Baghdad, Iraq Travel Guide

Baghdad

Scenic spot introduction:

Baghdad, Iraq, a place given by God. As a famous historical and cultural city in the Islamic world, Baghdad has a unique charm. The magnificent palace palaces, picturesque city walls and gardens, and the wonderful and thrilling illusions described in the Arabic classical literature "One Thousand and One Nights" , rich customs and customs, make Baghdad known as the hometown of "One Thousand and One Nights". Although wars are always raging here, the profound history and culture still shine.

Attractions distribution:

Baghdad is located in the center of Iraq and is the capital of Iraq. The city is full of Islamic-style buildings. The Tigris River passes through the city, and the mosque, National Museum of Iraq, Mustanhiriya University and other buildings are very eye-catching. In addition, the ancient Babylonian ruins south of Baghdad are world-famous precious cultural heritage.

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, archeology, history and culture, pilgrimage, ancient cities, ruins, religion, museums

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Iraq>Baghdad City

How to get there:

Direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Beijing are available.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Baghdad ticket prices:

National Museum of Iraq: US$20 for foreigners and 1,500 dinars for local Iraqis.

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

1. Visa: In principle, you can apply for a 30-day tourist visa, but the success rate is relatively low. The Iraqi Embassy in Beijing currently issues 150-180 visas per month. For details, please consult the embassy (Address: Xiushui North Street, Jianguomenwai, Beijing No. 25, phone 010-65323385). Since the political situation in the Middle East is often unstable, such countries sometimes do not accept visa applications, and the visa processing time may also be extended. Do not rush to buy air tickets and arrange itineraries before the visa is confirmed.

2. Emergency contact information:

Chinese Embassy in Iraq

Office location: AL-MANSOUR HOTEL SALHIYAH, BAGHDAD.

Contact number: 00964-7901912315, 00964-7901912305.

Best time to visit:

Spring and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Food: The main food is rice, the most common recipe is fried rice, and white bread is also preferred. Many traditional dishes are very close to Syrian and Lebanese dishes, such as grilled lamb, kebabs and certain fried meats prepared in the hearth. Baghdad people like to eat fish, especially freshwater salmon. Fry the fish until browned and serve with a generous sprinkling of chili peppers and diced tomatoes. The Tigris River is particularly famous for its grilled fish. Fruit-based desserts, pies and other pasta, as well as yogurt, yogurt residue and cheese are also quite common.