Essential travel guide to Tunisia

1. Tunisia (TUNISIA), located at the northern tip of Africa, does not look like Africa. It is not in Europe, but it has the romance of Europe. It borders the bright Mediterranean Sea in the northeast and the scorching Sahara Desert in the south, half of it is sea water and half is fire. Tunisia is across the sea from Italy. Its 3,000-year history is longer than that of Rome. It is also a place where multiple cultures blend together. Its charm is beyond your imagination! 2. One of the greatest archaeological sites in the world: Carthage The ruins of the ancient city of Carthage are the origin and symbol of Tunisian history and are listed as a World Heritage Site. From those broken tiles and ruins, you can get a glimpse of the past history, and even reach out and touch the marks of three thousand years. 3. One of the world's top ten romantic towns: Blue and White Town The small town of Sidi Bou Said is located on a cliff above the Mediterranean Sea. The white houses, blue doors and windows, and cobblestone streets are filled with a romantic European atmosphere, which has attracted artists and writers to seek inspiration and added an artistic atmosphere to the town. The internet-famous coffee shop Café des Delices is a classic check-in spot, while the straw-mat café Café des Nattes is famous for the paintings of German painter August Macke. 4. One of the Four Holy Places of Islam: Kairouan Kairouan, along with Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem, is known as the “City of 50 Mosques”. The Great Mosque of Kairouan is the first and largest mosque built by Islam in North Africa. It is majestic and is listed as a World Heritage Site. 5. One of the three largest amphitheaters in the world: El Jem Colosseum The Colosseum is a symbol of ancient Roman civilization. The El Jem Colosseum can accommodate 40,000 people. It is a building left over from the reign of the ancient Roman Empire. It has been well preserved and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Even today, you will still be shocked when you visit this arena which was built more than 1,700 years ago! 6. The world's largest mosaic collection: Bachdo Museum In the magnificent Bachdo National Museum, each exquisite collection bears a strong trace of history, witnessing the accumulation of civilizations in different periods, which is amazing. 7. Arab settlement: Medina, the old city Medina means old city, and the old cities of Tunis and Sousse are listed as World Heritage Sites. There must be a market in the old city. It is located in the maze-like alleys, selling a wide variety of food, daily necessities, handicrafts, etc. You can go shopping and feel the atmosphere of the ancient market. 8. Food recommendations Brik à l'œuf: a delicate paper-thin pastry, usually filled with whole eggs, parsley and onions, fried until golden and crispy Couscous: Tunisia's national dish, usually cooked with lamb, fish or vegetables, served with delicious soup and spices Fried dough donuts: a specialty snack in the blue and white town, golden in color, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sprinkled with powdered sugar Tunisian pomegranate: bright red, juicy, sweet, and extremely nutritious. They are all very good delicacies.