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Georgia - a beautiful little country full of European style, a niche wonderland you don’t know (there is a practical guide at the end)

From Caucasus travel expert JT Travel

There is a place with a German-like castle, Dutch-like streets, Swiss-like snow-capped mountains, French-like vineyards, and a rich European style in every corner. However, it is not in Europe!

It is one of the countries with the richest tourism resources in the Caucasus, but few people know its name, let alone travel here;

This is Georgia full of European style Georgia is a small Asian country

Georgia is located on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus in southwest Asia

Strads across the Eurasian continent, bordering Russia to the north

Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to the south Bordering

Right at the "crossroads" of Eurasia

You can experience European style without leaving Asia

Not many tourists come here

Let’s go now before it becomes a hit!

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Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and is located at the transportation hub of the Caucasus, so it has always been the most important city in Georgia. Because of this, Tbilisi has been repeatedly invaded by foreign enemies, and most of the buildings in the old city are the product of destruction and reconstruction, then destruction and reconstruction.

"Tbilisi" means "warm" in the local language, not only because of the famous local sulfur hot springs, but also because the people here are friendly and kind. This kind of warmth brought between people can only be fully understood by visiting this place in person.

Old Tbilisi is about 400 meters west of Freedom Square. There are also ancient buildings from various periods preserved here: Ottoman Turkish-style carved balconies, turquoise-decorated Persian sulfur baths, Byzantine churches, small alleys full of ruined walls... full of traces of history.

Tbilisi is built on a mountain, and you can have a panoramic view of the entire old city when you climb up. However, the best way to sightsee is to go to the Nariqala Fortress on the Sololaki Mountain south of the Old Town of Tbilisi, where you can see the entire Old Town.

There are many churches, large and small, in Tbilisi, but you must visit Holy Trinity Church. The Holy Trinity Church located in a hilltop village is called the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, also known as the Golden Dome Church.

This church can be seen from almost every angle in Tbilisi. Moreover, the scenes shown during the day and night are different, and local people also prefer to hold sacred ceremonies here when they get married.

The sulfur hot springs in Tbilisi have long been famous. The Royal Bath is the royal bath of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. This is a domed building. Each dome is an independent room, which is very private.

Tips: Opening hours: 10:00-22:00

Price: 50-150 lari per hour. Towels and massage services are charged separately. It is crowded in peak season and requires an appointment in advance.

The small town of Kazbegi is located in the north of Georgia, located on the very famous Kazbek Mountain in the Caucasus. It attracts many mountaineering and skiing enthusiasts every year. Most mountaineering tourists will choose to start from the town of Stepantsminda, which usually has very complete tourist facilities.

The Kazbek Snow Mountain, standing on the border of Russia and Georgia, is the third highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains. With an altitude of over 5,000 meters, the ice and snow on the top of the mountain remain unchanged all year round. With its good looks, it has long become a famous tourist icon in Georgia.

This is known as "the place closest to God". In addition to mountain climbing and hiking, if you want to experience Mount Kazbegi up close, you can also choose to experience paragliding for a different kind of exciting experience!

The most famous hotel here is the Quadrum Creative Hotel, a unique hotel transformed from shipping containers. Especially when it snows in winter, you can experience the rolling mountains and breathtaking ice at 360°. Snow scene.

Georgia is one of the oldest birthplaces of red wine in the world. Sighnaghi is one of Georgia’s grape producing areas. The architectural style is mainly made of stone, and the roofs are all eye-catching red.

It is not until the vehicle drives off the winding forest road that you can see this ancient city hidden on the hill. There are some ancient fortresses built in the 5th century on the edge of the town. They were partially renovated in 2007 and tourists can climb and take photos. This is also the favorite place for wedding photos among Georgians and is known as the city of love.

Standing high up in the ancient city, the unified appearance of the town's buildings will create a different kind of beauty. Looking across the vast Arassani Plain and across the rolling Caucasus Mountains in the distance is the land of Azerbaijan.

This ancient city was once the capital of the Georgian dynasty. It was not until the 5th century AD that the Georgian dynasty moved its capital to Tbilisi. As a religious center, the ancient city of Mtskheta follows the architectural style of the 11th-century church domes and cross-shaped planes.

