Reunion - 留尼汪

Reunion (French: Réunion[1]) Is an overseas territory of France, located in the Indian Ocean, in East Africa,MadagascarDongheMauritius200km southwest of the island. This fascinating destination has a tropical climate and beautiful volcanic landscape. Its attractiveness is largely attributed to the white sandy beach as its mountain view. Reunion Island was named Bourbon Island in the early days to commemorate the French royal Bourbon dynasty at that time.

city

• Saint Denis, The capital of Reunion Island
• Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Located on the west coast, all the white sand beaches are there.
• Saint Le, A perfect surf city.
• Saint Pierre, The second most important town on Reunion Island
• Etangsale, A small town on the west coast with one of the black (volcanic) beaches
• Saint benoit, Where you can find the vanilla cooperative factory

Other destinations

• Silao
• Salazi
• Mafat
• Furnas Volcano
• -21.318655.80081 Takamaka

learn

Reunion is a volcanic island in the Mascarene Islands in the western Indian Ocean. It is one of the overseas provinces of France. It is about 190 kilometers east of the Mauritius Islands and 650 kilometers west of Madagascar, the largest island in Africa. The capital is Saint Denis on the north shore of the island. It is a well-known holiday destination. Famous attractions include the Silaos Ice Dome, Salazi Ice Dome, Fernais Volcano, etc. The most popular tourist attractions on the island are the Villa Mme Desbassayns in Villers and the lamaison in Hell-Bourg. Folio, there is also the León Dijex Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Natural History.

arrival

Passport and visa

Although Reunion is part of France, it does not belong to the Schengen area, so it has its own immigration and visa regulations. For example, citizens of Mauritius do not need to apply for a short-term Reunion visa, but they need a visa to visit mainland France.

aviation

Reunion Island currently has only Pierrefonds International Airport near Saint-Pierre, the important western town, and Roland Garros International Airport, which is less than 10 kilometers from the northern capital of Saint-Denis, and the latter is also the most important one. Arrival airport. There are daily flights to and from the French mainland, and it takes ten hours to reach important cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. There are more than 20 fixed flights every week; in addition, there are daily flights to Mauritius, Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, and Australia. , Seychelles, Comoros and Mayotte. Mainly operated by Air France, Air Austral and Corsair. Its air passenger traffic ranks 12th among French provinces, and its cargo volume ranks 5th.

At present, Air Mauritius has opened regular direct flights from China to Mauritius in Beijing (every Monday and Friday), Shanghai (every Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and Hong Kong (every Tuesday and Saturday). China Southern Airlines has also opened regular direct flights from Shenzhen (once a week) to Mauritius. And from Mauritius to Reunion Island, there are more than 10 flights every day from morning to night, and the flight takes only 45 minutes. Air Madagascar has also opened a direct flight from Guangzhou to Antananarivo, two flights a week, with a flight time of about 13 hours. The flight from Madagascar to Reunion Island is available every day, and the flight distance is about 2 hours, which is also very convenient. In addition, Reunion Island’s local Southern Hemisphere Airlines (Air Austral) also opened regular flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (every Saturday) to Reunion Island.

Steamship

• The Mauritius Cargo Company (SCOAM) regularly operates two ships between Le Port, Reunion and Mauritius-the Mauritius Pride and the Mauritius Trochetia. One flight per week during low season and two flights per week during peak season. The one-way sailing takes about 11 hours. The price of the second-class sleeping cabin in the off-season and peak season is 160 euros and 173 euros respectively; the Mauritius Trochetia will travel to Madagascar from time to time, and the fare is 316 euros. Address: 4 av.du 14-Juillet-1789, 97420 Le Port, Tel: 262-421945, Email: [email protected].

Travel around

There are no trains and other rail transportation on Reunion Island, but the road system is extremely developed, and travel is mainly based on cars.

taxi

According to regulations, all taxis in Reunion Island are equipped with kilometers per hour meter. The price per kilometer is between 0.82 and 2.46 euros (including all taxes and fees), and the starting fee, luggage surcharge, and airport passenger fare increase fee are not included. Taxis can pick up passengers in any city and town, provided that they call ahead to make an appointment. Without a phone appointment, you can only wait in the area where the taxi belongs (a certain town or a specific airport).

bus

Yellow car(Les Cars Jaunes) The provincial bus network covers the entire Reunion Island, connecting major cities, villages and towns, as well as some road-accessible attractions. The terminus is located at Blvd Lancastel on the seafront of Saint-Denis. Most buses operate from 6:00-19:00, with limited service on Sundays and holidays. You can buy a ticket directly from the driver when you get on the bus, and when you need to stop, you can ring the bell on the handpost or give two high-five hands. Phone: 08-10123974.

Car rental

In Reunion Island, it is very convenient to rent a car and drive by yourself. Outside Roland Garros International Airport and the arrival hall of Pierrefonds International Airport, you can easily find the service desks of famous international car rental companies and local car rental companies. The models are mainly French brands, Renault and Citroen. In addition, there are a small number of German and Japanese models. The rental price includes a daily rental price (generally from 35 euros per day, including third-party liability insurance, no mileage limit), or a multi-day package price with unlimited kilometers. Some car rental companies often offer preferential package prices (weekends, advertised models, etc.) ).

