From the fantasy hot air balloon world of Cappadocia, a 2-hour drive on the highway, directly to the Turkish capital Ankara! Read online that Ankara is boring, there are no attractions, but I feel much more comfortable than Istanbul, the streets are spacious and fewer people, and the prices are really touching! This is a people's capital, obviously less tourists, if you want to feel the life of residents, in fact, it is recommended that the city, you will find a lot of students on the road, a lot of teenagers. Prices are so much lower than in Istanbul! Usually it can be played in a day here, Let's GO!!

(1) Solemn overture to the Tomb of the Father of the Nation

In the heart of Ankara stands the symbol of Turkish freedom, Ataturk Anji tkabir, the tomb of the Father of the nation. More than just a mausoleum, it is an endless memorial to Kemal Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey, and a towering monument to the nation's spirit.

Step into this sacred place, rise slowly along the broad steps, and the stone lions on both sides guard the eternal peace. The whiteness of the marble and the blue sky add radiance to each other, and the beauty of tranquility is reflected in the solemnity. Every sculpture, every mural, tells the story of the rebirth of the nation.

Here, time seems to slow down the pace, so that every visitor can deeply feel the weight of history and national pride. Do not miss the evening, when the sunset will be golden light sprinkled throughout the cemetery, the quiet and brilliant, enough to let the soul get a baptism.

tips: The security of the Father's Tomb is super strict. That's why the bags need to be quiet. If you are traveling by car, all luggage in the car will also need to be checked. Of course, you can also choose to park outside, but the roadside is full of cars, it may take a little time to find a parking space.

In the tomb of the father of the nation lucky to see the ceremony of soldiers handing over the post, brick by brick can still feel the sense of history and heavy sense of the big country. More and more, the meaning of travel is the books you read, the materials you read, and the wonderful tandem that is evoked during the journey as if you and someone somewhere have known each other for years.

(2) The mark of time in Ankara Castle

Turn and step into the corridor of history, Alaeddin Kalesi stands proudly on the top of the city, watching the tide of the millennium. This is not just a fortress of stones, it is a witness to the history of Ankara, every brick and tile is engraved with the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

Climbing up, picturesque along the way, reached the apex of the moment, the eyes suddenly open. With a 360-degree panoramic view, you can have a panoramic view of the city of Ankara, where old and new buildings tell the story of the intersection of ancient and modern.

The ruins of the castle seem to whisper the war and peace of the past, and walk through them as if passing through the tunnel of time, every touch is a direct dialogue with history.

Perched on a high mountain, it bears witness to Ankara's history and has always guarded the city. In the outer walls of the castle, the old Ankara houses are preserved, made of tiles, wood and mud bricks, and are well worth visiting. Climb up to the fort and overlook Ankara.

There are many small Turkish-style shops on the way to the top of the castle, as well as cafes, restaurants and small hotels, as well as well-preserved thick walls and charming winding streets...





Down from the Castle Hill ~ passed by the Ankara Youth Park opposite the Melikhatun Mosque, although not Ankara's Kukatpi mosque is grand, nor Haji Bayram Mosque has a long history ~ but this is my let myself on the way down the mountain without looking at the map, free to walk randomly, coupled with the blessing of the sunset ~ it is really beautiful to move people

(3) Anatolian Civilization Museum

It has been open for 81 years and won the European Museum of the Year award.

It is the largest museum of ancient civilization in Turkey, built under the guidance of Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of Turkey. Divided into two floors, the pavilion displays artifacts from the Hittite period as well as objects from the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages, making it a good place to learn about Turkish culture and history.

Built under the guidance of Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of Turkey, there are a variety of Stone Age relics and iron artifacts, a large number of pottery, beautifully shaped, and clever ideas. I always feel that porcelain makes you feel cold and exquisite, and pottery is simple and interesting. The mural paintings are dominated by large beasts and hunting scenes, and the mural paintings and stone tablets dating back 3,000 years can compete with the Pharaohs. Here, the Ottoman Empire belongs to a new generation.

(4) kocatepe Mosque
Later, we went to Kocatepe, the largest mosque in the region, which is considered one of the landmarks of Ankara. It is allowed to visit the mosque, but the entrance for men and women is different, women are on the left and men are on the right, and women are on the second and third floors after entering the mosque. It was the Muslim service - thousands of people were worshiping, and as the only Asians in the temple we seemed out of place upstairs, but the moment the music started was powerful!

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Stay one night at Jw Marriott Ankara, call crazy, lounge next to the bar, open until 12pm, you are allowed to take drinks from the lounge and listen to music in the open garden on fire (but you are not allowed to take them into the bar)

The welcome dessert at 🍮 is a variety of sugar. It's a little sweet, to be honest.