Brief introduction of Turkish tourism

The Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti) is a country spanning Europe and Asia, covering an area of about 783,562 square kilometers. The territory includes Anatolia Peninsula in West Asia and East Thrace in Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the south, Syria and Iraq in the southeast, the Aegean Sea in the west, Greece and Bulgaria in the east, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran in the east. Between Anatolia Peninsula and East Thrace, there are Bosporus Strait, Marmarak Strait and Da Daniil Strait, which belong to the Black Sea Strait and are the only waterway connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The coastline is 7200 kilometers long and the land border is 2648 kilometers long [1]. Its capital is Ankara, which is located in the center of Anatolia Plateau.

Recommendation of famous tourist attractions in Turkey

The towering Mount Ale is as high as 17725 feet. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, and the scenery is the most spectacular, attracting many tourists. In addition, it is a country with many rivers and lakes, and both the Tigris River and the Euphrates River originate here. The climate types in Turkey vary greatly. The southeast is dry and the central Anatolia Plateau is cool. Generally speaking, Turkey has long summers, high temperatures and little rainfall. Winter is cold, and the cold current brings snowfall and cold rain. There is plenty of rain in orchards, wheat fields and reservoirs, and plenty of sunshine in vineyards and people who go to the seaside. Climate diversity shows that Turkey is rich in crop varieties. It is one of the main producing areas of tobacco, pistachio (pistachio), raisins and fruits and vegetables in the world.

Further south, Malakhei, opposite Mal, is an excellent agricultural production area, where fruits, olives, grapes and tomatoes are grown. Fishing, mining and wine processing are important industries in this region, and bursa (population 2 million) is an important food processing and automobile production place. Istanbul (population 9.2 million) is the largest city and port in Turkey, and also the national financial and commercial center. Bosporus Strait and da Daniil Strait are strategic water passages, connecting Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea with Marathi and Black Sea. Turkey supervises the entry and exit of all ships, including those sailing from one of the few ice-free ports in Russia, which pass through these two straits to the warm waters of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Izmir's beautiful rural scenery, unexplored historical sites, charming beaches and sparkling blue waters make tourists from all over the world linger.

Turkish cuisine recommendation

Turkish cuisine generally includes delicious sauces with cereals, various vegetables, meat, soup, olive oil with cold dishes, cakes and wild vegetables, and many healthy foods, such as grape juice boiled in syrup, yogurt and steamed buckwheat. From one region to another, people's tastes have changed, thus forming different eating habits, which have produced a new meaning that is almost sacred in special occasions, celebrations and commemorative activities. Turkish food is very famous in the world. Although the carefully prepared dishes look simple, the delicious fresh ingredients are incomparable to ordinary delicacies. There are also many kinds of dishes: there are all kinds of soups, all kinds of cold dishes, and all kinds of meat dishes and fish dishes. After dinner, there are famous Turkish snacks and cakes, and finally Turkish coffee. Turkey grows all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Because Turkey is surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is rich in all kinds of fish. So Turkish food is made of fresh materials. Olive oil salad: Olive oil is directly cold pressed from fresh olive fruit, without heating and chemical treatment, and retains natural nutrients. It is not only nutritious, but also fresh and natural. Wash fresh vegetables and cut into pieces, then add salt and pour olive oil. Delicious, fresh and healthy, refreshing! Turkish BBQ: When I arrived in Turkey and saw the real Turkish BBQ, I realized how little I knew about Turkish BBQ in China. Spectacular barbecue columns and overflowing aroma fill streets, shopping malls, restaurants, stations, amusement places and residential areas, becoming a beautiful landscape in the streets of Europe and America. Its enduring hot scene is breathtaking and unforgettable. Turkish barbecue is famous all over the world. It can be divided into three types: turn roast, second roast, skewer roast and adana barbecue.

Brief introduction of traffic situation in Turkey

Aircraft-Istanbul is an important transportation hub in Turkey and a transit point in Eurasia. There are direct flights to Istanbul from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. THY has a network of routes from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, adana, Trabzon, Dalaman and Antalya to major cities in China.

Trains-There are no trains from China to Turkey. If it is smooth or not troublesome, you can take the train from major European cities to Istanbul, but the train is not the best way to enter Istanbul. Turkey's railways are not very dense and slow.

Ship-Turkey shipping provides many suitable sightseeing routes. Starting from Galata Bridge, Sirkeci and Eminonu in Istanbul, it is best to book in advance. There are also offshore routes on both sides of the Bosporus Strait.

Taxis-Turkey starts at 2.5 lira, at 0/.6 lira per kilometer/kloc.

