Where is Muscat?

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located at the gateway from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, the Arabian Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and strategic location. Status is important. The city's mysterious and rich Arab cultural heritage attracts many overseas tourists every year. Muscat Port was an important port for trade between China and Arab countries in ancient times. It was the only port city along the Maritime Silk Road passing through the Arabian Peninsula. Oman is the only Arab country on the route of the Beijing Olympics torch relay.

The urban area of ??Muscat covers an area of ??50 square kilometers and has a population of 350,000. The entire urban area stretches naturally along the Arabian coastline, forming a long and narrow shape, and is composed of 5 districts. [Edit this paragraph] City Impressions The tall buildings in the city are neatly located among green trees and flowers. Cars are flowing continuously on the streets. Modern international airports, radio and television stations, hotels, factories, schools, etc. are evenly distributed along the bay coast. side. On the hillside near the city, there are densely packed tourist villas. These villas have novel designs, exquisite architecture, beautiful corridors around them, gardens outside the rooms, and arabesque patterns carved on the exterior walls. They look beautiful and quiet against the backdrop of colorful flowers. Strolling through the streets, in the center of the street and on both sides of the road, the green lawns and bright flowers look particularly fresh under the sunlight, giving the entire city a vibrant scene. [Edit this paragraph] Development history: Guarding the gateway from the Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf. The strategic position is important. The urban area is 50 square kilometers. "Muscat" means "the place where things land" in Arabic. In history, it has been invaded by foreign tribes many times and has gone through many vicissitudes of life. It was occupied by the Portuguese in 1508 and suffered nearly 150 years of colonial rule, followed by the Persian invasion and long-term plunder and control by the British colonialists. In 1588, the Portuguese Emperor Philip II ordered the garrison to build Milani Castle and Jalali Castle, which are facing each other in Muscat Harbor. They are still there today. In 1784, the Said Dynasty of Oman established its capital here.

In the 1960s, this was a simple medieval town with a population of seven to eight thousand. When Sultan Qaboos came to power in 1970, he used the oil revenue generated from drilling in 1967 to vigorously construct the city. Muscat has since then moved rapidly towards modernization.

Muscat has gone through a long and tortuous process in becoming the capital of Oman. In the early 18th century, during the Saiyid Dynasty, Oman's capital was located in the port city of Sohar in the north of the country. From the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century, Muscat began to appear as a companion capital. At the beginning of the 20th century, after Nizwa, the largest city in the mountainous interior of the country, became the capital of the former Imam of Oman, it appeared as the capital of Oman together with Muscat. However, it did not take long for Muscat to It became the only capital. [Edit this paragraph] Architectural Style Most of the buildings in Muscat have an elegant and brilliant Arabic style. The palace-like buildings are magnificent, the decorations inside the buildings are magnificent, and they are dotted with exquisite crafts everywhere. The houses in the city are gray with white, and the age of their construction can no longer be seen. Walking through the alleys, the unique Arabian frankincense fills the air. The eyes of the men or women wearing colorful headscarves who pass by gently seem to reveal a unique mystery. All of this is as fascinating as a dream.

The thousand-year-old Muttrah Souk even retains its original appearance. Stopping there, you seem to have returned to the alleys of Oman a thousand years ago. Everything in the real world has changed. Exist again. [Edit this paragraph] Main industries Muscat is an ancient port city in the Middle Ages. It mainly exports dates, pomegranates, dried fruits, fish, fish products, etc. Historically, Muscat has had many names. Oman is a country famous for its rich production of roses, jasmine and other spice crops. Muscat has always been the place where these spices are distributed, so its earliest name was "Miskar", which means "the land of spices". Later, it was called "Muscatu", which means "inflated skin". At the beginning of this century, Omani historians wrote about it in their writings as "Maskard", which means "a piece of leather". Later, "Mascade" gradually evolved into "Muscat", which in Arabic means "the place where things fall". Some people also interpret Muscat as "the tomb of the saint". [Edit this paragraph]Main Port Muscat Port was an important port for trade between China and Oman in ancient times.

