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National Library

The National Library is the national library of Vanuatu, located within the Vanuatu Cultural Centre and contains about 15,000 books, serving both as a national repository for "rare and special" material, and as a lending library. It was established in April 2004.

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Family Restaurant
Hunanese home cooking by Chinese for Chinese that doesn't pull its punches on the chillies. Try the braised hongshao pork belly (Chairman Mao's favorite dish), the steamed fresh snapper or the daily rice bowls. Cash only.
Tue-Sun 10:00-21:00From 1300 VT
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Independence Park, Port Vila
A cricket ground which hosted the matches in the 2019 ICC Women's Qualifier EAP tournament in May 2019.
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Au Bon Marché Numbatu
The largest supermarket in Vanuatu, with a wide range of expensive imports and some local goods, including spectacular Vanuatu beef. Also has a decent wine selection and French cheese.
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Port Vila Market
The main market in Port Vila, which mostly sells fruits and vegetables. A great place to sample tropical fruit, but get here early since most places close or run out by noon. There are also some affordable local lunch options.