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Brazzaville: A dreamlike capital on the banks of the Congo River.

Here, you'll find the Ngouabi Museum, a time capsule of history. 🧐 The Congo River is like a ribbon of the earth, shimmering in the sunlight. 🌊 Come here to encounter the soulful beauty of Africa. 💕 📍 Address Brazzaville is located in the southeast of the Republic of the Congo, on the north bank of the lower Congo River, across the river from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 🚝 Transportation ✈️ International: There are no direct flights between China and the Republic of the Congo. You can transfer in Paris, France, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, or other places. After arriving in Brazzaville, there are no airport buses to and from the airport, so taxis or rental cars are the main modes of transportation. 🚖 Local: The downtown area is small and the roads are narrow. You can take a taxi or minibus to get around the city. Taxis can be shared with others or rented alone, and the starting fare in the city is generally 1,000 CFA francs. Several bus routes were opened in 2015, connecting the city and the suburbs. 🍽 Food 🍲 Cassava: Various foods made from cassava are an important staple food for locals. 🍲 Fish dishes: Due to the Congo River, fish resources are abundant, and there are various dishes with fish as the main ingredient. 🍲 Grilled plantains: A way to eat bananas. Palm oil stew: Various vegetable and meat dishes cooked with local palm oil. 📸 Attractions 🎬 Ngouabi Museum: Showcases the history and culture of the Congo and is an important place to learn about the country. 🎬 Congo River: You can choose to take a speedboat or a large ferry across the Congo River, enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river, and experience the unique charm of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the two capital cities across the river. 🎬 Mbam Island: A place where locals go to admire the moon. The island has beautiful scenery and offers a chance to experience local customs. 🎬 Brazzaville Cathedral: With its unique architectural style, it is an important symbol of religious culture. 🏠 Nearby Attractions 📍 Oubangui Falls: Located near Brazzaville, it is part of a tributary of the Congo River. The waterfall is magnificent and a great place to explore the natural beauty of the Congo. 📍 Nouabale-Ndoki National Park: Covers a vast area of tropical rainforest and is home to many endangered animals, including lowland gorillas and forest elephants. ✨ Experience ✅ Brazzaville is a city where history and modernity intersect. Here, you can admire Western colonial-style architecture and experience the original African style. ✅ The local climate is hot, so be sure to take sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures. ✅ Respect local religious and cultural customs, and keep quiet and solemn when visiting religious sites and other places. ✅ Try to communicate with locals to learn about their lives and culture and feel the enthusiasm and friendliness of the Congolese people.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2024
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