There is a small TV and wifi. There are many passengers, and the bus is full the whole way. I have to praise the ticketing system and the seat management system of Turkish buses. The connection between passengers getting on and off at some stations is particularly good. The beauty sitting in the front row is very enthusiastic. She invited Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi to have snacks and chatted with Natasha next to Yunluo all the way.
The beauty got off the car in Bolu and introduced that there were mountains in this place where people could ski. She hoped that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would come to play in winter. Yunluo had been suffering from a terrible toothache since the morning and felt drowsy all the way. He was too lazy to open his eyes to see the many beautiful views announced by Natasha. Health is important for travel.
How important it is to life. At almost three o'clock, I passed the Eurasian Continental Bridge and saw Istanbul for the first time. I asked the locals in Otogar for directions to the hotel. A taxi driver came first and quoted 70 liras. Yunluo's instinctive reaction was that he had encountered an illegal taxi. The staff in Otogar suggested taking a minibus and then transferring to the light rail.
But the minibus would not be dispatched until 50 minutes later. With the forecast of rain for the next two days, this hour was so precious. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi asked the staff to call a taxi for them and asked about the price. They said it was about 30 liras on normal days, and today was the weekend.
It's hard to say, just pay according to the meter. The driver also told Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi sincerely that he knew the area where the hotel was located, but he didn't know the exact location of the hotel because there were too many hotels in that area. And the hotel phone number left on booking could not be dialed no matter what.
Thinking that it was getting late, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi had no choice but to ask for directions as they went. The car had a very difficult time going after leaving Otogar. Although the road signs pointed to the direction where Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi lived, the progress was very slow. Seeing that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were very impatient, the driver bought them some ice water while they were waiting for the red light.
He said Istanbul was a big city with many people and many cars. They walked at a snail's pace for a long time. Finally, they were able to run, and the deep blue strait appeared on the right side of the car. Yunluo rolled down the window and kept taking pictures. Seeing how much Yunluo enjoyed it, the driver kindly wanted to stop the car on the side of the road.
So that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi can enjoy the beautiful scenery. "No, no" Yunluo shouted anxiously. Although Yunluo liked the scenery in front of him very much, the Galata Tower at dusk was what Yunluo missed more. Galata Life in Istanbul Eminonu Pier-Galata Bridge-Galata Tower It was very difficult to find the hotel.
The meter showed 69 liras. He urged the front desk to check in quickly, and simply expressed his dissatisfaction with the hotel changing the twin room that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi booked to a double room, and then hurried out. I have to say that the location of the hotel is quite good. When you get out of the alley, you can see the light rail track.
Along it, you can go to the dock, Galata Bridge, etc., and in the direction of the old palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. You won't lose your way even if you walk. Just as Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were wandering around, dark clouds were gathering. When Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi walked to the beach, the beautiful blue just now disappeared.
The bleak gray, sharp toothache and worry about the weather in the next two days made Yunluo feel depressed when he first saw Istanbul. Natasha, who was revisiting the old place, criticized Yunluo for changing out of the bright red leather jacket. The white windbreaker could not find a highlight against this background. Eminonu Pier and Galata Bridge, a mixture of various styles.
It is chaotic but not noisy; it is obviously foreign but not repulsive. The mosques of all sizes are solemn, the vendors along the shore are secular, and the plain buildings are ancient. The convenient light rail is now in operation; the locals fishing are casual, and the outsiders passing by are at ease. Standing by the Galata Bridge, the sea breeze blowing on my face is slightly salty.
The ships coming and going are accompanied by European birds. The European new district is just a few steps away, but it is so close to the Asian part across the sea. People of all kinds come in and out of various buildings, some are ostentatious, some are peaceful. Everyone here, whether in a hurry or leisure, seems to have found what they want and what they want to do.
The people you meet may be of different races, and the people you stand next to may have different beliefs. But what doesn't hinder us is the normal communication and friendly treatment. The smile on your face is not only politeness, but also kindness and tolerance in your heart. It doesn't matter if you are white or black, whether you are from the East or the West, whether you are Christian. There is always a place that fits and suits you in Istanbul.
Yunluo thought that this mixture and integration was the most attractive part of Istanbul's infinite charm. Eminonu Wharf and Galata Bridge were the places that best displayed this charm. If we had to find a place that was close to it, perhaps the Sihai City in the foreign land could be used.
But the people of the foreign lands were far less relaxed and enjoyable than the Turks today. During the three days in Istanbul, Yunluo came here every day to eat grilled fish burgers, visit the spice market, and be curious about the mosque, longing for the strait ferry, watching European birds, enjoying the sea breeze, or taking a walk in a daze.
This is not the most beautiful place in Istanbul, but it is the most charming place in Istanbul. After crossing the Galata Bridge, we walked along the path towards the heights and soon arrived at the foot of the Galata Tower. Tourists had already lined up in a long queue, and the speed of movement was extremely slow. Impatient Natasha had lost interest.
