Qatar Doha | Souq Waqif

| Souq Waqif. Strolling through the streets of Qatar, there really aren't many people during the day (because it's hot), but life begins in the evening, especially Souq Waqif is a must-visit. I used to wander through bazaars in Iran, which were all covered, so this was my first time at an open-air bazaar. Here, the market is divided into sections such as the pet market, falcon market, spice market, and pearl market, where you can easily find the most authentic local restaurants and cafes (PS: My favorite is actually the Persian-style restaurant inside). A hundred years ago, when Doha was still a small fishing village, this was the most important pearl trading market, but now the buildings are mostly rebuilt afterwards, but the overall style is still the local style of the Arabian Peninsula. Although it has become the most crowded spot for tourists in Doha, the market still serves the function of a traditional Arab bazaar, and many locals also come here to shop for daily necessities and eat. There are occasional traditional music performances and police patrolling on white horses in white robes. Here, you can see the Islamic Culture Center just across the street, which is very conspicuous both day and night. Its shape is a bit like the mythical Tower of Babel, and there is a cultural site in Iraq with this design. Doha's is an art gallery, but the exhibitions are said to be average, so I didn't go. Transportation: Accessible by the gold line of the metro, and parking is also very convenient.