What's so special about Nepal?
1. Nepal is a rectangular landlocked country with a total land area of about 140,000 square kilometers, an area similar to that of Shandong Province.
2, Nepal has a larger female population than men, making the local male status is relatively high, but also living in poverty, many Nepalese girls want to marry Chinese working in the local area.
3, Nepal is known as the "country of mountains", is the world's most famous "hiking paradise", is the favorite place for expeditions and climbers, the north of the "Annapurna Grand Ring Road" is the world's first hiking route, attracting a large number of foreign tourists every year.
4. Nepal is a multi-ethnic country with 60 ethnic groups, such as Kas, Tarussuawar, Damang, Gurung, etc., bringing together a variety of cultural customs, known as the "Ethnographic Museum".
5, some mountain girls in Nepal, to marry twice in their lives, must hold a "fruit wedding" before the age of 16, but the marriage object is a fruit - belgo. It is a special ceremony where only the girl who has the "fruit wedding" can actually have an adult wedding.
6. The currency used in Nepal is the rupee, and the exchange rate with the renminbi is around 1:9. At the price level of Nepal, 1500 yuan a month is more than enough.
Daily life of Nepalese.
1, Nepalese people are relatively kind and simple, the people's mentality is peaceful, and the treatment of guests is also quite friendly. When you see foreign tourists on the street, they will face you with the purest smile or greet you with their hands folded.
2, Nepalese people do not make loud noises in public, their lives are peaceful, they do not quarrel, they rarely see them angry, everyone is quiet and kind.
3, most of the girls in Nepal have a good appearance, giving people a fresh feeling. They can really give you a natural sense of intimacy, thinking that the other party is a beautiful woman with outstanding temperament.
4, Nepalese life is relatively lazy, loose nature. They are not motivated to work and usually go to work at 10 a.m. Shops on the street usually don't open until noon. Many locals like to lie down in their chairs and chat all day long.
5, in Nepal men can be very close to each other, hugging and hand in hand walking are very common. But men and women cannot be too intimate, especially in public, and it is their social norm for men and women not to be intimate.
6, Nepal is still a society of male superiority and female inferiority, men are responsible for casual chat, the rest does not care. Women are generally the main labor force in the family, and they are responsible for working to support the family, and it is their job to take care of children. Women are not high in Nepal, but much better than in India.
7, Nepal's gap between rich and poor is very large, there are many rich people, but in general, there are more poor people, and ordinary people often can't make ends meet. The city is divided into rich areas and poor areas, the rich live in Western-style buildings and drive cars, and the poor can only sleep in grass huts.
8, Nepalese dress is more peculiar, men and women young and old few people wear socks, like to be barefoot all year round. Girls like to wear red fingernails, golden anklets, and sandals. Men wear a pair of flip-flops barefoot even in winter.
9. The most important festival in Nepal is Shiva's Day. At each festival, a large number of monks gather to pray and celebrate during the day and light a bonfire by the river in the evening for about a month.
10, Nepal's infrastructure is relatively backward, the road is very dilapidated, there are few garbage bins on the side of the road, traffic lights are often broken, many places do not even have street lights, try not to go out at night.
11, Nepal's service industry is relatively developed, in order to serve tourists from all over the world they will learn many foreign languages, especially Chinese is very popular in the local area. However, the threshold for tour guides in Nepal is very high, generally above the bachelor's degree, and the income is higher than that of most white-collar workers.
12, most hotels in Nepal charge 10% service charge, waiter tip is about 5 rupees, taxi drivers are generally 10 rupees, mainly by foreigners love to tip the impact.
13. Nepal attaches great importance to education, and students who can attend university students can receive financial support. In recent years, because of the strengthening of exchanges with China, many international students have gone to China to study, generally children with relatively wealthy families.
Top 5 cuisines in Nepal.
1. Bean soup rice.
Bean soup rice is a delicacy in which the boiled bean soup is poured over the rice and eaten with mixing. It is usually curry flavored and is also the "national meal" of Nepal.
