Luxor

Luxor

Located south of Cairo in Egypt, Luxor is an ancient capital, historic city, and famous tourist destination that is a must-visit for travelers. This city is one of Egypt’s most renowned tourist spots, attracting large numbers of visitors every year and is celebrated for the Temple of Luxor.

Luxor is divided by the Nile River into two parts, commonly known as the East Bank and the West Bank, which in ancient Egyptian times symbolized “life” and “death,” respectively. Currently, the East Bank has developed into a modern city, retaining lush green surroundings, traditional markets, and spectacular views of the Nile, featuring some of Egypt’s finest hotels, spas, and golf courses. The West Bank, on the other hand, is world-famous for its magnificent pharaonic tombs and mortuary temples, including notable sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, nobles' tombs, the Colossi of Memnon, the Ramesseum, the Workers' Village, and the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

Luxor is hailed as the world’s “greatest open-air museum,” with the Temple of Luxor being the most beloved. It boasts a history of over 3,000 years, stretching 262 meters in length and 56 meters in width, and consists of a pylon, courtyards, hypostyle hall, obelisks, statues, reliefs and murals, a sacred lake, and various sanctuaries. In addition, you can also visit the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum. If you enjoy hot air ballooning, you can embark on a balloon ride to admire the millennia-old ruins from high above – a truly rewarding experience.

Luxor

Reason to visit: A uniquely renowned tourist city in Egypt

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Egypt[Egypt]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Luxor Governorate [Luxor Governorate]

City where the attraction is located: Luxor [Luxor]