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Tips for exploring the Giza pyramid complex

🇪🇬After Egypt's visa-free policy, many people have started to travel there. The Giza pyramid complex is a must-see attraction, and there are some tips you can learn in advance. 🇪🇬【Tips for exploring Giza】 🇪🇬Arrive at the north gate of the pyramid at 6:00 am to avoid the crowds that flock in after 9:00 am. The east side of the Great Pyramid is a great place to take photos. When shooting against the light, ask your companion to squat down and take a photo from a low angle to perfectly frame the giant rock and human figure against the sky. To enter the tomb inside the pyramid, you need to purchase a separate ticket. The narrow passage can only accommodate one person at a time. Wear comfortable sneakers and bring some change (workers at the entrance often ask for a "guide tip"). As shown in the picture above☝🖼 🇪🇬The Sphinx will be backlit at noon. Go around to the south side of the temple ruins to capture the stunning proportions of the human figure and the giant beast. Remember to wear a windbreaker—desert whirlwinds often stir up fine sand, and a lens dust cover is essential. The camel drivers at the scenic spot charge exorbitant prices. If you want to experience riding a camel, you can bargain to 200 Egyptian pounds/30 minutes. Remember to negotiate the inclusion of a photo service. The Sphinx 🇪🇬Secret photo spot: Walk 15 minutes from the Great Pyramid to the Panorama viewpoint, pay 10 Egyptian pounds to climb onto the roof of the abandoned guardhouse, and you can capture all three pyramids and the Cairo skyline at the same time. Bring plenty of bottled water (the price is three times higher inside the scenic spot). When leaving in the evening, be aware of ticket inspectors who pretend to be staff members—real administrators never stop people proactively. 🔱Check in to the world's most beautiful destinations🔱
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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