[2025 Bridgetown Attraction] Travel Guide for National Heroes Square (Updated Jun)

⏸Barbados is a beautiful island nation in the Caribbean, known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture. It is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world who come to experience the warm climate, beautiful scenery, and friendly hospitality. This 5-day travel guide will take you on a journey to explore Barbados together. ✈️[How to get there] Our country currently does not have direct flights to Barbados, so you will need to transfer in neighboring countries such as the United States or Canada. The most convenient airports for departure may be Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport. 🕓[Best Travel Time] The best time to visit Barbados is from December to April, when the weather is warm and dry, and there are fewer tourists. However, this also happens to be the peak tourist season. The rainy season in Barbados lasts from June to November, during which occasional hurricanes may occur. This period has relatively low tourist traffic and is considered the off-season. 🌄[Recommended attractions and time planning] ✅Day 1: Bridgeton City Tour Start your journey with a hiking trip from the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown. Visit the historic Garrison area, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore numerous colonial-era buildings, such as the impressive Parliament building and iconic National Heroes Square. ✅Day 2: Visit Bashiba Village and the Fairy Constellation Garden Visit the picturesque village of Bathsheba on the east coast of Barbados, known for its stunning rock formations and magnificent sea views. Take a break at the nearby Andromeda Botanic Gardens, which feature a wide variety of tropical plants and flowers. End your day with dinner at The Crane Resort, a luxury hotel with a restaurant overlooking Crane Beach. ✅Day 3: Harrison's Cave and St. Nicholas Abbey Visit Harrison's Cave, an underground cave system with vast limestone caverns, clear pools, and waterfalls. Visitors can ride a tram through the caves and learn about their geological history. Afterwards, head to St. Nicholas Abbey. This 17th-century plantation is now a museum, winery, and rum bar. Taste award-winning rum and explore the estate's beautiful grounds. ✅Day 4: Guyana Rum Tour and Wildlife Conservation Area Visit the world's oldest rum producer, Mount Gay Rum Distillery, and learn about the history and production process of the island's most famous liquor. Taste different varieties of rum at the distillery's bar and enjoy rum cocktails. Afterwards, head to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see various animals, including green monkeys, peacocks, and turtles. ✅Day 5: Food journey Finally, we end this unforgettable journey with delicious food. First, visit the popular Oistins Fish Market and taste fresh seafood such as flying fish, grilled catfish, and lobster. Next, head to the capital and taste traditional Barbadian dishes such as flying fish with cou-cou or pepperpot stew. For dessert, we recommend visiting a local bakery to try coconut bread or sweet potato pudding. 🎉[Holiday Recommendation] ✅If you visit Barbados in July or August, be sure to participate in the island's largest cultural event - Crop Over Festival. The festival celebrates the end of the sugarcane harvest and features parades, music, food, and dance. ㊙[Tip] ✅Transportation: Traffic in Barbados can be congested, especially in peak hours in Bridgetown. It is recommended to rent a car or hire a driver to travel around the island. ✅Safety: Barbados is relatively safe, but it is important to be vigilant. Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach and it is best to travel in groups at night. ✅Currency: The currency of Barbados is Barbadian dollar, but US dollar is also accepted. ✅Language: The official language of Barbados is English. ✅Accommodation: Barbados offers a variety of accommodation options, including luxury resorts, villas, and hotels. ⏹In short, Barbados is a beautiful island nation with rich culture, delicious cuisine, and charming natural landscapes. Whether you are interested in history, food, or beach activities, this vibrant island can meet your needs.

Barbados, located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, is a coral limestone island surrounded by the ocean. To its west lie Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. Its capital is Bridgetown. Bridgetown, situated along Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of Barbados, was established by the British in 1628. The city earned its name—"Bridgetown" or "Bridge Town"—after the discovery of a wooden bridge built by the indigenous people. Image 1 & 2: Bridgetown Port, located west of the city center, is a comprehensive harbor. Image 3: Bridgetown Bridge Image 4: World War I Memorial Image 5: National Heroes Square of Barbados Image 6: Parliament Buildings Image 7: Synagogue Historic District Image 8: The Synagogue Images 9-13: Streets of Bridgetown Image 14: Empire Theatre (ruins) Images 15-17: George Washington House ~ Built in 1717, this was the residence of the first U.S. President George Washington during his visit in 1751. At just 19 years old, Washington accompanied his tuberculosis-stricken brother Lawrence to this Caribbean island for recuperation. This trip to Barbados was the only overseas journey in George Washington's legendary life. Barbados' UNESCO World Heritage Site includes historic Bridgetown and its Garrison. George Washington House is also part of this heritage. Image 18: Bridgetown Garrison Images 19 & 20: Beach near the hotel

