Monday, June 28, 2010

Istanbul: Where East meets West

"Istanbul: Where East meets West
English.news.cn 2010-06-28 19:46:24

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Istanbul is known as the city where East meets West in a unique, multicultural atmosphere. Tourists from around the world flock to this historic city to experience a taste of the orient in a Western setting. So, why don't we join them?

In the old Sultanahmet district, the surrounding streets offer a romantic impression of oriental life. Carpet sellers drink Turkish tea, and the smell of donner kebab wafts down the street."

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