Island tourism has always been highly sought after by everyone. The Maldives is a representative of island tourism. The beautiful beaches can always attract many tourists. We will continue to serve everyone and provide a complete guide to Maldives tourism to help you enjoy the Maldives. It may not be comprehensive enough, but I hope it helps everyone.

1. Visa

According to the announcement of the Maldives Embassy in China, Chinese citizens holding valid travel documents and return tickets do not need to apply for a visa to visit the Maldives, and can stay in Maldives without a visa. Stay for 30 days, and "travel" includes both individual travel and group travel.

2. Transportation

External transportation

Aviation: The Maldives is a country composed of islands, the largest of which is Male, the capital of the country. ), an island near Male was converted into an airport and is the main channel for foreign tourists to enter and leave the Maldives.

There are no direct flights between major cities in China and Male. There are three airlines to choose from: Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Sri Lankan Airlines. The SriLankan Airlines route with a connecting flight through Colombo has the lowest fare, but you have to fly to Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines, which has the best service, has the most expensive fares. Malaysia Airlines' fares are medium, and it transfers in Kuala Lumpur. Due to limited passenger sources, it only has two flights on Wednesday and Saturday. On the return trip, it has to go to Sri Lanka first to attract some passengers. In addition, Hong Kong airport tax is HKD 100; Maldives airport tax is USD 10.

Internal transportation

Transportation on the island: The journey on most islands is less than half an hour, so bicycles and motorcycles are popular means of transportation.

Sea speed boat

Sea transportation:

The transportation between the Maldives airport and various islands is Dhoni, speed boat and seaplane. Guests who are seasick should prepare some motion sickness medicine. When the waves are rough, Dhoni and speedboats will be very bumpy, but it is also very exciting. Seaplanes can take off and land at any time between islands. Generally, one plane can carry 16 people and charges are based on distance. The price of the boat is also calculated based on distance. You can get on the boat first and then buy the ticket.

Each island scenic spot has its own ship to carry passengers. As soon as tourists who have booked a hotel in advance arrive at the airport, there will be corresponding ships, helicopters, and flights to pick you up and take you to the prearranged destination. The quality of service provided to tourists here is impeccable.

3. Accommodation

There are currently 87 islands in the Maldives that have been developed as tourist resorts for tourists to live in. The others are all quaint fishing villages. These romantic resort islands are characterized by one island and one hotel. Each island and its hotels have a unique style and complete facilities. The resorts are concentrated on three atolls near Male, namely North Male Island (North Male Atoll), South Male Island (South Male Atoll) and Ari Island (Ari Atoll.). Country hotels are thatched houses built directly on the beach. The smaller the resort, the more expensive it is. Some resorts only accept Italians, Germans, French and Japanese.

There are more than 80 resort hotels in the Maldives, ranging from small-scale resorts run by locals to well-known brand hotels owned by international management groups. Most hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, international long-distance calls, hot and cold showers, refrigerators and other facilities, and there are also 2-3 restaurants, bars, gyms and other services. Even a three-star hotel has beautiful and clean beaches, smiling waiters and a variety of water sports. There are generally two types of rooms, one is a two-story independent cabin, and the other has four double rooms. Each building is built deep in a long and winding path, among lush green tropical plants. Stretching on the white and delicate beach. The other type is a water house, built on the sea, with a sea-viewing terrace. There are stairs on the terrace that lead directly to the sea. The facilities of the water house are very good. When the front door and terrace door are opened, the air can circulate. The breath of the sea fills the whole room. The quiet sea view is even more valuable. The sound of the waves, the singing of birds, the waves and the bright moon will surround you all the time and accompany you into dreamland. It is these hotels that have earned the Maldives the reputation of a honeymoon paradise.

Male’s hotels are generally built in the form of bungalows along the coast. Two or three steps away from the room is the soft white beach and the Coral Sea. The water is crystal clear and there are only three or four shoals near the coast. The water is deep, and there are water activities such as speedboating, water skiing and diving.

4. Food

Maldive food has typical tropical scenery. In addition to being full of local color, authentic Maldivian food is also inseparable from the sea. Due to religious habits, Maldivians do not eat pork, and the beef they need must be imported from abroad, which is expensive. The meat they often eat is poultry and mutton, and they also often eat eggs. Fish is the most eaten food. They like to eat meat, fish and vegetable rice with pungent aromatic condiments, as well as starchy foods such as sweet potatoes and taro. Tropical fruits and vegetables, breadfruit, coconuts, pineapples and more are available year-round. There are fried fish, fish curry and fish soup at hand, so you can enjoy fish as a companion to every meal.

Some famous local delicacies include fried fish balls, Gula cooked with tuna and coconut, spicy fish cakes (kuliboakiba), and coconut milk and rice pudding. foni boakiba) and a sweet milk drink called kirusarbat.

Dhufaa echetai is a chewable snack popular in the Maldives Islands. The ingredients of this snack include betel nut, betel leaf, cloves, sour fruits, tobacco leaves, etc. This snack is a daily snack for islanders. In the tea shops on the streets and alleys, you can also taste scalding hot tea and delicious pastries and snacks. The famous local drink is Toddy, a sweet and fragrant drink made from the juice of palm tree trunks.

Local people also like to chew coconut fruit pieces rolled into areca coconut leaves and a small amount of lime slurry, so the locals' teeth are often dyed black.

The food in the Maldives is quite similar to Indian food, but it is not as spicy as Indian food. The taste is mainly sweet and light, and the food is mainly chicken, mutton and fish. Although the fishing industry is developed, the cooking method of fish is relatively simple. Fish is often fried and grilled, which is very different from the traditional taste of Chinese people.

Food, accommodation, and transportation are all provided. If any friend finds anything wrong or needs to be supplemented, please leave a comment. I would like to dedicate you to the complete Maldives travel guide.

Reference material: Youya Travel Network