2. Steamed buns.
The appearance is similar to roasted wheat, divided into steaming and frying, the taste is relatively hard, generally eaten with thick soup.
3. Scones.
The taste is similar to Xinjiang bread, and it is a bit soft. The special feature is the filling, which is composed of potatoes, beef and fruits, which is rich in flavor and good in taste.
4. Handmade yogurt.
Handmade yogurt is the most distinctive drink in Nepal, the yogurt here is thicker, the taste is slightly sweeter, the price is not expensive, and it is affordable.
5. Curry corner.
It is a fried food with a filling in it, mostly made of potatoes and onions. The texture is crisp and nutritious.
Top 10 tourist attractions in Nepal.
Nepal is the world's most authoritative international tourist destination. Over the years, UNESCO has designated eight World Heritage Sites in Nepal and is one of the world's leading tourist media destinations.
1. Kathmandu Valley.
Surrounded by mountains at a relative height of more than 2,000 meters, the Kathmandu Valley is a paradise for hikers. With seven complexes and royal palaces and residential complexes in kathmandu, Patan and Badegon, the pinnacle of Nepalese art is the pinnacle of Nepalese art.
2. Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan National Park covers an area of 980 square kilometers. It is home to the Asian one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger. It is also the best wildlife viewing place in Asia, where you can ride elephants and canoes, it is a good place to get close to nature, and if you are lucky, you can also see the residents' dance festival once every three months, and feel the local food and culture.
3. Sagamatta National Park
Located in the Himalayas, Sagamatta National Park is a terrain of canyons, massive rocks and glaciers, bordering Mount Everest in Tibet in the north, with a total area of 1244 square kilometers, and is recognized by UNESCO as a world natural and cultural heritage, widely acclaimed.
4. Durbar Square.
Located in the heart of Kathmandu's old town, Durbar Square is home to the former Royal Palace, with a large number of ancient buildings remaining, about fifty temples and palaces. The thousand-year-old history has made Durbar Square an area with unique Nepalese characteristics and has been listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites.
5. Swayampo Monastery.
With a history of more than 2,500 years, Swayambu Monastery is one of the oldest surviving temples and a place of worship for many famous monks in history. Because there are many monkeys living on the hill near Swayambu Temple, it is also called "Monkey Temple".
6. Badgang Ancient City.
Once the capital of the Mara Dynasty of Nepal, it retains a large number of medieval buildings and means "city of the pious" in Nepali. It is the cultural capital of Nepal and the birthplace of art and architecture in South Asia. The entire building is made of quaint red brick, and the pagoda with brick and stone constitutes a unique local architectural style.
7. Makaru Baron National Park.
It is located in the easternmost part of Nepal, bordering Tibet. One of the main attractions in the area is the Barron Valley, a mecca for walking tours. The south side of the river valley is covered with snow-capped mountains, which are a great place to watch the sunrise or sunset; On the north side is an open green meadow with a variety of wild animals and plants, and the middle of the river valley is full of rainbow flowers, and the beautiful scenery is like a fairyland on earth when spring arrives.
8. Lumbini area.
Located about 280 kilometers from Kathmandu, the place where the Buddha was born is said to be a famous Buddhist shrine with a rich cultural and natural landscape. Many unique temples have been preserved, and monks chant sutras and meditate all year round. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a world Buddhist pilgrimage center.
It is worth mentioning that the four masters and apprentices in journey to the West are the true scriptures obtained here, and the first guest from China in history is Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty.
9. Musitang Cultural Site.
Nepal's most pristine cultural landscapes and natural landscapes, including ancient monasteries, traditional settlements, towering caves on the mountain, are a must-see for hiking. Geographically close to Tibet, it is culturally similar to Tibet, where the inhabitants speak Tibetan. It is the only region in the world that has completely preserved the original appearance of traditional Tibetan culture. Foreigners need a special permit to enter.
10. Langtang National Park.
The Langtang region is rich in natural species and is home to the Himalayan black bear, which is home to the world's unique Assamese short-tailed ape. Langtang has more than 70 glaciers of various sizes and is also a highly acclaimed hiking area.
