Machu Picchu | The Lost City of the Sky! A Must-See Destination in Your Lifetime

🌤️Machu Picchu | The Lost City of the Sky! A Must-See Destination in Your Lifetime
Finally checked in at the long-awaited Machu Picchu.
This lost Inca city is truly breathtakingly beautiful.🥹
Travel guide recommendations, save this post! Absolutely no regrets!
📍Location:
About 75 km northwest of Cusco, Peru
Altitude 2,430 meters, surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland
🌟Historical Background:
Built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century
Abandoned after the Spanish invasion in the 16th century
Rediscovered by American explorers in 1911
Listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1983
🚗Transportation:
1⃣️Cusco - Aguas Calientes: 4-hour train ride
Recommend Perurail's Vistadome carriage
Stunning scenery along the way, ticket price around $100
2⃣️Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu: 30-minute bus ride
Ticket price $24 round trip
🎫Tickets:
Machu Picchu: 152 soles
Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 200 soles
Recommend booking in advance on the official website
💡Must-See Highlights:
1⃣️Exquisite stonework
No adhesive used, stones fit perfectly
2⃣️Mysterious sun worship
Buildings such as the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and the Temple of the Sun
Showcasing the Incas' reverence for the sun
3⃣️Amazing water system
Terraced irrigation system still in operation today
Demonstrates the Incas' ingenuity
🍜Food Recommendations:
1⃣️Indio Feliz
The most popular restaurant in Aguas Calientes
Average price $30, authentic Peruvian cuisine
2⃣️Tree House
A popular restaurant with a fantastic ambiance
Average price $25, alpaca meat recommended
3⃣️Mapacho Craft Beer
Craft beer bar, perfect for a drink
Average price $15, great atmosphere
📸Photography Tips:
1⃣️Recommended to enter the park at 6am for fewer crowds and better lighting
2⃣️Wear bright clothes for better photos
3⃣️Inti Punku is the best photo spot
⚠️Important Notes:
1⃣️If you experience severe altitude sickness, remember to bring medication
2⃣️Remember to bring sunscreen and rain gear