Everything in the world, no matter how beautiful, will always fade away, whether it is solid rock or changing atmosphere, whether it is one person or all people, we can not stay forever, but the pyramids, pharaohs and endless desert in Egypt? But left these history, from the moment of the proposed step on the land of Egypt, the immediate see may be beyond your imagination.
Egypt is located in the eastern part of North Africa, the territory also includes the Suez Canal to the east, the southwest tip of Asia, Sinai Peninsula, Asia, Africa, both land transportation between the key, but also the Atlantic Ocean in the Indian Ocean between the sea route of the shortcut, the strategic position is very important. There are no direct flights to Egypt from China, and it is generally necessary to transit through Dubai, Abu Dhabi or London.
People who love history and ancient civilization will be dazzled when they arrive in Egypt. These are a few attractions that are a must visit.
National Museum of Egypt
It is said that all the museums in the world can be avoided, but the Egyptian Museum must be visited. Located near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is one of the world's most famous museums and one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Founded in 1858, the museum houses more than 250,000 artifacts that are thousands of years old, from the ancient Egyptian period to the reign of ancient Rome. Among the most famous are the precious artifacts unearthed from the tomb of Tutankhamun; the statues of Kings Khufu, Hafra, and Menkara; the solid gold petal crowns of the princesses of the Twelfth Dynasty; the mummy of Ramses II, and so on. Come here to witness the treasure of the Egyptian pharaoh's gold mask, you can also visit the mummy exhibition hall in a number of pharaohs and royalty mummies, to understand the process of its production.
The National Museum of Egypt is a rustic brick-red building, in which the second floor is displayed in the form of thematic exhibition rooms, and exhibits are more valuable than the first floor, where there is a lot of attention for the pharaohs of Tutankhamun's display room. Here you can see with your own eyes the Pharaoh's brilliant gold funeral mask, gold coffin, gold throne and so on. In addition, the mummy display room in the southwest corner of the second floor is the most attractive place in the Egyptian Museum.
Pyramid of Khufu
The pyramid's self-weight * 1015, exactly the weight of the earth, the pyramid tower height multiplied by a billion, exactly the distance to the sun. The Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2580 years ago and completed in 2560 years ago, is the largest and best known pyramid in the world, and the largest single ancient architectural object in the world in terms of mass, constructed with a whopping 2.3 - 2.5 million pieces of limestone, representing an ancient civilization and mystery. It is now 138.74 meters high (the original height was 146.59 meters, about 50 floors high, and the height decreased due to age and weathering, earthquake damage, etc.). The Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building in the world for more than 4,000 long years before the completion of the Eiffel Tower in France in 1889. The extraordinary shape and flawless geometric angles give this magnificent structure an air of mystery. The pyramid of Khufu is surrounded by the graves of some royals (the queen, the wife of Khufu and Khufu's sister) and some dignitaries, which from a distance looks like a starry night, and sets off the incomparable power of the pyramid of Khufu. It is important to know that to be buried next to the pharaoh was the greatest favor and reward that the pharaoh gave to his family and important officials. The exterior of the Pyramid of Khufu is, in principle, off-limits, but if you're really curious, you can take a tour of the interior. However, the interior passages are narrow, sloping, and must be walked on stooped knees, with poor air circulation, and, more importantly, are largely empty.
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Nile River
The Nile River is a river that flows through the east and north of Africa, and injects itself into the Mediterranean Sea from the south to the north, with a total length of 6,670 kilometers. The Nile is the mother river of Egypt, also known as the Egyptians? River of life? The Nile River, flowing through the Egyptian territory of the Nile River, although only 1350 kilometers, is the best natural conditions of the section. In the Cairo section of the Nile, the standard scenery is the clear water, oases along the coast and the sand dunes in the distance. Tourists usually choose to swim the Nile at night, not only to enjoy the urban night view of Cairo, but also to watch a wonderful belly dance or Sufi dance performance.
