Is it safe to travel to Pakistan? Pakistan Travel Guide+Precautions

Pakistan is a typical Islamic country, located in Central Asia, and has a very close relationship with China. It is called Batie by netizens, but the national conditions are very complicated and tourism is not very safe. Here, I would like to share with you Pakistan's security assessment and travel precautions.

Although there is some empty joy, many people are still fascinated by Pakistan, a magical country.

Traffic guide

1, overseas:

Plane: There are few domestic flights to Pakistan, which are relatively expensive, usually from Urumqi to Islamabad.

Bus: If you enter Pakistan by land, you can only take Kashgar and Tashkurgan to Hongqilapu, and you can take the shuttle bus to cross the border. The soldiers got on the bus at the Red Flag Raf Border Station, checked all kinds of documents and then let them go.

2. In China:

Plane: It will be nearly 30% cheaper to buy domestic air tickets after arriving in Pakistan than before entering the country. The routes of national airlines connect major central cities, such as Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Long-distance bus: Although the long-distance bus is not very comfortable, the price is really too cheap to refuse. There are many coach companies in Pakistan, and some towns have more than one coach station, which sometimes confuses tourists.

Car: It's common and economical to travel by car here. Remember to shop around in order to enjoy the best price.

Train: Long-distance lines are usually crowded, so it is best to book first-class carriages and air-conditioned cars in advance, and the longest can be 14 and 30 days respectively. Women need to reserve women-only cars.

security issue

Visitors who want to come here are often scared away by Pakistan's chaotic public security and political turmoil.

Some parts of Pakistan are plagued by crime and rebellion, while others have hospitable people, depending on where you go. It is safer to travel in big cities.

For travelers, the challenge is to know when to get out of the safe zone and when to enter the dangerous zone.

Nevertheless, it is not difficult to know some local knowledge, and you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of desert fortresses, carpet weavers and gods.

In the past, "flying" was visa-free. What are you waiting for? Let's set out together and be witnesses of "China-Pakistan friendship"! However, we must take safety as the premise!

Pakistan

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Pakistan is bordered by Arabian Sea in the south, India in the east, China in the northeast, Afghan in the northwest and Iranian in the west. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, and Karachi, the former capital, is the largest city.

From the peaks that break through the clouds to the splendid buildings of the Mughal Empire, from ancient ruins to mysterious music, Pakistan, which is rich in natural and cultural treasures, is worth seeing.

Here you can find road trucks in colorful clothes, devout believers and the highest port in the world. Pakistan, with its numerous snow-capped mountains, is also a paradise for climbers.

It used to be the only place on the ancient Silk Road. Today, you can still find traces left by cultural exchanges between China and the West.

You may think that Pakistanis look a little conservative, but they are hospitable by nature and will entertain tourists with enthusiasm and curiosity. After exploring Pakistan for a period of time, travelers will see Pakistan outside the news.

Batie, Batie, how "iron" is it?

Because of the deep friendship between Pakistan and China, also known as "Batie", it can be said that probably no other country in the world loves China more than ourselves.

It is said that Pakistan is the only country in the world where the law prohibits the destruction of relations with China, and it is also a country where even the national flag of China is printed on coins!

The name of this law is the crime of undermining China-Pakistan friendship. Surprisingly, the maximum sentence is life imprisonment.

In China, people want to stay in ordinary hotels, but they can't get service. Finally, they asked the police to take them to the top hotel:

Because only luxury hotels can guarantee the safety of China people.

When traveling, you often meet bosses who don't accept money from China people.

Send more kebabs if you have a barbecue, or directly for free.

In order to help us transport more materials during the earthquake, they removed the seats of the plane and put them on the ground just to put more materials.

The leader of China asked what treatment your medical team wanted when it came. Their president only said a bite of vegetable soup was enough, and we also brought cookies.

The number of tents supported is directly accurate to 10. Pakistan's foreign minister said that because those are the country's strategic reserves, the quantity can be known without statistics. Moreover, after recycling, due to the problem of some dilapidated tents, the compensation given by the Chinese side was rejected.

No wonder some people in China affectionately ridicule Pakistan as "Batie", and it really is an iron buddy!

Where is it worth going? attract

Faisal mosque

A unique mosque full of sci-fi blockbusters, located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is the largest mosque in Pakistan and the sixth largest mosque in the world.

This mosque has a novel design. It doesn't have the dome of a traditional mosque, but an octagonal dome. Look! Is it a sci-fi blockbuster?

The Faisal Mosque, funded by the late Saudi King and designed by the famous Turkish designer Rhoda Kay, covers an area of10.9 million square meters, with four minarets 88 meters high and the main prayer hall 40 meters high. The entire mosque can be packed with nearly 200,000 devout believers, and the spectacular scene is extremely shocking. The square in front of the temple has the tomb of former Pakistani President Zia Haq.