On November 23, 1980, an Omani antique wooden sailing ship "Sohar" set sail from the Muscat Naval Base and followed the route traveled by ancient Arab navigators. After 216 days, it finally sailed on July 1, 1981. Arrive in Guangzhou on the same day. It reproduces the story of Sinbad's seven voyages to China described in "The Arabian Nights". [Edit this paragraph] Culture and Education A free education system is implemented across the country. Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat was established in 1986. It has 7 colleges, 10,500 students, and a total of 8,525 graduates (as of 2000). In 2003, Sohar University, the first private university approved by the Omani government, was established. Currently, the school has 1,150 registered students and 62 teachers. [Edit this paragraph] Tourism conditions The easternmost Muscat district is the ancient city. The city first developed from here. There is a magnificent royal palace in the city. There are traditional Arab houses deep in the narrow streets and alleys, and some of them are preserved. Two ancient city gates and a section of the city wall are located near the mountains and the sea. The mountains are steep and varied, and they contrast with the sea water, making it a spectacular sight. In 1508, Portuguese colonists occupied Muscat and ruled it until 1650. During this period, the large-scale Milani Castle and Joreli Castle were built on nearby mountains, hence the name of the ancient city of Muscat. The castle is now open to the public for tourists to visit. The Surta Palace, the presidential palace with modern equipment in the ancient city, adds a modern touch to this antique old city. The Reed District, separated by a mountain pass from the old city, is a commercial center with rows of high-rise buildings and large shopping malls. It is the most prosperous area in Muscat. The bathing beach in Chuulme District is wide and quiet near the bay. On many hills on the seaside, there are small villas with green tiles and red walls. It is a famous tourist area. Mitingai Kabosi District is a residential area for foreign embassies and residents. The foreign embassies in this country are neatly arranged and hidden among the green trees. The residential buildings near the embassy are novel in style and well-proportioned. Together with the surrounding green mountains and the blue sea, they present a very wonderful natural scene in front of people.

In the 1960s, Muscat still maintained the simple shape of an ancient medieval town, with only about seven or eight thousand residents. Today, Muscat has become a tourist city in the Arabian Gulf. Intercontinental hotels, high-end hotels and other tourist and entertainment facilities are located throughout the city, receiving more than 200,000 tourists every year. [Edit this paragraph] Air route Air transfer route: Beijing-Hong Kong-Muscat; Beijing-Dubai-Muscat; Beijing-Doha-Muscat. [Edit this paragraph] The main landscape of the Old City

is located in the easternmost part of Muscat. The city first developed from here. There is a magnificent palace in the old city, and deep in the small streets and narrow alleys are It is a traditional Arab house with two ancient city gates and a section of city wall. It is located near the mountains and the sea. The mountains are steep and varied, and they contrast with the sea water, making it a spectacular sight.

Churme District

The beach near the bay is wide and quiet. On the many hills around the beach, there are famous small villas with green tiles and red walls. tourist area. [Edit this paragraph] Food introduction: Omanis love beef, and they like salty and spicy taste. Their specialty is fried barbecue. Big lobster and grouper are also Muscat’s authentic delicacies. [Edit this paragraph] Accommodation conditions Muscat’s hotels are mainly mid-range and high-end hotels, but budget hotels are also easy to find. Among the luxury hotels in Muscat, Al Bustan Palace Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Oman. The Hyatt Regency Muscat is the most gorgeous building besides the Arabian Palace. The standard of the Muscat hotel is excellent, the environment and rooms are clean, and the service is excellent.

Grand Hyatt Muscat

Address: Shatti Al Qurum P.o.box 951 Postal Code 133 Muscat Oman

Price: Single room 351 USD, double room USD 423

The Chedi Hotel Muscat

Address: North Ghubra 232 Way N. 3215 Street 46 Po Box 964, 133 Al Khuwair Muscat Oman

Price: US$422 for a standard room [Edit this paragraph] Shopping When you come to Muscat, you have to go to the market to buy spices made from various flowers. Oman is famous for its rich production of roses, jasmine, etc. Spice crops are famous all over the world, and Muscat is the center for selling spices. [Edit this paragraph] Leisure and entertainment There are perfect sports venues in the big hotels, with complete facilities such as gyms, swimming pools and tennis courts. Active people can go to the beach, which is the most lively place. On the beach, it is easy to rent a small boat, and a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you out to sea. After having fun at sea, you can also sit at a small bar on the beach. The food provided in this exquisite small bar is also exquisite and delicious. [Edit this paragraph] Main features Muscat’s fresh fish market has more than a hundred different kinds of seafood, which are sold in different fishmongers. Every time a fishing boat comes back, dozens of people are gathered around to bid for fish. After the fresh fish are auctioned, they are sold on the market at prices that are acceptable to the people. The output of fresh fish in Muscat is surprisingly large: tuna, which is common on the Middle East coast, sharks of all sizes, and colorful marine fish can also be found. [Edit this paragraph] Traditional Festival The annual "Muscat Festival" is one of the traditional festivals of the Omanis. January and February every year are the best tourist seasons in Oman, and Omanis start their grand celebrations in this golden season.

Muscat Festival is celebrated in Kurum National Park, one of the largest parks in Oman. This festival is like our Chinese temple fair, where all traditional culture will be reawakened, and the ancient Arab lifestyle will be fully reflected. During the nearly 40-day festival, people from all over Oman and even from all over the world came here to re-experience ancient culture and history.

The young and beautiful Omani girls danced ancient ethnic dances, the children sang melodious songs happily, and the trading of handicrafts was also one of the themes of the festival. Not only that, festivalgoers can also taste traditional Omani delicacies made on site. This is a grand celebration that relives the ancient atmosphere of the Arabian Peninsula, where Omanis recall the deepest memories in their souls. Thanks!