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What are the must-see spots when traveling to Egypt?

I know this! For me who love traveling, Egypt is a place that people can't forget to return. At that time, I collected some information about the must-see attractions in Egypt. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see attractions in Egypt with friends in need ~

1, black and white desert

brief introduction

The Black and White Desert is located in Baiharia Oasis, which can be chartered from Baiviti or Cairo. In addition to ordinary yellow sand, there are black deserts covered with flaming rocks and white mushroom stones formed by wind erosion.

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Hunting in the black and white desert for two days and one night, please contact the local tour operator.

Business?Hours?

All day (65438+1 October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday) All day (65438+1October/-June 65438+February 3/kloc-) Thursday) All day (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Thursday)

Location of scenic spots

Near the Baihariya Oasis in the southwest of Cairo, Egypt

2. The Sphinx

brief introduction

The Sphinx is also called "Sphinx", which means "father of terror" in Arabic. It is 73 meters long, 2 1 meters high and 5 meters wide. Its head is carved into the image of Pharaoh Hafula. The sphinx is magnificent, with a solemn expression and staring into the distance. The statue sits west to east, crouching beside khalaf's mausoleum.

Almost every visitor here will take a misplaced photo of "kissing" the Sphinx. Climb up the corridor next to the Sphinx and you can get what you want. In addition, you can also take photos of various postures such as reclining and kissing the pyramid.

telephone

+20-02-2590893 1

time reference

1-3 hours

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The Sphinx is located in the scenic spot of Giza Pyramid.

Metro Line 2 can take you to Giza, and get off at E 1 Giza Station (not the terminal), which is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take a minibus, including bus 900 and 997, at a cost of 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic spot. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the gate of the scenic spot at a cost of 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

entrance ticket

Tickets for the Pyramid Scenic Spot are 60 Elbs, and international student identity card can enjoy half price discount.

Business?Hours?

08: 00-17: 00 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 08: 00-17: 00 (65430

Location of scenic spots

X4hm+MPC, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Province 35 1220 1 Egypt.

3. Nile

brief introduction

The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the longest river in the world. The Nile River Delta is the cradle of Egyptian culture and one of the cradles of world culture.

-The Nile is the "mother river" and "river of life" of the Egyptians. The standard scenery is clear rivers, oases along the coast and sand dunes in the distance.

-You can take a cruise to enjoy the beauty of the whole Nile. During the whole process, you can not only enjoy the sunrise and sunset of the Nile on the cruise ship, but also stop at the famous scenic spots on both sides of the Nile.

time reference

1-3 hours

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After flying to Cairo or Luxor, you can drive there or take a cruise to enjoy the whole river view. The most common route is to take a boat tour in Aswan and go north along the Nile to Luxor.

Business?Hours?

All day (65438+1 October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday) All day (65438+1October/-June 65438+February 3/kloc-) Thursday) All day (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Thursday)

Location of scenic spots

Nile in Egypt

4. Saladin Castle

brief introduction

Saladin Castle was built in 1 176 by the Egyptian hero Saladin in order to resist the attack of the Crusaders. It began to take shape six years later. 1 182 After defeating the Crusaders, Saladin began the rule of the Ayub dynasty here. Despite the war, the whole castle is still very strong and now it is a must-see tourist area.

The main building of the castle is Muhammad Ali Mosque, and there are also many places to visit, such as three other mosques and four museums (National Police Museum, Military Museum, Carriage Museum, Palace Museum) and Gem Palace.

On the way to Muhammad Ali Mosque, you will pass a path. There was a massacre that shocked the world in 18 1 1 year, killing nearly 500 people in one day.

Opposite the old city is the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, which was built in 1356- 1363 and is a masterpiece of Mamluk period.

telephone

+20 2 25 12 1735

time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

It costs 20 Egyptian pounds to take a taxi from Ramses Railway Station and 2 Egyptian pounds to take a minibus.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: 450 Egyptian pounds (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday)

Tips:

Only credit card payment is supported.

Business?Hours?

08: 00-1 6: 30 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 08: 00-16: 30 (65430

Location of scenic spots

Qesm Al Khalifah

5. Pyramid of Giza

brief introduction

Located in the southwest suburb of Cairo, the Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid area in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of the world. There stand three great pyramids-three pharaohs belonging to the fourth dynasty-Sun San Daikhufu, Ha Raf and Mankoala, as well as world-famous relics such as the Sphinx, the solar boat and the Valley Temple.

time reference

More than 3 hours

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Metro Line 2 can take you to Giza, and get off at E 1 Giza Station (not the terminal), which is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take a minibus, including bus 900 and 997, at a cost of 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic spot. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the gate of the scenic spot at a cost of 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: full-price ticket 540 Egyptian pounds (65438+ 10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday).

Business?Hours?

06: 00-1 6: 00 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 06: 00-16: 00 (65430

Location of scenic spots

Haram 35 1220 1 Egypt, Giza Province

6. pyramid of khufu

brief introduction

Pyramid of khufu was built about 2580 years ago and completed 2560 years ago. It is the largest and most famous pyramid in the world, and it is also the largest single ancient building in the world. It is made of 2.3-2.5 million pieces of limestone, representing ancient civilization and mystery. The current height is138.74m (the original height is146.59m, which is about 50 stories high, but the height has declined due to years of weathering and earthquake damage). Pyramid of khufu was the tallest building in the world for more than 4,000 years before the completion of the Eiffel Tower 1889. Extraordinary shape and perfect geometric angle make this magnificent building full of mystery.

