[2025 Malé Attraction] Travel Guide for King Salman Mosque (Updated Jun)

🌟**Quick Overview of Male Island**🌟 As the capital of Maldives, Male Island is small but has everything. Visitors are advised not to stay overnight here and go directly to the resort island for a more comfortable experience. Unless there are special circumstances such as flight delays. Consumption on the island is relatively high, and there may be differentiated pricing for tourists of different nationalities. 🕌 **King Salman Mosque**🕌 As the largest mosque in the Maldives, King Salman Mosque attracts many tourists with its avant-garde and modern architectural style. This is a great place to learn about Islamic culture. 🕌**Islamic Centre**🕌 The Islamic center, named after a national hero, has profound significance for local residents. The magnificent golden roof, exquisite wood carvings and unique Arabic calligraphy wall decorations make each place worth savoring. 🌳**Sultan Park**🌳 The park was built on the south side of the site of the former Maldivian Royal Palace in the 16th century and still retains part of the Sultan's Palace. Take a stroll through it and feel the weight and tranquility of history. 🕌**Ancient Mosque**🕌 Built in 1658, the Old Mosque is one of the oldest buildings in Male. This place is not only the spiritual pillar of the locals, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of Maldivian craftsmen - it combines a variety of materials and craftsmanship such as coral, wood carving and lacquerware. 🏛 **National Museum**🏛 The National Museum houses a rich collection of cultural relics from the Stone Age to the Islamic monarchy period, even including porcelain presented by Zheng He during his voyages to the West. This is a window into the history of the Maldives. 🎣**Fish Market**🎣 The fish market is a great place to experience local life and buy fresh seafood. Fishermen sell their catches here every day, and it is very lively. 🏰**Mulee Aage**🏰 Originally built for the last sultan, the palace now houses the president’s office and residence. Although tourists cannot enter, checking in and taking photos at the door is also a good choice. 🛥**Ferry tickets and luggage storage**🛥 After storing your luggage at the official luggage storage at the airport (US$7/item), you can go to the small house on the left to buy a boat ticket (US$1/person). When returning, you can also buy tickets at the disembarkation point. 🗺**Recommended walking routes**🗺 Starting from the fish market, we passed the Presidential Palace, Independence Square (with many pigeons), the fruit and vegetable market, and ended at the beach to watch the rays. Afterwards, you can detour past the White Mosque, the Monument, the Sultan Park, the Blue Dome Mosque, and finally arrive at the artificial beach, where you can see the China-Malaysia Friendship Bridge from a distance. The entire journey takes about two hours and allows you to fully appreciate the administrative capital of the Maldives. 🌈Male is small but has infinite charm. Whether it is religious culture, historical sites or local life, this place can bring you a unique experience. After visiting this pocket-sized capital, I believe you will have a deeper understanding and love for the Maldives.

If you plan to visit the Maldives, it is recommended to stay directly in those charming resort islands rather than in the city of Male, unless you have to stay overnight due to special circumstances such as late flight arrival. The cost of living on the island of Male is relatively high, especially for Chinese tourists. Here is a selection of walking tours in Male to enrich your trip: A treasure of religious culture • King Salman Mosque: As the largest mosque in the Maldives, its avant-garde modern architectural style is impressive and it is an excellent place to learn about the religious culture of the Maldives. • Islamic Centre: Named after a national hero, the centre’s magnificent golden dome, exquisite wood carvings and Arabic calligraphy on the walls reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Maldives. Traces of history • Sultan Park: Built on the south side of the site of the 16th century Maldives Royal Palace, the park still retains part of the Sultan Palace, making you feel like you have traveled back to that era. • Ancient Mosque: Built in 1658, this mosque is one of the oldest buildings in the Maldives. Its unique coral blocks and wood carvings showcase the exquisite skills of Maldivian artisans. Cultural accumulation • National Museum: It houses various cultural relics from the Stone Age to the Buddhist era to the Islamic monarchy period, including porcelain presented by Zheng He, a Chinese Ming Dynasty navigator, during his voyages to the West, allowing you to appreciate the historical changes of the Maldives. Experience of city life • Fish Market: This is a good place to understand the life of local Maldivians. There is a wide variety of fresh seafood and you can feel the simplicity and enthusiasm of the fishermen. The Presidential Palace • Mulee Aage: This palace, originally built for the last sultan, now serves as the president’s office and residence. Although tourists are not allowed to enter, you can take photos at the door and feel the political atmosphere of the Maldives. Tour Tips: If you choose to visit Male by boat, you can buy the boat ticket after officially storing your luggage at the airport. The recommended tour route is to start from the fish market, pass the Presidential Palace, Independence Square (where there are many pigeons flying), and then go to the fruit and vegetable market. You might be lucky enough to spot a ray while walking along the coast. Continuing forward, you will pass by the White Mosque, the Monument, the Sultan Park and the Blue Dome Mosque, and finally reach the artificial beach and see the China-Malaysia Friendship Bridge in the distance. The entire trip takes about two hours, allowing you to fully appreciate the charm of the capital of the Maldives.

