What's interesting about Egypt? What are the cultural taboos in Egypt?

Go to Egypt to see the pyramids, Zuo Ling, Pharaoh's village and so on. Fully satisfy your curiosity and feel the different scenery from China. The raiders are ready. If you are excited, remember to collect it.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Qatar Airways flight, which originally took off in the middle of the night, was delayed for nearly an hour and finally flew into the clouds in drowsiness and surprise. My husband and I were confused and excited for a while, and went to transit Doha without much sleep. I didn't have time to look at the duty-free shops in Doha airport and the black-robed women in the terminal building, so I hurried up the spiral staircase for my connecting flight. At that time, it was already daytime. Sitting in a window seat, enjoying the blue sky and white clouds, the clear sea and the yellow desert, holding the book "Next Stop, Egypt", I am excited to get close to Egypt and can't wait to get close to her.

After tossing for more than ten hours, I finally arrived at my destination, Egypt. The first stop was Luxor, where we met our Egyptian tour guide Xiao He. He has curly hair and thick eyes. He is talkative, funny and knowledgeable. This excellent tour guide is the source of happiness for our group.

As soon as I arrived at the Karnak Temple, my friends raised their cameras and started taking pictures. Xiao He bluntly said: China people always like to take photos when they arrive at their destination, but this time they listen to stories first in his country. We all laughed. He became serious again: You China people just like taking pictures, and you don't really want to know the story. So, we told him with practical actions and formed the good habit of listening to stories first, and began to listen carefully. The key is that his Chinese explanations are wonderful, and sometimes he will perform sitcoms to turn unfamiliar names into touching stories. In the afternoon, under the scorching sun, we listened to the story passionately and searched every obelisk, stone pillar and mark of Pharaoh. The feeling of being shocked by greatness can only be achieved by being there, and any words are pale and powerless! (The following omits more than 1000 words about the inner feelings of the day. )

There is a carriage ride and photo service in the local area. Of course, Egyptian vendors like to change their minds and say that good prices will suddenly rise. Hehe, they are still selling paper and grass paintings to tourists on the road-of course they are fake. Bid three dollars. You see, I ignore it and ask: Japan? I said China. He suddenly got excited and said that he would only give China people a beautiful knife, chasing me after me, haha. This phenomenon is very interesting. Later, I went to mena house Hotel in Cairo, where there were shops. I asked about the price of clothes. He came up from where I came from, and then made me an offer, saying that China people could get a cheaper price. Ha ha.

The Valley of the Kings, where there is no life, I marvel that there are two worlds on both sides of the Nile! Stone once had a beautiful paradise, and it was a scenic spot not to be missed. I won't elaborate on the scenery and the location of the Mausoleum. Tell an episode: it needs to be reminded that no matter where you go, you must change some change first. The vendors there are all very kind and not so good. At that time, we saw a girl from a tour group buy a local map of the Valley of the King for 100. The peddler grabbed it and left without giving change. Later, a group of people surrounded him and asked the local tour guide to solve it. How can I put it? There are dishonest people everywhere. Safety is the most important thing when going out.

Southern Egypt is Nubia, the black man in my memory. Locals like to live in white houses. Against the blue sky, white clouds and clear lakes, it is extremely quiet here. I like the map of the Nile sold by local people. It can be folded and opened. There are scenic spots of the Nile along the way. It seems that it is only sold on that boat, and there are no identical scenic spots in the back.

Abu Simbel ancient road, a desirable place. I've been watching it in books and on TV, and I can see the real thing this time! Starting from Aswan, you need to get up in the middle of the night to get there. Early in the morning, all the tourists' cars were released by the police. Every car must take a policeman into the Sahara desert. For everyone's safety, this is what you have to do.

The night in the Sahara is so quiet, only the sound of wheels speeding. Soon, a red light appeared in the sky. The whole bus was too excited to sleep. Because the sunrise came, the orange sunrise was instantly torn on the horizon, and I finally saw the red sun rising in Ran Ran! This is the sunrise in the Sahara! Sunrise in Sahara! Sunrise in Sahara! It's not enough to say exciting things three times!

Arriving at Abu Simbel, it was already dawn. Lake Nasser is so euphemistically ignoring her clarity in front of people and shining with beautiful light. Abu Simbel, who turned to worship, my God! Really want to sigh, really sigh! At her feet, I feel so small. By the way, Chinese-speaking tourists are everywhere (Proud Face. jpg).

