Turkey Overview

The Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti) is a country spanning Europe and Asia, covering an area of ??approximately 783,562 square kilometers. The territory includes the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia and the East Thrace region of the Balkan Peninsula. It is bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Syria and Iraq to the southeast, the Aegean Sea to the west, Greece and Bulgaria, and Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east. Between the Anatolian Peninsula and East Thrace are the Bosporus, Sea of ??Marmara and Dardanelles, which are Black Sea straits, also known as the Turkish Straits, and connect the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The only channel. The coastline is 7,200 kilometers long and the land border is 2,648 kilometers long[1]. Its capital is Ankara, located in the center of the Anatolian Plateau.

Recommendations for famous tourist attractions in Turkey

The towering Mount Ararat is 17,725 feet high. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, and the scenery is the most spectacular, attracting many tourists. In addition, this is a country with many rivers and lakes, with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers originating here. Türkiye's climate types vary greatly. The southeast is drier and the central Anatolian Plateau is cooler. Generally speaking, Turkey has long summers with high temperatures and little rainfall; winters are cold, with cold currents bringing snowfall and cold rain. There is plenty of rainwater for orchards, wheat fields and reservoirs, and plenty of sunshine for vineyards and beachgoers. The climate diversity explains Türkiye's extremely rich crop varieties. It is one of the world's major producers of tobacco, pistachios (pistachios), raisins, and fruits and vegetables.

Further south in this area, across the Sea of ??Marmara, is an excellent agricultural production area, growing fruits, olives, grapes and tomatoes. Fishing, mining and wine processing are important industries in this region, and the city of Bursa (population 2 million) is an important food processing and automobile production location. Istanbul (population 9.2 million) is Turkey's largest city and port, and the country's financial and commercial center. The Bosporus and Dardanelles are strategic water passages that connect the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas to the Sea of ??Marmara and the Black Sea. Turkey oversees the entry and exit of all ships, including those from one of Russia's few ice-free ports, passing through the two straits to the warmer waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Izmir's beautiful rural scenery, unexplored historical monuments, beautiful beaches and sparkling blue waters make tourists from all over the world linger.

Turkish Food Recommendations

Food introduced by Turkish tourist attractions. Turkish dishes generally include delicious sauces with cereals, various vegetables, meats, soups, olive oil salads, and pastries. As well as wild vegetables, there are also many healthy foods such as grape juice boiled into syrup, yogurt, steamed buckwheat, etc. Tastes changed from one region to another, resulting in different eating habits that took on a new, almost sacred meaning in special occasions, celebrations and commemorations. Turkish cuisine is very famous in the world. Although the carefully prepared dishes look very simple, the delicious taste of the fresh ingredients is unmatched by ordinary delicacies. There are also many types of cuisine: there are various soups, a wide variety of cold dishes, and various meat and fish dishes. After the meal, there are famous Turkish snacks and pastries, etc., and finally Turkish coffee. A variety of fruits and vegetables are grown in Turkey. In addition, because Turkey is surrounded by sea on three sides, it is rich in a variety of fish. Therefore, all Turkish cuisine is made with fresh ingredients. Olive oil salad: Olive oil is directly cold-pressed from fresh olive fruits without heating or chemical treatment, retaining its natural nutrients. Not only is it rich in nutrients, it is also fresh and natural. Wash and cut the fresh vegetables into cubes, add salt, and then pour them with olive oil. The wonderful taste is refreshing, healthy, and refreshing! Turkish Barbeque: When I arrived in Turkey and saw real Turkish Barbecue, I realized how little we know about Turkish Barbeque in China. The spectacular barbecue pillars and overflowing aroma fill the streets, alleys, shopping malls, restaurants, stations, amusement places, and residential areas, and have become a beautiful scenery on the streets of Europe and the United States. Its enduring hot scenes are breathtaking and unforgettable. Turkish barbecue is famous all over the world, and it is divided into transfer grill, second grill, skewer grill and Adana grill.

Introduction to Turkey's transportation situation

Airplane - Istanbul is an important transportation hub in Turkey and a transfer station on the Eurasian continent. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong have direct connections to Istanbul. flights. Turkish Airlines (THY) has route networks with major domestic cities from international airports in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Trabzon, Dalaman, and Antalya.

Train - There are no trains to Turkey from China. If it goes smoothly or is not too troublesome, you can take a train from a major European city to enter Istanbul, but the train is not the best way to enter Istanbul, Turkey The railways are not very dense and the train speeds are slow.

Ship-Turkish Shipping provides many routes suitable for sightseeing, which depart from Galata Bridge, Sirkeci and Eminonu in Istanbul. , it is best to book in advance, there are also shipping routes on both sides of the Bosporus.