The culture of this place dates back hundreds of years, and its craftsmanship and costumes are similar to those of the Tibetans. Traditional buildings are made of stone and are a rare cultural landscape.
Best time to visit Nepal.
The best season for tourism and trekking in Nepal is in August every year, as august has the best weather, high visibility and moderate temperatures. Every year in December, the climate is cold, and it often encounters snowy days, which is suitable for snowy scenery.
In May and June, the weather is hot, and it is often accompanied by heavy fog, and the peaks are obscured by clouds and fog, and there is no beautiful scenery in sight, which is not suitable for tourism.
Economy of Nepal
Nepal has one of the lowest per capita incomes in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $730. Although the local price is not high equivalent to the domestic third-tier cities, the life of Nepalese people is definitely not rich.
Nepal's economy is heavily dependent on foreign countries, with one-third of GDP coming from foreign donations and loans. With a small industrial scale, low level of mechanization and weak system, it is a standard agricultural country, and because of the large number of high mountains in the territory, the cultivated land area is only 3.25 million hectares.
More than 70% of the country's population is engaged in rice and wheat production. However, due to the lack of irrigation technology, 40% of the arable land has no irrigation facilities, so agricultural yields are not high. Even so, the total value of agricultural output is still about 50% of GDP.
Tourism is the pillar industry of Nepal, of which hiking tourism and mountaineering industry are developed, attracting a large number of foreign tourists every year, mainly Asian tourists, of which Chinese tourists are the majority, followed by Europe and the United States. In recent years, Nepal has invested heavily in aquaculture, but with modest results.
Transportation in Nepal
Nepal's traffic is extremely backward, the country is not accessible by train, the roads are congested, there are many vehicles, motorcycles are often overloaded, the direction of Nepal's driving is opposite to China, and the vehicles are driving on the left. There is not a single highway in the country, and the only cement road across cities is built with Chinese aid.
Vehicles are basically imported from Japan and South Korea. It has a long service life and an older car condition, but it has also given birth to a variety of wonderful means of transportation.
First, Facebook Truck.
Other obsolete used trucks. The car is painted with colorful patterns, full of artistic sense, is the most beautiful scenery on the road.
Second, the horn car.
Convert the car's horn into a combination of notes of different tones. By honking the horn, the drivers achieve a beautiful music, which makes people have an artistic enjoyment.
What do I need to pay attention to when visiting Nepal?
1, buy things in Nepal, do not be polite when counter-offering, when shopping in the store, bargaining can be halved.
2, Nepal does not allow tourists to bring drones, if found in the no-fly zone to control the drone, the light fine, the heavy ones go to jail.
3, locals have low work efficiency, like to be lazy, locals like to do things and get by. So don't hold them to our standards of behavior.
4, the urban infrastructure is too poor, insufficient power generation, whether it is a hotel or a homestay, often blackouts, a stop is half a day, so you must always bring a good charging treasure.
5, in Nepal do not touch the head of children, they do not like this, in the eyes of the locals the head is sacred and noble, casual touch is not polite.
6, Nepal's greeting is "Namastre" The corresponding action is to fold your hands, someone greets you, you can also fold your hands together to salute.
7, do not touch the Nepalese objects, and do not use your own hands to touch other people's food, which is considered a frivolous offense.
8. Consent must be obtained before entering the temple, because the temple is not open to non-believers, and it is necessary to take off your shoes and bare feet, and you must obtain consent before taking pictures.
9, Nepalese shake their heads usually in agreement, unlike us, but this kind of shaking is not our usual sense of the right swing, but from the top left to the bottom right.
Write at the end
The easiest thing to get in Nepal is the kind smile of others. Nepal is a country with a very high happiness index, which is inseparable from their kind and simple character, living in Nepal can feel their warm people's dusty smiles and innocent eyes, which makes people nostalgic. Nepal is poor and the standard of living is not very high, but it is still worth visiting.
Nepalese people are especially friendly to Chinese, and there are many people on the street who take the initiative to help Chinese tourists, maybe we attract each other with the character of treating people with courtesy.