Karnak

When I traveled to Luxor in Egypt, I visited the Karnak Temple! After touring the Luxor Temple, I took a bus to the Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple seemed to have more tourists than the Luxor Temple, giving the impression that it was more frequently visited. The Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple are only about a 5-minute drive apart, so I recommend visiting both. The Karnak Temple, which covers an area of one square kilometer, had many attractions. Among them, the place you must visit is the Great Hypostyle Hall, where about 130 huge columns are lined up. I was moved by the paintings on each column. The obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III were also very huge and magnificent. Address: Karnak, Luxor Governorate, Luxor, Egypt

Karnak Temple is the largest temple in Egypt, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, the goddess Mut, and the moon god Khonsu. 📍Luxor, Egypt 🚗Transportation: About 20 minutes from the city center, taking a taxi is very convenient, Careem or Indrive are recommended 🎫Ticket: 450 Egyptian pounds, cash is not accepted❗ ⏰Hours: 6:00-17:00, the tour takes about 1.5 hours ⚠️Tip: ①Paying tips in Egyptian pounds can be cheaper than using a card❗ ②For ticket purchase, locate Karnak, Luxor Governorate When you are in the temple, you feel the exchange between history and the present. The collision of historical splendor with modern civilization. Mystery and romance coexist here🥺

Driving 500 kilometers from Cairo, you reach Luxor, where the attractions are divided between the East and West Banks. A must-experience is the hot air balloon ride at dawn, which only cost us a little over 400 RMB for two people, making it the cheapest hot air balloon ride in the world. After landing on the West Bank, you can continue to visit the Temple of Habu and the Valley of the Kings, which are very conveniently located. The main attractions on the East Bank are the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. The Karnak Temple is the prototype for temple parkour, remember to go in the morning, or else the huge columns will quickly be out of light; the Luxor Temple can be visited in the afternoon and evening, as it is lit up at night, creating a mysterious atmosphere. West Bank: Temple of Habu, Valley of the Kings East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple Below is our entire half-month self-driving tour of Egypt. There are still many places we haven't visited, to quote an old saying: 'Those who have drunk from the Nile will return to Egypt.' And we will be back. day1: Arrive in Cairo—Egyptian Museum—Zawiyat Al-Hamra Twin Towers—Khan El Khalili Market day2: Giza Pyramid Complex day3: Drive from Cairo to Luxor day4: Karnak Temple—Luxor Temple day5: Hot Air Balloon over Luxor—Temple of Habu—Valley of the Kings day6: Drive from Luxor to Aswan—Afternoon Tea at Old Cataract Hotel—Nile River Sunset day7: Aswan round trip to Abu Simbel day8: Drive from Aswan to Hurghada day9-12: Vacation by the Red Sea in Hurghada, staying at an all-inclusive hotel day13: Drive back to Cairo from Hurghada day14: Cairo city walk—Hanging Church—Natural History Museum day15: Home

I heard Egypt is a den of thieves, hmm! It stole my two sets of rooms❗️The left atrium and the right atrium🫀! The Egypt in history textbooks is not exaggerated Pyramids, temples🛕, pharaohs, thousands of years of civilization just unfold before your eyes~ Egypt—The big brother of the tourism industry, with world wonders, deserts🌵, and seas. This trip to Egypt really picks people! It specifically targets those with a budget of less than 1️⃣W! -------Classic 8-day Egypt Itinerary------- Day ①: Beijing Day ②: Beijing - Cairo - Luxor Day ③: Luxor Day ④: Luxor - Red Sea Day ⑤: Red Sea Day ⑥: Red Sea - Cairo Day ⑦: Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo - Beijing Day ⑧: Beijing - Warm Home -------Main Featured Attractions------- ◆The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the eight wonders of the world, and the mysterious Sphinx; ◆The Egyptian National Museum📜, which houses artifacts and treasures from the Pharaonic era; ◆The most spectacular temple🛕 left by the ancient Egyptian Empire - Karnak Temple, visiting the temple light show at night is also a unique experience; ◆The giant granite column - Pompey's Pillar; ◆The world's first library📖 2000 years ago, containing many manuscripts of famous people - the Millennium Library; ◆Climb Banana Island to admire the magnificent scenery on both sides of the Nile🏞️; ◆The seaside resort - Red Sea🌊, with three or four layers of color, especially suitable for snorkeling; ◆Feeling the breeze of the Mediterranean, searching for the remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria; ◆Montaza Palace Gardens, a summer retreat for the royal family, although only a part is open, but walking to the cactus🌵 area directly opposite, you can take cool life photos; -------Standards of Services for Clothing, Food, Accommodation, and Transportation------- 🛫Preferred Airlines: Fly directly from Beijing to Cairo with EgyptAir, with an additional domestic flight~ 🍤Gourmet Experience: Special grilled fish meal, roasted pigeon meal, pyramid view restaurant lunch~ 🏨Hotel Selection: Stay in local five-star hotels throughout the trip, with an upgrade to an international five-star hotel in Luxor~ 🐬Special Experience: Enjoy the Red Sea dolphin show, take a horse-drawn carriage night tour of Luxor Temple, a special Felucca sailboat trip on the Nile, and visit Khan El Khalili market to experience the local atmosphere~ Why do we recommend that you join a tour group for your first trip to Egypt❓ ×Different customs, easy for nationals to fall into traps; ×Inconvenient transportation, exhausting and tiring itinerary; ×Without a guide, you can't truly understand Egypt by just skimming the surface

When I last visited Egypt, I had the opportunity to visit the Karnak Temple in Luxor, one of the greatest temples of ancient Egypt. It was an experience that changed my perspective on the ancient Egyptian civilization. As soon as I entered the temple, I felt as if I was walking among the remnants of a still-existing civilization. I examined the massive columns, halls, and giant statues. I admired the splendor and precision of the decorations and ancient Egyptian symbols. It felt like I was hearing the echoes of the voices of ancient priests. I couldn't believe that humanity was capable of creating such colossal works. I realized the advancement of the Egyptian civilization. Before leaving, I enjoyed viewing the laser show at the most significant landmarks. This wonderful visit taught me a lot about their culture.

