这座城市发展成为一个重要港口,引起了英国东印度公司的注意,该公司在派遣了几次对信德省的考察任务后,于 1839 年征服了该地区,并获得了卡拉奇的控制权。在公司统治早期,该市人口仅为 15,000 人。后来在 1843 年,该市成为英属印度的一部分,并在 1840 年代后期成为信德省的首府。英国人意识到该市作为军事驻地的的重要性,迅速开发了其港口用于航运,并开始发展该市。进行了大规模的基础设施建设,随后新的企业开始涌现,城镇人口迅速增长。英国殖民者 embarked on a number of public works of sanitation and transportation,卡拉奇迅速发展成为一座城市,实现了纳皮尔在 1847 年离开时所说的名言:“但愿我能再次来到你辉煌的时候!”
国防区和克利夫顿(Defence and Clifton)这两个社区以富裕和豪华住宅而闻名。这里,房屋、商店和餐馆倾向于整洁、高端和豪华。最初是为了安置现役和退役军事人员而开发的,现在大部分是城市精英居住。总的来说,这里被认为是居住、用餐和购物的好地方。该市大部分高档餐厅和高端商店都集中在这两个区域。
卡拉奇的大部分地区对行人非常不友好,城市里很少有标记清晰的斑马线,路标也不好。但是,如果您真的想四处走走,请务必走人行道,如果实在没有,就尽量靠近路边,并且靠右行驶,面对来车方向。卡拉奇很大,距离很长,景点分散在城市的各个角落,但有时,在街区里步行可能是从 A 点到 B 点最快的方式,尤其是在萨达尔(Saddar)等人口稠密的市中心区域以及老城区的狭窄街道上,步行实际上是首选的出行方式。卡拉奇的路况并没有那么危险,但许多行人常常被粗心的司机撞伤——尤其是在道路狭窄的情况下。那些对污染敏感或患有哮喘的人可能需要戴口罩;卡车和公交车排放的空气污染,加上酷热和潮湿,有时会让人难以承受。而且不要指望司机即使您在人行横道上有通行权也会让行。过马路也非常危险,保持警惕,注意 erratic 的驾驶行为非常重要。
24.85267.036圣三一教堂,Fatima Jinnah Rd(Zainab Market 附近).建于 1855 年,由孟买工程兵团的 John Hill 上尉设计。卡拉奇最早的主要教堂之一,也是巴基斯坦教会卡拉奇教区的所在地。其高塔也曾是一座灯塔,用于方便船只抵达卡拉奇港。
卡拉奇市政公司大楼
24.8497867.007787I. I. Chundrigar 路。这条宽阔而长但拥挤的街道是卡拉奇最大的金融区,也是卡拉奇银行和金融机构的中心,常被称为“巴基斯坦的华尔街”,并被广泛称为卡拉奇的主要商业街,因为巴基斯坦大多数金融机构的总部都设在这里。这条路从梅勒韦瑟纪念塔开始,一直延伸到沙欣综合体,保存着卡拉奇早期一些最好的私人建筑。梅勒韦瑟钟楼是一座35米高的塔,上面有一个四面钟。它建于1892年,以纪念当时的信德省专员。这座塔的设计是维多利亚时代英国流行的哥特复兴风格,旨在唤起中世纪英格兰的建筑风格。该结构由浅黄色吉兹里石建造,显示出对细节的高度敏感,并强调雕刻和装饰。哈比卜银行(Habib Bank Limited)总部曾是南亚最高的建筑十多年,直到1970年在孟买建成156米高的世界贸易中心大楼。这座23层、101米高的摩天大楼建于1963年,拥有精美的建筑,是这座城市最知名的地标之一。其他著名的纪念碑包括前汇丰银行大楼、卡拉奇证券交易所以及许多也是殖民时期建筑典范的银行。
24.8526167.0179118巴基斯坦国家博物馆,Burns Garden, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Rd。展出了在波托哈尔高原发现的200万年前的斧头。有一个杰出的画廊描述了德巴尔和曼苏拉的早期文明。收藏的58,000枚古钱币可以追溯到公元7世纪,还有数百件保存完好的雕塑。另一个画廊“独立运动画廊”包含大量来自独立运动时期的图片和文章。展品包括考古文物、伊斯兰艺术和其他历史文献。古兰经画廊经过翻新,配备了空调、现代照明和音响系统,收藏了300多本《古兰经》,其中约52件珍贵手稿正在展出。一个画廊致力于展出著名的印度河谷文明城市摩亨佐达罗和哈拉帕的文物,例如摩亨佐达罗最著名的文物——祭司国王的标志性雕塑和一位跳舞女孩的青铜小雕像。周二至周四 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00;周五 09:00-12:00。
24.9031967.0776921PIA天文馆,Main University Rd(next to Karachi Expo Centre).Temporarily closed.A virtual observatory which regularly puts on shows about the solar system and cosmic phenomenon. The shows in English are much more detailed, and are held every Sunday evening. On other days there are only Urdu shows. A ticketed, guided tour by an officer enables one to view the plane from the inside; its cockpit, pilot seats, and various other areas.
