Scenic spot introduction:
The Egyptian pyramids are known as the tallest ancient buildings and the first of the eight wonders of the world. They are huge buildings full of mystery and ancient legends, and are one of the national symbols of Egypt. They were built 4,500 years ago and are the tombs of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs (i.e. kings) and queens. Because they look like the Chinese character "金", they are translated as "pyramids".Pyramids are square pyramid-shaped buildings built with huge stones. Nearly 100 pyramids of various sizes have been discovered so far, most of which were built during the Egyptian Old Kingdom. The ancient Egyptians' devout belief in God formed a deep-rooted "concept of the afterlife" very early on. They even believed that "life is just a short stay, and death is a permanent enjoyment." Influenced by this "concept of the afterlife," the ancient Egyptians prepared for death with sincerity and confidence when they were alive, and the tombs built by the pharaohs as kings were naturally the most luxurious. Around the second and third dynasties, the ancient Egyptians came up with the idea that the king would become a god after his death and his soul would ascend to heaven. The "Pyramid Inscriptions" wrote: "Build a ladder to heaven for him (the pharaoh) so that he can go up to heaven." The pyramid is such a ladder.
For modern people, the pyramids are a must-see tourist attraction in their lifetime. Only by seeing this spectacular scenery can you appreciate how wise the ancients were. But for archaeologists and historians, the pyramids are an unsolved mystery. The numbers with hidden meanings, the unknown builders and construction methods, and a series of puzzles are waiting for people to continuously discover and explore.
Attractions distribution:
Most of the pyramids are located in the desert of the Giza Plateau southwest of Cairo. They are magnificent in scale and sophisticated in structure. Among them, the largest and most famous are the three generations of pyramids - the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure (Menkaure). The Pyramid of Kara) is the core, and there are also the famous Sphinx, as well as the pyramids of Abusir, Saqqara, Dahshur, Mezgohana, List, Meidum, Hawala and other pyramids. There are corridors, stairs, halls and various valuable decorations in the tower, but there are still many parts that have not been explored and remain a mystery to this day.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, photography, historical sitestravelling guideline:
At 6:30 p.m., there is a night light show of the Giza Pyramids, which is a wonderful program that you cannot miss when traveling to Egypt. The lights use rocks as a curtain to tell the ancient legends of Egypt. The images shown on the rock curtain include statues, murals, and portraits of the pharaoh and his wife, which are lifelike and look like real people.
The Sphinx is sometimes bright and sometimes dark, with the three pyramids in the distance as the background. Sometimes the light and shadow flow, and sometimes the various colors change.
Light show time: Winter: 18:30, 19:30, 20:30 Summer: 20:30, 21:30, 22:30
Best time to visit:
August to April
Shopping recommendations:
Perfumes, essences, porcelain, papyrus paintings, copper plates and other national handicrafts are Egypt's specialties. Egypt's shopping markets are generally crowded, and the more famous ones are Cairo's Khalili Market, Aswan Market, and Luxor's national clothing stores.
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Egypt > Cairo
How to get there:
Egypt has 58 airplanes. There are 10 airports in the country, 5 of which are international airports. Cairo International Airport is a world-famous airport and the most important air transit station in the Middle East. Most passengers enter Egypt from Cairo. Domestic air tickets in Egypt are comparable to international fares, so they may be unaffordable for tourists with a low travel budget. April to October is the peak tourist season, and flights are often full.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Pyramids Ticket Prices:
Tickets for the pyramids are 40 LE. Pyramid of Khufu 100LE
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-16:30
