Travel Guide

Compared to the pharaoh's tomb, I prefer the desolate valley of the Valley of the Kings The moment I stepped into the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, I was a little dazed. The scorching sun was baking the earth, and the distant valley was desolate and bleak, in stark contrast to the golden and splendid pharaoh's tomb I had imagined. However, it was this desolation that made me feel a shock of traveling through time and space, as if I were in ancient Egypt 3,000 years ago I walked into several tombs that were open to the public. Under the dim light, the gods and pharaohs on the murals were still vivid, and the colors were so bright that they seemed to have been painted yesterday. I was amazed by the artistic attainments of the ancient Egyptians, and even more shocked by their awe of death and their pursuit of life However, compared to the underground tombs, I prefer the desolate valley above ground. Standing at the bottom, looking up at this land that has buried countless kings, I felt a sense of insignificance. The wheels of history roll forward, and the former glory will eventually turn into dust. Only this land still stands quietly there, witnessing the changes of time Tips The ticket price has risen to EGP 750, half price for students. It is recommended to go in the early morning or evening to avoid the midday heat Buy a paper ticket for the Valley of the Kings at the entrance, which only includes visits to three tombs. There are staff at the entrance of each tomb who will punch holes in the ticket. It is strongly recommended to buy an e-ticket in advance and save it on your phone to show to the staff. Since it cannot be punched, it is equivalent to a bug, and you can visit all the free tombs Among all the free tombs, only KV2, K11, and K14 are recommended, and I think K11 is the most suitable for taking photos The paid tombs KV62 and KV17 are not recommended. The price is high, and the content is similar to the free tombs. If you are not a fanatical lover of ancient Egyptian history, the cost performance is not high KV9 is cheap and worth a look Other free tombs such as KV6 and KV8 are very ordinary, and you have to walk down a long flight of stairs to the ground, which is very stuffy inside. If you are not interested, it is not recommended It is recommended to book a car in advance and negotiate with the driver to wait at the entrance for about 2 hours. The Valley of the Kings is very remote in the valley, and it is difficult to call a car back to the city Compared to the crowded and noisy underground tombs, the desolate valley above ground is particularly quiet. The rocks and sand dunes form a spectacular natural landscape, which is very suitable for taking photos The Valley of the Kings has strong wind and sand and strong sunlight, so you need to bring sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, etc., and bring enough water. The prices in the rest area in the scenic area are not cheap