From Aswan to Cairo, I took the night train. This is the worst train I have ever taken. Xiao He said that this train is a tour bus in the local area and belongs to a good car specially for tourists. Well, the space is small and dirty, but there is nothing to make do with it. Do as Romans do in Rome. I sleep with a big skirt rolled up, but I can't sleep at all. So I got up and ordered two cans of coke with my husband and tasted it. Haha, all Coca-Cola in Egypt tastes the same!

Cairo is really congested, and everyone is not very orderly. Xiao He said that almost every car has been hit, and the traffic lights are like nothing. If something happens, everyone will basically get off by themselves. If nothing happens, we'll go and pack our things. Many houses have no roofs, because they don't have to pay taxes until they are finished. So the whole city is a bit rustic. There is excitement and chaos. The local McDonald's once had a meal, and everyone in the store looked at us curiously. Hehe, I almost forgot that we are foreigners. Because it was night, several of us went out alone, so we quickly finished eating and left. Well, the reason is for safety. Do not laugh at me.

Our hotel mena house is close to the pyramid, which makes me very excited. Egypt is a place that pays attention to tipping. It costs 1 Egyptian pounds to go to the toilet, and 1 Egyptian pounds to take photos with local people (the price is uncertain). The most important thing is that camels on the edge of the pyramid can't ride casually. No tour guide agrees with the local price, but you can't empty your money.

We walked around the pyramids excitedly, and then, under the guidance of Xiao He, we went to the best shooting location to shoot the three pyramids together. The sphinx surrounded by tourists is suffocating and crowded. I feel that this place is no longer ancient, and there is no mystery I yearn for. I feel a little reluctant to watch it. As for entering the inside of the pyramid, we think it's better to look outside. If we don't go in, we'd better not disturb the gods. Bold students can try.

Night tour of the Nile, local people get married, and everyone gets together to see the bride. On the occasion of China New Year, the performers on the cruise ship performed "The Moon Represents My Heart", and China people clapped their hands and sang loudly. Belly dancers are the most attractive. When she arrived, everyone stopped their knives and forks and held their breath. Haha, many men were invited to dance, and some people took pictures on the spot. Of course, you have to pay for the photos!

Alexandria, a city near the sea, is cooler than other cities. Mediterranean brides really live up to their reputation. I like the complete blue. Grilled fish is really delicious. This is a must-eat dish. But the traffic there is as chaotic as Cairo. It's no exaggeration. I have no courage to cross the road at all.

In the Summer Palace Garden, we met a group of local young students skipping rope in the garden, and suddenly felt that Alexandria was an open city. When we watched them jump rope, they warmly invited us to jump together. Everyone hesitated at first, because it was funny, because they were afraid they would ask for a tip. Please don't laugh at us for this, because tipping is needed everywhere in Egypt, and we have warned all invitations. However, they are enthusiastic. One or two of us went together and were coaxed to jump rope. Everyone had a good time. Finally, take a photo with them. The point is: people don't want tips at all. They are very friendly and curious. When they see China people, they want to be friendly. When we came back, everyone laughed at themselves all the way: no tipping everywhere, but also kind invitations and sincere friendship!

Although I have been to Egypt for a long time, those little anecdotes and magnificent wonders still appear in front of me from time to time. It is a land worthy of admiration, and many scenic spots are not listed in the article. I think, if there is an opportunity, please go once and remember to bring a few cans of cool oil, which will be popular!

Recently, I sorted out the photos of my trip to Egypt, once again lamented the past days, and I was secretly glad that the Ebola virus, which had not been raging at the beginning, had blocked the progress. Since Egypt has come to pour water, come to the nest to pour water.

Overlooking this country, which is even older than China, from a height of 10,000 meters gives people the feeling of "Fog Years Passing by" in Li Bai's poem. 95% of the land area is vast desert surrounded by winding rivers. It is this Nile that gave birth to all the miracles and legends of this country with a history of 7000 years!

After a flight of 15 hours in Doha, I arrived at Luxor, a scenic city. Soon after leaving the airport, you can see the largest Karnak Temple in the world. This stone temple, built 4000 years ago, covers an area of 500 mu and was built in 1300. First of all, 134 is 2 1 meter high and 3.5 meters in diameter, which will make the baby look like a melon. The obelisk is 30 meters high and weighs 320 tons. It is carved from a piece of granite and goes straight into the sky. China's words are not surprising, nor are Egyptian temples. Before that, I only knew that people built "towers"

As an engineering student, everyone on earth certainly wants to know how this monument weighing more than 300 tons was erected in the era when there was no crane. As a result, after the tour guide explained the pictures drawn on the ground, the babies were shocked again! It turns out that the ancient Egyptians carved sand on the bottom of the stone tablet bit by bit. When there is an inclined pit below, the stone tablet can gradually stand up after sliding down, and so on, and the seemingly incredible problem will be solved. Temple walls 40 to 50 meters high are also the most spectacular temples in the world. Four years ago, I visited Angkor Wat. Five 60-meter-high stone pagodas are so beautiful that our comrade Jiang Xun has been to 14 times. I wonder if it was built in the same way. I finally saw the "realistic version" of the story of dripping water wears away the stone here.

