Waimea Valley General admission（威美亚峡谷的普通入场券）

By Freelance Chinese Translator Li – English to Chinese translation services - based in China.
This 1,875-acre valley is filled with natural wonders, from 35 botanical gardens（植物园） with 5,000 kinds of plants to dozens of archeological sites（古迹） and a gorgeous（华丽的） 45-foot waterfall. (Pack your swimsuit and towel!) You can even take hula lesson or make a lei（花环）.
At Waimea Valley, on Oahu’s rural North Shore, visitors can experience Hawaiian culture in a spectacular natural environment. Waimea Valley is a living puuhonua, or a place of peace and safety. It’s also one of Oahu’s last partially intact ahupuaa, or land divisions, that extend from the mountains to the sea.
A paved path（铺石小路） winds through 35 themed（主题） botanical gardens, featuring more than 200 plant families, including rare plants found only on the Hawaiian Islands and some with flowers as big as a basketball! The 45-tall Waimea Falls are the focal point of the park, and visitors are invited to swim in the pool below—so bring a swimsuit and towel! Here’s a look at some of the other scenic goings on at beautiful Waimea Valley:

Ancient Hawaiian Archaeological Sites: 78 sites of interest have been identified here, highlighting religious shrines（圣坛）, housing sites, agricultural terraces（梯田）, and ancient fishponds（养鱼池）.
Wildlife: Native and endangered birds call Waimea Valley home, including the alae ula, and all five species of o opu, a native freshwater fish that can be found in the Kamananui Stream. Please note that due to the fragile（脆弱的） wildlife of the park, no domestic animals may be brought to Waimea Valley, with the exception of service dogs. li>
Cultural Activities: Take part in rich cultural pastimes as you spend your day at Waimea Valley (call ahead to see what’s on the schedule for the day), and have fun with such activities as Lei making, Kapa demonstrations（游行）, Hula lessons, Hawaiian games, crafts, music and storytelling with Kūpuna! li>
Artisanal Offerings and Cuisine: See and purchase the work of North Shore artists and Hawaiian artisans showcasing their locally-made products, and dine at the on-site concessionaries（减价） which feature local and fresh ingredients（组成部分）! li>
Fans of the TV show Lost might recognize Waimea Valley’s waterfalls as the place where Kate found the briefcase in the show’s first season. Don’t forget to bring mosquito repellent(驱虫剂)…while the landscape is lush, the bugs can be fierce.
Waimea Valley contains rich history and was referred to as the Valley of the Priests for more than 700 years. The connection between native plants and culture is emphasized（重点）, and the park strives to leave all visitors to the Valley with a greater appreciation and respect for Hawaiian history, culture and tradition.