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Nan Madol

Ruined ancient city in the Federated States of Micronesia

Photo: CT Snow, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Nan Madol is in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.

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Bring water shoes and swim pants. Time your visit for low tide.

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UnderstandNan Madol is a former city, nowadays a ruin, on Temwen island just outside the east coast of Pohnpei. Featuring canals and artificial islands, it is sometimes referred to as the Venice of the Pacific.

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Get aroundBring water shoes and swim pants. Time your visit for low tide.

SeeSee the main ruin on Nan Douwas along with ancillary ruins and the sea wall on adjacent islets.

DoTake a walk on the Nan Madol footpath in and out of Nan Madol. Occasionally, find a kayak operator who can give you a ride from Dau to Nan Douwas in exchange for a few dollars.

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