Egypt
When talking about the history of human civilisation, Egypt is the one country that no one would miss. With its long history, ancient Egypt is listed as one of the four cradles of civilisation together with China, India and Babylon. In the Bible, the foundation of Israel by Moses’s decedents on the Promised Land was preceded by the existence of Egypt. “Egyptology” was even established as an academic discipline for historians and archaeologists to study and explore the long, rich history as well as precious heritage Egypt holds.
Many people have been pursuing the secret of pyramids for their whole life. Meanwhile, the formidable sphinges and the golden coffin of Tutankhamun never stop fascinating the world. The rich history of Egypt extends beyond the city of Cairo. To explore this ancient country, you can ride in a hot balloon as the explorers did in the 19th century and land in front of Luxor Temple. You can also have a boat ride on the Nile River to look for the Temple of Isis. If you are eager for a journey of mystery in the desert, riding a camel in the Sahara Desert or steering a 4WD in the White Desert are both excellent choices. After leaving ancient Egypt, you may come to the Citadel of Qaitbay erected on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the former Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The fortress is one of the most important defensive strongholds not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast.
After seeing the history of ancient Egypt and experiencing the vast Sahara, it’s time to be an ordinary tourist. In a resort of Hurghada, you can just lie down under a sun umbrella to enjoy the view and breeze from the Red Sea, where Moses and the Israelites crossed to escape from this country. Egypt is definitely a place of countless stories and secrets to be unveiled.
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When talking about the history of human civilisation, Egypt is the one country that no one would miss. With its long history, ancient Egypt is listed as one of the four cradles of civilisation together with China, India and Babylon. In the Bible, the foundation of Israel by Moses’s decedents on the Promised Land was preceded by the existence of Egypt. “Egyptology” was even established as an academic discipline for historians and archaeologists to study and explore the long, rich history as well as precious heritage Egypt holds.
Many people have been pursuing the secret of pyramids for their whole life. Meanwhile, the formidable sphinges and the golden coffin of Tutankhamun never stop fascinating the world. The rich history of Egypt extends beyond the city of Cairo. To explore this ancient country, you can ride in a hot balloon as the explorers did in the 19th century and land in front of Luxor Temple. You can also have a boat ride on the Nile River to look for the Temple of Isis. If you are eager for a journey of mystery in the desert, riding a camel in the Sahara Desert or steering a 4WD in the White Desert are both excellent choices. After leaving ancient Egypt, you may come to the Citadel of Qaitbay erected on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the former Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The fortress is one of the most important defensive strongholds not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast.
After seeing the history of ancient Egypt and experiencing the vast Sahara, it’s time to be an ordinary tourist. In a resort of Hurghada, you can just lie down under a sun umbrella to enjoy the view and breeze from the Red Sea, where Moses and the Israelites crossed to escape from this country. Egypt is definitely a place of countless stories and secrets to be unveiled.
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The average temperature over the year is 22.5°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 29.6°C; January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 13.2°C. The average monthly rainfall in the country is around 2.8 mm.
The official currency of Egypt is Egyptian Pound (EGP).
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
Egypt is an Islamic country. Female tourists are reminded not to scantily clad. It is not appropriate for males to take the initiative to talk to local females. When having conversations, avoid topics such as political affairs and relationships. No photos of females should be taken without their permission. Government agencies, military facilities, hospitals and prisons are camera forbidden.
Egyptians are hospitable and love to treat guests with homemade desserts. Do take some to show respect. Avoid showing interest in anything in the house as the host might think you like it and might give it to you.
The staple foods in Egypt are flatbread, rice and corn. As Islamic rule forbids the consumption of pork, people usually have beef, lamb, chicken, fish and camel as their main source of meat. Taro, cucumbers, eggplants, onions, carrots and beans are common vegetables.
Egyptians love having cheese, bread, coffee or milk for breakfast. Meat, rice, pasta and fruits are common for lunch and dinner. They also like to have flatbread with Tahini (sesame paste), meat and greens, which is delectable. Barbecued meat is popular in Egypt. People usually apply salt, pepper, chilli, curry powder, lemon juice and tomato sauce for seasoning.
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By sea
Suez Canal is an international maritime hub. There are a number of international ports, such as Port Alexandria and Port Suez, along the shore of Mediterranean and Red Sea for cruise ships and ferries.
By land
Highway: The highway network of Egypt covers the whole nation and connects with neighbouring countries. Road network up in the northern part near the Nile Delta is more complex. Speeding is common in Egypt and results in many traffic accidents. Be observant on the road.
Railway: Egyptian Railways can reach the border of Libya.
By air
The major international airports in Egypt are Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI), Hurghada International Airport (IATA: HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (IATA: SSH).
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Address: 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zarmalek ,Cairo, Egypt
Tel: (20) 2736-1219
Email: webmaster_eg@mfa.gov.cn
Website: Embassy of the People’s Arab Republic of China in the Republic of Egypt
Office hours: Sunday to Thursday 08:30-14:30 (except public holidays)
Emergency numbers
Medical emergency: 123
Police: 122
Fire brigade: 125 or 180
HKSAR passport holders can enjoy visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to Egypt. The duration of stay allowed is 90 days.
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光明节 | 10月28日
光明节是犹太人的一个庆祝光明的节日。每年十二月的圣诞节是普天同庆的日子，但犹太人到今日仍对主耶稣抱持拒绝的态度，与二千年前无异所以圣诞节对犹太人而言并无意义，他们也不感兴趣。犹太人虽然不庆祝圣诞节，但在每年与圣诞节相若的日子，郤有另一个节期，那就是圣经中的修殿节。
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