Istanbul Travel Notes

Turkey is indeed a great place worth visiting, home to two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Temple of Artemis

Istanbul is a city worth exploring in depth, a blend of ancient and modern, and the only city spanning both the European and Asian continents. It is divided into three parts:

— China TO Istanbul

As Turkey's largest city, Istanbul is definitely the best choice for first-time visitors. On June 10, the UEFA Champions League Final will be held here.

This section introduces our travel in Istanbul, Turkey, mainly including an introduction to Istanbul, itinerary and hotel information, main attractions and highlights.

🔺When manga and history blend, it's truly magical.

From November 1 to 4, 2023, a group of six friends and I visited Turkey's largest city, the ancient capital of two empires (Byzantine/Eastern Roman and Ottoman) spanning nearly 1600 years. Our four-day trip exceeded expectations, prompting me to write this travelogue.

On October 22, 2016, I was about to embark on a trip to Turkey... For me, October 22 is a very special day,

Sometimes, choosing a travel destination involves a bit of chance, such as suddenly coming across a book, hearing a song, or seeing a...

D1 (May 14) Istanbul

2021 Epidemic Latest Travel Route Personal Practical Guide - China TO Istanbul Ø Posting purpose: Sharing experience

Discovering a Different Turkey. Ever since the pandemic started, I haven't had a chance to travel abroad. I often look at photos from trips before the pandemic.

Spanning two continents, Europe and Asia, Istanbul, as the capital of a millennium-old empire, Constantinople, is known as the capital of the world,

Safranbolu is about 400 kilometers from Istanbul. After enjoying breakfast on the rooftop restaurant early in the morning, we set off from Istanbul and arrived in Safranbolu in the afternoon.

Although the Blue Mosque is widely renowned, many consider the Süleymaniye Mosque the most beautiful in Istanbul. Built under the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, during the peak of the Ottoman Empire, it was designed and constructed by the famous architect Sinan between 1550 and 1557.

There is a saying: "Turkey is a country spoiled by blue." It has rivers, lakes and seas scattered all over, enveloped by the omnipresent blue of the sky and the sea

In January 2020, just before the lockdown of Wuhan, as a foreign trade 'dog' still attending an exhibition in India, I was terrified and immediately changed my ticket to flee back to China. At the beginning of 2021, with the BUFF of two vaccine doses, I resolutely led a team of engineers abroad again (proving that I was still too young...). In early 2023, after the pains of full reopening, the epidemic gradually stabilized in China, and international travel fully normalized once again. I write this travelogue to record my experiences and reflections during this special period.

Cappadocia - the source of the romantic Turkey title, the mysterious place most like the moon's surface, the best place on Earth to take a hot air balloon ride

One cannot help but admire the Romans' dedication to architecture. Every city founded by the Romans had a vast and sophisticated water supply system. The water sources were

Travel notes from Turkey