This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a view of Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
CAIRO, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- With its mild winter climate, the southern Egyptian governorate of Aswan is experiencing a surge in tourist activity this month, as visitors flock to its famed Nile scenery and ancient landmarks.
Nile marinas have seen increased traffic, with tourists embarking on river trips between the waterway's lush islands. The Philae Temple, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, and the Nubian Museum remain popular stops, drawing larger crowds thanks to pleasant daytime temperatures that allow for extended visits.
This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026 shows the Philae Temple complex in Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026 shows reliefs inside the Philae Temple complex in Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a view of a Nubian village in Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a view of a Nubian village in Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a view of Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a view of Aswan, Egypt. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Tourists wait for entering the Great Temple of Abu Simbel during the Sun Festival in Aswan, Egypt, Feb. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Tourists take photos at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel during the Sun Festival in Aswan, Egypt, Feb. 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)■