Facing the sea, accompanied by stars and moon, explore the ancient city secrets and enjoy the natural scenery!

Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey, located in the west of Turkey, bordering the Aegean Sea, a pearl on the Aegean coast. This city is not only famous for its romantic seaside scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage, but also for its unique geographical location and well-preserved ancient ruins, which are popular with tourists. It is also a historical and cultural city with numerous historical sites and monuments. Including the Colonnaded Street, the Statue of Artemis, the Altar of Emperor Domitian, the mural of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, etc., it is the most sightseeing place in Turkey. Here is a travel guide to Izmir that I have summarized. If it is helpful to you, remember to like and collect it! - Attractions and prices: - Konak Clock Tower Square: Located on the Aegean Sea, it is the heart of Izmir. The Konak Clock Tower in the center of the square was built in 1901, surrounded by historical buildings such as Izmir City Hall and Konak Mosque, free to visit. - Bergama: The town is famous for the Temple of Asclepius. The temple is located on the top of the mountain, you can drive or take a cable car, the entrance fee is 100 liras/person. - Alaçatı: Famous for its unique architecture, lush vineyards and windmills, it is a Mediterranean town, no entrance fee, but the consumption in the town varies from person to person. - Çeşme: A bustling seaside resort with attractions such as Çeşme Castle. The castle was built by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1508, with an entrance fee of around 25 yuan. - Selçuk: Home to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. The entrance fee for Ephesus is 72 liras for non-locals and 60 liras for locals. - Archaeological Museum: Located in the Konak district of the city center, it houses many artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age, Greek and Roman times, including statues, busts and city tools. The entrance fee is available on site. - Food and prices: - Kumru: A traditional Turkish sandwich made with Turkish sausage, grilled cheese and tomato, priced around 20-30 liras. - Ice cream: Turkish ice cream is very famous, with various flavors, a normal ice cream costs around 10-20 liras. - Seafood: Izmir is close to the sea, with fresh and delicious seafood, a seafood meal costs around 100-200 liras per person. - Turkish barbecue: This is a Turkish specialty, and you can taste authentic barbecue in Izmir. A barbecue set meal costs around 50-100 liras. - Precautions: - The local currency is lira, it is recommended to exchange some US dollars or euros in advance in China, and then exchange lira locally. There are exchange points at the airport and in the city center. - Izmir is hot in summer, so be sure to take sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures, and carry sunscreen, sunglasses and hats with you. - When visiting historical sites and religious places, respect local culture and customs, dress appropriately and avoid overly revealing clothing. - When taking public transportation, be sure to keep your personal belongings safe and be vigilant in crowded places.