New Hotspot Alert! A Guide to Nubian Village in Egypt

Who says Egypt is all about pyramids? The Nubian Village on the west bank of the Nile in Aswan is a hidden "cultural gem"! This colorful settlement near Aswan looks like a spilled paint palette—cobalt blue, bright yellow, and coral pink houses stacked on hills, with the lush green Nile River appearing at the edge of the sand dunes. Nubians greeting you with "Annu," mysterious legends of crocodile skins hanging on door frames, and an exotic vibe even stronger than "One Thousand and One Nights"—every photo you take here is Instagram gold! - 🕘【Opening Hours】 ⏰ Open all day (Best to visit early morning or around sunset to avoid the midday heat) ⏳ Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours (Stay overnight for a deeper experience) ⚠️ Note: Some family workshops require advance booking, and avoid visiting mosques during prayer times. - 💴【Ticket Prices】 🎫 No entry fee for the village! But boat rides/activities are charged separately: · Aswan→Nubian Village one-way felucca ride: approx. ¥50/person (bargain!) · 30-minute camel ride: ¥80-120 (wear long pants to prevent chafing) · Hand-painted henna tattoos: ¥30-50 (lasts 1-2 weeks) - ⛺【Things to Do】 ❶ Cross the Nile on a Felucca sailboat ❷ Explore and snap photos in the colorful streets ▫️ Must-visit spots: Mekki family’s blue wall (decorated with crocodile specimens), Ramy’s art studio staircase (geometric totem ceiling) ❸ Ride a camel across golden sand dunes ❹ Feed crocodiles and hear ancient legends ▫️ Locals often keep crocodiles as pets—don’t let your hand shake when touching their scales! ❺ Stay overnight in a Nubian guesthouse ▫️ Sleep under a starry dome and enjoy a breakfast of fresh date juice and ful medames—it’s 100 times more fun than a hotel! - 🚌【Transportation Tips】 🚤 Recommended: Hire a felucca at Aswan dock (round trip ¥100/boat, cheaper if shared) ▫️ Route: From Aswan city→Elephantine Island→Nubian Village, 40 minutes in total 🚕 By land: Take a taxi to Ferial Garden, then transfer to a motorboat (¥30/person) - 🧡【Preparation Tips】 ☑️ Sun protection essentials: Sunglasses, headscarf, and high-SPF sunscreen (desert reflection is intense) ☑️ Small denomination Egyptian pounds: Cards are rarely accepted in the village; haggle for half price when buying hand-painted pottery ☑️ Comfortable strapped sandals: Keeps sand out when climbing dunes and easy to remove when entering mosques - Here, time feels melted under the Sahara sun. The Nubians’ philosophy of using vibrant colors to combat desolation is more healing than any guidebook. Let’s go and share secrets with the cats lounging on the rooftops! 🐪🌅