Snorkeling is very simple, you don't need to learn it at all, and the 75 US dollars is really a rip-off. Some uncles who have learned it said that they didn't teach you much, and there were life jackets in the sea, so you couldn't sink. After renting the equipment, you had to listen to Xiao Hei's blabla, which was probably about the snorkeling environment of the entire island and some of their turtle-finding tips.
Dolphin and manta ray tour. Although Yunluo didn't go, I heard that the most worthwhile trip on the island is the manta ray tour. Turtles depend on luck, and so do dolphins, and it's hard to take pictures. The chance of manta rays appearing is very high, and it's very spectacular. Dozens of two or three meter long fish float by you a few meters away, which is still very exciting.
The best place for snorkeling is from the water pier to the Thai restaurant. You can swim along the cliffs on the seabed. Be careful of your physical strength. Yunluo met a Chinese man on the island. He swam too far and couldn't come back. Finally, he got ashore from the water house where Yunluo and Anchu met. Don't go too shallow when snorkeling, otherwise it's easy to step on corals.
Anyway, it is better to swim along the edge of the trench. Don't swim directly into the sea from the beach, try to enter the water from the pier. After getting the equipment, first accompany the Lord who was just hit to try it in the backyard swimming pool. Then go to the infinity pool for actual combat. It was noon, but the infinity pool was shaded by big trees, so it was not hot at all. It only took about ten minutes to master the essentials of snorkeling. In fact, there is no essentials. Just swim around.
If you can't swim, don't go too far from the dock. Just swim within the sight of the staff. Then you can go into the sea for real. Remember to wear your goggles as tight as possible, and the same goes for your life jacket. Otherwise, you will know that the saltiest thing in the world is not sea water, but a mixture of sea water and snot. It feels like being burned by the scorching sun.
Don't ask Yunluo how he knew this. The underwater world of Duxi Tianque is really amazing. There are not only various coral fish swimming around. Sometimes you can see tons of fish passing through the trench. It's very spectacular. After snorkeling, go back to your room and lie down for a while to rest. The sand house is also a good place to take pictures. You can take many interesting pictures at sunset.
After returning, I found that Yunluo and An Chuyu's reputation with Xiaohei, who was cleaning the room, had risen to the level of worship, probably because of the constant tipping. Then Xiaohei carefully placed a heart on the bed for Yunluo and An Chuyu. It was winter in the southern hemisphere, more than six o'clock, and it was almost dark. It was time to go to dinner.
Yunluoliao booked today's honeymoon dinner on the first day of arriving on the island. It's better to go early. If you go late, you may have to wait for a long time. The Thai restaurant in the sunset is still very beautiful. The honeymoon meal is a set of appetizers, squid rings or grilled chicken skewers, then salad and Tom Yum soup, and the main course is fried fish with sweet and sour sauce and seafood fried rice.
Finally, there were two ice creams as desserts. The taste was okay and it was filling. The cocktails in the Thai restaurant are very unique, you can try them. The Thai restaurant overlooks the Haoshui and the sunset. It was getting dark, and the LED lights on the tables in the restaurant began to light up. I ordered two cocktails, the one on the left is called sweetestthing.
The taste is not very good, those with strong taste can try it. The one on the right is called horizontaldusit and it is very delicious. The following are photos of the honeymoon package. The portion is not large, but it is enough to fill you up. It is cooked quite delicately. After returning to the hotel, I saw a notice in Chinese, telling Yunluo and An Chuyu to meet at 9 o'clock the next morning.
The housekeeper will bring Yunluo and An Chuyu to change rooms. They are very tired after a day. They took a shower and fell asleep soon. On the third day on the island, Yunluo and An Chuyu woke up very early. It's funny to say that they were night owls in China and often went to bed at 11 or 12 o'clock. After coming to the Maldives, their lives became much more regular. They fell asleep around 10 o'clock every night.
