confounding preconceptions.

顛覆既有的刻板印象

Because 24 years after the genocide which shocked the world

經歷 24 年前震驚世界的大屠殺後，

Kigali has worked hard to reinvent itself, with its eyes on the future.

吉佳利一直很努力地洗心革面，放眼未來

With a host of startups, a burgeoning art scene, great dining and some of the world's

當地新創及藝文正蓬勃發展，有很多很棒的餐廳，和全世界品質數一數二的

best coffee

咖啡，

this African capital is building a reputation with tourists.

這座非洲國家首都正逐漸贏得旅客的芳心

Welcome to Kigali.

歡迎來到吉佳利

With a population just over 1.1 million people, Kigali is both geographically and culturally

吉加利是盧安達的地理及文化中心，當地人口僅略多於

the centre of Rwanda.

110 萬人

It's streets are spotlessly clean streets, crime is low and the economy is growing.

這裡的街道一塵不染、犯罪率低，且經濟正蓬勃發展

Kigali is capturing tourists who used to only pass through on their way to safari or gorilla

吉佳利吸引了那些以往只是路過，要去狩獵場或去看猩猩的

tours.

觀光客

After the shocking events of 1994 the city and country wants to show the world another

經過 1994 年慘烈的種族屠殺事件後，該國與該城市很積極地要向世界展現完全不同

side and create a new legacy.

的一面、打造新的形象

Kigali is trying to model it's economic growth off the likes of Singapore and Seoul,

吉佳利在經濟成長方面，試圖以類似新加坡或首爾等的模式為樣板，

complete with a citywide obsession with keeping the streets clean.

而且不只是做半套，整座城市熱衷於保持街道清潔

Citizens are required once a month to partake in a giant neighbourhood cleaning effort.

市民每個月固定一天都被要求打掃社區

On top of that it's illegal to import, use or sell plastic bags and it's taken very

除此之外，塑膠袋的進口、使用，及買賣是違法的，而且當局取締

seriously.

嚴厲

Plastic bag traffickers-- yeah that's a thing-- have been fined and even jailed.

走私塑膠袋的犯人——就是這麼嚴重——都被處以罰款，甚至判刑入獄

As a tourist, you'll warned not to bring any into the country when you arrive.

作為觀光客，當你抵達當地機場時會被警告不要帶任何塑膠袋入境

Staying in the city is easy, with over 100 hotels including the big names like the Marriott,

在這裡尋找住宿也很容易。這裡有超過 100 間飯店，包含那些全球連鎖飯店，像是萬豪、

Radisson Blu and the Hilton.

麗笙，和希爾頓

But, arguably the best known is the Hôtel des Milles Collines.

但最著名的應該是「千丘飯店」

It was here in 1994 that 1,200 people took refuge during the genocide.

1994 年大屠殺時，有 1200 名難民在這裡尋求庇護

That story inspired the film Hotel Rwanda.

這個故事是《盧安達飯店》這部電影的靈感來源

At the time is was the city's premium spot but these days newer hotels offer more luxury.

當時這是整個城市最高級的飯店，不過現在那些新開的飯店更高級

Despite that - sitting in the lobby you can feel the charm is still here.

既使如此，當你坐在大廳時，還是可以感受到美好的情調

Internationally, Rwandan coffee is regarded as the best in East Africa

世界公認盧安達產的咖啡是東非最優質的，

but it's not popular with the locals.

但當地人卻沒那麼愛

Rwandans are more into tea but despite this Kigali has a handful of excellent coffee shops.

盧安達人比較喜歡喝茶，但即便如此，吉佳利還是有很多非常棒的咖啡店

This is Question Coffee where the beans are sourced from female farmers and roasted in

這家是 Question Coffee，他們的咖啡豆都是由婦女種植，而且是自家

house.

烘焙

And this is the Shokola Cafe - a trendy spot above Kigali's public library.

然後這家是 Shokola Cafe，是當地很夯的點，位於市立圖書館樓上

Here's a quick tip when heading out in Kigali, dress up!

想來這裡還有一件事要注意：要悉心打扮！

The locals look sharp and wandering around in some old t-shirt and shorts is not going to cut it

當地人看起來都很體面，所以穿老舊 T 恤和短褲是不行的

When travelling around the city you'll notice bright murals dotted around.

在市區移動時，你會看到許多色彩鮮豔的壁畫

This is the work of a public arts social enterprise.

這是一個公共藝術社企的作品

In a city with almost no graffiti this is public art supported by the government.

在一個幾乎沒有塗鴉的城市，壁畫是政府當局支持鼓勵的公共藝術

So it's more positive messages than free thinking street art anarchy, but the scene here is maturing.

所以比較偏向傳達正面訊息，而不是自由奔放、無政府主義的街頭藝術，但街頭藝術在這裡是逐漸成熟的

There are a number of boutique shops where you can pick up some of the local arts and crafts.

這裡也有一些精品店，你可以在這些地方購買當地藝術品和手工藝品

This the Go Kigali Boutique, which also offer city tours that'll show you around the

這家店叫做 Go Kigali Boutique，他們也提供市區導覽，帶你到

the town's most exciting spots.

當地最棒的景點

Finally, finish off your day with a drink looking over the city at the Hilton's new

最後，你可以在位於市中心新開的希爾頓飯店小酌，鳥瞰市景，

hotel in the centre of town.

為一天的行程劃下句點

With 180 degree views and an excellent cocktail menu, you can watch the sunset in style.

這裡 180 的景觀和誘人的調酒，讓你可以很有型地看夕陽

Because, with so much excellent food, drink and ease,

因為吉佳利有這麼多美食、美酒，氣氛又好，

Kigali could well become a tourist must see in the next few years. So get in quick before

再過幾年可能就會成為下一座必遊城市，所以在人潮湧入之前

the crowds arrive.

趕快來朝聖吧！