24.8481866.9995622State Bank Museum,I.I. Chundrigar Rd,.M-F 09:00-17:00.Focuses on money, coinage and economic. This is the only currency museum of Pakistan that displays the financial history of the nation dating back to when Pakistan was part of the British Raj. The exhibition hall comprise of seven Galleries.Free.
24.8508166.9975323Wazir Mansion(Quaid-i-Azam Birthplace Museum) (وزیر مینشن),Barkati Street, Haji Sharif Balwani Rd, Kharadar(off M.A. Jinnah Rd).This two-storey building was a family home completed in 1865, of the country's founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, where he was born and brought up. The house is foremost among Karachi’s historical and oldest buildings and is a protected national monument. It was renovated in 2008, has a reading hall and a library on the ground floor which has a collection of books related to the history of Pakistan and those that were once possessed by Quaid-i-Azam during his law graduation. The museum is located on the first floor and contains two galleries. One gallery incorporates three rooms including the one in which Quaid-i-Azam was born while the second and third rooms contain articles such as furniture which he used as the first Governor General of Pakistan. The second gallery on the second floor contains other relics of Quaid-e-Azam which are displayed in nine showcases. Relics include his dresses and other personal items used by Jinnah.
TDF 的 MagnifiScience Centre 夜景。24.84666367.00297824MagnifiScience Centre,Plot no 1 RY-15 Railway Quarter(between I. I. Chundrigar Road and MT Khan Road),☏ +92 388 99 672,msc@dawoodfoundation.org.09:00-17:00 weekdays, 10:00-19:30 on weekends.Established in 2021, it's the country's first interactive science museum, with over 200 interactive exhibits to understand different science concepts such as architectural and cultural elements of Karachi, sources of food, constructions, modes of transportation, the human body, light, sound, illusions, mathematics, and physics, including renewable energy and telecommunication. In addition to the exhibition areas indoors, there is also a simulation of a mangrove ecosystem installed inside. In the centre’s auditorium, science-related documentaries are screened as well as science-related program and workshops are held on a regular basis, predominantly over weekends. The original property was a colonial warehouse building within the historic Railway Quarter. The outdoor area comprises the centre’s Science Garden, including a playground, a natural maze and many indigenous trees and plants. In front of the building are a few outdoor exhibits and games, there are two ponds featuring science-related-information about the organisms living within. Guided tours are available. The MSC has a shop and cafeteria.Rs 1100 (week); Rs 1200 (weekend/holiday).(updated Aug 2023)
卡拉奇拥有超过 60 公里的海岸线,从西部的蒙兹角延伸到东部的邦德尔岛;然而,其大部分地区贫瘠,旅游吸引力和设施很少,尚待开发。卡拉奇有许多大小不一的海滩,包括位于卡拉奇市中心区域的“克利夫顿海滩”,这是该市最繁忙、最受欢迎的海滩。但它们并不那么好,卡拉奇沿海水域异常肮脏;此外,它们不是女性可以穿着泳衣(尤其是比基尼)的那种。相对较好的海滩位于卡拉奇郊区,最受欢迎的有 Sandspit 海滩、Hawks Bay 海滩和 French 海滩。这些地方对衣着要求不那么严格。这些海滩也是濒危海龟的繁殖地,有时含有会蜇人的水母,尤其是在季风季节(7 月至 9 月),因此建议天黑后避免独自在海滩散步。
克利夫顿海滩的骆驼骑手