But Yunluo insisted. Given the weather forecasts that had been very accurate for the past few days, Yunluojue, Yunluo and Nalanshiqi had to cherish this, which might be the only evening in Istanbul without rain. It was predicted to rain for the next two days. Finally we arrived at the entrance, 18.5 liras per person.
A very obvious mosque, judging from the location, it should be the Suleymaniye Mosque. Some people think it is the most beautiful mosque in Istanbul, but unfortunately I didn't have the chance to go and see it. The most European Beyoglu cruise Golden Horn European old district Bosphorus - Europe on the left and Asia on the right. It is said that the Asian district opposite is Üsküdar district.
It is mainly residential. The obvious signs in the distance are also the landmarks of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Galata Bridge, connecting the European new district with the old city. The bright one beside the bridge is the Yeni Mosque, also known as the New Mosque. The sunset shines on the Golden Horn Bay. Although Natasha was annoyed when queuing, she said many times that she didn't want to go up the tower.
But after climbing the tower, I really liked it. After walking around the tower, I still felt uncomfortable, so I walked around again despite the strong wind and cold weather. After getting off the tower, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi walked towards the pier from another road. Every road here is accessible. Hand-woven textiles, went in to check the prices, which were much more expensive than saffron Eminonu Pier.
Secular life under the mosque The legendary grilled fish burger, served with pickled cabbage. It is really delicious. Natasha asked to come here every day to eat burgers. There is a huge oven on the boat parked in the water. The fish is grilled on the boat, and then served with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and made into burgers and delivered to the shore.
There are many small tables and chairs on the shore, and there are salt and lemon juice on the tables. The grilled fish burger is 6 lira, and the pickled cabbage is 2 lira. The burger is quite big and one person can't finish it. There are three grilled fish boats in total. The first one is particularly popular and there are a lot of people. Yunluo's colleague went to Turkey a week later. After trying the first and third ones, he thought.
The first one was indeed better. When eating grilled fish, a child gave Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi a box of wet wipes. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi said they had them and didn't need them. The little boy said it was for Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were a little skeptical, but they trusted the local Turkish people over the past few days.
Because their hands were already greasy and they didn't want to look through the watch for tissues, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi tore open the package. At this time, the little boy changed his words. He kept asking for money, 2 liras. They were annoyed. They quickly gave him the money. This was Yunluo's most unpleasant experience in Turkey, and the only time he was "cheated".
Day 8 of Istanbul's new palace, Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahce Palace: Take the tram from the hotel to Dolmabahce Palace, walk to Taksim Square, visit Independence Street and the Spice Market, and stroll through the old city. The whole trip is great except for Taksim Square. The advantage of walking and strolling is that there are unexpected surprises.
The regular route from Dolmabahçe Palace to Taksim Square is to take the cable car. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were too fascinated by the strait. After leaving the old palace, they walked along the strait for a long time. They discovered the colorful art steps, which were once selected as the top ten art steps in the world. Cost: Dolmabahçe Palace ticket is 40 liras per person.
tram4 lira/person/time The second day of Istanbul. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi planned to go to the European New District to see the new royal palace if the weather was fine, because it was next to the strait. If the weather was bad, the water in the strait would not be able to see the moving blue. The scenery would be greatly reduced. If it rained, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would be in the European New District.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, underground reservoir, because these are indoors, not too much affected by the weather. But considering that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi's flight from Istanbul is at 2 pm the next day, then those places that they don't visit today may be missed.
So I still have a lot of expectations for the weather. The first thing I did after waking up was to go to the window to check the weather outside. As predicted, the weather was gloomy, the road was wet, and pedestrians on the road were holding umbrellas. When I went to the first floor to have breakfast, the front desk staff said to Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi with an "apology" on their faces, "It's raining now."
Although there were two plans and multiple options, Yunluo wanted to go to the Dolmabahce Palace more, which was a little disappointing. After breakfast, they set out. The rain outside had stopped. When walking towards the light rail station, they actually found some light blue between the buildings. Seeing Yunluo's yearning for the new palace, Natasha was understanding.
"Let's go to the New Palace. The weather here is uncertain. Maybe it will clear up soon." We took the tram to the New Palace. When we passed the Galata Bridge, it was still cloudy. It was quite convenient to go to the New Palace. We took the blue tram line (T1, which is a very useful line. The main attractions are concentrated on this line).
Go to the direction of the European New District and sit to the end. After getting off the bus, walk to the front of the bus and you will see the mosque first. Then walk forward for less than 5 minutes and you will arrive. When Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi got off the bus, the sky was clear, with clean blue and white clouds. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi arrived not too late.
But there was a long queue at the ticket office, and there were several ticket levels. I couldn't explain it to you, so I bought a 40 lira/person pass, which included the clock museum. The clock tower and the gate of the new palace near the ticket office were under repair, which was a bit regrettable. But the weather changed from the light rain all day in the forecast to the absolutely sunny sky like now.
