Damascus, Syria Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Damascus is a world-famous ancient city, known as the "city in heaven". It is the capital of Syria, located on the right bank of the Barada River in southwest Syria. The urban area is built on the slopes of Mount Kessin, covering an area of about 100 square kilometers and has a history of more than 4,500 years. An ancient Arabic book once wrote: "If there is a paradise on earth, Damascus must be in it. If paradise is in the sky, Damascus will be as famous as it."Attractions distribution:
Famous monuments in the city include the Umayyad Mosque, the Museum of Arab Medicine, the Baths of Nur al-Din, as well as the Kaisan Gate and St. Paul's Church, which are sacred objects in the eyes of Christians.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, photography, cities, religion, monumentsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Syria
How to get there:
There are no direct flights between Syria and my country. There are many airlines in Beijing such as Qatar Airways, Emirates Airline, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot Airlines that fly from Beijing to Damascus. Among them, Qatar Airways and Emirates Airline have 10 flights per week, usually via Dubai (UAE) , Doha (Qatar), Moscow, Paris and other places for transfer.
Damascus International Airport is located 35 kilometers southeast of the city. Transportation to the airport is mainly by car, and a taxi costs 500 Syrian pounds. Departure tax USD5.
The transportation in the city is relatively convenient. Taking a taxi is very convenient. You can reach your destination within 50 Syrian pounds in the city. There are also car rental companies, but they are very expensive.
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Precautions:
1. People in Damascus believe in Islam and are prohibited from eating pork and other Islamic taboos.
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
Spring and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Damascus knives and handicrafts such as ethnic costumes, decorations, jewelry, antiques, etc., as well as rose essential oil are great shopping options.
Hamadiyeh Souk is famous for its handicrafts such as copper decorations, silver jewelry, inlays, embroidery and other handicrafts. This is a gallery-style market with ceilings made of iron plates. In the Hamdiya market you can also buy the most Syrian flower tapestry. Souk Al-Saghah is famous for its numerous jewelry stores.
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