Almost all activities are free, and the rental guides are available in various languages, even Japanese, but not Chinese. Don't they know how many Chinese people there are? The worldview is really too narrow...

Along the way, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo were amazed by these precious collections and exquisite buildings, but they could only rely on the superficial English to understand the introductions next to the exhibits, and finally learned some of their origins.

The Topkap? Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, is located on the cape of a historic peninsula in Istanbul, overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Bosphorus. The walls surrounding the entire palace, the gate on the land side, and some of the first buildings were built between 1451 and 1481.

The palace was built during the reign of Mehmed II the Conqueror. In addition to the above buildings, the current layout of the palace also includes some new buildings added in later centuries.

The Topkapı Palace was the residence and office of successive Ottoman sultans from Mehmed II the Conqueror until 1856. Its Enderun section also remains important as a school.

The gate of the palace is covered with Arabic words that are written in an interlocking manner, like a picture. It not only has connotation but also has a decorative effect in appearance.

The ticket for the Old Palace looks familiar, and is similar in design to the ticket for Hagia Sophia, still looking like a key that opens an ancient civilization.

There are many remains of ruins piled in the porch of the palace, but from these exquisite carvings one can still feel their former glory and how invincible the once powerful Ottoman Empire was.

The domes of the Sultan's bedroom and meeting hall are decorated with exquisite gold-plated patterns and murals, which are very Islamic in style. There is an incense burner-shaped pendant in the middle, which is extremely exquisite. Although it is clearly stated that photography is not allowed in many rooms of the palace, Yunluo couldn't help taking a lot of photos outside the treasure room, always wanting to keep these beautiful things in the camera and take them back.

The rise of the Ottoman Empire directly led to the decline of the Silk Road, but the integration of Eastern and Western cultures has never stopped. In this palace built for the powerful Sultan at that time, different architectural styles can be found everywhere. Perhaps the ruler's ambition has encompassed the entire Eurasia, combining the advantages of the East and the West. When you are in Istanbul, you will always have a blurred illusion.

The warm autumn sun shone on Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo, and they spent a leisurely afternoon together. Tourists from all over the world strolled and visited the old imperial palace.

This place is more like a university, attracting students from all over the world to study with its precious treasures and ancient civilization. Unfortunately, I didn't do my homework before. There is a lot of knowledge that I didn't learn on the spot. I can only take more photos and save them for later reference.

After leaving Topkapi Palace, we will go to the last major itinerary, which is to visit and shop at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar originated from the Byzantine era. After repeated reconstruction and expansion, it now covers an area of ​​more than 20 hectares and has more than 4,000 shops of various types.

The core of Istanbul Grand Bazaar is two domed shopping malls built in the second half of the 15th century. Since then, the two shopping malls have been gradually connected by vaulted streets and gradually formed a network, developing into the scale of today's Grand Bazaar. Although Istanbul Grand Bazaar is an open plan layout.

The shapes of various parts are repeated many times. However, due to the clear division of areas, the internal structure is well-organized. This feature is also reflected in the building structure: the vaults above the road are placed above the vaults of the shops on both sides so that high side windows can be used for lighting; the vaults of the shops are of uniform height and are perpendicular to the barrel vaults above the road.

Although this seems to be a shopping spot, after all, it is a market, but after arriving, I found that it is also a beautiful attraction. Everywhere is meticulously crafted, whether it is goods or architecture, they are all unique and unique. The paintings hanging on the dome seem to be from an exhibition, and they are all extremely colorful.

The dazzling array of goods attracted everyone's attention. The handicrafts with ethnic characteristics and the unique way of display made it easy for people to want to take them all home. Although I tried my best to restrain myself, I still brought back a lot of exquisite gadgets.

Turkish carpets are probably a specialty that everyone is familiar with. The vendors in the big markets are very enthusiastic and use various Eastern and Western languages ​​to promote their products. This brother even enthusiastically asked Yunluo to take a photo of him and his shop. He liked the feeling of having carpets all over the room, which can be used and used as decoration, and is full of the mysterious style of the Western Regions.

I like this uncle very much. He always smiles. You will not feel strange when you come here. Everything is so familiar and friendly, which comes from the hospitality of the locals. Due to religious reasons, most girls here stay at home, and it is the boys who go out to work.

