Ethiopia: Coffee’s Birthplace & Africa’s Busiest Transit Hub

🛂 Visa & Transit Visa on Arrival: $80 (only if entering Ethiopia). Connecting Flights: Chinese service counter available for help. Terminal transfer: International (T2) and domestic (T1) are separate (Chinese-built!). Security: Remove shoes but keep bags packed. ✈️ Layover Tips 📍Free WiFi: Fast and password-free. 📍Food: Chinese restaurants abound (staff speak Mandarin). Sights: 📍Medhanealem Cathedral 📍Makusu Art Gallery Chinese Options: 📍China Town Eats: Authentic Sichuan + hotpot. 📍Chanoly Noodle: Popular "fake Chinese" spot near airport. 📍Haiyan Supermarket: Best for currency exchange (rate: ETB/16.2 = CNY). ☕ Coffee Hunting World’s cheapest (and best!) coffee: 15-20 ETB (~¥1) per cup. Where to Buy: 📍Golden Coffee. 📍Tomoca: Standing-only historic chain (locals’ choice). 📍Kaldi’s: Ethiopia’s "Starbucks". 📍Good News: No more 2kg limit for Chinese travelers! #EthiopiaTravel #CoffeeLover #TransitGuide #AddisAbaba