THE BEAUTY OF POHNPEI
The Beauty of Pohnpei
Untouched nature and a history resting on the sea. Here is why Pohnpei remains unknown — and why it is worth the journey.
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Silken Waterfalls
Kepirohi and countless falls beyond — white curtains of water raised by the island of rain, a highlight of any journey to Pohnpei.
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Mangrove Forest
A rich mangrove forest fringes the island. Slip in slowly by boat or kayak, and time passes with only birdsong and the sound of water.
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Sokehs Mountain
Sokehs Rock (Pohndollap) rises behind Kolonia. Its sheer basalt face and the reef views from the summit are breathtaking, and WWII relics still remain.
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Nan Madol World Heritage Site
An ancient city of roughly 100 artificial islets built on the sea. Its stacked basalt columns earned it the name 'Venice of the Pacific' and UNESCO World Heritage status in 2016.
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Beautiful Seas & Islands
A calm lagoon sheltered by the reef, and the deep-blue open ocean beyond. Untouched islets are scattered across atolls such as Ant and Pakin.
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Endemic Flora & Fauna
Seven endemic birds including the Pohnpei lorikeet, flowers for mwaramwar crowns, and island bounty like the karat banana — tropical life at every step.
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History & Culture
Legends of the Saudeleur dynasty, traces of the Spanish, German and Japanese eras, and the living culture of sakau — remarkably deep layers of history on a small island.
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A Walk Through Kolonia
Kolonia, Pohnpei's harbour-town gateway, layers the memories of four eras — Spanish, German, Japanese and American — into one small town. Half a day on foot takes in the market and everyday island life.
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Ties With Japan
Thirty years of Japanese administration, war relics on Lenger and Sokehs, Japanese words alive in Pohnpeian — and stories from shogi legend Kozo Masuda to "Tio of the South Island". A century of connection.
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