Tourism and shopping in Turkey

Shopping is one of the greatest pleasures when traveling to Turkey. The unique Turkish handicrafts are dazzling and people can't put it down. In addition to modern commodities, there are traditional handicrafts from Turkish villages and provinces. In addition to many traditional Turkish decorations, tourists can also buy household items and kitchen utensils. Carpets are certainly the most popular among holidaymakers. Many shops sell all kinds of leather and goatskin products, brass and bronze vessels, silverware, pottery, handicrafts and embroidery, as well as the famous Turkish sepiolite pipes and onyx. Turkish carpet is the most classic Turkish tourist souvenir. Sepiolite pipe: Sepiolite is a rare white hard clay ore with extremely light weight and excellent absorbability. The highest quality and most suitable sepiolite raw material for manufacturing pipelines is produced 400 feet underground in Eskisehir, about 200 miles southeast of Istanbul. Sepiolite pipe has been used for a long time, and under the joint action of cigarette oil and hand sweat, it will emit natural, profound and noble brown gold. Although sepiolite is brittle, it is still very popular and sought after by pipe lovers. Scarves-Women in Muslim countries must wear headscarves, so scarves have become their most important decorations. ? Arabic-style ornamentation, surrounding lace or beads, and bright colors are really eye-catching.

Matters needing attention in traveling in Turkey

Turkey's climate varies from region to region, which can be divided into Black Sea coast with Black Sea climate, inland with continental climate, Aegean Sea with Mediterranean climate and Mediterranean coast. Turkey's coastline surrounded by the sea is 8 thousand kilometers long. Turkey's coastal area belongs to subtropical Mediterranean climate, and the inland plateau is relatively dry, with a transition to tropical grassland and desert climate. The temperature difference is large. In the inland plateau, the average temperature in June 5438+ 10 is below 0 degrees Celsius, and the annual average temperature is 16 to 22 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 200 to 400 mm. The average temperature in 65438+ 10 in the canyon area is as high as 7 to 9 degrees Celsius. The average temperature in July is between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall is 600-800 mm. The annual rainfall in coastal areas is 500-700 mm. Taboo: Turkey's social hierarchy is still obvious, so it is necessary to show respect to the elderly or people with status. Men and women need to keep a certain distance before and avoid kissing. People should take off their shoes before entering the mosque, but put them on when visiting the minaret. The religious sites of mosques will restrict the access of non-Muslims, or the opening hours will be different. Turkey is a very picky country. When friends meet, they kiss their left and right cheeks first, and shake hands with strangers. Take off your shoes when visiting other people's homes. Don't cuddle with your lover in public, it is considered unsightly. The "treasure" of the Turks to ward off evil spirits is the "evil eye". Many people carry this blue glass amulet anytime and anywhere to attract the attention of evil spirits and avoid bad luck. They are sold everywhere in Turkey, and they are very cheap.

Tourism and Entertainment Activities in Turkey

Cotton Bank Dance Festival: The Pamuk Bank Dance Festival held in Istanbul brought together world-famous dance groups; Also attracting world-famous dance companies is the Music Festival, which has been held 10 times so far; International Jazz Festival, bringing together Turkish musicians and world jazz masters; Yapik Reddy Art Festival ranges from rock and pop to classical and jazz, and its performance time is scattered throughout the year, so it is called "year-round music festival". Fuji World Music Festival is the most important of the above music festivals. Ankara International Music Festival: In Ankara, Sevda Cenap Foundation holds Ankara International Music Festival in April and May every year. The festival is a member of the European Arts Festival Association. 16 Ankara International Music Festival was held on 1999. Up to now, more than 8,000 famous artists have participated in this art festival. In addition, the Turkish Chorus Festival organized by the Turkish Chorus Association aims to promote multi-voice chorus throughout the country. It attracts thousands of music lovers. Every year, more and more choirs are invited to participate, and the number of listeners is increasing year by year. Izmir International Art Festival: The annual Izmir International Art Festival is organized by the Izmir Culture and Art Education Foundation. In 2000, 16 Izmir International Art Festival was held in some historical sites, such as the Ifitz Theatre, the Celsas Library and the Virgin Mary's Cabin. World-famous artists and groups gather here every year to perform orchestral music, chamber music, ballet, drama, jazz and pop music. Antalya Film Festival: The oldest film festival in Turkey is the Antalya Film Festival. It is sometimes called "the Oscar of the Turkish film industry" and just celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2000. Two other film festivals that are very popular among Turkish fans are Ankara International Film Festival and adana Ahldin Coussa Film Festival.