You’ll be impressed by the massive proportions of the vividly colourful Chinese temple, also known as Kanti de Mamao. It’s a 10-minute stroll east from the cathedral.


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1. Mairie de Pape’ete

0.58 MILES

Pape’ete’s mairie is two blocks back from Blvd Pomare and a block north of Marché de Pape’ete. It was completed in 1990, in vague imitation of the old…

2. Olivier Creations

0.6 MILES

Pape’ete is home to a number of art galleries. Olivier Creations is recommended.

4. Marché de Pape’ete

0.7 MILES

A Pape'ete institution. If you see one site in town, make it this market, which fills an entire city block. Shop for colourful pareu (sarongs), shell…

6. Place Vaiete

0.76 MILES

Place Vaiete is home to multiple roulottes and occasional live-music performances at night, but is quite peaceful during the day. There are plenty of…