60 reasons why you should travel to the Maldives

Why 60 is not enough? Let me tell you why 100,000.

I recently planned to go to the Maldives and found a lot of guides online. Because I am a student and I considered budget issues, I finally chose I got the 3,000 yuan travel guide to the Maldives from Qingyi.com:

~Maldives~, 73 degrees east longitude, 4 degrees north latitude

I was carrying a big red backpack stuffed with Skirt, T-shirt, shorts, slippers, swimsuit, sunglasses, plus 3 boxes of instant noodles...

The journey to Maldives started without any thought and happily.

You read that right, we just spent 3,000 yuan per person to get back from Maldives with unfinished business.

After finishing this 4-day trip to the Maldives, I decided to pick a theme for our future island tours, and the name was "Every paradise can be visited on a budget". Yes, the Maldives, which won the first battle, is no longer synonymous with various luxury high-end resort hotels in my eyes, nor is it synonymous with money. On this island country, which is said to disappear in 100 years, you can look for small islands with local customs and experience the local lifestyle. Then you can still face the sea, the shadows of coconut trees, diving, fishing, white sand beaches, and all kinds of other things. A game that captures the spirit of the sea.

Get closer, get closer, this place can heal your noisy and anxious heart.

Tour text: Male, the capital of the island country

Fly directly from Hong Kong International Airport to Male, the capital of the Maldives, which takes 6 and a half hours, at 5:50 p.m. When the plane arrived in Male, it was already after 12 o'clock China time. Because the Maldives is 3 hours behind China, it arrived at more than 9 o'clock local time. This time seemed awkward to Mr. Yang, but at an altitude of 36,000 feet, under the thin clouds and mist, we saw the long-lost Sri Lanka and the cloudless starry sky outside the plane window, filled with twinkling stars.

Because I just left Eastern Europe not long ago, in the haze of being half asleep and half awake, my memory seems to be that I am still on the plane to Prague, but they are completely different. I wasn't prepared, but I'm here.

Small tour text: Residential island ferry sailing on the sea

Ferry information

Destination island: Ukulhas residential island

Male Ferry Terminal Name: Villngili Ferry terminal

Male (Villngili Ferry terminal) To Ukulhas: Departs every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m.

Ukulhas To Male (Villngili ?Ferry terminal): Departs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays

Fare: US$3.5/person

Sailing time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

We will stop at a residential island on the way: Rasdhoo

Speed ??boat information

Male (Number 1-Jetty Pier) To ?Ukulhas: 10 am, 4 pm every day Boat.

Ukulhas To Male (Number 1-Jetty Pier): Departs at 7 am and 4 pm every day.

Speedboat reservation required

Fare: US$50/1 person

Sailing time: 90 minutes

Charter information

Ship type: Speedboat

Price: US$550, can accommodate 18-25 people.

Sailing time: 90 minutes

Ukulhas is a residential island four hours away from Male. Compared with the expensive floating holiday home islands, few tourists are interested in it. It has knowledge that it is difficult to find relevant information online. Compared to the residential island of Rasdhoo, which the ferry passes through, this island is quieter.

When you set foot on this island, you will see speedboats and fishing boats moored on the peacock blue water nearby, colorful houses that have been eroded by sea wind and rain, and boys playing barefoot on the sandy road. Girls, clusters of red flowers blooming by the wall, islanders sitting in the shade of the tree in front of the door chatting. This small island attracts you with its unpretentious and approachable style.

Because of the limited food supply, the food on the island is not rich, but it does not affect its deliciousness. The simple food tastes very good, and the price is acceptable for us travelers (2 A meal per person costs 150-200 RMB). The locals rarely go out to restaurants because they don't have much salary, but they like to gather together to chat and drink. The latest pop songs from the Billboard charts are played upstairs in the restaurant. The night on the small island of Ukulhas has swept away the heat of the day. Get comfortable.

Text of the mini-tour: Island Players

If you want to talk about the fun of the residential islands in the Maldives, they are simply diverse. Almost everything is inseparable from the sea. Compared with The sky-high prices of luxury resort islands are daunting, but the activities on residential islands are as simple as the local residents.

Inn will provide detailed activity descriptions and videos for reference and selection, and we will agree on the departure time and specific details of the activity together. You will be accompanied by a dedicated person throughout the water activities, so you don’t have to worry at all even if you are not familiar with the water.

Big player information:

1. Uninhabited Island White Beach (sand bank): You can participate in any month. One of the sand banks is very small and particularly beautiful, but it is It only appears in 3 months of the year (September, October, and November).

2. Sea fishing: If you are prone to seasickness, it is best to set off when the sea is calm. You can dispose of the fish after fishing in the sea without any additional charges. Of course, it is best to have a BBQ at this time, but you must make an agreement with the hotel owner in advance and ask the housekeeper to prepare barbecue supplies.

3. Snorkeling: There are two options for snorkeling. One is to see coral reefs and underwater fish, and the other is to see manta rays (also called manta rays). If you are lucky, you can see a large group of them. Manta rays. I heard tourists from the Netherlands say they saw manta rays up to 3 meters in diameter, and their excitement was beyond words. Of course, you can also choose to watch both. In addition, it is best to snorkel when the weather is calm, so that the visibility of the seabed is very high. In addition to seeing coral reefs and various marine fish, snorkeling can also see the slope characteristics known as the home of "reefs", including cliffs with very large drops, "terraces" with distinct levels, and unfathomable caves.

4. Chasing dolphins: You need to drive a long speedboat to the deep sea. Watching the dolphins jumping right next to you is a feeling that cannot be compared to the sea world, but you must prepare seasickness medicine in advance.

5. Whenever there is a major festival or Sunday on the island, residents will hold a party at the door of their homes. Several tables are filled with various local foods, which are fragrant.

6. If the weather is calm and windless, you can choose to have a sunset seafood dinner at the beach. The Inn will prepare it very beautifully.

It feels very suitable for a proposal~