After seeing templo mayor, look at the second temple, Luxor Temple built by King Ramses II. Pharaoh married eight queens, gave birth to more than 100 children, and lived to 92 years old. At that time, the Egyptian's life span was over 40 years old, and his life was worthy of unremitting in-depth study by the boys in the study. But there is a fellow villager in Sichuan who is stronger than him. His wife 12, more than 300 descendants, 9 1 year old, and a daughter. This is the warlord Yang Sen who built Chunxi Road. Seeing too many temples will make you feel tired. Before the tour guide finished talking about this temple where polytheism, Islam and Christianity coexist, I went to take pictures of local women.

Towards the end of the afternoon, I went to see the Queen Hasselblad Temple, which is the only three-story stone temple with simple lines. Surrounded by a half-mountain, it tells the love story of a queen and an architect's lover. After seeing the ruins of the ancient capital of the temple, we arrived at the beautiful Red Sea Hotel by car for six hours.

Traveling abroad always meets with good weather. This time, the intoxicating sunset glow of the Red Sea collided with the stunning sunrise (however, its sunset glow and sunrise are yellow, and even if you look closely, it is still difficult to distinguish). Every year, a large number of Russians and Western Europeans come here to enjoy the warm sunshine and beaches in winter, while China tourists only account for110 of Egyptian tourists.

The red sea is free for two days, and there are two major events in the mobile phone. First I lost my cell phone on the beach. Finally, after many searches, I learned that the leader was a Russian tourist. The Egyptian tour guide immediately caught up with the Russian "plane thief" who tried to leave the island and returned my mobile phone to Wei within half an hour. I have to reveal my last name for this new idiom. Here, I want to thank our great Egyptian guide King Arthur (the comrade wearing sunglasses below, you can make up a scene of him chasing Russian suspects), and I also want to peek at the background of our humorous and handsome Wang Dao who is fluent in Chinese: he is a classmate of the Egyptian guide received by 1997.

Clean beaches, bottomless sea water, beautiful women in bikinis. Plus, after the phone was recovered, my blx instantly calmed down. At that time, I had not formally studied calligraphy, so I was not as calm as I am today. Fishing with squid as bait on the Red Sea cruise ship made friends have fun. Although I haven't moved a hair for two hours, I still cheer for my partner's salted fish.

Then snorkeling began, and I rushed into the sea with a waterproof Samsung mobile phone (although note7 hadn't come out at that time, and the ending was just as miserable). Flocks of fish are shaking in front of my eyes, and I am shooting this wonderful underwater world with various swimming strokes and angles. Just when I was about to have a good time, misfortune came quietly.

The buttons of the mobile phone with waterproof cover began to fail. Be sure to take pictures of the underwater world. I got into the water and adjusted the waterproof cover before I got into the water again. Knowing this time makes me want to cry. This button can't be pressed, and it crashes. After landing, work for a while. It can be turned on occasionally, but the power supply is no longer charged. At this point, only "Samsung" is left. I said byebye to wechat. Only when I returned to the repair shop did I know that the waterproof sleeve my friend bought on Taobao could not resist the corrosion of seawater at all. The metal plate of my mobile phone charging interface is rusted. It seems that for the sake of mobile phone safety, it is better not to buy plastic "condoms" online (there is a little red condom in the picture below). Waterproof sleeves are recommended for underwater photography.

On the fourth day, I got up and trudged for six hours into Cairo Museum. It is an eye-opener, and hundreds of thousands of treasures are sleeping in it, especially the collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamun who died in his early years, which has propped up more than half of the museums. I stood in front of those golden slippers and exquisite handicrafts and wandered for a long time. I can't believe that they were made by the ancients 3500 years ago, but I'm surprised. It is said that this is only a small part of Egyptian cultural relics, and a large number of them are hidden in underground warehouses. The largest museum in the world will soon be built on the edge of the pyramid. I can't take photos in the museum, so I took some photos with blindness. You will see.

As soon as you walk out of the splendid and impressive museum and into the streets of Cairo, you will be stunned by a scene for a long time. This is a capital that can be described as "chaos". Although the tour guide has been vaccinated many times in advance, the babies are still stunned by the sight: garbage is rampant on the streets and roofs, and residential buildings are basically unfinished buildings (because they will be taxed when completed). The traffic lights are almost the same shape, all commanded by the traffic police, but all are eggs. Later, I learned that the Egyptian police paid 500 yuan a month, which is half of the income of national civil servants. If these traffic policemen knew how "Hongkong" the urban management in China was, they would spit out a lot of old scores.

