Here are the top 10 things you shouldn't miss when visiting Egypt.

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Egypt is the most populous country in northeast Africa and is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt (Arabic: Arab Republic of Egypt). Egypt is considered one of the world's oldest civilizations. Geographically, the country straddles two continents in Asia and Africa, with Sinai Peninsula in southwest Asia (West Asia) and most of the country in North Africa. Islam is the state religion, and its followers are mainly Sunnis. In addition, there are Christianity and other religions. The official language is Arabic, while English and French are commonly used.

Egypt's economy is one of the most diversified in the Middle East. Many important sectors, such as tourism, agriculture, industry and services, grew at almost the same rate. Egypt is also considered a middle power, especially in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic regions.

There are more than just pyramids in Egypt. There are six archaeological sites in Egypt. The ancient Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, stretching back more than seven thousand years. Two thirds of the world's ancient sites are in Egypt, one third in Luxor, and one third in the rest of Egypt.

Egypt is the most populous country in northeast Africa and is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt (Arabic: Arab Republic of Egypt). Egypt is considered one of the oldest civilizations in the world, stretching back more than seven thousand years.

Egypt is a country that straddles Asia and Africa. It is one of the four ancient civilizations in the world, and its charm has not diminished for thousands of years. Egypt has rich tourism resources, travel to Egypt, is a lot of people's heart.

Here are the top 10 things you shouldn't miss when visiting Egypt.

1. The Great Pyramid is the symbol of Egypt and is full of mystery. It is one of the largest man-made structures in the world, the golden sign of Egyptian tourism, and the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient World to survive today. The Sphinx in front of the Great Pyramid is also full of mysteries.

2. The Egyptian Museum, located in Cairo, is a world-renowned museum with a collection of more than 300,000 pieces of cultural relics, mainly from the Pharaonic period. The famous gold mask is housed in the special Tutankhamun gallery, as well as an extra mummy chamber containing the mummies of more than 20 pharaohs and their wives through the ages.

3. Located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings is home to the tombs of pharaohs throughout the centuries, beginning with Pharaoh Thutmose I. The mausoleum is stacked with priceless funerary goods, but since the Italian adventurer Belzoni discovered the first tomb there, it has been ransacked and much of its contents have been looted. You can still see many beautiful hieroglyphics in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings

4. Luxor is the ancient Thebes, the whole city can be said to be an open-air museum. There are many monuments here, among which the most is the temple, the more famous Karnak temple, Luxor temple and so on. A visit to Karnak Temple, the largest of them all, will make you feel small.

5. Abu Simbel is located in the far south of Egypt. You can get there by car from Aswan. The Abu Simbel Temple was built by Ramses II to commemorate his victory over the Nubians. The four large statues on the facade of the temple are of Ramses II himself. The temple is full of beautiful frescoes and Ramses II's love words to Queen Nefertali -- though you may need a guide to find them.

6. The White Desert is located near the Farafala Oasis in Egypt, where the sand is a creamy color and weathered white rocks of various shapes make people marvel at the wonders of nature.

7. Dahab is a small town on Egypt's Red Sea, where you can snorkel in the sea and take diving lessons. Even if you do nothing, it's a good place to spend a few days.

8. Mount Sinai is the famous holy mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments in the Bible story, so it is also called Mount Moses. The sunrise on Mount Sinai, known as the "holiest sunrise," is not easy to see, requiring an early rise and a steep climb.

9. Ajiba Beach is located in Matrouh, which is said by many to have the most beautiful sea in Egypt. In addition to Ajiba Beach, Rommel Beach is also worth a visit.

10. The Siwa Oasis is an oasis in the western desert of Egypt, with a variety of greenery and surprising desert hot springs. There are not many tourists here, almost all are the locals who have lived here for generations, you can feel the life of the desert oasis people up close.