Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography and portraiture - What should I pay attention to when traveling to Egypt for the first time?

What should I pay attention to when traveling to Egypt for the first time?

1, religious habit

Egypt is an Islamic country, so we should pay attention to respecting local religions and customs. Women should not wear revealing clothes, and there should be no intimate actions such as hugging between men and women in public.

2. Weather

Although Egypt is located in Africa, the average daily temperature is not high, because there is a great temperature difference between morning and evening. Due to the influence of maritime humid climate, the daily temperature difference between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea coastal areas is not large. The farther south and away from the desert, the drier the climate, the hotter the day, and the more the temperature drops at night.

3. take pictures.

It is forbidden to take photos in sensitive areas such as government agencies and military facilities. No woman can be photographed without her permission. Shooting in mosques and museums requires prior consent.

4. Diet and health

Because of the different diet, you can bring some mustard tuber, tea and the like. Please bring some standing medicine to prevent acclimatization. If there are patients with hypertension or heart disease, please prepare medicines in advance and inform the team leader to make emergency preparations in advance.

5. Safety

Safety is a concern of all tourists to Egypt, and the Egyptian government has formulated very strict safety measures for foreign tourists. There will be security detectors at the entrance of hotels and scenic spots to check the safety of tourists and cars entering the area.