24.7900567.043625Clifton Beach(Sea View),Defence.Pakistan’s busiest beach and the most popular entertainment site in Karachi, located in a quiet and safe suburb of the city. The beach itself is nothing special, only made of mud grey sand, but it’s fun for people spotting and attracts many families and tourists throughout the year. This was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort throughout the 20th century. If swimming, beware of the strong currents, especially from June to August. You can also enjoy horse or camel riding and hop on a dune buggy to roam around the beach area. Many grilled corn stalls can be found on the beach and many fast food kiosks. As the sun sets, flood lights come on and the beach starts getting crowded with the picnic continuing until midnight. Street lights dotting the kilometre long promenade increase the beauty of the sea and surrounding areas. The beach tends to attract children, teenagers, vendors, lovers, kite flyers, merrymakers, and families. Usually on Saturday and Sunday evenings, the land is filled with day-trippers, food vendors, and people picnicking which make it very crowded especially during public holidays and on weekends. On weekends, you can also spot a fountain on the eastern side built near the series of islets off the coast of the Karachi harbour that attracts many people. Overall, the beach is a nice place to spend time. Take a long walk under clear skies, at sundown for a spectacular view while the Arabian sea cascades over their sandalled feet. You can either start walking from McDonalds or from Village restaurant.Free.
马诺拉海滩
24.801566.9621826Manora Beach,Manora Island.On the southwestern outskirts of Karachi is a long sandy beach along the southern edge of a small peninsula called "Manora Island" consisting of natural landscapes of beach and mangrove forest can be a good and exotic picnic spot. The island has the remains of a 19th-century old Hindu temple "Shive Varon Dev Mandir" near the beach. Swimming is not recommended due to strong currents and polluted sea water. A few small food stalls on sell mostly fish. The beach is connected to the mainland Karachi by the 12-km-long causeway "Manora Drive".
24.8452266.776327Paradise Point.A sandstone rock promontory in the Arabian sea with a natural bridge located west of Manora Island. Attractions for families and tourists, facilities including beach-side horse and camel rides, amusement park, restaurants, and swimming.
24.8441966.9920128Port Grand,Near Jinnah Fly Over – M.T. Khan Rd(Near Beach Luxury Hotel),☏ +92 21 3833-0020, +92 21 3831-1111,info@portgrand.com.12:00-01:00.Alongside Karachi Harbour, this is an extensive and very pedestrian friendly food strip with scores of restaurants, cafes and eateries and entertainment complex popular with the elite of Karachi. Pedestrian friendly pier built along the 19th century Native Jetty Bridge, with having different good restaurants of exotic Pakistani and foreign food and other food and beverages kiosks on one side and breathtaking views of Karachi Harbour on the other side. A shopping mall, an art gallery, a tavern area, a mosque, many stalls, a children's play area, and a theatre stage is located in the complex area. A 200-year-old Hindu temple named "Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir" is just outside the complex entrance. Entrance is "strictly for families & couples", which makes the atmosphere very family friendly and safe. The place has a discriminatory policy of forbidding single males, except for Wednesday evenings. Likely to be overcrowded during weekends and public holidays. Musical concerts often take place as well. The entry fee is Rs 300 per person out of which Rs200 would be redeemable at different food outlets and shops inside the complex. Free valet parking is available for visitors. Don't forget to take an exciting speed boat ride in China Creek for Rs 500 per person which includes a complimentary pass to enter the Port Grand area. With amazing stunts and incredible spins, the ride will provide an unforgettable experience.