Entering the big market, there were handsome guys all around you greeting you. That feeling was absolutely fascinating and I still can't forget it. The handsome guys in Turkey left a very deep and good impression on Yun Luo...

As the sun sets, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo prepare to bid farewell to the crowded Istanbul and start their journey home. They seem to be very familiar with the Marmara Sea and various ancient buildings beside them, as well as the enthusiastic locals who greet them through the car windows. Everything is so reluctant to leave, just like a dream.

Istanbul is a magical place with a long history and profound cultural heritage, as well as beautiful and unique scenery and very enthusiastic people.

Turkey is not an outstanding outbound travel route, but it is definitely a very special route. Unlike Europe, which has a good reputation, there are very few Orientals here. It is full of "foreigners" in the impression of Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo, which is quite exotic. At the airport, Yunluo heard tourists from other groups praising their trip to Turkey, although it was unpopular.

But I will never regret it. I hope I will have the opportunity to visit Turkey again in the future, visit the best corners of this country, and feel their unique enthusiasm again.

How magnificent is the Pyramid of Khufu? In Yunluo's opinion, only by touching and admiring it in person can one feel the shock that this miracle that stood here thousands of years ago brought to Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo. This building, which was the tallest in the world for thousands of years, still inspires awe today.

Standing at the foot of the pyramid, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo saw that the spire was not that sharp. In fact, the Pyramid of Khufu was the result of a failed attempt to build a steeper pyramid, and thus became the magnificent building it is today.

Climbing the pyramids is very difficult and dangerous. The vendors around the pyramids are also very difficult and shameless. These vendors often use various excuses to talk to you, and then ask you for money in broken English with the word "money". The best way is to ignore them and don't touch them. The better way is to never speak a word of English in front of them.

The pyramid of Khailaf, it is said that the top of the tower was once inlaid with gold. Of course, it is only a legend now. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo really don't know what kind of grand occasion it was back then. There are obviously fewer vendors around here, but they still flock to sell their wares when they see tourists.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

From the higher ground, you can see the Giza Pyramids from afar, including 3 large pyramids and 3 small pyramids. From this angle, you might mistakenly think that the Pyramid of Khaif is higher, but in fact, it is just that the Pyramid of Khufu is lower. In Egypt, the sky is clear, with cotton-like white clouds floating in the air, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Of course, it would be even more pleasant if there was no scorching sun.

After visiting the pyramids, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo took a car back to the Sphinx. This building, which was once said to be the place where Napoleon punched off his nose, is still amazing. Yunluo tried hard to pose for a photo of the optical illusion of hitting its nose, but unfortunately Nalan Shiqi didn't understand Yunluo's intention and kept Yunluo's fist aiming at its mouth. Well, that's it... In addition, many people took photos of the optical illusion of kissing the Sphinx. Yunluo thinks the best place to take photos is a high platform, but for someone like Yunluo who is afraid of heights... forget it! There are still many vendors at the Sphinx who are "making money out of nothing", that is, teaching you how to pose and then asking you for a tip. Faced with such an unskilled job, Yunluo actually saw a Japanese girl giving people $2 directly. They are really rich!

We had lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Cairo, called "Wangfu Restaurant". It sounds very impressive, but it felt like a normal restaurant. The food was just OK, but we ate it all because we were so hungry!

In Egypt, there are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The name "lunch" is worthy of its name, because they usually eat between 8:00-9:00 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., and 8:00-9:00 p.m. Their civil servants work from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 6 hours a day. So Cairo starts to get stuck in traffic after 2:00 p.m. every day... enviable working hours.

The Egyptian Museum is amazing, but I don't know how many cultural relics there are. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take photos inside the museum, so I can only take photos of the outside. The reliefs on the walls outside the museum are Egyptian gods, but they are dressed in ancient Greek costumes.

There is only one fake artifact in the Egyptian Museum, and all others, including the stone sculptures in the garden outside the museum, are authentic. In the ancient Egyptian mythology of chasing rebirth, resurrection is an eternal theme, which was constantly mentioned by the tour guide when visiting the museum.

Because of his obscurity in history, all of Tutankhamun's treasures have been preserved intact. His treasures, especially his mask, are breathtaking. (To be continued...)