A 5-day, 4-night nanny-level guide to Male, super practical!

My dears, Male in Maldives is really fun to visit! Today I will share with you a super detailed travel guide to Male. Without further ado, let’s get straight to the point👇 🏨Accommodation suggestions 1. Male City: It is recommended to choose a hotel close to the port for convenient transportation and many restaurants and shops nearby. The price is reasonable, the room is clean and tidy, and you can enjoy the beautiful sea view. 2. Airport Island: If you arrive late at night or have to catch a flight early the next morning, a hotel on the airport island is a good choice. Close to the airport, free pick-up service is provided, which is very worry-free. 🚗Transportation Guide 1. Airport to Male: After the opening of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, transportation has become much more convenient. You can take a taxi, which costs about US$10-15; you can also take a public bus, which costs about US$1 per person, but there are fewer buses. 2. City transportation: Male city is not large and most of the attractions can be visited on foot. If you want to go somewhere farther away, you can choose a motorcycle or taxi. The motorcycle rental fee is about US$10-20 per day. 🌟Travel route Day 1: Arrive at Male → Check in to the hotel → Rest and adjust → Take a walk on the beach in the evening, enjoy the sunset, and try local snacks - Just arrived in Male, check in to the hotel first, have a good rest and adjust to the jet lag. - In the evening, go to the beach to feel the breeze from the Indian Ocean, and buy some traditional snacks such as khitika at the roadside stalls to experience the local flavor. Day 2: Friday Mosque (1h) → Sultan Park (1h) → National Museum (1.5h) → Fish Market (1h) → Corniche (1h) - Morning: Visit the Friday Mosque to feel the religious atmosphere and admire the white marble building and golden dome. Then head to Sultan Park, visit the Royal Gardens, and then go to the National Museum to learn about the history of the Maldives. - Afternoon: Go to the fish market to experience the bustling market life and see all kinds of seafood. Afterwards, take a walk along the coastal promenade, enjoy the sea view, and find a restaurant to have a seafood dinner. Day 3: Hulhumale Island (3 - 4h) → Male local market (2 - 3h) - Morning: Go to Hulhumale Island, where there are wide roads, modern buildings, and you can sunbathe and play in the water on the beach. - Afternoon: Return to Male city, visit the local market and buy some special souvenirs, such as shell crafts, spices, etc. Day 4: One-day tour to the inhabited islands (optional: Maafushi Island, etc.) - In the morning, take a speedboat to the inhabited island to experience the local customs and culture. Consumption on residential islands is relatively low, and you can also experience sea activities such as snorkeling and sea fishing. You can see beautiful corals and tropical fish while snorkeling, and you can feel the joy of harvest by sea fishing. You can also ask local restaurants to help process the fish you catch. In the evening, take the speedboat back to Male. Day 5: Shopping → Packing → Preparing to return - Morning: Go to the shopping center or commercial street in Male and buy some souvenirs, such as Maldivian specialty tea, chocolate, etc. - Afternoon: Return to the hotel to pack your luggage and head to the airport, ending your pleasant trip to Male. 🍱Food recommendations 1. Citron: You can see the cross-sea bridge and the airport. The crispy fried whole fish with sweet and spicy sauce is a must-order. The skin is crispy and the fish meat is tender. 2. Sala Thai: Thai food lovers should not miss it, the taste is authentic, but the price is a bit high. 3. Sea House: A sea view restaurant serving local Maldivian cuisine. It is very popular among locals. The fish curry and coconut rice are worth a try. 4. Snack bars: Street snack bars are full of local flavor, and snacks such as Hetika and sandwiches are affordable. Hetika is made of eggs and flour, wrapped with beef or fish filling, and fried until golden and crispy, and super fragrant. 💡 Tips 1. Maldives is a Muslim country and you must respect local religious customs, such as dressing appropriately when entering a mosque. 2. The tap water in the hotel cannot be drunk directly, you need to buy mineral water. 3. Remember to wear sunscreen, the sun in the Maldives is extremely strong. 4. Some restaurants will charge a service charge of 10% - 15%.