Azerbaijan - A Key Stop on the Silk Road

Baku, the City of Fire, Awaits Your Discovery! 🔥 Explore the Pearl of the Caucasus in One Day! 🏰 Why Visit? A millennium-old city by the Caspian Sea! The perfect duo: Flame Towers + Old City! 🏙️ Transportation Tips 📍 Address: Baku City Center, Azerbaijan 🚇 Metro: Take the Red Line directly to the Old City Center Station 🚖 Taxi: Around 3-5 Manat (approx. 12-20 RMB) within the city 🗺️ Itinerary 1️⃣ Flame Towers Observation Deck The best spot for a panoramic view of Baku! Recommended at dusk to catch the sunset and city lights. 📸 Tips: Elevator to the 28th-floor deck, free but requires reservation. 2️⃣ Baku Old City Step back to the 12th-century Silk Road! Cobblestone streets + Persian architecture = Instagram gold. 🚶 Recommended Route: Maiden Tower → Shirvanshahs' Palace → Carpet Museum. 3️⃣ Heydar Aliyev Center A must-visit for Zaha Hadid fans! Futuristic buildings that look like alien spacecraft. 📸 Hidden Photo Spot: Capture reflections in the square's fountain. 🔥 Hotspots ▶️ Maiden Tower rooftop: 360° views of the Caspian Sea + city. ▶️ Flame Towers deck: "Spirited Away"-inspired nightscapes. 🍴 Food Picks ▪️ Piti: Traditional lamb stew in clay pots (try at Restoran Firuze in the Old City). ▪️ Dolma: Grape leaves stuffed with meat (most authentic at Qaynana Restaurant). ▪️ Local dessert: Baku-exclusive pomegranate pie. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Scams ① Poor exchange rates in Old City shops—exchange Manat beforehand. ② Taxis don’t use meters; use Bolt app for better rates. 🔥 Hashtags