The Gate of the Ottoman Cannon – Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
Flying from Hong Kong to Istanbul is convenient, a ten-hour overnight flight. Wake up and it's early morning in Istanbul. The rental car is within a ten-minute walk to pick up, the airport is not far, and it takes less than an hour to drive to the center of Istanbul's old city.
The Legacy of the Byzantine Empire – Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Napoleon once said that if the world were a single country, its capital would certainly be Istanbul. And Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II also said, 'I only want one thing, and that is Constantinople.'
Istanbul Travelogue (Part 1)
Roaming the 'capital of the world'—Istanbul, visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Basilica Cistern, experiencing the Byzantine
Exploring the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey
This article introduces the main attractions and experiences of my trip to Turkey, including what I saw, heard, and a large collection of high-definition photos.
Turkey Straddling Europe and Asia
In 2023, Schengen visas were exceptionally hard to get. France's earliest appointment was about a month away, later extending to a month and a half. Germany's appointments were scheduled for October, that is, four months later.
Istanbul Travelogue (Part 3) – Topkapi Palace and Süleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul Travelogue (Part 3): Strolling through Topkapi Palace, marveling at the grandeur and luxury of the Ottoman imperial palace; visiting the Süleymaniye Mosque, admiring...
2025 Ctrip Global Partners Summit Concludes in Istanbul
--Rezen Huasheng & Jifeng Hotel Brands Win Major Awards
Our Journey: Colorful Turkey
Turkey is a country that feels both familiar and unfamiliar to us. From our limited historical knowledge, we know its predecessor, the Ottoman Empire. In past travels through Europe, we had transited several times at Istanbul Airport. This year, we finally set foot on this land for a journey full of exploration.
Istanbul Travel Notes (Part 2): Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Strait
Visit Dolmabahçe Palace to feel the glory and prosperity of the once-thriving Ottoman Empire; ascend the medieval stone tower – Galata Tower, for a panoramic view
The World's Danxia Landscapes Are at Longhu Mountain
Longhu Mountain is a Danxia landform, with exquisite peaks and vivid, lifelike landscapes, combining the morphological beauty of 'majesty, wonder, peril, elegance, and seclusion' and spatial
Turkey Practical Tips for April 2025
Following the principle that travel scenery is for you to discover yourself, here only provide some small tips to make your trip more convenient, without too much
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2021 Istanbul Travel Guide: Transportation Tips
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city with a population of over 20 million. Surrounded by sea on two sides, its terrain is hilly with many slopes. The city's roads are winding and narrow,