The next day, I woke up at 5:00. There was nothing to do, so I decided to go watch the sunrise and snorkel early in the morning. The pier of the water sports center was quiet, with only one or two staff members. But I don't know if it was because of the season, there were too many clouds around, and I couldn't see the sun jumping out of the sea at all.
. At most, I saw the sun popping out from the clouds. The light was good in the morning. It was nice to walk around the pier and take pictures. The sea water was clear and the sun was not shining in the early morning. It was really the best time for snorkeling. The closer you get to the trench, the more fish there are. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any turtles in these days.
It's such a pity. After snorkeling in the morning, I went back to Haosha and called the housekeeper to inform him to pick up Yunluo and An Chuyu to change rooms. It was already past nine o'clock after the change. I had to go to breakfast quickly. The room key chains of Duxi Tianque Island are all in the shape of turtles, so cute. I really want to take them away. The panoramic view of Haoshui is as follows, and the backlighting is not very good.
All rooms have a view of the sunset, but the water here is very rough and the water is shallow, not suitable for snorkeling. The room is very close to the swimming pool. You can reach the room by crossing a long pier. Yunluo and Anchuyu's room number is 214, which is the same day as Valentine's Day, which is quite easy to remember. The facilities in Haoshui are similar to those in Haosha.
The swimming pool is bigger, and there is a new little turtle in the room, which can also be taken away for free. The water is still four bottles a day, and the drinks in the refrigerator are free to drink. The bathroom leads directly to the outside, so you can watch the sea while taking a bath. However, no matter where Yunluo and other losers take a bath, they only play with their phones and don't look at anything else.
The pier outside the Haoshui is a good place to take pictures. Many people come here to take pictures every morning and evening. Watching the Thai restaurant in the daytime on the Haoshui. When the sun is not so strong in the afternoon, continue to go snorkeling at the water sports center. Basically, snorkeling is a rhythm that cannot be stopped on the island. You can go 2-3 times a day.
Swimming along the sea trench, Yunluo recognized a clown fish among the fish on the bottom of the sea. Nemo. After snorkeling, I went to the room to rest and watch the sunset. I found that the Maldives is not the same every day as the day before. When the sun sets, you can see the sky full of red clouds. Wash the clothes yourself with water and hang them on the lamp on the wall.
The wind blew and dried it by itself. The sun slowly set, the sky began to darken, and the lights on the wooden boardwalk really lit up. I rode my bike through the tropical jungle of the island and went to the market for dinner. There were already many people in the restaurant. Today, the main dish was Italian food, but there were also many other beef, mutton, seafood and so on.
There are different performances every day. The two black singers sang really well today. It seems that the people there are good at singing and dancing. In the evening, I returned to the room, soaked in the swimming pool, and lay down to enjoy the sea breeze. Another day passed like this. Today is the last full day on the island. Because the clouds were thick yesterday, I didn't see the sunrise.
So Yunluo and I went to the water sports center to watch the sunrise early this morning. But there was no sunrise today. It even rained for a while in the morning. The rain in Maldives stops after a while, and after that, rainbows often appear in the sky. After arriving at the pier, Yunluo went snorkeling, and Yunluo's friends chatted with the staff at the pier on the shore.
Because Yunluo and An Chuyu met Laolai these days, they have become quite familiar with the staff. This guy at the dock is from Kathmandu, Nepal. He came here to work in 2010. At that time, this island was still a deserted island. He has been working here for many years. Every day he works at the dock of the water center or at the dock that receives tourists.
Anyway, I saw him several times every day. Snorkeling can see new things every day. Some fish have noses like pigs. Some fish have patterns on their backs like corals. If you don't look carefully, you can't tell them apart. After snorkeling, I went to have breakfast. It was almost noon when I finished breakfast. I rested at home as usual.
Play with your phone. Have a drink. The wooden plank road in the afternoon is a good place to take photos. The best props are the hotel's bicycles. Basically, any photo is good. Yunluo and An Chuyu also met a Korean friend and another Chinese couple who went to the island together, and took a lot of photos together.