Taxi - starting price in Türkiye is 2.5 TL, 1.6 TL per kilometer.

Türkiye Travel Shopping

Shopping is one of the greatest pleasures when traveling to Turkey. There is a dazzling array of Turkish handicrafts with different characteristics, which is addictive. In addition to modern goods, there are also traditional handicrafts from the Turkish countryside and provinces. Visitors can buy household items and kitchen utensils, in addition to many traditional Turkish-style decorations. The most popular among holidaymakers are of course the carpets, and many shops sell a wide range of leather and goatskin goods, brass and bronze vessels, silverware, pottery, handicrafts, embroidery, and the famous Turkish meerschaum pipes and onyx. Turkish carpets are the most classic Turkish travel souvenirs. Meerschaum Pipe: Meerschaum is an extremely lightweight, highly absorbent rare white hard clay mineral. The highest quality meerschaum raw material, most suitable for pipe making, comes from a depth of 400 feet underground in the Eskisehir area, about 200 miles southeast of Istanbul. After being used for a long time, meerschaum pipes will emit a natural, deep and noble brown-gold color under the combined internal and external effects of smoke oil and hand sweat. Although meerschaum is brittle and brittle, it is still very popular and sought after by pipe smokers. Silk scarves - Women in Muslim countries have to wear headscarves, so silk scarves have become their most important decoration. ?Arabic-style decorations, surrounding lace or beads, and bright colors are indeed very eye-catching.

Things to note when traveling in Turkey

Turkey’s climate varies from region to region. It can be divided into the Black Sea coast with a Black Sea climate, the inland with a continental climate, and the Mediterranean climate. Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Türkiye's coastline, surrounded by sea, is 8,000 kilometers long. The coastal areas of Turkey have a subtropical Mediterranean climate, while the inland plateau is relatively arid, transitioning to savannah and desert-type climates. The temperature difference is large. The average temperature in January on the inland plateau is below 0 degrees Celsius, and the annual average temperature is 16 to 22 degrees Celsius. Annual rainfall averages 200 to 400 mm. The average temperature in the canyon area in January is as high as 7 to 9 degrees Celsius; in July, the average temperature is between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall is 600 to 800 mm. Annual rainfall in coastal areas ranges from 500 to 700 mm. Taboo: Turkish society is still highly stratified, so be respectful to the elderly or those with status. Men and women need to keep a certain distance before and avoid kissing. People are required to take off their shoes before entering the mosque and put them on when visiting the minaret. Religious places in mosques may restrict entry to non-Muslims or have different opening hours. Turkey is a very particular nation. When meeting friends, they kiss each other on the left and right cheeks first, while those who are not familiar with each other shake hands. Take off your shoes when visiting other people's homes. Don't cuddle and hug your lover in public places, as these are considered unsightly. The "treasure" of the Turks to ward off evil is the "evil eye". Many people carry this blue glass amulet anytime and anywhere to attract the attention of the evil god and avoid bad luck. They are sold everywhere in Türkiye and are very cheap.

Turkey Travel Entertainment

Pamukbank Dance Festival: The Pamukbank Dance Festival held in Istanbul brings together world-famous dance groups; it also attracts the world-famous dance groups There are also music festivals, which have been held for 10 times so far; the International Jazz Festival, which brings together Turkish musicians and world jazz masters; the Yapi Kredi Art Festival, which ranges from rock and pop to classical and jazz, has performances scattered throughout the year, known as the "all-round Year Music Festival"; Fuji World Music Festival is the most important of the above music festivals. Ankara International Music Festival: In the capital Ankara, the Sevda Cenap Foundation hosts the Ankara International Music Festival every April and May. The festival is a member of the European Arts Festival Association. The 16th Ankara International Music Festival was held in 1999. So far, more than 8,000 famous artists have participated in the festival. In addition, the Turkish Choral Festival organized by the Turkish Choral Association aims to promote polyphonic chorus throughout the country. It attracts thousands of music lovers, with more and more choirs invited to participate every year and the number of listeners rising year by year. Izmir International Arts Festival: The annual Izmir International Arts Festival is organized by the Izmir Culture, Arts and Education Foundation. In 2000, the 16th Izmir International Arts Festival was held at some historical sites, such as the Ancient Theater of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, and the Cottage of the Virgin Mary. World-renowned artists and groups gather here every year to perform orchestral, chamber, ballet, theatre, jazz and pop music. Antalya Film Festival: The oldest film festival in Turkey is the Antalya Film Festival. It is sometimes called the "Oscars of the Turkish film industry" and just celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2000. The other two film festivals that are deeply loved by Turkish movie fans are Ankara International Film Festival and Adana. Aldine. Kusa Film Festival.