My dears👋, today I am going to tell you about Male’, the capital of Maldives. Many people choose to stay in a resort island when they go to Maldives. Indeed, if you have enough time, there is no need to stay overnight in Male’, unless the plane arrives late and there is no airport pick-up😉. Moreover, the cost of living on the island is not low, and you may even encounter price differences for tourists. However, Male is still worth spending some time to visit. Here are some attractions suitable for walking tours in Male Island. 🎈 King Salman Mosque Islam is the state religion of the Maldives. If you want to learn about the local religious culture, don’t miss this largest mosque in the country! Its architectural style is very avant-garde and modern. It is really hard to imagine seeing such a unique mosque architecture in the Maldives. 🎈 Islamic Centre The Islamic Center is named after a great hero of the Maldives and holds important commemorative significance for the locals. The magnificent golden dome of the Grand Mosque, the exquisite wood carvings and the Arabic calligraphy wall decorations, every detail is worth stopping to appreciate, making people feel the strong religious and cultural heritage📿. 🎈 Sultan Park It was built on the south side of the site of the former Maldivian Royal Palace in the 16th century. Although the place is not large, part of the Sultan's Palace still stands in the park, as if telling the glorious history of the past. 🎈 Ancient Mosque Built in 1658, this is the oldest surviving building in Male! It is not only the spiritual pillar of the local people's beliefs, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of Maldivian craftsmen. The entire mosque, from the roof to the ceiling, combines coral blocks, coral columns, coral carvings, traditional Maldai wood carvings and lacquerware, full of historical traces and local characteristics🧐. 🎈 National Museum The National Museum houses a vast collection of historical artifacts, ranging from the Stone Age to the Buddhist era, to fragments of royal artifacts from the reign of Islamic monarchs. If you are lucky, you can also see the porcelain that Zheng He brought back when he sailed to the West. Here you can gain a deeper understanding of the historical changes of the Maldives📜. 🎈 fish market The fish market is a very down-to-earth attraction 🎣! Fishermen from nearby would bring their daily catches here and sell them, making the place very lively. If you want to understand the lives of local people or buy fresh seafood, don't miss this place. Maybe you can discover some new marine life🦐. 🎈 Mulee Aage This was originally a palace built by the last sultan. After the establishment of the Republic, it became the president's office and residence. Although ordinary tourists cannot enter, they can check in and take photos at the door. 🚢 Traffic Tips If you are travelling to Male by boat, there is an official luggage storage at the airport for USD 7 per piece. After storing your luggage, walk straight across the road on the left hand side. There is a small house where you can buy boat tickets for $1 per person. On the return trip, you can just buy your ticket at the place where you disembarked. After getting off the boat at the pier, walk towards the fish market. On the way, you will pass by the Presidential Palace and Independence Square. There are many pigeons on the Independence Square, which are super cute. Then you will see a green house, which is the fruit and vegetable market. After you walk through, you will find the fish market on your left, and walk to the beach on your right. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a large school of manta rays! It is said that seeing a manta ray will bring good luck🍀. After that, you can walk around for 15-20 minutes, passing the White Mosque, the Monument, the Sultan Park, the Blue Dome Mosque, next to the artificial beach, and you can also see the China-Malaysia Friendship Bridge from afar🌉. The whole journey takes about two hours, and you can visit the administrative capital of Maldives~

