Beirut Travel Guide

[Island] Recommended attractions • National Museum of Beirut: This museum displays historical artifacts from Lebanon from prehistoric times to modern times and is an excellent place to learn about Lebanon’s history. • Pigeon Rocks: Beirut’s iconic attraction, two rocks protruding from the Mediterranean Sea at the edge of the city. They are very famous and a great place for taking photos. • Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque: A landmark building in downtown Beirut, it combines ancient and modern architectural styles and is very spectacular. • Tower Square: It is surrounded by European-style buildings, with streets radiating from the clock tower. It is a typical French layout. There are many pigeons in the square and you can feed them. • Baalbeck Roman Temples: The various architectural remains left over from more than 2,000 years of Greek, Byzantine, Roman, Crusader and later Ottoman Arab rule are well worth a visit. [Hotel] Accommodation recommendation • The Key ApartHotel: Located in the city center, it has convenient transportation and complete facilities. • Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut: Luxury hotel offering high-quality services and facilities. • Le Gray Beirut: Located in the city center, close to many attractions and convenient for travel. [Tableware] Dining recommendations • Ferdinand: European, bistro and multi-national cuisine in an elegant setting, perfect for sampling local delicacies. • Em Sherif Restaurant: It serves Lebanese, Mediterranean and healthy cuisine and is a great place to taste local specialties. • Babel Bay: Lebanese cuisine, suitable for vegetarians, and beautiful environment. 🗓Recommended tourist routes • Beirut Panoramic 2-Day Tour: • Day 1: Clock Tower Square in the city center, American University of Beirut, National Museum of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks. • Day 2: Blue Mosque in Beirut, Beiteddine Palace, Belbek, Jeddah Caves, Byblos. • Beirut Classic Day Tour: • Morning: Blue Mosque, Clock Tower Square, Pigeon Rocks. • Afternoon: Roman Temple of Baalbek, Byblos. 📝Note tips: • Climate: Beirut has a Mediterranean climate with warm weather all year round, an average annual temperature of 21°C, small annual temperature differences, and heavy rain in winter. • Culture: Lebanon has many religious sects, churches and mosques. Please do not make loud noises when visiting. Women are advised to wear burqas and headscarves when entering mosques. • Food: Do not eat pork or drink alcohol when dining with Muslims. • Security: While in Lebanon, you should avoid going to areas where conflicts may occur and keep in touch with the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Beirut!