing in the center of the city, the white bell tower is a landmark of Apia. In fact, it is also a World War II monument. Surrounded by many colonial style buildings, there is a government office building donated by China behind the clock tower. At 9 a.m. every weekday, a grand flag raising ceremony will be held here.

南太平洋最美教堂阿匹亚圣母大教堂

The most beautiful church in the South Pacific

南太平洋最美教堂（Mulivai Catholic Cathedral）不论是外观宏伟还是内饰的细腻都能看出来萨摩亚人对信仰的重视。建成于1905年的天主教堂Mulivai Catholic Cathedral，可以说是南太平洋地区最为美轮美奂的教堂。如果刚好是周日到访，就能参加载歌载舞的礼拜日活动。

The South Pacific's most beautiful church (mulivai Catholic Cathedral) can be seen from both the grand appearance and the delicate interior decoration that Samoans attach importance to faith. Mulivai Catholic cathedral, built in 1905, is the most beautiful church in the South Pacific. If it happens to be Sunday, you can take part in the Sunday activities with singing and dancing.

游泳圣地苏阿海沟

SUA trench, a holy place for swimming

位于乌波卢岛南岸附近的苏阿海沟，是萨摩亚标志性景点，被誉为全球十大游泳圣地之一。它其实是个被浓密绿植与树木包围的圆形洞穴，灌满了晶莹剔透的海水。勇者从30米高的悬崖边，挑战高空挑水的乐趣。当然，你也可以顺着木梯缓缓下降到水边，在清凉的天然泳池中畅游解暑。

SUA trench, located near the South Bank of ubolu Island, is a landmark scenic spot in Samoa and is known as one of the top ten swimming resorts in the world. It is actually a round cave surrounded by dense green plants and trees, filled with crystal clear sea water. Brave from the 30 meter high cliff edge, challenge the fun of carrying water from high altitude. Of course, you can also follow the wooden ladder down to the water and enjoy the cool natural swimming pool.

最长的瀑布帕帕帕泰瀑布

The longest waterfall, Patai waterfall

最长的瀑布（Papapapaitai Falls）萨摩亚最长的一条瀑布，十分壮观，如银色丝带带悬挂在绿色巨幕之上。但是游客几乎只能在公路边眺望，不能走进瀑布深处。

The longest Waterfall (paitai falls) is the longest waterfall in Samoa. It is very spectacular, like a silver ribbon hanging on the green curtain. But tourists can almost only look at the side of the road, not into the depths of the waterfall.

帕罗罗深海保护区

Paloro deep sea reserve

距离阿皮亚市区不远的帕罗罗深海保护区，是绝佳的浮潜地。在涨潮期，只需要坐在海滩边，就能看见水面下的五彩珊瑚。你甚至可以游到被美丽的珊瑚礁所包围的蓝洞里，身边环绕的热带鱼群，几乎触手可及。

The paloro deep sea reserve, not far from Apia City, is an excellent snorkeling ground. At high tide, you just need to sit by the beach to see the colorful corals under the water. You can even swim to the blue hole surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, surrounded by tropical fish, almost within reach.

阿皮亚市区最大传统市集

The largest traditional market in Apia City

对于市集爱好者来说，不能错过阿皮亚最大的市集Maketi Fou（也叫Fugalei Market）。这个规模庞大的市场，装满了你所能想象到的热带农产品和传统工艺品。热带农产品有椰子、芋头、香蕉、蔬菜和金枪鱼等，传统的手工艺品，有风盆、木刻艺术品、草编制品、椰壳雕刻、小海螺项链等。

For market lovers, you can't miss maketi fou (also known as fugalei market), the largest market in Apia. This huge market is full of tropical agricultural products and traditional crafts that you can imagine. Tropical agricultural products include coconut, taro, banana, vegetable and tuna. Traditional handicrafts include wind pots, woodcut works of art, straw products, coconut shell carving, small conch necklaces, etc.

史蒂文森博物馆

Stevenson Museum

史蒂文森故居位于维利马 (Vailima)村，始建于1890年。史蒂文森1894年去世后，其故居先后成为萨摩亚总督和国家元首的官邸。1994年，萨摩亚政府按初建时的风格进行了修复，并列为纪念馆加以保护。内部陈列着史蒂文森生前使用过的部分家具、故物以及他的部分著作，仍保留着昔日的庄严和逝去时代的光辉。有“天生故事家”之称的大作家罗伯特斯蒂文森选择萨摩亚度过了他最后的创作高峰时光，著作《金银岛》就是此期间完成的著作之一。

Stevenson's former residence, located in the village of vailima, was founded in 1890. After Stevenson died in 1894, his former residence became the official residence of the governor and head of state of Samoa. In 1994, the Samoan government restored it in its original style and protected it as a memorial. The interior displays some of Stevenson's furniture, antiques and some of his works, which still retain the dignity of the past and the glory of the past. Robert Stevenson, a great writer known as "born storyteller", chose Samoa to spend his last creative peak. Treasure island is one of the works completed during this period.