Tasila

"The Buddhist center that Tang Priest once visited"

This is a famous ancient city with a history of 2500 years. Its Buddhist remains have a history of more than 2,000 years, covering an area of 2,500 square kilometers. It is a world-famous Gandhara art center and one of the richest archaeological sites in South Asia. Faxian and Xuanzang, the eminent monks in China, have been here. So it's worth a visit ~

The ancient city site of Taksila is also a world-famous archaeological site, which was once the center of Buddhism. 1980 UNESCO listed Tachila as a cultural heritage in the World Heritage List.

Fort Lahore

The old city of Lahore itself is a magical place, a primitive castle. Construction, destruction, demolition and reconstruction, after several repairs, Lahore Castle was rebuilt to its present state under the rule of Emperor Akbar in 1566.

This Mughal Castle is a star attraction in the old town of Lahore. When passing through the Alam Giri Gate, you can imagine the grand scene of the royal family riding an elephant.

Wagha flag lowering ceremony

Whether you plan to go to India or not, the wonderful daily flag-lowering ceremony is worth a special trip to the border.

This interesting activity started from the first flag-lowering ceremony of 1948, and it is performed every day.

At the flag-lowering ceremony, you can clearly feel their eagerness to compete with neighboring India.

Marching, blowing your nose, stamping your feet, bulging your eyes and other gestures will cause thunderous applause from the audience, and the audience will repeatedly shout "PakistanZindabad" to motivate their soldiers.

Multan

Multan has been a major Islamic center since the 9th century, and this feature has been preserved to this day. For centuries, it has attracted countless Sufi mystics and saints, and nowhere in the South Asian subcontinent can compare with it.

Today, there are awe-inspiring temples, tombs and mosques. Especially the Seikrukn-i-alam Mausoleum, which is covered with amazing blue and turquoise tiles, is a masterpiece.

The second highest mountain in the world-Chogory Peak

Compared with the 8850m of Mount Everest, K2 is only 8611m. It doesn't even have a formal name, but it has never been underestimated. As the second highest mountain in the world, it is like a sentry, guarding the Pakistan-China border.

About a quarter of climbers can't go down the mountain alive, and only the most experienced climbers dare to try K2. However, there are other routes to choose from. Concordia is the confluence of glaciers winding between four peaks, where you can safely enjoy the beautiful scenery of K2 on foot.

Mohenjodaro

Stroll in Mohenjodaro, a world heritage site, and feel the prosperity of this metropolis in the Indus Valley in 2500 BC.

This unearthed building complex with an area of 12.5 square kilometers, including auditorium, bathroom and houses, makes people deeply feel the exquisite civilization that disappeared in the long river of time.

karakoram highway

In the valleys of India, humans have been slow for thousands of years. We exchanged trade goods and ideologies between East and West along the Silk Road.

Only the creator knows why the terrain here is so difficult to cross, but people overcame all this and finally began to modernize it in 1986. 1, 200 km karakoram highway opened, passing through Karakorum, Himalayas and Hindu Kush, connecting Islamabad and Kashgar, China.

This is a road full of surprises. The road is full of potholes, and some slopes are steep. There are hidden dangers of landslides around the mountain. There are old trucks, roadblocks and bandits decorated like Christmas trees all the way. But this journey must be unforgettable? Part of the process.

Hansa valley

A world-class refuge for hikers. It is less than 40 kilometers away from Xinjiang, China, and it is the location of Miyazaki Hayao Animation Valley.

The word "Shangri-La" comes from the Hanseatic Valley, where the world famous work and the movie "Lost Horizon" were created and filmed.

Hansa Valley, one of the five longevity towns in the world, still lives an original ecological farming and animal husbandry life of "work at sunrise and rest at sunset".

What's delicious in Pakistan? Food recommendation

Milk black tea

Tea can be found everywhere in Pakistan. The most common is milk tea-equal amounts of water, tea, sugar and milk are boiled and poured into a container from a height.

The Balti people in Pakistan interpret it this way: the first cup of tea, you are a stranger; The second cup of tea, you are our guest; The third cup of tea, you are our family, we are willing to do anything for you, even if it is death.

Harlem (Ma Sala Beef Soup)

Haleem is popular in Central Asia and South Asia. In Batie, this dish is called Khichra. It is similar to Haleem, but slightly different: Khichra does not need to cook beef like Haleem, but puts beef pieces in soup.

Paaya (roast lamb's hoof)

Paaya means "hoof" in Hindi and Urdu. Most of them appear in the Sunday breakfast of Batie and the more grand and formal dishes for entertaining guests.

SheerKhurma (a unique scenic spot in Ramadan)

During Ramadan in Islamic countries, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink after sunrise and before sunset. So the meaning of breakfast is very important. During fasting, Muslims in Batie eat this pudding for breakfast and dessert after fasting. Sheer means milk, and khurma means dried dates.

Stewed mutton with potatoes

The dishes that best represent the flavor of Pakistani food. It is very simple and has a strong taste. It is usually eaten with rice and scones. Therefore, Batie regards it as a kind of "comfort food" that can arouse nostalgia, similar to Batie's medicated diet.