In the sixteenth century, Magellan, a great navigator from Spain, was the first to explore Guam, which subsequently brought Spain this precious territory of the Pacific Ocean. Since then, Guam has become an important strategic springboard for the Pacific Ocean and is coveted by many major powers.
Guam's tourism industry has become a major pillar of its economy, accounting for the vast majority of GDP. Most visitors to Guam come from East Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, China and the Philippines. Every year on March 6, Guam people commemorate Magellan's landing and sing and dance in the name of "Discovery Day", which has also become Guam's special festival, auspicious day.
Lovers Cliff, the island's famous attraction, has a gripping love story. The son of a Spanish captain falls in love with a Guam indigenous woman, but due to the opposition of both families, they choose to tie their hair and jump off a cliff together. In honor of the couple, a sculpture was erected on the island to forever record this unswerving love.
Guam, known as the "unsinkable aircraft carrier," is the core U.S. military base in the Pacific. About one-third of the island is used as a U.S. military base, which houses about 20,000 troops, demonstrating its strategic importance.
Food is an indispensable element in Guam. Due to the influence of multinational rule in its history, Guam has also absorbed many gastronomic cultures from around the world, and you can taste almost all cuisines from all over the world, including European, American, Asian and indigenous cuisine.
On the business side, Guam Mall is located in the heart of the capital Tumon district, which is the largest shopping mall in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together goods from all over the world, especially duty-free luxury goods, making it the first choice for shoppers.
People living in Guam are heavily influenced by European and American culture, especially in their consumption habits. Whether in restaurants or hotels, as long as you accept the service, you need to pay a tip, which is a kind of respect and encouragement for the service staff. Also, if you're walking on Guam roads, you'll need to manually press the traffic light button when crossing the street to stay safe.
Prices in Guam are relatively high, especially for food. Most of the food here is imported from other places, especially thousands of nautical miles away. And, despite the sea all around Guam, seafood isn't cheap either.
Finally, Guam's flag, known as the "territorial flag," is a mix of colors and elements, with red representing Guam's enthusiasm and courage, blue representing the sea and sky, and palm trees and sailing ships in the center representing Guam's character and resources.