Travel Guides for the Valley of the Kings

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Do want to travel around the Valley of the Kings? There is something you need to know before you go.

Brief introduction
The Valley of the Kings is perhaps the most interesting monument of Egypt！The valley lies on the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor, opposite the vibrant city of Luxor and it’s a place of final resting of pharaohs, rulers of ancient Egypt.

The site’s most famous resident was (and still is!) Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. Most of the tombs of the Valley of the Kings are actually not open to the public.

The Valley of the Kings (from https://www.britannica.com/place/Valley-of-the-Kings)

Tips for visiting
Photography Permit: Since mid-2019 you are free to take photos with your phone only without flash. But truth to be told it’s too dark inside and buying a permit gives you much more freedom. The permit costs 300 Egyptian ($17) and it’s valid for 3 tombs of your choice, just like your entrance tickets. It doesn’t permit to take photos and videos inside ‘special’ tombs that require separate tickets, Tutankhamun, SetiⅠ& Nefertari.

The permit (from https://annaeverywhere.com/valley-of-the-kings-egypt-photos/)

Cost：A regular entrance ticket costs 240 Egyptian ($15), but it’s only valid for 3 selected tombs. Bring cash with you. If you get hungry for visiting more tombs, many guards will let you into more tombs without a ticket if you give them 40-60 Egyptian per tombs.

Recommendations: It is worth to pay extra, a special ticket that costs 200 Egyptian, to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun because it’s a unique tomb that still contains the body of the pharaoh. Due to its location, most tour groups tend to venture the tomb of Ramses IV first and it leaves them good impression. It is also a good choice.

The Tomb of Tutankhamun (from https://egymonuments.gov.eg/monuments/tomb-of-tutankhamun/)

The Tomb of Ramses Ⅳ (from https://annaeverywhere.com/valley-of-the-kings-egypt-photos/)

Enjoy your travel!

(The original text is from https://annaeverywhere.com/valley-of-the-kings-egypt-photos/)

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帝王谷旅游指南

想要去帝王谷旅行吗？这里有一些你出发前需要知道的事。

简介：
帝王谷也许是埃及最有意思的历史遗迹啦！它坐落在卢克索境内的尼罗河西岸，与生机勃勃的卢克索面对面，同时是古埃及法老、统治者们的安息之地。

谷内最有名的“居民”是（并且一直是！）图坦卡蒙，他的墓在1922年被霍华德·卡特发现。实际上，帝王谷的很多陵墓并没有对公众开放。

参观小贴士：
1. 拍照许可：2019年后半年开始，你就可以用没开闪光灯的手机拍照，并且这是免费的。但实话实说，墓里面实在是太黑了，买一张拍照许可证会给你更多的自由。一张许可证需要300埃及镑（也就是17美元），它和你的入场门票一样，可以让你参观三座法老墓。不过，它不能让你在图坦卡蒙和塞提一世&奈菲尔塔利墓拍照和录像，因为它们是需要单独额外购买门票的“特殊”陵墓。

2. 费用：普通门票需要240埃及镑（等于15美元），但它只适用于3座特定陵墓。记得携带现金。如果你非常渴望参观更多的法老墓却不想买票，只要每座陵墓给导游40-60埃及镑，他们中的大部分都会让你进去参观的。

3. 推荐：额外花200埃及镑，购买参观图坦卡蒙墓的特别门票完全不亏！因为它十分独特，仍然保存着法老的遗体。受地理因素影响，很多旅游团队更喜欢从拉美西斯四世的墓开始参观并且留下了不错的体验——这也是一个不错的选择。

尽情享受你的帝王谷之旅吧！

幺两拐拐

What a comprehensive guidebook!

Diana

I really want to go there.

Mischa.

After reading this, I can't wait to go see it!

江离

The picture and discription are so vivid.

阿蒙为你敲钟

You succeeded in inspiring me to visit the Valley of the Kings.