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【Egypt·Siwa】Lonely and forgotten by the world

Egypt·Siwa Transportation: The transportation is extremely inconvenient, without planes or trains. The only options are buses and chartered cars. It is about 10 hours drive from Cairo, and you can usually stay overnight in Matruh (about half the journey). Food: Traditional Egyptian meals, roast chicken meals are the most appetizing. Most restaurants in Siwa serve very slowly, it's best to confirm before ordering, otherwise it might take an hour or more. The few restaurants in the center are quite distinctive, but the prices are really not cheap. Accommodation: There are not many hotels, basically they are all homestays. The price is okay, after all, the conditions are really average. Travel: The attractions in Siwa are not far away. Except for Sahara sand sliding, other tutu cars are enough, the price is affordable and you can also experience the local customs. Play: Cleopatra Spring. It is said that Cleopatra VII of Egypt bathed in the desert hot spring, and you can go into the water. There are very distinctive coffee shops around, you can try. Siwa Amun Temple Oracle temple. It is said that after Alexander the Great conquered ancient Egypt, he specifically came here to receive the oracle of Amun and was crowned king. Although it is now in ruins, the mysterious historical mark still exists. Mountain of death. The cemetery of some nobles in the ancient Egyptian dynasty, there are many large and small holes, it is said that it was discovered during World War II to avoid pursuers. Climbing up the mountain can overlook the whole Siwa. Shali fortress. The 13th-century castle, this mud brick and salt block high-rise building was damaged in a rainstorm in 1926, and the remaining ruins are like a lost city. Sunrise or sunset, absolutely beautiful. Siwa Salt Lake. Siwa Salt Lake is in large areas, with countless salt mountains. It's a bit different from what I imagined, the lake is too big and too many. The salt content is as high as 90%, it is not too much to call it a small Dead Sea. Pay attention to fresh water rinsing and sun protection. Sahara Jeep safari. The shape of the Sahara here is very suitable for sand sliding, exciting and fun. The natural hot spring in the middle is a rest point, I personally think it's not very interesting. The sunset in the desert is always desolate and magnificent, have a cup of Berber tea, enjoy the tranquility under the sunset. You can also choose a desert dinner, blending into the starry sky of the Sahara. Fatnas Island Sunset. A special lakeside sunset viewing spot, there are several coffee shops, there are seats on the high platform and by the lake. Enjoy the tranquility of the lake when the sunset falls quietly. Walking through the date palm forest of Siwa oasis, here is like a small town forgotten by the world, lonely and quiet. Or this is the place flowing with milk and honey in the desert, the promised land.
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Posted: Jan 9, 2024
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