Chinese delegation visits historic sites in Istanbul

The delegation first visited the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque during the early hours of Tuesday morning, then moved on to Aya Sofya Museum. The delegation expressed their admiration for the museum and took numerous photos. Chinese Ambassador to Turkey Higua Song accompanied the delegation and said that this was the first time delegation members had visited Turkey.

"Mr. Guanzhen and the delegation admired the historic and touristic areas of Istanbul. This visit increased the delegation’s knowledge of Istanbul and Turkey in general. Mr. Guanzen said that Istanbul was one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world and said that he had gained a very deep understanding of Turkey," commented the ambassador.

The Chinese delegation then visited the underground Byzantine cistern known as Yerebatan Sarnici located in the Sultanahmet area.