Wadi Hitan: The Valley of Whales

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

Egypt’s most unique tourist attractions Lovers of nature or history, the history of Whale Valley will definitely be exciting! Embark on an amazing journey to discover the Valley of the Whales in Egypt! But there are no Taiwanese tour groups coming here, and it feels like there are only a few self-resident guests, which is a pity. Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) is a paleontological fossil site in Fayoum Province, Egypt, about 150 kilometers southwest of Cairo. Hundreds of early whales were listed as a World Heritage Site in July 2005. Fossils show the remains of an ancient whale's hind limbs. Admission ticket US10 It contains abundant fossils of extinct ancient whale suborders. It shows the evolution of whales from terrestrial mammals, showing the transformation process, the shape and life of whales. The fossils in the Valley of the Whales show the final stage of the disappearance of the hind limbs of the earliest ancient cetaceans, showing the streamlined curves of modern whales and preserving the original skull and tooth structures. The place is very vast. It takes at least two hours to visit the whole place. The gravel roads are difficult to walk, but it is required to walk within the area. It is difficult to walk quickly. If you don't walk on the road, the soil is hard and you can go quickly, but it may damage the place. There are many fossils, most of which are small and incomplete. There are seventeen points connected by outdoor trails. Marine fossils found at each point include whales, shells and various fish. Two giant whale fossils were found in the Valley of the Whales. Walk along the winding rocky path and explore the fossil exhibits along the way. The desert is clearly marked and labeled, and in addition to the fossils of ancient whales, there are also the remains of sharks, crocodiles and sea turtles. It’s hard to imagine that the desert was once a sea, and I was so excited to see such a complete whale fossil. Pay attention to sun protection and moisture absorption The museum at the entrance is air-conditioned and has a relatively complete story of the gods and very complete whale fossils. Private car here for one day There are three itineraries Arrive at the Whale Valley Scenic Area. Enter the White Desert Camp (similar to the Black and White Desert Starry Sky Inn) because there is less water and electricity, so we use tent camping and dining in the desert. Convert your four-wheel drive vehicle into the desert, 4X4 Desert Racing 1． Visit the open-air museum Wadi Hitan National Park 2． Magic Lake, a small natural blue lake surrounded by mountains and beach dunes 3． Desert Waterfall Wadi El Rayan - It is recommended to have lunch at the scenic spot, Return to White Desert Camp to transfer to a private car End the tour of Tunisian villages and visit Galen Lake along the way. Return to Cairo If you take the desert highway in Cairo, you must also bypass Lake Qarun in the Faiyum Oasis (110 kilometers southwest of Cairo). Only by going south can you reach this Mudawala Mountain Wuda El-Rayan Entrance Ticket Office US5 Wadi El Rayan Fayoum is a large depression in the Fayoum Desert of Egypt. It is located about 140 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt. The valley is a great hydrological project in the middle of the desert. Water flows into this dry basin 43 meters below sea level, forming two large lakes. In fact, there should be three lakes, one of which has dried up. The drainage is discharged into Lake Karen in the north through one of the two main drainage channels. There is an additional charge of US$10 here https://www.luxetravel.com.tw/ https://www.almaburton.com.tw/ https://www.sundaytour.com.tw/zh-tw/attractions/detail.php?pid=3326 https://www.inside-egypt.com/around-egypt-in-14-days.html

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Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.