拉洛马努海滩

Lalomanu Beach

来到萨摩亚，一定要到有着“全球最美十大海滩之一”称号的拉洛马努沙滩走走。光着脚丫踩在柔软的沙滩上，感受海风略过椰林吹过脸颊，过当地人一般悠然自得的小岛生活。走累了便躺在沙滩上，或是特色木质凉亭里，看波光粼粼，海天一色，这美景壮阔而又不失温柔，令人沉醉。乌波鲁岛西南岸的Lalomanu沙滩是萨摩亚最纯净的海滩之一，这里更是被Lonely Planet评为全球前十的顶级白沙滩。漫步沙滩感受海风轻拂皮肤的温柔舒适或是选择浮潜观察美丽的海洋生物都是不错的选择

When you come to Samoa, you must go to Lalomanu beach, which is one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Barefoot step on the soft beach, feel the sea breeze over the coconut trees and face, and live the island life of local people. When tired of walking, I lie on the beach or in a special wooden pavilion to see the sparkling sea and sky. The beautiful scenery is magnificent and gentle, which makes me intoxicated. Lalomanu beach on the southwest Bank of uporu island is one of the purest beaches in Samoa. It is also ranked as the top ten white beaches in the world by lonely planet. It's a good choice to walk on the beach, feel the gentle comfort of the sea breeze, or choose snorkeling to observe the beautiful marine life

萨摩亚萨瓦伊岛的主要景点

Main attractions of saway island in Samoa

阿喽法嘎风洞

Alofaga wind tunnel

阿喽法嘎风洞，也叫塔加风洞，号称世界上水被吹的最高的风洞。阿喽法嘎风洞位于萨摩亚萨瓦伊岛一个叫做塔加的小村庄里。风洞的水最高可以被吹高近20米，特别是近距离走到风洞口，更能感觉到喷薄而出的水花，令人不得不叹服大自然的鬼斧神工。风洞是连接海底和熔岩岩石的地方，由于海水长期侵蚀岩石，最终将岩石下掏空，加上岩石上有孔洞，海浪拍打岩石，挤压空气，就将海水吹到了空中，海浪越大，吹的高度也就越高。如果人站在风洞下面，就会有一种被吹起的感觉，可见其力量之大。

Alofaga wind tunnel, also known as the taga wind tunnel, is known as the highest wind tunnel in the world. Alofaga wind tunnel is located in a small village called taga on Sawai Island, Samoa. The water in the wind tunnel can be blown up to nearly 20 meters. Especially when you walk close to the wind tunnel, you can feel the spray, which makes you admire the uncanny workmanship of nature. The wind tunnel is a place connecting the sea floor and lava rock. Due to the long-term erosion of the rock by the sea water, the rock is finally hollowed out. In addition, there are holes on the rock. The waves beat the rock and squeeze the air, and then the sea water is blown into the air. The larger the waves, the higher the height of the wind. If a person stands under the wind tunnel, he will feel blown up, which shows his great strength.

萨瓦伊岛熔岩遗址公园

Savai lava Heritage Park

萨瓦伊岛熔岩遗址公园（Sale’aula Lava filed）记录了1905年岛上曾经承受过的一次熔岩大爆发。熔浆摧毁了5座村庄，使得众多村民被迫离开自己的住所迁移到更远的地方。熔岩遗址还能够清晰地看到百余年前熔浆吞噬村庄的过程及纹理。百年前的浩劫已过，被熔岩侵蚀的土地已经恢复了生机，在岩缝中挣扎而出的野花野草，无不彰显着大自然蓬勃的生命力量。

The sale'aula lava filed records a lava explosion on the island in 1905. The melts destroyed five villages, forcing many villagers to move further away from their homes. The lava ruins can also clearly see the process and texture of the village engulfed by the lava more than 100 years ago. The catastrophe a hundred years ago has passed, and the land eroded by lava has been restored to life. The wild flowers and weeds struggling out of the cracks in the rocks all show the vigorous life force of nature.

萨摩亚风情——纹身发源地

Samoan style -- the birthplace of tattoo

在萨摩亚，男女都会纹身，因为他们认为，一个人如果能够忍受纹身的痛苦，他就能面对生活的各种挑战，在任何时候都有勇气去乐观面对生活。因此，在这里纹身，过程中不会使用任何麻醉。

In Samoa, both men and women can get tattoos, because they believe that if a person can endure the pain of tattoos, he can face all kinds of challenges in life and have the courage to face life optimistically at any time. Therefore, no anesthesia will be used in the process of tattooing here.

萨摩亚美食——面包果

Samoan food: breadfruit

萨摩亚人拥有一种特殊的资源——面包树，果实成熟后可以摘下来烤熟就能直接吃，口感接近面包，故得名。有人说一个萨摩亚男人花1小时种10棵面包树，就算完成了对下一代的责任。而且10棵面包树结的果实够一个人吃上一整年了，但是面包果实不能直接吃，要先切成片然后再烤一烤，因为含有较多淀粉，口感与面包很像，所以很容易饱腹。

Samoans have a special resource - bread tree, which can be picked and roasted when the fruit is ripe and eaten directly. The taste is close to bread, so it gets its name. It is said that a Samoan man who spends an hour planting 10 bread trees will fulfill his responsibility to the next generation. Moreover, the fruit of 10 bread trees is enough for a person to eat for a whole year, but the bread fruit can not be eaten directly. It should be cut into pieces first and then roasted. Because it contains more starch and tastes like bread, it is easy to be full.