The Korean couple got married just four days ago. It was a real honeymoon. But because the distance is far, it is best to bring a telephoto lens. Here are two more photos of the infinity pool at sunset. You can take the two little turtles away. Don't miss it if you go there in the future. The market restaurant is still crowded at night.
But when I thought about Yunluo and An Chuyu leaving tomorrow, I felt a little depressed. The theme of Wednesday night was Japanese and Korean cuisine. Sashimi, sushi, and rice cakes were all good. Dim sum was also delicious. Riding a bicycle through Dusit Thani Island at night was like being in a magic forest, with lights everywhere.
But it's not too bright. Occasionally a big bat flies over your head and scares you. Then, the last night on the island passed like this. On the last morning on the island, the hotel will send you a Chinese letter the day before to remind you of the time to leave the island, and the butler will come to pick you up at that time. Although I am reluctant, I still have to leave.
In the morning, I met the familiar Nepalese brother at the big sign of the hotel. He was working in this area today. I don't know if it's because Nepalese people believe in Buddhism, but the brother has a kind face. If you are going to play recently, you can say hello to him for Yunluo and An Chuyu, haha.
The market restaurant opens at 7 o'clock in the morning. Soy milk, rice noodles, and everything else are available. Whether you are a sweet or salty person, you can find your favorite food here. After breakfast, it's basically time to say goodbye to Dusit Thani. To be honest, I really don't want to leave. I can say that I ate well, lived well, and had a good time during the few days I stayed on the island.
Originally, Yunluo's master was a little bit resentful about not going to Greece, but after coming here, he never regretted it. When leaving by speedboat, the staff kept waving goodbye to Yunluo and An Chuyu. Thinking about it, I feel a little sad. Duxi Tianque's service is very good, and their staff will help you get the boarding pass for the domestic flight.
Take you to the lounge. When you arrive in Male, someone will pick you up and take you directly to the baggage check-in area for international flights. Don't worry about anything, just follow them. Yunluo and An Chuyu arrived in Singapore at 8pm Singapore time. Finally, here's a photo of the night view of Singapore taken at the Sands.
If you only go to Maldives, it will cost less than 35,000 for two people. A hotel for 4 nights is about 22,000, including breakfast, dinner, and the cost of seaplane + speedboat to the island. Dusit Thani is a six-star island, the price is a little more expensive, but the facilities, services and natural environment are completely worth the price. There are too many domestic agents for Maldives now, and the price seems to be quite transparent.
As long as you check the prices on booking.com and agoda.com first, and then compare with several domestic agents, you can easily find the cheapest one. The round-trip ticket is about 6,000 per person. The rest is pocket money. Unless you go to the souvenir shop to buy a lot of things, you can hardly spend money on the island.
You can just buy some postcards in the souvenir shop. By the way, the stamps on the island are also very unique. You can buy some to give to your stamp collector friends. As for tips, give a little to the butler who helps you carry your luggage, a little to Xiao Hei who helps you make your bed every morning, and a little more when you sign the bill after dinner.
It varies from 1 to 5 US dollars. It depends on your mood. Transportation Yunluo and An Chuyu chose Korean Air's red-eye flight this time. The route is Seoul-Colombo-Male. After getting on the plane, I found that many friends from other countries chose this route. Because if Yunluo and An Chuyu departed from Beijing or Beijing.
You also need to go to Beijing or Beijing one day in advance, and then stay in Male for another night before you can go to the island. Although this route saves time and you can go directly to the island when you arrive, it is a bit tiring to be honest. Friends who have plenty of time can still choose to fly to Male from big cities such as Beijing and Beijing.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
After arriving, take a day off and have fun on the island. If you are staying in Dusit Thani Island for two people, the room types are nothing more than ordinary sand house, ordinary water house, deluxe sand house and deluxe water house. If you want privacy, you can choose luxury sand and luxury water. You will basically not be disturbed by others, the room is relatively large, and there are free drinks every day.
