Wherever I go, I like to visit museums and folk markets. In the museum, I can learn about the culture and history of this place, while in the market, I can get a close look at the fresh local culture and people's living conditions. When you come to Cairo, you must not miss the famous "Khan khalili Fair", which is the largest folk handicraft market in the Arab world with a long history. It is said that it can be traced back to14th century, and it has never stopped since its opening. Walking into the labyrinthine market path, looking at a dazzling array of handicrafts, passing by the Egyptians, and spying on local specialty cafes and hookahs are all full of fun.

This is the mosque in front of Khan khalili Market, and it is crowded with people who come to worship.

Before entering the market, I saw that the umbrella in front of the mosque was open.

When I finished shopping, my umbrella was closed.

On a rest day, Little Square in front of the mosque was crowded with Egyptians.

The towering spire in front of the mosque

When many local Egyptians are tired, they take out their belongings and sit on the ground to rest.

Vendors carry Egyptian cakes on their heads, and a kind of food similar to Xinjiang naan is peddled back and forth in the square. It is the staple food of the Egyptians.

Walking into the Khan khalili market, there are various handicraft shops on both sides, which makes people overwhelmed.

From the narrow alley, you can see the minaret of the mosque outside.

Traditional Arabic ornaments and lamps are dazzling.

Handicrafts and garments of various colors.

There are so many people visiting the market that it is not easy to take a photo. There are people around.

Alleys extend in all directions like a maze, and it's easy to get lost.

Egypt is an Islamic country, and ladies wear headscarves when they go out.

Arab architecture in the market

This is a restaurant.

There are many cafes outside the restaurant, which are crowded with people.

I walked into a room curiously, and almost all the decorations were hung from the wall to the ceiling.

The coffee table is a bit like our ancient wooden sofa, with complicated carvings on the back.

The people who come to the cafe are basically men. They sat leisurely, snored and enjoyed themselves.

The bartender will light the hookah and give it to the guests.

The streets around the market are crowded with people, making it especially difficult for cars to pass. The horn sounded, but everyone went their own way and ignored it completely.

Khan khalili Market also appeared in the movie "Cairo Time", where a man took a woman who had just arrived in Cairo to visit the market.

After retirement, a man opened a coffee shop in the market that only men can enter, and he had nothing to do to watch the shop and play chess with others.

The two played chess, and the woman's chess skill was superior, winning the praise of the spectators.

The lazy and carefree atmosphere in the film is similar to what I saw in Khan khalili market. Perhaps this is the daily life of Egyptians.