Scenic spot introduction:
Aswan Dam is a modern miracle of conquering the Nile River with technology and is one of the seven largest dams in the world. It is located below the first waterfall of the Nile River. The Aswan Low Dam (also known as the Old Aswan Dam, the Little Aswan Dam) and the Aswan High Dam (also known as the Aswan Dam) cross the Nile River to protect the population, farmland and cotton fields living along the river.Attractions distribution:
The Aswan Dam is located in the mountain pass 6 kilometers south of Aswan City. It consists of three parts: the main dam, the spillway and the power station.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, DamAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
winter
Shopping recommendations:
Papyrus paintings, perfumes, stone carvings, perfume bottles, color-printed Egyptian maps, silver products, etc.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Egypt > Aswan
How to get there:
There are air-conditioned buses from Cairo to Aswan, and there are also special travel agencies that organize trips to Aswan.
There are also cruise ships from Cairo to Aswan, which usually take 11 to 13 days. Along the way, you will pass many ancient Egyptian sites and enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscapes on both sides of the Nile. There are also special sailboats from Aswan to Luxor, which takes three days and two nights.
Bicycle rental in Aswan is 5 Egyptian pounds per day.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Aswan Dam Ticket Prices:
8 Egyptian pounds
Scenic area opening hours:
7:00-17:00