Yunluo should not complain anymore. This is another side door behind the main gate. There are modern high-rise buildings around, which slightly affect the overall environment. Only this side door is not blocked, and other places are not affected. There are many people queuing at the entrance. The visit here is quite strict, and not taking photos is just one aspect.
We also had to follow the designated guide and walk the fixed route. During the visit, we met a Chinese group. The local Turkish guide was explaining in Chinese, and we were quite happy to listen. Unexpectedly, the guide was very unfriendly and asked Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi to follow his explanation with a very arrogant attitude.
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Although Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were not disciplined and had made minor mistakes, the tour guide's reaction was a bit extreme. I write this little experience here not to argue about right or wrong. It is just to serve as a "precedent" for those who are going to visit the new royal family. The Dolmabahçe Palace is more European and luxurious.
There are all kinds of crystal chandeliers, including one that was once the world's largest crystal chandeliers given by the Queen of England, but after giving it away, the Queen regretted it and made a bigger one herself. It is said that the largest ceremonial hall is still in use and is used to receive distinguished guests from time to time. I can't remember who from China was received there.
The back door of the palace is sunny. Many people are sunbathing here. The back door of the palace faces the strait. There are various iron doors, and the strait is outside the door. Perhaps for safety reasons, these doors are locked or blocked by fences. Ships often pass through the sea. The Eurasian Continental Bridge is not far to the north. The beautiful door and the beautiful gate cannot lock the scenery.
Bosphorus, a common place name in textbooks. Just say the name, no need to describe the Maiden Tower, originally a lighthouse. Later, because of a legend of a beauty and a hero, it became a symbol of loyal love. How many European birds are surrounding the cruise ship on the strait. The people on the boat are happily looking at the refreshing and cheerfulness of the new European district and the Asian part of the European New District.
White fences, white doors, blue water, blue sky, green grass, and bright sunshine, how can one be in a bad mood? I sat here for a long time. There were fewer visitors at the entrance in the afternoon. The new royal family no longer receives tourists after 3 o'clock. This family watch exhibition is not very interesting.
There are three rooms. They introduce the ancient watchmaking techniques and works of France, Ottoman Empire, Britain, Switzerland and other countries. There are relatively few visitors. The pink room and blue room introduced in the brochure are on the tour route. You can also see the living place of Kemal, the founding father of Turkey during the Republic period.
The traffic in Istanbul is very congested, but the cars are good, including buses. At some intersections, pedestrians do not obey traffic signals when crossing the road, which is a bit like the Chinese way of crossing the road. The sea is right outside the Dolmabahçe Palace. The sea is blue and blue, which makes people feel happy.
Thinking that this was the Bosphorus, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi didn't want to leave. They walked along the sea for a long time until there was no road at the seaside. They saw the Eurasian Continental Bridge from afar. Leaving the seaside, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi continued to walk towards the Galata Bridge, preparing to return to the old city to see the landmark Blue Mosque.
Suddenly I saw these bright colored steps across the road. Compared with the artistic steps in Kusadasi a few days ago, the colors are more dazzling and the scale is more "grand". The late autumn sun shines through the leaves on the stone steps, making them mottled. Tourists taking pictures, pedestrians strolling, and a few cats lazily basking in the sun.
Leisurely and comfortable. Needless to say, no matter how high or steep the road is, you have to walk it once. Seeing Natasha's reluctance, Yunluo encouraged her with the graffiti on the walls on both sides of the road. In fact, these graffiti were not outstanding. When taking pictures on the steps, I met two Asian boys who helped Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi take a group photo.
Yunluo introduced herself as a Filipino, and added that Yunluo and Nalan Seqi were both Asian. Haha, when I came to this city, I was not only introduced by country, but also by continent. Istanbul is so grand. After climbing up the colorful steps with great interest, I couldn't figure out where I was, so I took out a map and asked the locals for advice.
I found that it was not far from Taksim Square, so I adjusted my plan again. Although it is not far, it is still quite hard to walk. Most of the Beyoglu district is built on the hill, up and down, but the scenery is still pretty good. The buildings on both sides are very European, and you can see the Bosphorus from the gaps between the buildings.
Taksim Square is equivalent to Tiananmen Square in China. It has obvious symbolic significance and is also a place where Turkish fans often gather. There are many tourists. There are square buildings on the side. Yunluochai is a government agency with a huge Turkish flag in front of it. In the middle of the square is the Monument of the Republic.
Built in 1928 to commemorate the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Made of bronze, holding a flag high, looking brave and moving forward. The flower shop next to the square has colorful roses. There are many roads radiating from Taksim Square to various places, the most famous of which is the pedestrian street - Independence Avenue. When I saw this name.
Natasha was puzzled. The Turkish Empire was so powerful in history, but it was the only country that bullied and occupied others. Which country could bully it? How did it become independent? I have to sigh. Natasha is such a thoughtful person. "During the Ottoman Empire, this street was called Cadde-ikebir. (To be continued...)