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1. Visa and Transportation • Visa: Mauritius is visa-free for Chinese citizens. You just need to ensure that your passport is valid for more than 6 months. • transportation: • External transportation: There are direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong and other places to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius. • Internal transportation: You can choose to rent a car and drive yourself (note that the local driving is right-hand drive), or charter a car (the cost is about 2,500 rupees/day), or take a public bus (fewer buses). 2. Recommended attractions • Northern Region: • Port Louis: The capital of Mauritius, with many historical sites, Chinatown and Place Caudan. • Big Bay: Beautiful scenery and water sports. • Red-roofed Church: The place where Jordan Chan and his wife held their wedding, perfect for taking photos. • Western Region: • Seven-Colored Earth: Colorful soil formed by oxidation and discoloration after volcanic eruptions. • Casela Nature Park: Walk with lions, a variety of animals and plenty of outdoor activities. • South Region: • Natural Bridge: A natural stone bridge that is spectacular when the waves hit it. • Blue Bay: The water is clear and it is a paradise for snorkeling. • Eastern Region: • Shika Island: A famous tourist island with abundant water activities such as water sofa, parasailing, underwater walking, etc. • Other attractions: • Pamplemousses Royal Botanical Gardens: One of the oldest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere, it features a variety of tropical plants and leisurely strolling tortoises. • Black River Gorges National Park: the largest national park in Mauritius, rich in flora and fauna, with opportunities for hiking, canyons and waterfalls. • Le Monad: overlooking the famous “underwater waterfall”, which is actually a visual effect formed by seabed silt falling into the abyss. 3. Special Activities • Water Sports: Mauritius is a paradise for water sports, you can try surfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, diving and more. • Dolphin snorkeling: Take a speedboat out to sea to look for dolphins, then swim with the dolphins under the guidance of a professional guide and experience the joy of close contact with marine life. • Sea Walk: Wear a helmet filled with oxygen, walk on the seabed and admire the underwater world. • Cultural experience: Participate in a Sega dance performance and experience the unique cultural charm of Mauritius. 4. Food Recommendations • Special dishes: • Mauritian curry: Made with a variety of spices, it has a strong flavour and is a traditional local delicacy. • Rougaille: A Creole dish made with tomatoes, garlic, ginger and onions. • dholl puri: A flatbread often eaten with curry. • Seafood: The seafood in Mauritius is very fresh and can be tasted in various cooking methods in local restaurants. • National snack: Roti is a common national snack on the streets, equivalent to about RMB 2 per piece. • Chinese restaurants: Port Louis has Northeastern Dumpling Restaurant, Lanzhou Ramen, Impression Noodle House, etc., all of which serve authentic Chinese food. 5. Accommodation Recommendations • Luxury: • The One and Only Hotel Saint-Geran: You can see both sunrise and sunset. • LUX* Mont-Moune Resort: Facing the Indian Ocean and the lagoon, with Mont-Moune behind. • Economical: • Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa: Right outside the door is the beach, perfect for watching the sunset. • Alamanda Studios and Apartments: Close to the red-roofed church, cooking is possible. 6. Shopping Recommendations • Special souvenirs: sailboat model, dodo model, cane sugar honey, coffee beans, vanilla black tea, rum. VII. Other matters needing attention • Currency: The local currency is Rupee, Euro and US dollar are also commonly used, and UnionPay cards can also be used. • Tipping: Mauritius is a tipping country and you can leave a tip of 25-100 rupees at the bedside every morning. • Taboos: No smoking indoors, do not touch marine life at the beach, and observe cultural etiquette when entering a Hindu temple. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Mauritius and enjoy this beautiful island country!
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Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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