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11-day short holiday, trip to Türkiye is so worth it

Want to visit Türkiye during a short vacation? Let’s take a look at this super practical 11-day travel guide to make your trip to Türkiye more exciting! 🌟 ------------------- Route overview: 🌍Day 1: Depart from Shanghai and fly to Istanbul to start your trip to Türkiye! 🌉Day 2-3: Visit the 1915 Bridge in Canakkale and the ancient city of Troy, and feel the Greek style of Kunda Island. Head to the towns along the Aegean Sea, visit the ancient city of Ephesus, and enjoy the Aegean Sea style. 🏞️Day 4-5: Visit Pamukkale Hot Springs and the ancient city of Hierapolis to experience natural hot springs. Head to Fethiye, check out the Dead Sea beaches and the Blue Lagoon, and visit the old town. 🚗Day 6-7: Head to Antalya along the famous D400 road, passing through the small town of Kash, and explore the historical monuments of the old town of Kaleichi. Proceed to Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum and finally arrive in Cappadocia. 🏰Day 8: Go deep into Cappadocia and visit Selimee Monastery, Underground City and Love Valley, as well as the ceramic town of Avanos waiting for you to discover. 🎈Day 9: Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and experience the wonder of fairy chimneys. Visit local residents, taste traditional ice cream and earthen pot meals, and experience the unique customs of Türkiye. 🚶Day 10: Walk around the city of Istanbul, visit cultural heritage sites such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, take a boat trip to the Bosporus, and visit the Grand Bazaar. ✈️Day 11: End the wonderful trip to Türkiye and take a flight back to Shanghai. ------------------- Attraction suggestions: ✨ Hagia Sophia: The heart of Türkiye, with a panoramic view of the beauty of Byzantine architecture. Walking in here is like walking into the long river of history, and the color of the dome is even more intoxicating. 🌊 Bosporus: Standing here, Asia and Europe are within easy reach. The scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait is picturesque, and the sea and sky are of the same color, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. 🏞️ Pamukkale: Thousands of years of hot springs have created this cotton-white hill. Against the backdrop of the blue sky, it is both spectacular and mysterious, as if you are in a fairyland. 🏛️ Topkapi Palace: Want a glimpse into the life of an Ottoman Sultan? This is the right place! There are countless treasures hidden in the palace, each of which is a witness to history. ------------------- 🧳 Travel list: essential items for a trip to Türkiye 📞 You have to buy a phone card, Turkcell is good, the signal is stable and easy to contact. 🔌 A travel plug adapter is a must-have. The German standard adapter plug is very practical and can handle different sockets. 🪪 Passport, visa, Mainland China ID card, important documents are essential, and bring copies as well. 👚 It’s a bit cold in Türkiye in December, so bring a warm jacket, scarf and gloves. 🔋 You must bring along chargers and mobile power supplies to take photos and videos, and the battery cannot be low. ------------------- During your trip to Türkiye, I hope every step will be a scenery, every moment will be memorable, and you will take away full of beautiful memories! 🌸
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Posted: Jan 3, 2025
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