卡拉奇“水泥丛林”的名声确实名副其实,但城内还是有一些不错的绿色空间。一些城市公园维护得很好,很受欢迎,例如 Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim 公园、Boat Basin 公园、Jheel 公园、Nisar Shaheed 公园和 Hill 公园,后者尤其可以俯瞰城市全景。
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24.8098867.0253629Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim(Bin Qasim Park) (باغ ابنِ قاسم).A popular and well planned park of the city opened in 2007. It is the largest family park in South Asia built in memory of the 8th century Muslim conqueror Muhammad Bin Qasim. The park consists of extensive lighting, pathways, a turtle pond, 20 stone canopies and lush green spaces with hundreds of thousands of unique rose saplings planted throughout the park. The Lady Loyd Pier runs down the middle of the park providing spectacular views of the park so try to visit the park in the late evening when the park is lit. Attractions include: Lady Lloyd pier, Jahangri Kothari Parade, a century-old amusement park called Funland, an underground Hindu temple, and a mosque. A food court and shops are also inside the park.
24.8688467.0712830Hill Park,PECHS.built on a hilltop offers bird's eye view of Karachi and is a peaceful yet popular picnic spot, notably on Saturday and Sunday evenings when the hill park swarmed with families and becomes crowded. It has many amusement play land spots, a fast food centre, restaurants, and an artificial lake inside the park. One can take a nice view of Karachi skyline from this park.
24.8761267.0231231Karachi Zoo(کراچی چڑیاگھر),Garden East Area, Jamshad Town.Established in 1878 and for a time commonly called 'Mahatma Gandhi Garden', this is one of the oldest zoos in Pakistan. There are around 500 different species of birds, 180 species of mammals and nearly 200 species of reptiles in some 107 cages. Attractions include "White Lions", "Mumtaz Mahal" and the "Elephant House", where two female African bush elephants born in Tanzania, named 'Noor Jahan' and 'Madhu Bala' were brought. A Mughal Garden including Mughal-style fountains, established in 1970, occupies a major part of the zoo with green lawns and seasonal plants. The garden is famous for different varieties of roses and other flowers that are exhibited there. A "Natural History Museum", is also one of the famous attractions of the zoo with stuffed animals, skins, antlers, horns and feathers. The Municipal Aquarium is also located in the zoo. It was constructed in 1953 and has a total of 28 tanks which contain a total of around 300 fishes from about 30 species. There is also a boating lake and a "Reptile House" which is one of the few reptile houses in Pakistan. There are 13 species of snakes and lizards. Newly born hatchlings of turtles, tortoises, terrapin and crocodilians are also exhibited.Rs 10.
24.87467.06132Sindbad Amusement Park,NIPA.In Karachi, there are three indoor Sindbads located inside Dolmen Mall Clifton, Dolmen Mall Tariq Road and Dolmen Mall Hyderi. They include a mix of the latest video games, redemption games as well as kiddy rides. Sindbad at Dolmen Mall Clifton also includes the largest indoor playground in Pakistan, with three storeys of soft play. The play ground includes slides, ball pools, ball shooters and trampolines. Karachi is also home to two outdoor Sindbads located at Nisar Shaheed Park and NIPA.
24.8879567.089381Arena,FEC-01, Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Rd, Main Karsaz(Near Maritime Museum),☏ +92 21 9924 5251, +91 21 9924 5264,info@arena.net.pk.M-Th 13:00-23:30, F Sa 13:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:30.A modern and family friendly gaming arcade offering 16 lanes computerised bowling alley, virtual bowling for those who don't want to handle the traditional heavier bowling balls, mini golf, pool tables, 29 different arcade games, coin-operated kiddy rides for children, ice skating rink which is first of its kind in Pakistan, virtual reality simulator, paint ball, rock climbing, and a gymnasium. There's a nice buffet restaurant "Rangoli" which serve continental & Mughlai dishes and a cafe styled restaurant "Cafe Mist" and "Mocktail Bar" located inside the Arena.Entrance fee is Rs500 per person which is redeemable.