In downtown Cairo on both sides of the Nile River wharf can be seen in different grades of a variety of cruise ships, prices ranging from 10 Egyptian pounds to one or two hundred Egyptian pounds, the more well-known Pharaoh, the luxury dinner party cruise ship and so on. Tourists can take a cruise to enjoy the beauty of the entire Nile River, and throughout the process not only can enjoy the Nile River sunrise and sunset on the cruise ship, but also stop at the famous attractions on both sides of the Nile River. There are cruises during the day and at night, and usually there are belly dancers and Sufi dancers on board during the night cruises, which are very lively.
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings is located in the desert on the west bank of the ancient city of Luxor. Sixty-four pharaohs from the 17th to the 20th dynasties are buried here, along with their relics, but the main tombs currently available for viewing are the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the Tomb of Ramses III and VI, and the Tomb of Seti I. The Valley of the Emperors is the only place in the world where the emperors of the 17th to the 20th dynasties are buried. Huge rocky caves have been dug into underground palaces, with walls and ceilings covered in frescoes and ornate decorations of unimaginable splendor. The tombs of the Valley of the Emperors are irregularly distributed throughout the valley, and the tombs are cut into the hillside, with the entrances often opening into the hillside to prevent damage by grave robbers. The walls and ceilings of most of the tombs are covered with frescoes or painted with totems, some decorated with gold reliefs in vibrant and ornate colors. It is known as a pyramid of nature, and is similar to the underground palace of Beijing's Thirteen Tombs.
Temple of LuxorIt is said that if you have never been to the Temple of Luxor, you have never been to Egypt. This statement is not false. When you arrive at the Luxor Temple, you can immediately think of Egypt in the movie Exodus. Thick columns, and the ruins of the wall. Luxor Temple is located more than 670 kilometers south of Cairo on the banks of the Nile River in Upper Egypt, on the site of the southern half of Thebes, the capital city of the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. It was built by Amenhotep III, the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, to worship the sun god Amon (Amon), as well as Amon's wife, Mut, and son, the moon god. In the late 18th Dynasty, the temple was enlarged by Ramesses II to its present size. The temple is 262 meters long and 56 meters wide, and consists of a tower gate, a courtyard, a multicolumned hall and a shrine. The temple is entered through the north-facing gate, and outside the temple there is a causeway across the water to the Karnak Temple, which has been restored and is one of the highlights of Luxor. An avenue with sphinxes on either side of the temple fa?ade, which originally led to the Temple of Karnak, is now disrupted, although some of the better-preserved statues still stand.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is known as one of the world's top three scuba diving destinations, with clear blue water and colorful coral and fish, including the Red Sea Picasso and Devil Fish, and the clown fish? Nemo? The Red Sea Picasso and Devilfish, as well as the clownfish Nemo, are resident representatives of these waters, and sometimes you can see them swimming on the beach. From October to May every year, the Red Sea coastal city of Hurghada is crowded with tourists who come to dive here because of the temperature and visibility of the water.
Before you go into the sea, you will be given a simple training by a professional. You will be given a form to fill out to make sure you are in good health before you are allowed to go into the sea.
Snorkeling is different from deep diving, snorkeling is just attached to the surface of the sea to feel the clarity of the Red Sea.
The water is extremely visible and the temperature is perfect.
Clear water, the sun shines on the surface of the sea. The dappled light and the flickering of the waves make you want to dive headfirst into the colorful world and get lost in it.
Black and White Desert
Black and White Desert is located in the Baihariyah Oasis, which can be reached by chartering a bus from Byveti or Cairo. Aside from the normal yellow sand, the Black and White Desert contains black volcanic rocks covering the desert and white mushroom rocks formed by wind erosion.
From Cairo, the highway, through the crystal mines, accompanied by the flying sand, bumpy road, in the endless wilderness rises up in the black sand hills, snow-like white sand, wind erosion of the white mushroom stone **** with the formation of this strange scenery. When you come to Egypt, camping in the black and white desert is something you can't miss. Watching the sunset in the evening, attending a campfire, in the tent to see the bright starry sky, the dome of the sky overhead seems to be decorated with diamonds, so bright, so low, all dreamy and real?
The Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan has been a famous stone producer since ancient times, abounding in vermillion-red granite marble, the stone is smooth and moist, and is a very luxurious building material even now. Most of the granite used to build tombs and temples in ancient Egypt came from here. The obelisks erected at the temples in Luxor and Aswan also used red granite from the Aswan region.
There is also an ancient quarry here, located 2km from downtown Aswan and stretching north-south along the Nile River for about 6km.The quarry site contains an ? unfinished obelisk? , an important site from the New Dynasty period that clearly shows how the ancient Egyptian people built such structures. It demonstrates the process and skill with which the ancient Egyptians mined the obelisks. The Unfinished Obelisk? Originally built for Queen Hatshepsut and planned to stand it in front of the Temple of Karnak, it was abandoned due to a crack at the top. Standing at 40 meters tall and weighing 1,200 tons, this monument is the largest obelisk ever found.
Temple of Abu Simbel
Temple of Abu Simbel is located 290 kilometers south-west of the city of Aswan, on the western shore of Lake Nasser, by the cliffs of the carved paikou gate, the giant statue of Ramses II cliffs, before and after the columns of the Hall and the Church of the Gods and so on. There are two huge temples carved out of rock: the large temple dedicated to the gods Ptah, Amun-Ra, La-Halahti and the deified Ramses II and the nearby small temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Ramses II's favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. The sun shines directly into the sanctuary two days a year, and the four icons in the sanctuary are illuminated except for Anubis, the god of death, in the darkness of the other three.
The Temple of Abu Simbel was built by Ramses II to show himself off and in an attempt to extend his life into the afterlife. Two imposing tower gates, the Hall of the Columns with 48 giant stone pillars, two expansive courtyards, and three sanctuaries constructed a place large enough to celebrate the man who was the ? King of Kings? The King of Kings is a temple to honor his monumental work. Though the Temple of Eternity has fallen into disrepair over the years, its grandeur still inspires awe as you walk through it. This massive complex contained a temple, storerooms, administrative offices, and the residence of the priests. It was the center of Thebes' economy and life from the time of its construction until the 9th century AD.
Egyptian urban culture and style:
Islamic culture forbids alcohol and the participation of women in social activities. Egypt is an Islamic country with an underdeveloped economy.
Egyptian cities are rather dirty. In Cairo, you can basically see an open garbage dump every hundred meters, except for the city center and the embassy district where the roads are cleaner.
Cairo's population is similar to that of Shanghai. However, there are no traffic lights in the city, so there are many accidents on the road, so you must be careful when crossing the street in Cairo.
Egyptians love foreigners, and seeing a foreigner or chatting with a foreigner can make them very happy. Foreigners are asked by the locals to take pictures with them.
Egyptian prices are really cheap, due to the change in the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound, resulting in foreigners traveling in Egypt feel that Egyptian prices are particularly cheap. An ordinary meal may cost less than 15 yuan.
Egyptians are exceptionally friendly, and in addition to cab drivers and guides around the pyramids, locals will take you on tours and hunt for specialty foods.
On the safety of traveling to Egypt: The political situation in Egypt has not been too stable, and there are still terrorist groups. But now the momentum of the terrorist organizations has begun to drop significantly, especially in the capital, there are a lot of loaded police, and hotel security is very strict.
But bright? Pitfalls? There are still some, and individual scammers aren't hard to deal with; remember not to accost strangers in scenic areas, and call the police in case you get into a situation.
Additionally, it is best for girls not to go out alone in Cairo. Because it is an Islamic country, women must not go out and expose their body parts except their faces. In addition, due to the low level of economic development, the general level of education of the people is also very low, the illiteracy rate is very high, the probability of foreign single girls walking on the street encountered sexual harassment is relatively high.