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Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

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Mexico is located in the southern part of North America, bordered by the United States to the north, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with an area of 196.44 square kilometers and a population of 126 million. Mexico is the birthplace of several American civilizations, one of the cultural centers of the Indians, and the cradle of Mayan culture. Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is located in the valleys of the highlands of south-central Mexico, one of the largest and most crowded cities in the world with high altitude and strong sunshine, as well as a city that is both mysterious and varied, modern and traditional. Once the largest city in the world and the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, it has a reputation as the mural capital, and the streets are full of mural art.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

With 35 World Heritage sites, Mexico has the most World Heritage sites in Latin America, dotted with PaleoIndian culture, historical monuments, museums, palaces, monuments and shopping malls. Mexico City concentrates about 1/2 of the country's industrial, commercial, service and banking institutions, and is the country's political, economic, cultural and transportation center.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

The Grand Cathedral is located in Syntagma Square, which in the eyes of Mexicans is the equivalent of Tiananmen Square on the mainland. Built in 1573, it is the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas. Built in the Spanish Gothic style, the church is one of Mexico's landmarks, ancient and sacred. The interior is very beautiful and luxurious, and the sacristy is a huge colorful fresco on the wall. The church is filled with prayers almost every day, and there are also masses on weekends, and the church decoration is beautiful and beautiful. It feels particularly quiet, perfect for lounging, praying and purifying the mind. Located on the dividing line of the core of the old city, the National Palace is one of the most noteworthy cultural landscapes. Its exterior is ornate and exquisite, with interior walls inlaid with white marble, an Art Deco novelty, and onion heads that shine brightly in the sun. The collection inside is exquisite and rich, the murals on the second floor tell the history of the birth of Mexico, the murals on the third floor talk about people at the crossroads, and the fourth floor shows the changes in Mexican architecture, which must not be missed.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

The Royal Palace, just 200 meters from Syntagma Square and now home to the Presidential Palace, bears witness to Mexico's history and is like a silent history textbook that attracts visitors. The huge historical murals created by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera are a masterpiece of the area. The frescoes cover the four walls of the central courtyard and are colorful. Here, it's like stepping into the history of Mexico.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

Teotihuacan, located about 40 kilometers northeast of Mexico City, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Teotihuacan was once the representative of civilization in Mexico's most glorious city, but it disappeared like a mystery in the sixth century AD, and it remains a fog that has not been solved. The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest structure in the Teotihuacan ruins, and it is the third largest pyramid in the world. It is located on the east side of the middle section of Kings Avenue, opposite the Quetzalcoatl Temple. The Mexican pyramids are different from the pyramid tombs in Egypt, the pyramids here are ancient Indian buildings used for sacrifice or divination, and climbing to the top of the pyramids overlooks the entire ancient city. The pyramids are the embodiment of Mexican ingenuity and art, a precious architectural heritage.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

Mexicans have many customs, such as their eating grapes to welcome the New Year. Grapes are an essential food for Mexican families, and on New Year's Eve, every time the bell rings, people eat a wishing grape, a total of 12 grains, representing 12 months of peace, happiness, health, wealth and auspiciousness. The origin of corn is in Mexico, and they consider themselves corn people. In Mexico, if you receive a letter in Spanish, you must reply in Spanish, otherwise it will be considered a faux pas. Mexicans love white, don't like purple, hate the number 13, and are taboo about giving away yellow and red flowers. Mexico has world-famous beaches and Cancun, the most beautiful island in the world.

Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands
Mexico City is both mysterious and charming, modern and traditional, with many palaces and churches, the most beautiful islands

In short, Mexico City is a city that will not disappoint tourists and is a tourist destination worth experiencing.

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