克马里船港
Boating You can hire a boat for a 15–20min ride at Kemari boating harbour, which will take you to Manora Island (though not really an island) or tour you around the Karachi harbour. At the southeastern end of Manora island is the tallest lighthouse (28m high) in Pakistan, which was erected by the British after they captured Karachi's Talpur rulers. The access to lighthouse is unfortunately restricted due to its presence inside the military protected area. Private boats can be hired for around Rs 500-3,000 per hour according to size of boat. If you are also interested in eating fish or crabs, ask the boat owner to arrange some and have a cookout on the boat while you travel. Please avoid taking photographs as it is prohibited when you're touring near the harbour due to its proximity to a Naval base, and other sensitive installations around. Even the boats crew will discourage you to take photos. Aside from the wooden trawlers, ferries are also available. Some captains of boats and ferry offers sea fishing, or even just crabbing but within the harbour. You can spend a romantic evening crabbing in Karachi's coastline beginning at sunset and ending with a delightful crab and seafood feast under the stars in evening. There are also two ferry boats run by government, which run twice daily and can take you to Manora island free of charges. You can also rent larger boats from Kemari boat harbour for longer duration to go further away to other islands such as Bundle Island or Buddo Island but you'll have to heavily negotiate to get a better rate, and try to avoid the touts who would be lurking outside in the parking area. One of the best ways to see Karachi coastline is from the waters of Karachi. Boats in Kemari may offer marvellous tour and views of the Karachi beach and Port of Karachi of varying durations and prices.
24.7794567.089712Cinemas.10:00-02:00.Karachi loves going to movies, and Karachiites flocks to cinemas every day. Nueplex Cinemas in The Place, Khayaban e Shaheen, is a magnificent and country's biggest movie theatre. This is Pakistan's most notable cinema, offers a high quality experience with a good 3D system and has huge screens in an attractive ambience. The cinema is designed by world renowned cinema Architects Mesbur & Smith and comprises five theatres including a luxury one, totalling 1100 seats and features 3 of the largest silver screens in Pakistan. Other major players includes Cinepax in Clifton and Atrium Mall in Saddar, close to Zainab Market. These cinemas show mainstream releases of Bollywood, Hollywood and Pakistani.Rs 500-1,000.