Generally speaking, car rental prices in Reunion Island are slightly lower than in mainland France. The price of gasoline is set by the provincial government, and the price of all gas stations is the same. It should be noted that most rental companies require drivers to be over 21 years old, present a credit card as a guarantee, and purchase a formal insurance. Travelers currently need to hold an international driver's license to apply for related rental services.

As in mainland France, drive left and right on Reunion Island. There are clear speed limit signs on the roads. The maximum speed in urban areas is 50 km/h, and the maximum speed of highways with separate vehicles is 110 km/h. Drivers and passengers need to wear seat belts and drink-driving is strictly prohibited.

bike

The road conditions on Reunion Island are very good, and most of the road sections have independent bicycle lanes. Cycling around the island is very popular in the local area. Most hotels provide bicycle rental services at the front desk, or contact local bicycle rental companies on your behalf.

aviation

Some helicopter and airplane companies serve as tourist flights. However, these all took off very early in the morning (in order to avoid high-altitude clouds and fog). There are also helicopter trips, for example, to La Nouvelle in Mafat.

Activity

Language

The official language of Reunion Island isFrenchMany people use Creole Language (Creole Language, a local dialect that mixes French, Malagasy and Cantonese vernacular) in their lives. Most Indian immigrants also speak Hindi, and very few Chinese immigrants (From Meixian, Guangdong) can speak Hakka. Except for employees in tourism service industries such as airports, hotels, banks, foreign restaurants, tourist service centers, and some young people, the popularity of English is low. It is recommended to learn some simple daily communicative French before traveling. It is best to install a translation app on your mobile phone in case of emergency.

Shopping

gift

Here are some gifts worth shopping for tourists:

• shirt;
• rum;
• spices;
• Local music
• A book or DVD about the last eruption of a volcano;
• Local fruits (may be banned depending on your country).

diet

stay

Work

Safety

Reunion Island’s public security is among the highest in France, and the crime rate has always been very low. There have been few vicious cases against foreign travelers. But you still need to pay attention to the safety of personal and personal belongings, please try not to go out at night. As local residents are keen on nightlife and like to drink, it is best for single travelers, especially women, to travel together

Medical treatment

Reunion Island’s health services are implemented in accordance with French standards, the medical system is developed, and medical workers are generally professionally trained. At the same time, it is also the most important medical platform for emergencies in the Indian Ocean. As of 2014, the island has approximately 900 clinics, 250 pharmacies, 260 dental clinics, and 20 health institutions (hospitals and teaching clinics). All these institutions have sophisticated and modern facilities, emergency services can be dialed number 15.

communication

telephone

The communication infrastructure of Reunion Island is very good. Most tourist attractions, including the volcanic area, the Mafat ice bucket, and the Rampar River, are covered by mobile phone signals. Reunion Island has 4 mobile phone operators: SFR Réunion, Orange Réunion, Only and Antenne Réunion Mobile (the latter two are local operators). These 4 companies all provide local prepaid SIM card (Carte prépayée) services to foreign travelers: no passport or cheque as collateral, no need to apply for cancellation, different denominations of recharged cards can be in supermarkets (usually at the checkout counter), tobacco shops (Tabac). If you don’t need to surf the Internet frequently, you can buy the cheapest recharge card; if you often need the Internet, you can choose a recharge card package that includes 3G data (due to changes in the prices of various operators, it is recommended to consult when buying). At the same time, travelers can make international roaming calls in Reunion Island as long as they activate the international roaming function before departure, and the mobile phone operator has a cooperative relationship with any local operator. The mobile phone automatically finds the network connection, and the operator's network name will be displayed on the mobile phone screen. For Orange Réunion or ARM network, it will be displayed as "Orange RE" or "647-00". For SFR Réunion network, it will be displayed as "SFR RU" and "SFR Réunion". Or "647-10". For Only networks, it is displayed as "Outremer Télécom" or "647-02".

network

The wireless network coverage on Reunion Island is very high. Wi-Fi signals can be found at airports, terminals, banks, tourist service centers and some important attractions. Most hotels and restaurants provide travelers with free Wi-Fi service. If you need to use Wi-Fi for a long time, you can purchase a fixed-flow mobile internet card, or apply for a recharge card package that includes 3G data; there are relatively few internet cafes on the island, mainly concentrated in urban areas of large cities, and the cost of internet access is 5-8 per hour. EUR.

postal

La Poste (La Poste) in Reunion Island can be found in airports, piers, major cities and villages. The post office sells phone cards and various themed commemorative stamps, with themes of local volcanoes, ice buckets, and rare animals and plants. The stamps are very good souvenirs, the price of a series is around 10-15 Euros. The postage for postcards sent to the country is 1.2 euros. Like mainland France, the postbox on Reunion Island is yellow and has two receiving ports. Generally, the left one is used for local mail delivery. Letters sent outside the island should be put into the delivery port on the right side of the postbox (Autre départements /Étranger). Most post offices are open from 8:30-12:00, 14:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:00 on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays and holidays. It is recommended to mail them in the mailbox outside the airport when leaving Reunion Island, so as not to delay time.

pack

Chronopost, UPS and DHL provide parcel services.