There’s more to Maldives than just water bungalows! Unlock the secrets of the treasure island in Male Island in 24 hours

⛪️Must-visit attractions: Ancient mosque complex - white coral walls are engraved with Arabic scriptures, the 1656 Friday Mosque hides an exquisite shell-carved dome, and the national hero's mausoleum next to it is very historical Sultan Park - Miniature Royal Palace Site + National Museum, see the ancient Sultan's throne and blue and white porcelain fragments from Zheng He's fleet Fish Market Pier - It's very lively in the evening when the fishing boats return, and the freshly cut tuna is thicker than my arm! Remember to bargain for coral bracelets (if the asking price is $50, remember to bargain in half) 🍛Food Radar: ▪️Hidden item "Fish wrapped in palm leaves": Grilled bonito wrapped in banana leaves in the alleys of the old city, dipped in coconut chili sauce ▪️Maldives Milk Tea Stall: Masala Chai cooked in a tin can + fried curry puffs, all you can eat for $5 ⚠️Note: Alcohol is prohibited on the entire island! But freshly squeezed papaya juice is even better than a cocktail~ 💃In-depth experience: Coral sand painting DIY: Learn to draw traditional fishing boat patterns from a grandmother wearing a headscarf at the handicraft market Friday prayer ceremony: At 3 pm, the whole city is filled with the sound of chanting (non-Muslims cannot enter the inner sanctum but can hear it in the square) Sunset Court: Play beach volleyball with a guy in a salon and the winner will receive a hand-woven palm leaf hat 📌Running Tips: ▫️Remember to bring a shawl when wearing off-shoulder clothes! Long pants and knee-length skirts are required to enter the mosque ▫️The coral sand is super fine but super hot for your feet! Crocs are more practical than flip-flops ▫️Buy agate shell carvings as souvenirs (the price at the airport is tripled!) ▫️If you want to take Instagram-style photos, it is recommended to go out at 7 am, the sun just shines through the coconut trees and white walls 🌴Although Male Island is small, it is the key to understanding the Maldives! From Chinese copper coins in the Zheng He era to Portuguese colonial guns and cannons, every corner is a story of a thousand-year-old maritime civilization.