Pakistan is a typical Islamic country, located in Central Asia, and has a very close relationship with China. It is called Batie by netizens, but it has very complicated national conditions, so it is not very safe to travel. Here, I will share with you Pakistan's safety assessment and travel precautions.

Although there are some empty joys, many people are still fascinated by Pakistan, a magical country.

Traffic Guide

1. Overseas:

Airplane: There are few domestic flights to Pakistan, which are expensive, usually from Urumqi to Islamabad.

Bus: If you enter Pakistan by land, you can only take Kashgar and Tashkurgan to Hongqilafu, and you can take the shuttle bus to cross the border. Soldiers get on the bus at Hongqi Lafu border station to check all kinds of documents and then let them go.

2. Domestic:

Airplane: It will be nearly 3% cheaper to buy domestic air tickets after arriving in Pakistan. The national airline's routes connect major central cities, such as Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

coach: although the coach is not very comfortable, the price is really too cheap to refuse. There are many long-distance bus companies in Pakistan, and some towns have more than one long-distance bus stop, which sometimes confuses tourists.

Car: It is common and economical to travel by car here. Remember to shop around so as to enjoy the best price.

Trains: Long-distance lines are usually crowded, so it is best to book the sleepers in first-class cars and air-conditioned cars in advance, up to 14 days and 3 days in advance respectively. Women need to reserve a female-only car.

security issues

tourists who want to come here are often scared away by the chaotic security and political turmoil in Pakistan.

Some parts of Pakistan have been plagued by crime and rebellion, while others have hospitable people, depending on where you go. It is safer to choose a big city to travel.

For travelers, the challenge is to know when to get out of the safe zone and into the dangerous zone.

Nevertheless, it is not difficult to know some local knowledge and avoid trouble. You will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of desert castles, carpet weavers and gods.

"flying" in the past is visa-free, so what are you waiting for? Let's set out together and be witnesses of "China-Pakistan friendship"! However, we must take safety as the premise!

Pakistan

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Pakistan borders the Arabian Sea in the south, India in the east, China in the northeast, Afghanistan in the northwest and Iran in the west. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and Karachi, the former capital, is the largest city.

Pakistan, with its rich natural and cultural treasures, is worth seeing, from the peaks that break through the clouds to the splendid buildings of the Mughal Empire, from ancient sites to mysterious music.

Here you can find road trucks in colorful clothes, devout believers and the highest port in the world. Pakistan with many snow-capped mountains is also a paradise for mountain climbers.

This used to be the only place where the ancient Silk Road passed. Until today, you can still find the traces left by the cultural exchanges between China and the West.

You may think that Pakistanis look a little conservative, but they are hospitable by nature and will entertain tourists with enthusiasm and curiosity. After a period of exploration in Pakistan, travelers will see Pakistan outside the news.

Batie, Batie, how "iron" is it?

Because of the deep friendship between Pakistan and China, also known as "Batie", it can be said that there is probably no other country in the world that loves China more than ourselves.

It is said that Pakistan is the only country in the world that legally prohibits the destruction of relations with China, and it is also a country that even prints the national flag of China on coins!

The name of this law is the crime of undermining China-Pakistan friendship, which is astounding, and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.

In Pakistan, China people want to stay in ordinary hotels, but they are not served. Finally, they ask the police to take them to the top hotels:

Because only luxury hotels can ensure the safety of China people.

When traveling, you often meet bosses who don't accept money from China people.

if you have a barbecue, you will get more skewers of meat, or you will be free of charge directly.

in order to help us transport more materials during the earthquake, they removed all the seats of the plane and put them on the ground just to put more materials.

The leaders of China asked what treatment they wanted when your medical team came. Their president only said that a mouthful of green vegetable soup was enough, and we brought biscuits.

The number of tents supported is directly accurate to ten. The Pakistani Foreign Minister said that because those are all strategic reserves in the country, it is not necessary to count them. Moreover, after recycling, the compensation given by the Chinese side was rejected for the problem of some worn tents.

No wonder people in China affectionately deride Pakistan as "Batie". They are really iron brothers!

where is worth going? Attractions recommended

Faisal Mosque

A unique mosque full of sci-fi movies, located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is the largest mosque in Pakistan and the sixth largest in the world.

The mosque has a novel design. It has an octagonal dome instead of the traditional one. Look! Is it a full sci-fi blockbuster?

The Faisal Mosque was built at the expense of the late Saudi King and designed by the famous Turkish designer Da Luo Kai. It covers an area of 19, square meters, with four minarets 88 meters high and the main prayer hall 4 meters high. The whole mosque can be packed with nearly 2 thousand devout believers, and the spectacular scene is extremely shocking. There is a tomb of former Pakistani President Zia Haq in the square in front of the temple.