Around pyramid of khufu, there are some members of the royal family (the Queen, Khufu's wife and Khufu's sister) and some cemeteries of dignitaries. From a distance, they look like stars holding the moon, which sets off the unparalleled strength of pyramid of khufu. You know, being buried next to Pharaoh at that time was Pharaoh's greatest favor and reward to his family and important officials.

In principle, climbing is forbidden outside pyramid of khufu, but if you don't take the stairs and climb only the first few floors, the police will generally leave you alone. If you are really curious, you can also visit the mainland. However, the internal passage is narrow and steep, so it is necessary to bend over and walk, and the air circulation is not smooth. More importantly, there are no exquisite funerary objects in it-they are basically empty, so it is not recommended for people with weak health.

time reference

1-3 hours

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Pyramid of khufu is located in the scenic spot of Giza Pyramid.

Metro Line 2 can take you to Giza, and get off at E 1 Giza Station (not the terminal), which is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take a minibus, including bus 900 and 997, at a cost of 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic spot. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the gate of the scenic spot at a cost of 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

Business?Hours?

08: 00-17: 00 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 08: 00-17: 00 (65430

Location of scenic spots

X4hm+MPC, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Province 35 1220 1 Egypt.

7. National Museum of Egypt

brief introduction

-The Egyptian Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world, and it also has one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures in the world.

-The museum was founded in 1858, near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It is an antique two-story brick red building with a collection of 250,000 cultural relics and a history of thousands of years. -The most famous is the precious cultural relics unearthed from Tutankhamun's mausoleum, and the statues of Khufu, khalaf and King Menkara (the owners of the three pyramids); The pure gold petal-shaped crown of the twelve dynasties princess; The mummy of ramses ii and so on.

-To visit museums, you can hire a guide or buy a guidebook and visit them on your own time. The rich historical treasures here are enough for you to visit for several hours, and some Egyptian archaeologists can visit for several days.

-Note: Additional tickets are required for the Royal Mummy Exhibition Hall on the second floor of the museum, with an adult 100 Egyptian pound and a student with half price. There are free mummies in the exhibition of Greek and Roman mummies on the right side of the second floor.

telephone

+20225796948

time reference

More than 3 hours

traffic

Subway: Get off at Sadat Station.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: ordinary tourist ticket is 450 Egyptian pounds (65438+ 10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday-Sunday).

Tips:

Only credit card payment is supported.

* The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.

Business?Hours?

09: 00-17: 00 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 09: 00-17: 00 (65430

Location of scenic spots

Qasr El Nil Liberation Square, Ismailia, Cairo, Egypt 4272083

8. The colossus of mistress Manon

brief introduction

On the way to the Valley of the Kings, you will see two huge rock statues, the colossus of Memnon, standing on the roadside to welcome tourists from all over the world. These two colossus are the statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III III and the only remaining cultural relics in the funeral temple in Amenhotep III. The colossus is 20 meters high, 2 meters long and 1 meter thick. The two sitting statues have been severely weathered beyond recognition. But it can still be seen that the whole Pharaoh is sitting on the throne with his hands flat on his thighs. There is another obvious difference between these two sitting figures. The one on the left is carved by a whole stone, and the one on the right is made of stone. This scenic spot is open and can be visited for free.

telephone

+20- 1 14-8 13-06 16

time reference

1-3 hours

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The most convenient transportation from the east coast to the west coast is to take a local transportation boat at the pier near Luxor Temple. When you carry a bike, you need to buy a ticket for it The operation time of the transport ship is 6: 00- 16: 00. Or after arriving at the west coast pier, choose to walk, ride a bike or take a taxi to visit various scenic spots.

entrance ticket

Free visit

Business?Hours?

06: 00-17: 00 (65438+10/-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 06: 00-17: 00 (65430

Location of scenic spots

? Al Qarnah Al Qarna1341703, Luxor Province, Egypt

9. The Valley of the Kings

brief introduction

-There are more than 60 imperial tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where 64 pharaohs from the 17 dynasty to the 20th dynasty are buried. Huge caves have been dug into underground palaces, and the walls and ceilings are covered with murals, which are unimaginable.

-The tombs in the Valley of the Kings are irregularly distributed in the valley. Tombs are dug along the mountain, and the entrance is often opened on the mountainside to prevent grave robbers from destroying them.

It is called the pyramid of nature, similar to the underground palace of the Ming Tombs in Beijing.

-It is forbidden to take photos, cameras need to be stored, and one ticket can visit three tombs.

time reference

1-3 hours

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It is located 700 kilometers south of Cairo and 7 kilometers west of the Nile. You can go by car or chartered car.

Location of scenic spots

Luxor 1340420, Luxor Province, Egypt

10, Kate Bay Castle

brief introduction

In AD 1480, in order to prevent the Turkish invasion, King Kotbe of Egypt ordered the building of a castle on the original site of the lighthouse with stones from the lighthouse site, and named it after himself. This is the existing complete Ketebe Castle. The castle is a rectangular Arabic-style building, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, with three high walls, beautiful shape and magnificent momentum. It is called two medieval castles in Egypt together with the castles in Cairo. Cottbe Castle is a landmark building in Alexandria, with a statue of Poseidon at the top. Now the castle houses have become mosques and museums, from which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city and the Mediterranean.

telephone

+20- 122-244-5 14 1

time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Go west from the library along Haibin Road.

entrance ticket

Full-price ticket: 30 Egyptian pounds, half-price ticket: 15 Egyptian pounds.

Business?Hours?

09: 00-20: 00 (65438+1October1-65438+February 3 1 Monday) 09: 00-20: 00 (65438+1October/Monday)

Location of scenic spots

Alexandria, Egypt 532 143 1