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๐ŸŒŸPreparation - Documents: Bring your valid passport, ID card and other relevant documents. Apply for an Egyptian visa, or you can choose to get a visa on arrival. - Clothing: Prepare light, breathable clothes, and bring a light jacket. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended for sightseeing. - Other items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, moisturizing skincare products, and common medications. You can also bring a camera, power bank and other devices. ๐Ÿš—Transportation Guide - External transportation: First arrive at Luxor, Egypt. You can choose to fly to Luxor International Airport or take a train to Luxor Railway Station. - Local transportation: From downtown Luxor to Karnak Temple, you can take a taxi, ride-hailing service, or choose local public transportation such as buses. โ˜‘๏ธAttraction Guide - Main highlights: These include the Avenue of Sphinxes, with ram-headed sphinx statues lining both sides; the giant statue of Ramses II, which is the most iconic image in the temple. The Hypostyle Hall has 134 massive columns with beautiful reliefs and paintings on the column walls. Additionally, the Sacred Lake's water never decays, and nearby are a fallen obelisk and scarab-shaped carvings. - Touring route: After entering through the main gate, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the statue of Ramses II, then enter the Hypostyle Hall, proceed to the Sacred Lake area, and finally visit the obelisk and other ruins. - Sound and Light Show: Don't miss the evening sound and light show, which vividly presents the temple's history through lighting, sound effects, and narration. ๐ŸญAccommodation Recommendations - Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa: Located on the east bank of the Nile, close to Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. - Jolie Ville Kings Island Luxor Hotel & Spa: Beautiful environment with various leisure facilities and quality service. ๐Ÿ˜Food Recommendations - Koshari: A traditional Egyptian dish made of rice, pasta, lentils and other ingredients, served with special tomato sauce and fried onions. - Roasted pigeon: Pigeons stuffed with rice and spices, with crispy golden skin and tender meat inside.
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