District

District is a very urban level. People who enjoy exploding cars will find whole streets full of them. Long range combat can be found on the long, intersecting streets, and close range combat can be found near the center marketplace. Desert camo is often preferred. LMG's and Assault rifles are preferred due to their range and penetration power. The RPD and M4 are great options, along with the G36C and M16. Even though these weapons are recommended, it does not exclude very close range weapons such as the shotguns, or very long range such as the sniper rifles. Sniping is possible at intersections, whereas shotguns are useful in the tight alleys and blind corners.

Map Tips

 * Stay away from the red barrels, as they are explosive.
 * If you are being shot at by a hidden sniper, and KillCam is disabled (in modes such as Hardcore or Old School), check the roofs of the central marketplace. This sniping spot is often overlooked, but is very deadly.
 * At the start of any game throw grenades into the central market as everyone rushes that area straight away.
 * Stay away from the middle of the streets as there are snipers covering them most of the time.
 * Use suppressive fire to cover your movement in the open streets. If you come across the enemy suppress, then bound back using full-auto fire to keep the enemy's head down.
 * It is possible to complete the "Goodbye" Challenge on this stage by jumping down The Well of Dreams.
 * The market and the area around it is very active, stay low and listen carefully or you could be easily ambushed.
 * The exit to the market,( on the gas station side), have dumpsters that you can use to ambush enemies coming from all directions. It's very effective because you are in the shadows, it is unexpected, and you are at a safe knife distance.
 * During heavy street fights, it is wise to save grenades for detonating cars when groups of enemies approach them.

Glitch
It is possible to jump onto the top of the awning between the large street with the van at the end, and the market. To do so, one must climb the stairs and jump onto the roof of the small booth up ahead. From there, move to the left of the booth, and switch to your pistol. Aim about head height up the arch and jump, if timed correctly, you will be on an invisible ledge, allowing you either to jump above the arch, or high enough so you are on another ledge, which will allow you to jump above the arch.

You will now be able to move along a thin strip, it is recommended to only shoot people below you, as they will almost certainly have no clue on where you are. This works really well on hardcore, with no kill cam. On search and destroy, it allows you to defend A easily, but is a one-trick pony. Enemies will only be fooled once.