Taksila

"Buddhist center where the Tang Priest once visited"

This is a famous ancient city with a history of 2,5 years, and its Buddhist remains have a history of more than 2, years, covering 2,5 square kilometers. It is the world-famous center of Gandhara art and one of the richest archaeological sites in South Asia. Faxian and Xuanzang, the eminent monks of China, have all been here. So it's worth a visit ~

The ancient city site in Taksila is also a world-famous archaeological site, which was once the center of Buddhism. In 198, UNESCO listed Tachila as a cultural heritage in the World Heritage List.

Lahore Castle

The old town of Lahore itself is a fantastic place, an original ancient castle. Built, damaged, demolished and rebuilt, after several restorations, Lahore Castle was rebuilt to its present state under the rule of EmperorAkbar in 1566.

This Mughal fortress is a star attraction in the old town of Lahore. When passing through the Alamgiri gate, you can imagine the grand scene of the royal family traveling by elephant.

Waga's flag lowering ceremony

Whether you plan to go to India or not, the wonderful daily flag lowering ceremony is worth making a special trip to the border.

This interesting activity has been performed every day since the flag lowering ceremony was first performed in 1948.

during the flag-lowering ceremony, you can obviously feel their desperate desire to compete with their neighbor India.

All kinds of postures such as marching, sniffing, stomping and glaring will arouse thunderous applause from the audience, and the audience will repeatedly shout "PakistanZindabad" to motivate their soldiers.

Multan

Since the 9th century, Multan has been a major Islamic center, and this status has remained to this day. For centuries, it has attracted countless Sufi mystics and saints, and nowhere in the South Asian subcontinent can compare with it.

Today, there are awe-inspiring temples, tombs and mosques towering here. Especially the Seikrukn-i-alam Mausoleum, which is covered with stunning blue and turquoise tiles, is a masterpiece.

Compared with Mount Everest, which is 885m, the second highest mountain in the world, K2

About a quarter of climbers can't get down the mountain alive. Only the most experienced climbers dare to try K2. However, there are other routes to choose from. Concordia is the confluence of glaciers winding among four peaks, where you can safely enjoy the beauty of K2 at close range on foot.

Mohenjodaro

Walk in Mohenjodaro, a world heritage site, and feel the prosperity of this Indus Valley metropolis in 25 BC.

This unearthed building complex, with an area of 12.5 square kilometers, contains an auditorium, bathrooms and houses, which makes people deeply feel the exquisite civilization that has disappeared in the long river of time.

karakoram highway

In the Indian Valley, human beings have been slow for thousands of years. We have been exchanging trade goods and ideologies between the East and the West along the Silk Road.

Only the creator knows why the terrain here is so difficult to cross, but people still overcame all this and finally began to modernize it in 1986. The 1,2-kilometer karakoram highway opened, passing through the Karakorum Mountains, the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush Mountains, connecting Islamabad and Kashgar in China.

This is a road full of surprises. The road surface is bumpy, and some slopes are very steep. There is a danger of landslides hidden around the mountain. Along the way, there are old trucks decorated like Christmas trees, roadblocks and bandits. But this road is sure to be unforgettable? Part of the process.

Hanseatic Valley

A world-class holy place for hikers. It is less than 4 kilometers away from Xinjiang, China, and it is the location of Miyazaki Hayao's animation Valley of the Wind.

Hunza Valley, the creation and shooting place of the world famous work and the movie "Lost Horizon" of the same name, is the origin of the word "Shangri-La".

Hansa Valley, one of the five longevity towns in the world, still lives an original farming pastoral life of "working at sunrise and resting at sunset".

what good food is there in Pakistan? Food recommendation

milk black tea

Tea can be found everywhere in Pakistan. The most common is milk tea-the same amount of water, tea, sugar and milk is boiled and poured into a container from a height.

Pakistani Balti people interpret it this way: the first cup of tea, you are a stranger; The second cup of tea, you are our guest; The third cup of tea, you are our family, and we are willing to do anything for you, even death.

Haleem (Masala beef soup)

Haleem is popular in Central Asia and South Asia. In Batie, this dish is called Khichra. It is similar to Haleem, but slightly different: Khichra doesn't need to cook beef like Haleem, but keeps pieces of beef in the soup.

Paaya (roast sheep's hoof)

Paaya means "hoof" in Hindi and Urdu. Most of them appear in the Sunday breakfast of Batie and the more grand and formal dishes for entertaining guests.

SheerKhurma (a unique spot in Ramadan)

During Ramadan in Islamic countries, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink water after sunrise and before sunset. Therefore, the meaning of breakfast is very important. During the fasting period, Muslims in Batie eat this pudding as breakfast and dessert after fasting. Sheer means milk, and khurma means dried dates.

AlooGosht (stewed mutton with potatoes)

The dish that best represents the food flavor of Pakistan. It is simple and rich in flavor, and is usually eaten with rice and scones. Therefore, Batie regards it as a "comfort food" that can arouse nostalgia, which is similar to Batie's medicated diet.