Travel Guide to Noumea, New Caledonia

Preliminary preparations - Documents: Get your passport and relevant visas in advance. - Clothing: Prepare light summer clothing, such as short-sleeved shirts, shorts, dresses, etc. Bring sun protection clothing, swimsuits, sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, etc. - Other items: Prepare common medicines, conversion plugs, power banks, cameras, etc. You can download offline maps or related travel applications in advance. Transportation Guide - External transportation: You can fly to Ratontota International Airport, Aircalin is its national airline. - Internal transportation: You can choose to rent a car and drive yourself. There are also public buses, but the frequency is less. In addition, you can also take a tuk-tuk or taxi. Recommended attractions - Jibaou Cultural Center: Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, the 10 wooden buildings have unique shapes and showcase Kanak culture and art. - Noumea Aquarium: There are 33 aquariums that display marine life such as coral reefs, eels, clown fish, and a turtle tank to learn about marine ecology. - Mount Uen Toro: It overlooks the entire Noumea, the colorful lagoon and the surrounding islands. It is a great place to watch the sunset. - Coconut Square: The central square of Noumea, the fountain is the starting point of the New Caledonia road network, surrounded by shops and restaurants. - The new urban area of ​​Blanchot: There are many small houses with red signs, which are relics of the fusion of French and Aboriginal architectural styles during the colonial period. Food recommendations - French cuisine: You can go to a high-end restaurant to taste classic dishes such as steak, French baked snails, foie gras, etc., paired with local wine. - Seafood: Noumea has abundant seafood, such as lobsters, crabs, oysters, sea fish, etc., which can be cooked by steaming, grilling, frying, etc. - Special snacks: such as French crepes, chocolate bread, etc., which can be tasted in local bakeries or cafes. Accommodation options - High-end hotels: such as Hilton Hotel and Le Meridien Hotel, with complete facilities, excellent services and sea views. - Economy hotels: such as some hotels in the center of Noumea, with relatively low prices and convenient transportation. - Homestay: You can choose through the homestay booking platform to experience local life. Shopping and Entertainment - Shopping: You can go to large shopping malls such as Géant, or go to local markets to buy specialty goods such as Kanak handicrafts, wood carvings, shell jewelry, etc. - Entertainment: You can experience water sports such as diving, surfing, windsurfing, etc., or participate in local music festivals, cultural festivals and other activities.