Scenic spot introduction:
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, an island country in the Indian Ocean, and the largest city in Madagascar. It is located in the central-eastern part of Madagascar Island, about 145 kilometers from the east coast. It means "the city of a thousand warriors" in Malagasy. The architectural layout of the city is a mixed style of Asia, Africa and Europe.Attractions distribution:
Madagascar has 5% of the world's animal and plant species, of which 80% are unique to Madagascar (endemic species), such as lemurs and Angoloka tortoises. Madagascar has 13,000 plant species, most of which are endemic species. The Grandidier Baobab is one of the six baobab trees unique to the island. There are also 50 species of lemurs on the island, of which more than 20 are endangered, such as the velvet crown lemur. In addition, two-thirds of the world's chameleons are found here. Of the 373 species of frogs on the island, 99% are endemic species, of which the clown frog, which only exists in the central plateau, is endangered.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, vacation, entertainment, seasidetravelling guideline:
Madagascar has many different kinds of recreational activities and traditional entertainment, such as beauty pageants, mohenaj, fanohona, and vika. Gyms, swimming, horseback riding, tennis, golf, etc. all have corresponding venues. What's special is that there is the largest karting club in the Indian Ocean on the outskirts of Tana. The facilities are complete and the track is built on the hillside. It is also the designated professional karting competition venue in the Indian Ocean. You can really run a lap and feel the passion. Casinos are also important entertainment venues in Madagascar.
Best time to visit:
September to March
Shopping recommendations:
Products made from various minerals, gemstones, fossils, wood carvings, musical instruments, traditional handmade textiles, etc.
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Madagascar > Antananarivo
How to get there:
Madagascar has two airlines with 36 large and small aircrafts, with regular flights to Europe, Africa and the islands in the southwest Indian Ocean. Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, has regular flights to Paris, France and Milan, Italy, Mauritius, South Africa and Kenya in Africa, and Bangkok, Thailand in Asia. Madagascar has not yet opened direct flights with China, but you can choose to come to Madagascar via the Hong Kong-Mauritius or Thailand routes.
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Antananarivo ticket prices:
Thane Zoological and Botanical Gardens : Local residents (1000AR) and foreign tourists (10000AR)
Banteay Srei :5000AR
Crocodile Farm :10000AR
Lemur Park :15000AR (Adult) 8000AR (Child)
Butterfly Valley :10000AR
Scenic area opening hours:
Thane Zoological and Botanical Gardens : Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays
Banteay Srei : Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays
Crocodile Farm ：9:00-17:00
Lemur Park :9:00-17:00
Butterfly Valley ：9:00-16:00
