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What is there to do in Cairo, Egypt? Cairo Travel Guide

Known as the "Mother of the World", Cairo, as the birthplace of ancient Egyptian civilization, is one of the oldest cities in the world. In Arabic, "Cairo" means "victory". This is a city where modern civilization and ancient traditions coexist. Today, I will take you to Cairo and bring you a Cairo travel guide. Interested friends, let’s find out what fun things there are in Cairo, Egypt~

Visiting the Pharaoh’s ruins

Pharaonic Cairo refers to the relics of the Pharaonic era within the greater Cairo area, mainly located in the southwest and southern areas of Cairo, including the Giza Pyramid Area, the Memphis Relics, and the Saqqara Pyramid Area. It also collects precious relics of the Pharaonic Era. The National Museum is also included. Many people come to Egypt for the Pharaoh's ruins. I believe you will not miss this place when traveling to Egypt.

Explore the interior of the pyramid

In addition to viewing the pyramid on foot or riding a camel, you can also explore the interior of the pyramid. Now you can enter the Pyramid of Khufu and Khafu. The internal structure of the pyramid is very simple, and you can enter it through a narrow tunnel, but the entire process of exploring is a great test of physical strength. There are also exquisite paintings and sculptures inside the pyramid, but you need to use a flashlight to see them clearly. However, the pyramid is relatively narrow and the air is not particularly good, so don’t show off and enter.

Visit Cairo’s ancient coffeehouses

In the alleys of Khalili Market, there is one of the oldest coffeehouses in Cairo, Feshawi Café. Since the Islamic era, the Fashawi Cafe has been an important gathering place. Some Cairo people even said that the Fashawi Cafe represents Cairo more than the pyramids. Najib Mahfouz, the Nobel Prize winner for literature, often visited this place during his lifetime. When you arrive in Cairo, you can also visit Cairo’s ancient cafes.

Enjoy a Sufi whirling dance

Egypt not only has unparalleled world heritage, it is also a world-famous home of singing and dancing. Sufi dance is unparalleled in the eyes of Egypt and all visitors to Egypt. The best place in Cairo to watch Sufi dance is at the Gulli Palace. To the sound of mysterious Arabic music, male dancers dressed in colorful multi-layered tutu skirts rotated rapidly at an average speed of one revolution per second. The whole scene was shocking.

Looking for the Living in the City of the Dead

There is a famous "Kharafa" cemetery complex in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, commonly known as the "City of the Dead", covering an area of ??about 6 square kilometers. The City of the Dead is the most famous cemetery in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Its tombs are built in the style of residential buildings, with courtyards, walls, gates, houses and tombs. ?City of the Dead? There are dead people buried underground and living people (about 1 million) living above the ground. Because of these special "living" residents, "City of the Dead" became the most famous slum in Cairo. This is where the poorest people in Cairo gather, so you must follow the guide closely when visiting here.

Stay in the Churchill Suite

The Mina House Hotel (formerly the Mina Palace Hotel) not only has a long history, but is also the place where the Cairo Declaration was signed. During World War II, Churchill stayed at this hotel and subsequently held the famous "Cairo Conference". It is said that during his stay at the hotel, Churchill never closed the curtains to sleep so that he could see the pyramids from his bed. If you are traveling to Cairo, you may wish to book the Lower Churchill Suite in advance and stay for one night to experience the history and beautiful scenery.

Take a food exploration trip

In Cairo, you can taste food from all over the world, and Chinese food is no exception. It can meet the dietary needs of tourists from all countries and tastes. You can either enjoy delicious food in the hotel where you are staying, or go on a food exploration tour in the streets and alleys of Cairo. Now that you are in Egypt, you should try authentic Egyptian food. Common Egyptian dishes include kebabs, grilled pigeon, kusari, etc.

The above is the Cairo travel guide. Cairo is one of the few ancient cities in the world that has suffered the least damage from wars, and successive dynasties and governments have continued to build and expand it, forming the great city it is today. The ancient and the modern coexist and complement each other.

Now that you know what fun things there are in Cairo, Egypt, you might as well spend more time here to experience the past and present when traveling to Egypt~

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