Egypt is not just about pyramids.

On the map, the parallelogram of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula form a landmass covering more than one million square kilometers. The Nile River, with its two distinct blue and white colors, originates in the Ruanda plateau, flows through Egypt from south to north, and ends in the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile Delta resembles a giant green fan spreading out to embrace the magnificent jewel of Cairo.

A Nile River cruise is a fantastic choice for travelers exploring the Nile with family and friends. From the cruise ship, visitors will be amazed by the beauty of the sunset over the river, immersing themselves in the breeze and nature while admiring the palm trees lining the banks. Drifting along the tranquil waters on luxurious cruise ships will provide unforgettable moments of relaxation.

Besides the pyramids, visitors can also explore countless churches, ancient temples, monuments, mosques, and museums, along with thousands of minarets of all sizes. Particularly popular with foreign tourists is the catacombs beneath the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Cairo – the former residence of the Holy Family thousands of years ago.

While stories from the time of "One Thousand and One Nights" only presented Egypt as a place of scorching sand and gentle Nile waters under the African sun, today, visitors to Egypt shouldn't miss out on exciting new tourist activities like golf or scuba diving. The lush green golf courses are a popular choice for many business travelers and enthusiasts of this "aristocratic" sport.

Meanwhile, scuba diving tours in the Red Sea are a more "easygoing" option for sea lovers. Known as one of the most unique sea areas on the planet with its crystal-clear waters and pinkish-red seaweed, the Red Sea attracts thousands of tourists each year for exciting scuba diving tours. What could be more enjoyable than, after a scorching day in the desert, immersing yourself in the clear blue water, admiring the stunning coral reefs and thousands of marine creatures?

At the end of the journey, a souvenir or display item such as antiques, mosaics, blankets, fabrics, jewelry, perfumes, or spices… would be indispensable for travelers to take home as mementos from the land along the Nile River.

For more detailed information, visitors can contact:

Tourist Information Office, Embassy of Egypt in China

• Address: China Plaza A1001, 36 Xiaoyun, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
• PC: 100027
• Tel: 0086 84475180 / 84475181
• Fax: 0086 1084475182
• Website: www.egypt.travel
• Email: etab@vip.sina.com

The Thanh