The Hundred-Gated City in 'The Iliad' did not deceive me. A die-hard fan of ancient Egypt might feel rushed even after 3 hours, and if you really are short on time, make sure to at least quickly visit the following spots: 【Sphinx Avenue】3 km Sphinx Avenue 【Great Temple of Amun】dedicated to the chief god of Thebes, Amun 【Hypostyle Hall】a prime spot for photography 【Mut Precinct】dedicated to the consort of Amun, Mut 【Montu Precinct】dedicated to the Theban god of war, Montu 【Obelisk of Hatshepsut】the tallest in all of Egypt 【Temple of Khonsu】dedicated to the moon god Khonsu, son of Amun 【Sacred Scarab & Sacred Lake】make a wish like a high priest Monument: Karnak Era: 1570-1590 BC Address: Eastbank of Luxor Hours: 6:00～18:00 Ticket: 450 Egyptian pounds (as of February 2024) Visit: Recommended 3 hours or more Highlights: As an extraordinary architectural complex, it features sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, a sacred lake, obelisks, and colossal statues. ① The construction, renovation, expansion, decoration, and restoration of this architectural complex continued for over 1500 years. ② The 21-meter-high columns in the Karnak courtyard symbolize the papyrus that grows along the Nile, with 134 columns soaring into the sky. ③ In the Hypostyle Hall, the reliefs that are finely detailed and have clear relief are from the time of Seti I, while the rougher ones are from the time of Ramses II. ④ In addition to the Theban triad of gods (Amun/Mut/Khonsu), the temple also served the living pharaohs. ⑤ As the most magnificent monument in the world, it covers an area of 5500 square meters, enough to accommodate both St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. ⑥ Amun was originally a local deity of Thebes, but with the New Kingdom's unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, the local god Amun became the supreme god of all Egypt. ⑦ The Karnak Temple fully reflects the status of Amun-Ra at the time; at its peak, the temple owned 42,100 cattle, 65 cities, 83 warships, 2,764 square kilometers of farmland, and 81,000 people working for the rulers of Thebes. ⑧ This Hundred-Gated City from 'The Iliad' was ultimately destroyed by the looting of the Assyrian and Persian armies, and since the Greco-Roman period, it has become the largest archaeological site in the world. ⑨ The scarab Khepri stone sculpture between the fifth pylon and the obelisk was originally dedicated to the sun god by Amenhotep III. ⑩ According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the priests of Amun had to bathe in the sacred lake twice a day, morning and evening.

I'm afraid that if I come next time, I won't want to leave, overwhelmed by the scenery. The pyramids are truly a wonder of the world, it's hard to imagine how the ancients built them! 🗺️🗺️【Here's a recommendation for first-timers to Egypt on the group tour I took this time】 Day1️⃣: Shanghai—Cairo Airport pick-up—Hotel Day2️⃣: Giza Pyramid Complex—Egyptian Museum—Khan El-Khalili Bazaar Day3️⃣: Cairo-Aswan—Aswan Dam—Felucca ride on the Nile Day4️⃣: Aswan—Kom Ombo Temple Day5️⃣: Edfu—Esna Lock—Luxor Day6️⃣: Luxor—Karnak Temple—Hurghada (Red Sea) Day7️⃣: Hurghada (Red Sea) full day free activities Day8️⃣: Hurghada (Red Sea)—Cairo—Airport drop-off/Dubai Day9️⃣: Dubai—Abu Dhabi—Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—Emirates Palace—Louvre Abu Dhabi—Ferrari World Theme Park Day1️⃣0️⃣: Crossing Dubai Creek—Iranian Town—Miracle Garden—Palm Jumeirah—Dubai Frame—Desert Safari—Sharjah—Burj Khalifa Day1️⃣1️⃣: Dubai—Warm Home — 📍📍【Famous Attractions】 1️⃣Pyramid Complex Visit the pyramids in the morning to avoid the crowds, and hire a guide to learn more about the historical background📖 2️⃣Luxor and Karnak Temples Explore Egypt's most magnificent temples and listen to the guide's narration of ancient Egyptian mythology👂 3️⃣Nile River Cruise Book a Nile cruise🚢, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides, and taste traditional Egyptian cuisine🥘 4️⃣Egyptian Museum Visit the rich Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun 5️⃣Desert Trip Experience a camel🐫 or off-road vehicle trip in the Sahara Desert🏜️, and appreciate the beauty of the desert🏜️ — ⚠️⚠️【First-timers to Egypt must pay attention to the following points】 1️⃣Egyptian customs are relatively conservative, try to avoid wearing too revealing and sexy clothes🙅 2️⃣Egyptian hotels🏨 do not provide disposable toiletries and slippers🈚️ 3️⃣Negotiate the price before riding a camel!💰 4️⃣At every tourist spot, there will be locals who offer to take photos for you📷, don't believe them🙅, they will ask for money after taking the photos💰! 5️⃣Prepare small change💰, many vendors will use the excuse of not having small change to not give you change!