24.7855167.091173Dinner Cruise,Phase 8, DHA.Enjoy dinner on board while taking a boat ride off Karachi coastline in middle of sea. Cruise dining is itself most exciting part and makes this fantastic dining experience especially if you never did cruise dining before. Booking must be made a day in advance. Either go with Savor, Savor provide 2 hour sailing time but if you've money and you want to go private, nearby Carlton Hotel can rent a nice comfortable, with both air-conditioned and open air deck and clean boat for you. They charge Rs17,500/hour and Rs2,300 per person for dinner. They've 2 menus to choose from, either Chinese or Pakistani.
水上公园 卡拉奇郊区有一些水上公园。它们通常收取约 500 卢比的入场费,从清晨开放至下午6点。其中较好的有 25.0194167.3882711盛大嘉年华水上乐园. 位于 M-9 上,是巴基斯坦最好的水上公园之一。绝对是家庭公园,所以只允许家庭进入。提供许多令人兴奋的水滑梯,包括最令人心悸的“漂流螺旋黑隧道”、青少年滑梯、旋风滑梯、造浪池、漂流河、山峦滑梯、水上游乐区、迷你泰坦尼克号、灯塔和自由落体滑梯。最令人惊叹的滑梯是彩虹滑梯和25.0582367.1920412舒适水上乐园. 位于 N-5 公路上,推荐给女士,因为它是卡拉奇为数不多的提供宽敞的女士专用滑梯的水上公园之一。其他公园包括 Al Mehran Water Park 和 Dreams-world Resorts。
板球比赛在24.896167.081413国家体育场,Sir Shah Muhammed Sulieman Rd 附近,☏ +92-21-3482 1219。该体育场建于1955年,可容纳50,000人。它举办国际板球测试赛,并在 T20 巴基斯坦超级联赛中承办卡拉奇国王队。(2023年10月更新)
卡拉奇是巴基斯坦一些重要文化机构的所在地。位于新近翻新的印度教体育馆 (Hindu Gymkhana) 的国家表演艺术学院 (National Academy of Performing Arts) 提供为期两年的表演艺术文凭课程,包括古典音乐和当代戏剧。与拉合尔有 45 年历史的类似机构相关联的巴基斯坦全国家音乐会议 (All Pakistan Music Conference) 自 2004 年成立以来,每年都会举办音乐节。该音乐节现在已成为卡拉奇城市生活中一个成熟的特色,深受 3,000 多名卡拉奇市民和其他城市居民的期待和参与。
国家艺术委员会 (Koocha-e-Saqafat) 也举办音乐表演和 Mushaira(诗歌朗诵)。卡拉奇有几个博物馆,包括 Mohatta Palace Museum 和巴基斯坦国家博物馆,它们定期举办与表演艺术相关的展览。卡拉奇还是年度 Kara 电影节的举办地,这是巴基斯坦最大的电影节之一,展映巴基斯坦和国际独立电影及纪录片。
卡拉奇是该国的购物之都,卡拉奇人是狂热的购物者。因此,卡拉奇在购物方面提供了令人难以置信的多样性,可满足任何人的偏好和预算。卡拉奇的购物产品来自各种来源,从众多当地家庭手工业到国际知名设计师的正宗品牌服装。无论您是喜欢简单的饰品、精美的手工艺品还是高端时尚精品店,卡拉奇都是购物者的天堂,只要您问,您就能在卡拉奇找到任何东西。大量价格非常实惠的产品供您选择,以至于如果您允许,购物可能会压倒您的行程!西式购物中心和百货公司在全市各地如雨后春笋般涌现,但在购物中心里不要期望有传统或独特的巴基斯坦购物体验。除了当地的传统集市和街头小贩外,该市还有许多现代高端购物中心,如 Park Towers、The Forum 和 Dolmen Mall。您可以尽情购物,在遍布城市的巨大市场和集市中尽情选购,或者在城市更富裕的地区(即 Defence 和 Clifton)的许多现代购物中心购物和享受。也不用太担心预算;对于外国人来说,卡拉奇是一个不贵的城市。
萨达尔 (Saddar)。是该市最大的购物区,也是巴基斯坦的主要珠宝市场、电子产品市场,主要销售消费电子产品,以及从 A 到 Z 的一切。您可以在这里找到便宜又高品质的产品。它由许多相互连接的小巷组成,街头小贩兜售从古董到鞋子、汽车配件等各种商品。这里出售的商品数量和种类可能会给您带来惊喜。另一方面,这些供应商通常会给您一个很好的讨价还价,尽管您必须多讨价还价,并小心您购买的东西。用敏锐的眼光购物——留意假冒品或维修糟糕的二手商品,它们可能会被迅速卖掉。访问这个巨大的购物区时,不要随身携带太多财物,如钱/珠宝/手表。只带必需品,并留意您的财物。您很可能被抢劫,因为当地人善于发现第一次购物者。请注意,萨达尔的拍卖商店是非法的且是假的。那些假的拍卖商雇用一群人,他们似乎参与了竞标,但他们的目的是引诱其他人。
24.84140167.04067218Pompei(Shapes Health Club Compound, old railway club),139 Mc Niel Rd, Cantt,☏ +92 21 3521 9657-8.一家提供意大利美食的 fine dining 餐厅。也可在美丽的花园中露天用餐。室内设计为极佳的意大利风格。人均消费2000卢比起。
网吧,当地称为“Internet cafes”,几乎遍布每个街角,费率约为每小时50卢比。它们通常没有非常快的操作系统,也没有很好的互联网速度,所以不要太不耐烦。如果您使用的是小显示器、Windows XP和Internet Explorer 5.0,请不要感到惊讶。数据安全也可能是一个问题。作为预防措施,在使用网吧后更改密码,或进行私人/隐身浏览。市中心大部分咖啡馆都有不错的网速和良好的操作系统。
爱尔兰,Atlasta House, House number A/7, St No. 1 Bath Island,☏ +92 21 3530 0747,fax: +92 21 3568 8018,irishcons@cyber.net.pk.(Also see British Deputy High Commission above since they also provide consular services for Irish nationals in addition to the UK)