Rum punch in your left hand, flying fish sandwich in your right! This visa-free Caribbean treasure of a capital hides blue-green gradient jelly seas, underground cave wonders, and the world's sweetest rum. ✨ 🌟 Highlights: Day 1: Historical Tour and Jelly Sea Carnival 🌞 Morning: Dive into the Caribbean blue glass sea 1️⃣ Carlisle Bay 👉 Must-see reason: Jelly sea + shipwreck snorkeling paradise! The water is so clear that you can see the 30-meter-deep seabed shipwreck. It is recommended to rent a kayak and paddle to the "shipwreck cemetery" to take underwater blockbusters 🐠 (Snorkeling equipment can be rented on site for $15/person). Arrive before 9am to have the entire gradient-colored bay to yourself! 2️⃣ National Heroes Square & Broad Street 🕍 The original Trafalgar Square! Gothic Parliament Buildings + coral stone church in the same frame, the colorful colonial buildings on the street corner are perfect for taking retro photos that "pretend to be in London"~📸 Broad Street is the place to snap up Barbados limited edition rum chocolates ($10/box), and buy Rihanna's favorite island-style woven bags at the duty-free shop! 🌊 Afternoon: Cave Exploration and Seafood Feast 3️⃣ Harrison’s Cave 🚂 Must-do: Take a guided tour through the thousand-year-old stalactite cave. The sound of the underground waterfall is super shocking! Wear non-slip shoes + bring a light jacket (the temperature inside the cave is a constant 26℃). Buy rum ice cream at the exit ($5). The milky aroma mixed with the aroma of wine is too good~ 4️⃣ Oistins Fish Market Friday Night Market 🐟 Foodie Bible: The most popular night market in the Caribbean! $20 gets you all the lobster you can eat. You must order "Dolphin fish" (actually mahi-mahi!) with mango hot sauce. After 7pm, local bands start singing, just twist to the reggae rhythm~💃 Day 2: Surfer's Bible and Rum Intoxication 🏄 Morning: The Caribbean Wildness of Chasing the Wind and Waves 5️⃣ Bathsheba Beach 🌊 Caribbean surfer pilgrimage site! The magical coast piled with giant "mushroom rocks", wear a bikini and stand on the reef to take a blockbuster photo like "Pirates of the Caribbean" 📸. ⚠️ Swimming is prohibited due to the large waves, but surfing lessons are great value ($60/2 hours including equipment)! 6️⃣ Maycocks Bay Surfing 🤙 The intersection of the Atlantic Ocean VS the Caribbean Sea! The abandoned fortress on the cliff hides the legend of pirate treasures. A drone shot of the blue and white rhapsody of the waves hitting the cliff~🌪️ (Safety reminder: Climbing is prohibited in the reef area!) 🍹 Afternoon: Rum DNA Awakening 7️⃣ St. Nicholas Abbey 🏰 17th century sugarcane plantation + rum distillery! Distill a glass of 300-year-old rum by hand, you must try the rum ice cream ($7) and sugarcane juice. Overlooking the entire sugarcane field from the back mountain of the manor is super healing~ 8️⃣ Mount Gay Rum Distillery 🥃 The world's oldest rum distillery! The $30 tasting package includes 5 gold-winning wines. The favorite is the XO with dark chocolate. Customize a personalized engraved bottle at the exit ($50) for a full sense of ritual! 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ✔️ South Coast Silver Sands: The king of value for money! A detached sea view wooden house is $120/night, a 3-minute walk to a private white sand beach ✔️ West Coast St. James area: Rich people can go without thinking! Sandy Lane Hotel $800+/night, you may run into David Beckham's private beach 🏖️ 🍲 Local Food Easter Eggs ▪️ Cuz’s Fish Shack: Flying fish sandwich by the pier $12, the crispy crust with sweet and sour pineapple is amazing! ▪️ The Tides Restaurant: Seafood tower $95/2 people, lobster + conch + red snapper with coconut rice, remember to book a sunset seat!