Think Maldives only has island vacations? Then you are out! Today I will take you to visit the highlights of Male in 2 hours and experience a different Maldives! Must-see attractions 1. King Salman Mosque: Islam is the state religion of the Maldives, and this largest mosque in the country is definitely worth a visit. The architectural style is avant-garde and modern, which is eye-catching and allows you to feel the unique charm of religious culture here. 2. Islamic Centre: Named after a great hero of the country, it means a lot to the locals. The Grand Mosque's magnificent golden dome, exquisite wood carvings and Arabic calligraphy wall decorations fully demonstrate the beauty of craftsmanship, and every detail is worth stopping to appreciate. 3. Sultan Park: Located on the south side of the 16th century site of the Maldivian Royal Palace, the park retains some remains of the Sultan's Palace. Although the area is small, it carries a heavy weight of history. 4. Old Mosque: Built in 1658, it is the oldest existing building in Male. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of Maldivian craftsmen. The roof, ceiling, etc. cleverly integrate coral blocks, coral columns, coral carvings, and are matched with traditional wood carvings and lacquerware, making it unique. 5. National Museum: The museum has a rich collection of artifacts ranging from the Stone Age to the Buddhist era, to royal fragments from the Islamic monarchy. You can even find porcelain presented by Zheng He during his voyages to the West. History lovers should not miss this opportunity. 6. Fish Market: A lively spot where nearby fishermen sell their daily catches. If you want to understand the lives of local people or buy fresh seafood, this is the best choice. 7. Mulee Aage: It was originally a palace built by the last sultan. After the establishment of the Republic, it became the president’s office and residence. Although tourists are not allowed to enter, they can still feel its solemn atmosphere by taking photos and checking in at the entrance. Super detailed itinerary planning After getting off the plane, go to the official luggage storage at the airport first, which costs US$7 per piece. It will be more comfortable to travel light. After storing your luggage, go out and walk straight across the road on your left. Buy a boat ticket at the small house for $1 per person and take a boat to Male. After getting off the boat, we walked towards the fish market, passing by the Presidential Palace and Independence Square filled with flocks of pigeons. Then you will see a green house, which is the fruit and vegetable market. After crossing, there is a fish market on the left, and if you walk to the beach on the right, you might be lucky enough to see a manta ray. Then walk around for 15-20 minutes, passing the White Mosque, the Monument, the Sultan Park, the Blue Dome Mosque, next to the artificial beach, and you can also see the China-Malaysia Friendship Bridge in the distance. Finally, return to the pier along the original route and take a boat back to the airport. The whole journey takes about 2 hours, and you can easily visit the administrative center of the Maldives. Travel Tips 1. When entering a mosque, please be sure to observe local religious etiquette and dress appropriately. Women are required to wear a headscarf. 2. The fish market is crowded and noisy, so please take care of your personal belongings. 3. Male’ has a hot climate, so take measures to prevent the sun and heat stroke and stay hydrated at all times. Don’t just focus on the islands of Maldives. Come to Male to experience this unique history and culture, you will definitely gain a lot! Save it now and do this next time you go to the Maldives!

Recommended attractions on Malé Island (walking tour): Personally, I suggest not staying overnight. Really, you don't need to. You're in the Maldives... you should definitely stay on an island, no, all of them are islands 🏝️, you should definitely stay on a resort island! Unless your flight arrives late and there's no transfer. The expenses on the island are very high, and if they see you're Chinese, the menu prices might be even higher. King Salman Mosque: Islam is the state religion of the Maldives. To understand the religious culture, you might want to check out this largest mosque in the country 🕌. The architecture is very avant-garde and modern! Don't be confused, it is the largest in the Maldives, it's that simple. Islamic Centre: The Islamic Centre is named after the country's great hero and holds significant commemorative value for the locals. The grand golden dome of the mosque, exquisite wood carvings, and Arabic calligraphy wall decorations are all worth seeing. Sultan Park: Built on the southern side of the old site of the Maldivian palace from the 16th century, part of the Sultan's palace still stands in the park, just this piece of land! Old Mosque: Built in 1658, it is currently the oldest building in Malé. It is not only a spiritual pillar of faith for the locals but also a masterpiece of Maldivian craftsmen who used local materials—the mosque includes roofs, ceilings, and other structures made from coral blocks, coral pillars, coral carvings, traditional Maldivian wood carvings, and lacquerware. National Museum: The National Museum houses many historical artifacts, from the Stone Age to the Buddhist era to the Islamic monarch period, including fragments of royal artifacts. You can even find porcelain sent by Zheng He during his voyages to the West. Fish Market: The fish market is a very down-to-earth attraction 🎣. Nearby fishermen bring their daily catch here to sell. If you want to understand local life or buy fresh seafood, don't miss it 🦑. Mulee Aage: Originally built as a palace by the last Sultan, it was transformed into the presidential office and residence after the republic was established. Although general tourists are not allowed inside, you can take photos at the entrance. If you take a boat, you can store your luggage at the official luggage storage at the airport for $7 per item. After storing your luggage, go straight out to the left, cross the road, and on the left side, there's a small house where you can buy boat tickets for $1 per person. When returning, you can buy tickets from the same place where you got off the boat. Walk towards the fish market after getting off the boat, passing by the Presidential Palace and Independence Square, which is filled with pigeons. Then you'll see a green house, which is their fruit and vegetable market. Pass through it, and on the left is the fish market. If you walk to the right towards the sea, you can see a large group of stingrays. It's said that seeing a devil ray brings good luck! You can then take a loop walk, which takes 15-20 minutes, passing by the white mosque, the monument, Sultan Park, the blue-domed mosque, and next to it is the artificial beach. From there, you can see the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge in the distance. My panoramic photo is a bit distorted, haha. After that, you can return to the pier and take a boat back to the airport. The whole trip takes just two hours! You can tour the entire administrative capital of the Maldives.