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Beijing to Türkiye Travel-Istanbul Travel

Many people like to listen to the song "Blue Turkey", but have you ever thought about why Turkey is called blue instead of other colors? This has a lot to do with Türkiye’s natural environment and scenic features. In fact, Turkey is not only a country with rich cultural heritage, but also a modern country with first-class service facilities for tourists to enjoy. So, what should you pay attention to when traveling from Beijing to Istanbul to Türkiye? Istanbul straddles the two continents of Europe and Asia. It is the largest city in Turkey and the largest port and tourist city in Turkey. 98% of the people in the city believe in Islam. So when you come to Istanbul, it's not surprising that you will see a lot of Islamic architecture. Istanbul's geographical location can be said to be unique, and there is no need to go into details here. In short, from the Maritime Silk Road more than 2,000 years ago to today, this place has been an important intercontinental transportation hub. Due to its important transportation location and the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations, it has left many historical sites, such as more than 20 churches, more than 450 mosques, and more than 40 museums, which are already beyond the reach of many other tourist cities. There are many places that represent Istanbul's artistic achievements, but the most representative ones are Aya Sofia Museum and Topkapi Museum. The former was a magnificent church in Roman times, the latter was later converted into a mosque, and until now it has been converted into a museum. At the Topkap? Museum, you can see many precious cultural relics and documents in Turkish history, as well as more than 17,000 pieces of ancient porcelain from China, from Tang Sancai from the Tang Dynasty to porcelain from the Song Dynasty to blue and white porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It shows the development of the Silk Road and the frequent trade between China and the West at that time. Tourist Shopping in Istanbul Istanbul's indoor markets have thousands of shops, whether they are small metal shops, carpet shops, or fur hat shops. Therefore, even if the commercial development in the new city is in full swing, the indoor market is still a famous commercial center in the old city. The place with high quality and low price will always be loved by customers. Türkiye has many specialties. Carpets are the most famous. Exquisite ceramics, copper products or brass products, etc., attract the attention of tourists. If you are interested, you can go to the flea market or go shopping in various markets. You will definitely gain a lot. By traveling from Beijing to Turkey, come to this world-famous tourist city with beautiful scenery and numerous historical sites, enjoy yourself and appreciate the charm of this pearl shared by Europe and Asia.

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