Baku visit and things you should know
Things you should know before coming to Baku
Baku is called a city of winds
Maidan Tower
The world tour is a dream of every person yet not to be fulfilled by everyone. Visiting different places, and countries is indeed a magical experience every time, making memories with your loved one. It is a priceless experience. The world tour is indeed an impossible dream for most people but yet it can be fulfilled by the small experiences of economical countries which is also a profession these days, called travel vlogs.
One of the most economical and popular countries to visit is Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is popular in tourism with its famous city Baku, Gabala, Shaki, ganja, etc. Baku with its old architecture is the most famous city in Azerbaijan. The old city of Baku is worth seeing. Shaki is a little bit at the distance with its natural beauty and thick Azerbaijani traditions. Gabala is HEAVEN covered with mountains and mesmerizing greenery. In the season you can see snow everywhere and people enjoying skiing.
Symbols of Baku
Flame
As Baku has its own oil reserves that’s why it is called a city of fires and flame is the symbol.
Pomegranate
indicates flame and unity
Things you should know:
Hospitality:
The people of Azerbaijan are really kind and great at hospitality. The villages are rich in traditions and customs. If you are around them, they will offer you food and even will want you to stay with them and share the love.
Food
Azerbaijan has a rich cuisine. The traditional food consists of mainly beef. Different types of kababs, rice with a sweet and salty taste. The Azerbaijani food is not spicy at all so those people who like spicy food will not like the traditional food of Azerbaijan. They have special drinks with whole fruit in them mixed with sugar and water.
Transport
Most of the things like castles and old cities are seen by walking but there are museums like Haider Aliyev Museum, and Art Museum is at distance. Instead of taking a taxi just install the app BOLT, it’s like uber and Kareem but way cheaper as compared to the local taxi.
Language issue
Almost 90% of people in Baku don’t understand English. It is the most difficult thing to face. Mostly the tour guides or some young generation knows English so it’s the biggest challenge there. As Azerbaijan was under the tough conditions of war for a long time maybe it is the reason that people are not so concerned about learning English but nowadays the conditions are changing.
Packages to visit Gabala
You can find an affordable tour to Gabala, Shaki, or other cities from Baku. Mostly the tour guides or tour companies can find you from the shah palace. They will offer you a good package to visit Gabala or other cities covering vehicles one-time food etc.
Visit places in Gabala
- Congress Park
- Tufandag resort
- waterfalls
Weather Conditions
The best month to visit Baku is in the pleasant season which is in April, and May. If you want to enjoy snow and skiing then the best months are from November to February in Gabala.
Places to visit in Baku
- Old city
- Hyder Aliyev center
3. Carpet museum
4. Highland Park
5. Flame towers
6. Nizami street
7. Zoological Park
8. Maidan tower
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