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Monthly salary of 5k and dare to explore Oman? This guide makes it easy for you to set off

~Here is the most comprehensive budget travel guide for Oman!✨ Who says you can't explore the Middle East on a budget? As a relatively expensive Middle Eastern country, Oman can still be easily enjoyed with this guide!💰 🌟 7-day classic itinerary recommendation: Day 1-2: Muscat 🏰 Mutrah Souq traditional market: You can take exotic photos without spending a dime!😍 Remember to bargain starting from 30% off! 🌊 Mutrah Corniche: Free seaside promenade, perfect for sunset photos! 🕌 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: Free to visit (non-Muslims remember to come in the morning and dress conservatively) 🏠 Accommodation: Budget guesthouses in Mutrah area, about 150 RMB per person per night, great value! Day 3-4: Nizwa (Cultural Heart) 🚌 Take the Mwasalat bus from Muscat, half the price of private car hire! 🏯 Nizwa Fort: Ticket ≈ 35 RMB, a must-visit in Oman! 🐪 Nizwa Friday Market: Watch camel trading for free! Super local experience~ 🏰 Bahla Fort: World Heritage Site, free to take great photos from outside! 🏨 Accommodation: Heritage Inn, about 200 RMB per person, travel back to ancient Arabia~ Day 5-7: Sharqiya Region 🏜️ Wahiba Sands Desert: Join a shared desert safari for 3 hours to get those iconic shots, no need to stay at expensive camps! 💧 Bimmah Sinkhole: Free entrance! Natural swimming pool perfect for photos! 🌴 Fins Beach: Less crowded, beautiful red sand beach, rent the whole beach! 🔥 Money-saving tips: 🚍 Mwasalat bus: Super cheap intercity travel! 🚕 OTAXI ride-hailing app: More transparent and cheaper than hailing on the street! 🏠 Book guesthouses 3 months in advance: Prices are half of hotels! 🍗 Shawarma wraps: Street food filling meal for just 5 RMB! 🛒 Lulu supermarket supplies: Fruits and snacks are twice as cheap as in tourist areas! ⚠️ Notes: ✈️ Chinese passport holders get 14-day visa-free entry, but remember to print your return flight and hotel booking! 👗 Dress conservatively in public (no sleeveless or shorts allowed) 💵 Bring some cash, street vendors only accept cash~ 🌡️ Very hot in summer, plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening!
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Posted: Aug 20, 2025
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