1, pyramid (ThePyramids)
As the most famous scenic spot in Egypt, what's the difference between going to Egypt without seeing the pyramids and not going to Egypt?
Among many Egyptian pyramids, pyramid of khufu is the largest. Tower height146.59m. Due to years of weathering, the top of the tower has peeled off10m, and now it is136.5m high, equivalent to 40 stories. Pyramid of khufu, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in Giza, about 10 km southwest of Cairo, and the sphinx beside it is also full of mystery. When you arrive at the scene, you will be able to appreciate its grandeur and miracle.
2. Luxor
Egyptians often say, "You haven't been to Egypt until you reach Luxor". Luxor is an ancient Egyptian city, located in the south of the east bank of the Nile, about 200 kilometers south of Aswan. Luxor, known as TABE in ancient Egypt, was a part of Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt. Most of the cultural relics in ancient Egypt Thebes were destroyed by the mutiny. Now, the well-preserved temples include the famous Luxor Temple, the Karnak Temple Group, the tombs of the Pharaoh and his queen on the hillside on the west bank of the Nile, and the Mahali Temple built 4,000 years ago, which are the most precious ancient Egyptian art in the world. Now it has become a famous tourist city, and the whole city is an open-air museum.
3. Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, the largest city in Africa and the Arab world, and the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the whole Middle East. When we mention Cairo, Egypt, we think of the pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the world. Besides the pyramids, what else is there in Cairo?
The famous Church of Our Lady in Cairo, also known as the Hanging Church, is located in the old city. The name comes from the fact that it was built on two towers of a Roman castle. The two towers are covered with palm trunks and a layer of stone, forming the floor of the church. Because it takes 29 steps to enter the church, early travelers who came to Cairo nicknamed it "Staircase Church".
Besides church of santa maria novella, Cairo also has the Egyptian Museum, which is the most famous and largest museum of ancient Egyptian cultural relics in the world. The museum has collected more than 300,000 ancient Egyptian statues, paintings, gold and silver vessels, jewelry, handicrafts, coffins, stone tablets and papyrus documents from prehistoric times to Greek and Roman times, most of which have a history of more than 3,000 years. All kinds of cultural relics in the museum make you return to ancient Egypt in an instant.
4. Aswan
Aswan, located on the east bank of the Nile, is a city in southern Egypt, one of the driest places in the world, and a famous tourist city and trade center.
The famous scenic spot is the Temple of Philae, which is listed in the World Heritage List as part of the project "Nubian Site from Abu Simbel to Philae". And Aswan Dam, the world's leading dam. Its construction prevented the Nile from flooding regularly for thousands of years, forming the largest man-made dammed lake in the world-Lake Nasser, which extends from Aswan in Egypt to Sudan for more than 500 kilometers. It has brought abundant electricity to Egypt. Aswan Dam is a wonder on the Nile. If the pyramids and temples are the wonders of ancient Egypt, then the Aswan Dam is the pride of modern Egypt.
5. Alexander
Alexandria, Egypt is the largest seaport and the second largest city in Egypt, and is known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean".
There are no mountains in Alexandria, but it has a coastline of nearly 30 kilometers. There are countless beaches and beach bars along the coastline. Coupled with the climate adjustment in the Mediterranean, it is like spring all year round and attracts millions of tourists every year.
Pompeii stone pillar is a solitary stone pillar standing on the ruins of the Serabis Temple in Alexandria, the ancient capital of Egypt. Now it has become a landmark of this city.
6. Zaihaib
Dahaba is known as the most beautiful Red Sea town and a famous diving resort. In this small town, backpackers from afar can be seen everywhere, and the diving industry has driven the tourism here.
Of course, it is also suitable to stay here for a while, live a relaxed and comfortable life and enjoy a slow-paced time.
7. Sivaassi
Xiwa Oasis is an oasis in the desert of western Egypt, and is known as "a paradise in the desert". There are all kinds of green plants and amazing desert hot springs here. There are not many tourists here, almost all of them are locals who have lived here for generations. You can feel the life of people in desert oasis at close range.
The whole city is located in a depression 20-30 meters below the sea level in the northwest. There are Ptolemaic and Roman temples and stone tombs. There are about 200 springs in the fertile oasis, and thousands of olive trees and date palms are planted. Olives and dates are the main sources of income.
8. Hurgada
Hrga is known as the "Red Sea Capital", and the whole city presents a long and narrow strip along the Red Sea. Brilliant sunshine, soft beaches, green date palm trees and gorgeous blue sea water are all exquisite gifts from nature. For Egyptians who love sunshine, sea and diving and tourists from all over the world, Hrga is undoubtedly the most ideal tourist destination.
To the west of Helgada is the East Sahara Desert. The spectacular desert scenery and charming desert customs are breathtaking. To the east is the magnificent Red Sea. In Hrga, you can enjoy the clear water and the beautiful desert landscape. The experience of being half sea water and half desert is really impressive.
9. Black and white
Egypt's black and white desert, located on the west bank of the Nile, is a part of the vast desert in "Bourne, North Africa". The black desert is named after the black particles scattered after volcanic eruption, while the white sand desert is formed by the weathered white limestone in the sand sea. The Black and White Desert is 5 hours' drive from Cairo. Desert sunset, camping, barbecue, fox, bonfire party, bright starry sky, how can Egypt travel in the black and white desert and feel the wonder of nature?
As for the Black-and-White Desert Alliance, foreigners are not allowed to go to Bahariya Oasis by bus, so they can only rent a car and ask the driver to meet people in Cairo.
Mount Sinai 10.
Mount Sinai is a famous holy mountain, where Moses accepted the ten commandments in the Bible story, so it is also called "Mount Moses". The sunrise on Mount Sinai is called "the most sacred sunrise". It is not easy to see it. You need to get up early and climb steep mountain roads.
There is a form of pilgrimage in Mount Sinai that began in the 6th century: it started from Zahab in the early morning, 1.5 hours later, it arrived at St. Catherine's monastery at the foot of the mountain and began to climb the holy mountain. The journey to climb Mount Sinai winds up the hillside. The mountain road built in19th century is 8km long and has 3750 steps. After climbing to the top of the mountain, worship the temple and watch the sunrise. Because the top of the mountain is high in altitude and low in temperature, you must take enough clothes before you leave, or you can rent a camel for 20 yuan to go up the mountain.