Scenic spot introduction:
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and port, industrial and commercial center and major tourist attraction. It is also one of the largest urban areas in Europe. It is located on the headland between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. It has a long history. It was built in 668 BC on the site of Byzantium, an ancient Greek city-state. Later, after war and reconstruction, it became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. In 330 AD, it was renamed Constantinople, also known as New Rome; after the Ottoman Turks acquired the city in 1453, it began to be called Istanbul.Attractions distribution:
The city of Istanbul is colorful, with ancient streets winding along the strait, wide and straight Turkish Avenue, Independence Avenue, and modern buildings standing on both sides of the avenue. Under the sky, the minaret of the mosque is shining, the red-roofed Gothic buildings and the antique Islamic houses are intertwined; the modern Intercontinental Hotel and the ancient Roman Theodosian city walls complement each other.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, monuments, religionTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Wandering Alone under the Stars: Kingdom of Stars and Moon → Türkiye
travelling guideline:
Authentic Turkish barbecue, full of aroma, fills streets, alleys, shopping malls, restaurants, stations, amusement parks, and residential areas. The spectacular barbecue pillars and long-lasting hot scenes are breathtaking and unforgettable.
Best time to visit:
Spring (April → July) and autumn are the best seasons to travel. The best time for sea bathing in the Aegean Sea is from May to October. The best travel season in eastern Turkey is from late July to September.
Shopping recommendations:
Carpets, various leather and goatskin goods, brass and bronze vessels, silverware, pottery, handicrafts, embroidery, and the famous Turkish meerschaum pipes and onyx.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Türkiye>Istanbul city
How to get there:
Ataturk International Airport is located in Yesilkoy, a western suburb of Istanbul, about 27 kilometers away from the city.
Istanbul is the starting point of the Orient Express, which has trains to various parts of Europe every day.
Traffic in Istanbul is relatively congested during the day. Whether it is a car, tram or subway, the fare is 750,000 lire.
Scenic area map:
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Scenic area services:
There are many hotels in Istanbul, and the overall price is cheaper than in China. However, if it is not a chain store of an international hotel management group, its star standard is at least one and a half levels lower than that in China. A youth hostel or small hotel next to the gold market. The prices in these places are not high, about 10 to 20 US dollars, and the conditions are average. There is only one benefit - to enter the gold market anytime and anywhere.
Precautions:
Usually hotels do not provide slippers and toiletries for guests.