Why did the head of ancient civilization fall to this point? The 46-meter-high pyramid, the 320-ton obelisk, the 45-meter-long Sun Dragon Boat without nails, the 120-meter-high Alexander Lighthouse, the world's largest library in Alexandria, and the papyrus made in Cai Lun as early as 2000 have ruled the earth for several years. Why is the splendid civilization blown away by the rain now?

Looking back at the 6000-year history of Egypt, the glory of the first 3000 years was followed by bullying of the last 3000 years. From BC 1 1 century to 1922, Egypt was ruled successively by Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Macedonia, ancient Rome, Arabia, Turkey, France and Britain because of its important strategic position. Numerous precious cultural relics were plundered to the British Museum and Louvre Museum, and dozens of obelisks called Cleopatra's Needle were transported to European powers and the United States. They also witnessed the obelisk plundered by Britain and France. In the long history of 3,500 years, these stone tablets, which accompanied mankind from primitive society to space age, witnessed all the loyalty and betrayal, wars and killings, ups and downs in the world.

Hieroglyphs became extinct 1500 years ago. Now Egyptians speak Arabic, and occasionally English and French. When writing ceased to be used, ancient Egyptian civilization was completely "dead". People in later generations only know the benefits of appreciating the splendid antiquities of their ancestors. 12.6% of the Egyptian population is supported by tourism. Reminiscent of the mess seen in front of Qin Shihuang's servants the year before last, I can't help but sigh that the longer the history, the more people rely on their ancestors.

The day before I left, I visited Alexandria and the ruins of Alexandria lighthouse. This city, known as the Mediterranean Bride, obviously feels much more beautiful than Cairo after being managed by the Romans. Visit the historic Hariri Night Market in the evening. There are many small commodities here, most of which are made in China. I chose several boxes of glass bottles and bought some old silverware from an old man. Experts back home appraised that my friend said that the badge logo should be a century-old product, which finally made my blx practical.

On the last day, I saw the magnificent pyramids and the Sphinx. Pyramid of khufu, built with 2 million pieces of limestone weighing 63 tons, will always be an excellent stage for people to display their imagination. Aliens, nuclear reactor wreckage, let these brain holes go first. Among the "concrete pouring theory", "external slope ramp theory" and "internal slope ramp theory", I personally predict that the second external slope ramp theory using levers and rollers is the most reliable. Can I predict this ancient mystery in my lifetime?

You should pay attention to some local tips when traveling to the pyramids. Because the old Arab man in the picture was chased for a tip, he finally got rid of the entanglement at the expense of two boxes of cool oil. I made a desperate jump in front of the pyramid, showing off the blue scarf my friend gave me before returning home. After visiting the pyramids, I went to the city to see a mosque full of books and a suspended Christian church where Jesus took refuge in Egypt.

Of course, you should buy souvenirs after the tour. Essence and papyrus are representative souvenirs of Egypt. Papyrus existed 4000 years ago. The Egyptians used its stem as a pen, mixed black ash and mucus with water to make ink, and invented the earliest pen, ink and paper in the world. Maybe the Egyptians didn't invent it, because they thought our inkstone was too stingy compared with the pyramids. Egyptian papyrus has a long history, but its production technology has been lost for nearly two years. It was not until 1970 that Egyptian Ambassador to China Lagabe transplanted Sudanese papyrus paper to Egypt and referred to China's papermaking technology that the paper came back to life.

After buying papyrus, I asked the clerk to write my name in Pharaoh's circle. After returning home, I checked the word look-up table, only to know that these words with many animals are not hieroglyphs, but letters, and finally understand the difficulty of deciphering these words. I watched some documentaries about deciphering hieroglyphics during the holiday. I learned about the Rosetta Stone, which has been seen by the public in Cairo Museum. The three agreed words recorded on the tablet have become the "only" source of materials for the skills of top English and French text decoders.

1822 On September 27th, a shy young man gave a speech at the French Academy of Arts, which became a watershed in the study of Egyptian hieroglyphics that lasted for centuries all over the world. Before this day, people had no idea about the understanding of Egyptian characters. After this day, young people gave new life to ancient Egyptian characters more than 1000 years later.

Finally, stamps with young people's heads will end up paying tribute to Jean Fran, a language genius? Deciphering the mystery of the Millennium script, ois Champollion who died young!