Tourism-related in Sinai Peninsula

Sinai Peninsula is very close to Israel by land, and it is one of the favorite places for Israelis to travel. The Jewish New Year is coming, and Sinai Peninsula is the first choice for Israelis who like to go out. There are coral seas and rocks in Sinai Peninsula. The desert surrounds the sea. It is a tourist attraction, as well as the rocks in Yan Gang and the Gold Coast in the Red Sea. You can see tropical fish and rare birds there. In addition, you can also see the wonderful sunset landscape. The Sinai Peninsula is starry at night.

St Catherine Abbey

St Catherine's Abbey Egypt's St Catherine's Abbey is located in the hinterland of Sinai Peninsula at the foot of Mount Moses. This Greek Orthodox monastery was built by the Eastern Roman emperor more than 65,438+0,400 years ago. It was named after Catherine, a beautiful and talented woman in Alexandria, Egypt in the 4th century A.D., to commemorate her martyrdom against idolatry. As the Sinai Peninsula is bordered by the Suez Canal in the west, the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Israel and Palestine in the northeast, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south, it is a corridor from Egyptian territory to Africa and a channel connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, and its geographical position is very advantageous. In addition, according to legend, Mount Moses was the holy place where Moses first talked with God and accepted the Ten Commandments in the jungle fire. Therefore, since ancient times, countless pilgrims and tourists have braved the wind and sand and the scorching sun to trek to St. Catherine's monastery. Today, Egypt has opened it as one of the holy places of "religious tourism" in South Sinai. Language: Arabic is the official language and English is also widely used.

Currency: Egyptian pound. You can exchange dollars and euros in the bank on weekdays.

Climate: Due to the desert, the climate is dry and the temperature difference is large. The average temperature in Egypt is very low. 65438+1the average temperature in Cairo in October 14 degrees Celsius. Pay special attention to the considerable temperature difference between morning and evening. It is recommended to wear woolen clothes in winter and thin cotton-padded clothes in summer. At the same time, the color of the clothes should be as light as possible, which can reflect sunlight and be easily dried after washing. Visitors are advised to wear sports shoes and knee-length trousers, and shirts cover their shoulders and upper shoulders.

Diet: Arabic flavor, Muslim food, no pork. If you want to eat pork products, you can choose a Chinese restaurant.

Special reminder:

1. Egypt is a Muslim country. Although not very strict and conservative, as tourists, we should abide by the customs and traditions of Muslim countries, try not to touch women's bodies, and take photos after asking for opinions. At no time should women wear revealing clothes and cover their heads with headscarves. Please take off your shoes when entering the mosque. Women can only enter mosques with permission, and may be designated to operate in a certain area. Please keep quiet in the mosque.

In many places, public transport is divided into male and female cars, so please pay attention to the car you should get on.

3. Bring band-AIDS, cold medicines or medicines for treating gastrointestinal discomfort. At the same time, it is equipped with Xiasangju granules and ten drops of water to avoid the unbearable dry and hot climate.