4 Days and 3 Nights in Qatar: A Treasure Guide
Only after arriving in Qatar did I realize this place is truly a paradise for perfectionists. The roads are meticulously planned, the color schemes are consistent, the ground is spotless, the buildings are beautiful and impressive, and even the public restrooms smell fragrant. It's just like a modeled game world, with different themed building clusters. Visiting each attraction feels like entering a brand new game level.
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🌈After spending 4 days in Qatar, I've compiled this treasure guide
✅【Must-Visit Architectural Sites】
⭐️Museum of Islamic Art (A seaside utopia, I.M. Pei's final masterpiece)
⭐️National Museum of Qatar (The Desert Rose truly lives up to its name)
⭐️Katara Cultural Village (Mosque, Pigeon Towers, Amphitheater)
⭐️The Pearl - Qatar (The candy-colored district looks just like Venice)
⭐️Corniche offers views of the Doha skyline
⭐️Place Vendome (A shopping mall with Baroque charm)
⭐️Souq Waqif (Very typical Arabian-style architecture, with various small shops that make you feel like you've entered the Arabian Nights)
I highly recommend joining the experience courses offered by Embrace Doha. I participated in the Walking Souq Tour, which is essentially a guided tour of Souq Waqif. The guide provides detailed introductions to the unique experiences at Souq Waqif, showing us how Qataris train falcons, extract perfumes, make spices, beat the heat, and introducing the market's specialty foods - allowing for a deeper cultural experience.
✅【Museum Tour】(Joint ticket 99 QAR, valid for 5 days, allows multiple entries)
⭐️National Museum of Qatar
⭐️Museum of Islamic Art
⭐️3-2-1 Olympic & Sports Museum
✅【Doha Food Recommendations】
⭐️Souq Waqif has many local restaurants and Arabic coffee shops with very affordable prices
⭐️Saffron (Thai restaurant in Banyan Tree Hotel, suitable for Asian palates)
⭐️Gelato (There's an Italian ice cream shop below Mandarin Oriental, about 30 QAR per person, must try the pistachio and matcha flavors)
✅【Hotel Accommodations】Stayed at two hotels during this trip
⭐️Banyan Tree (Located in downtown Doha, magical style, the most unique Banyan Tree I've ever stayed at)
⭐️The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha (Located by the sea in Katara Cultural Village, not a large hotel but very exquisite, Mughal and Ottoman style, feels like staying in a palace)
⚠️【Travel Tips】
Visa: Visa-free for Chinese citizens
Power outlets: Three-pin UK standard
Currency: Qatari Riyal, 1 QAR ≈ 2 RMB, credit cards are generally used for payments, cash is needed at Souq Waqif
Subway: Very convenient for city travel, day pass costs 6 QAR
Taxis: Uber is available with many cars at reasonable prices, but not available at the airport
Temperature: Qatar has four seasons! And there's a big difference between day and night temperatures. You'll still need a jacket in March!