What are your travel tips for Türkiye?

(1) Country Overview

Turkey (Turkish Republic) is a country spanning Europe and Asia, bordering the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean to the south, and Syria to the southeast It borders Iraq, the Aegean Sea to the west, Greece and Bulgaria, and Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east. The main languages ??are Turkish and English.

The coastal areas of Turkey have a subtropical Mediterranean climate, while the inland plateau is relatively arid, transitioning to savannah and desert-type climates. The temperature difference is large. The average temperature in January on the inland plateau is below 0 degrees Celsius, and the annual average temperature is 16 to 22 degrees Celsius. Best time to travel to Turkey Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to travel to Turkey. During this period, whether you are in Istanbul or going to see the scenery in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, the climate is just right, neither hot nor cold, and the central region is even cooler and pleasant. Turkey is in daylight saving time from the last week of March to the last week of October every year, which is 5 hours behind Beijing time; other times are 6 hours behind Beijing time.

(2) Travel preparation

1. Prepare an electronic visa in advance for independent travel (handled by a group travel agency)

2. Turkey has many mountains and places There is no signal on the wireless wifi, so for emergencies, it is best to activate the roaming service on your mobile phone in advance

3. Exchange the foreign currency. Only the Bank of China in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou can exchange the lira used in Turkey. You can exchange it at the airport after you go. Or exchange for US dollars or euros. Considering the local security situation, it is not recommended to bring too much cash, preferably no more than 1,000 US dollars.

4. Prepare the European standard conversion plug

5. My visa card can be used for tax refund at the airport, and UnionPay cards can be used in some shopping malls (3) Precautions

1. Turkey Many hotels do not come with common domestic toiletries kits, so for the sake of environmental protection and saving money, try to bring your own toiletries. 2. Turkey is a Muslim country, so be sure not to bring canned pork and anything related to pork into the country. 3. When visiting a mosque, remember to take off your shoes when entering, and female tourists remember to wrap their heads with a headscarf. 4. Don’t take photos of uniformed soldiers or policemen casually, be sure to ask for permission first. 5. The voltage in Turkey is 220V, and the plug is a two-cornered round plug. If necessary, please bring a German standard (two cylindrical plugs) conversion plug. 6. Ramadan is one month every year in Islam. When traveling to Turkey during this time, please do not eat freely in front of others (except restaurants). 7. Female tourists are advised not to wear too revealing tops or shorts to avoid harassment. 8. In Türkiye, when meeting friends, they should first kiss each other on the left and right cheeks, and those who are less familiar with each other should shake hands. When visiting other people's homes, remember to take off your shoes. Don't blow your nose in public, and don't hug your lover in public. These are unacceptable to Turks. 9. There is a fee for toilets on Turkish streets, so prepare some change. 10. When staying in a hotel, don’t leave the room in your pajamas. (4) Classic route

D1 Istanbul - Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Racecourse - Topkapi Palace

As the three ancient empires─ ─Istanbul, the capital of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire, has retained its glorious historical heritage and is something the Turkish people can be proud of. Istanbul indeed fascinates tourists due to its rich and colorful cultural heritage. It has museums, churches, palaces, mosques, markets and wonderful natural scenery that will make people linger.

The Blue Mosque, located on the bank of the Bosporus, is one of the landmarks of Istanbul. Its huge circular dome is eye-catching and spectacular. The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, was built under the order of the Ottoman Turkish Sultan Ahmet. It was named the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles used inside the mosque.