But if your purpose is to have more fun, then the ordinary water villa is undoubtedly better. Remember to ask for a water villa starting with 5 when booking a room. The water villas here have the best snorkeling environment and you can also watch the sunrise. The wind and waves in front of the Haoshui Gate are stronger, and there are not many people snorkeling here, so the privacy is relatively better.
In addition. Haoshui is the sunset room. Of course, no matter what room, it is very comfortable to stay in, after all, it is a 6-star island. For dining, I strongly recommend that people who come to Duxi Tianque choose HB, which includes breakfast and dinner. Breakfast has all kinds of porridge, noodles, and rice, which is very suitable for Chinese people's taste. Dinner has a different theme every day. Yunluo met BBQ on the island.
Japanese, Korean and Italian food are all very good. There is a large supply of sashimi in the morning and evening, and the sashimi made from coral fish is also delicious. There is enough beef, mutton and fish to eat. It is basically the same as the buffet of a five-star hotel in China. Yunluo and An Chuyu later went to Singapore and the food at the Sands was terrible.
Compared with the breakfast at Dusit, the one at Sands is nothing. And Dusit's breakfast is open until 10:30 in the morning and starts at 6:30 in the evening, so basically I can save lunch. Shopping There is really nothing to buy in the Maldives, and the prices of things in the shops on the island are very rip-offs.
Only postcards, stamps and souvenirs are worth buying. And it's not very expensive. You can probably find other so-called handicrafts on Taobao. Notes 1. Pay attention to safety. Don't go swimming after drinking. It's best not to go snorkeling directly from your own water house. It's better to go to the sea from the pier.
2. There are many Muslim ladies on the island doing some cleaning work, please respect their beliefs. 3. Be careful not to get scratched in the sea, don't touch all kinds of strange things in the sea. 4. That's it, actually, going to Maldives is completely stupid. The hotel basically arranges everything for you, just be patient, it doesn't matter if you don't speak good English.
Many people in the hotel can speak Chinese. The Republic of Maldives is a country composed of hundreds of small islands, each of which has its own unique charm. Except for the capital Male, which is a relatively large residential island, most of the others are resort islands, each of which is a resort hotel, classified by star rating.
Before departure, I was really confused about which island to go to. Finally, after considering my own budget and the recommendations of friends who have been there, I chose Bandos Island. It is close to the airport island, has good snorkeling, and the hotel price is acceptable. In addition, it is said to be the island with the most complete water facilities. Since I was only going there for a weekend.
They took a direct China Southern Airlines flight on Thursday afternoon and flew back on Sunday night, so except for the first night when they stayed in a small hotel on the airport island to save accommodation costs, Yunluo and An Chuyu spent the rest of their time on Bandos Island. Because of its beauty and comfort, they even gave up their original plan to visit the city of Male.
On the first night, I stayed at the Ibery Hotel on Hulhumale, the airport island. When I left the airport, I asked the ground staff how to get to the hotel. Without saying a word, she called the hotel and asked someone to pick me up. She told Yunluo to wait at the information center and added that she would be there in about fifteen minutes.
Later I found out that apart from the airport bus, most of the other services at the airport require a phone call. The airport bus has a timetable and there are usually no buses during meal times. Yunluo and An Chuyu only noticed this after they missed the bus. It turns out that there is a bus timetable at the front desk of the hotel!
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I was so excited or I couldn't adapt to the sudden change of space. I didn't sleep all night. I got up early in the morning and carried my tripod to watch the sunrise. The coast was just a dozen meters away from the hotel. Unfortunately, the weather was bad and the clouds were thick, so I couldn't see the beautiful sunrise. But the sea water here also looked very clear.
I can already feel the beauty of clear water and fine sand. This place is very close to Sri Lanka and India. The residents are all Muslims, and it feels very similar to India. When they saw Yunluo and An Chuyu taking pictures, they boldly surrounded them and wanted to take pictures with them. Haha, they really took all kinds of pictures. There was a handsome guy who followed Yunluo and An Chuyu almost everywhere they went and wanted to take pictures with them. (To be continued...)