The Pyramid of Djoser, located approximately 30 kilometers south of Cairo in the Saqqara area, is Egypt's first pyramid.
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According to historical records, Pharaoh Menes, who united Upper and Lower Egypt and initiated the ancient Egyptian dynasties, selected Memphis as his capital. Memphis was situated approximately 20 kilometers southwest of the present-day downtown area of Cairo.
During my trip in Egypt, I once asked five Egyptians about their top vacation destination, and they all recommended Hurghada along the Red Sea coast! Hurghada gave me a feeling very much like "Taichung," with its attention to architecture and greenery, which set it apart from other cities.
Aswan, considered the birthplace of Egyptian civilization, is unlike the bustling and crowded Cairo. It has a unique sense of leisure and tranquility. Unlike other cities, feluccas and cruise ships crisscross on the Nile River, creating a distinctive landscape in Aswan.
In Luxor, Egypt, one of the world's top three favorite hot air balloon spots, I can't promise it's the absolute most stunning high-altitude view on Earth, but it's undeniably a one-of-a-kind flying adventure. Luckily, we caught a rare eastward wind that carried us right over the Nile River, whisking us from the Valley of the Kings to the Karnak Temple!