Badrulchau Stone Monoliths
Badrulchau
Ancient basalt pillars at the northern tip of Babeldaob. Dozens of huge stones stand on a seaside grassy slope, making this Palau's most mysterious prehistoric site.
Badrulchau lies at the northernmost tip of Babeldaob in Ngarchelong State. About 37 basalt boulders are scattered across the grassy slope, some carved with human faces. Their age and purpose remain unknown, and legend says the gods moved these stone pillars here to build a giant meeting house. The site ends facing the sea with wide-open views, and it is one of the places in Palau that feels most like the edge of the world. It takes about 1.5 hours by car or chartered vehicle from Koror. It is often combined with the National Capitol and Ngardmau Waterfall on a one-day circle-island tour. A small entry fee of about USD 5 is charged on site.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Ngardmau Waterfall
- Lake Ngardok
- Palau National Capitol (Ngerulmud)
- Airai Bai
- Japan–Palau Friendship Bridge (K-B Bridge)
- Jake Seaplane Wreck
- Etpison Museum
- Belau National Museum