This place has oil painting-like colors, red-roofed wooden houses, winding deep lanes, brick and stone churches... It makes people feel like they have returned to a medieval European town, immersed in poetry and painting.

Mtskheta is located in eastern Georgia, 20 kilometers away from the capital Tbilisi, with an altitude of 460 meters. The best way to sightsee is to go to Jivali Monastery, which overlooks the entire town.

Batumi is located in the southwest of Georgia, on the east coast of the Black Sea, and is close to Turkey to the south. It has a mild climate and a wide seaside road, making it a paradise for Europeans to vacation.

Longing the stone roads that have passed through the years, you can look for the historical traces of various buildings in the old city, or you can enjoy the exquisite sculptures and fountains on the benches in the square, and you can feel the uniqueness of this small town. Such a romantic atmosphere.

Boulevard is a beautiful coastal boulevard where you can rent an electric car for a ride. Apart from the bars and restaurants along the coast, there are no other commercial distractions.

In the early morning, you can go for a morning jog on the coastal plastic road, or bathe in the gradually warming sea water. In the evening, you can surf on the beach, or look at the sparkling sea and drink a colorful cocktail. The five flavors of life.

As a landmark building in Batumi, the Ali & Nino statue is definitely a great work of art. The two sculptures are 8 meters high and were completed in 2010 by Georgian sculptors Tamar Kvesitadze and Paata Sanaia.

Every night, the two statues slowly move towards each other, and finally pass through each other's bodies without touching each other, symbolizing pain and helplessness.

Mestia is located in the heart of Svaneti, Georgia’s oldest and most unique region, and a skier’s dream.

The scenery in Mestia is completely idyllic in Europe, with large lawns, looming snow-capped mountains, historic churches, and cows walking leisurely everywhere, walking together with pedestrians , has its own number on its ear, and can walk back to the cowshed by itself at night.

This is the purest, most beautiful and most attractive snow mountain in Mestia. The road to the Ushba Snow Mountain is very beautiful. Walking through gentle slopes one after another, you can see the continuous snow mountains in the distance and the sky. The clouds are layered under the sunlight, and there are herds of cows, horses and piglets on the roadside.

In winter, there is a cable car to the top of the mountain. Ushba Snow Mountain is famous for its steepness. The weather at the top of the mountain changes all year round, which makes many climbers daunted. There is also a lake at the foot of the mountain. If it happens to be sunny after the rain, a golden light will shine through the dark clouds in the distance and fall into the canyon, which is extremely beautiful.

This is a very famous delicacy in Georgia, very similar to Chinese soup dumplings, usually 0.6GEL to 1GEL each. In particular, Georgian steamed buns are boiled, not steamed.

Georgian cheese pie is very similar to pizza. After it is baked, a raw egg is beaten on top before serving. It is delicious, sweet and hot. These cheese cakes are slightly creamy and slightly sour. People who like dairy products will find it very fragrant, but people who don't like it will have a hard time accepting it.

As the birthplace of red wine, Georgia’s wines are well-deserved. They are mainly semi-sweet and sweet, which is very suitable for women.

A visa only requires the first page of your passport and a 2-inch electronic photo. It costs 20 US dollars and takes about 5-7 days to issue, but there may be payment problems.

U.S. ten-year visa/Canadian ten-year visa/French five-year multiplex visa are exempt from visa requirements.

2. Language: Georgian, Russian, almost all tourism practitioners can communicate in simple English.

3. Recommended months: the end of May to the end of October. It is the rainy season before the end of May, and the temperature gradually becomes very low after the end of October. The temperature in Georgia in winter is often below 0 degrees. Many of the hikes to Mestia will be covered with snow and ice, and the degree of danger and difficulty are also higher.

4. Time difference: 4 hours

5. Transportation: ① There is a subway in the capital Tbilisi, but taking a taxi is still the most convenient for scenic spots in the city.

②You can take trains between cities. During peak season, you need to book tickets about a month in advance. The train speed in Georgia is relatively slow. For example, it takes 5 hours to travel more than 300 kilometers from Tbilisi to Batumi.

③ Domestic air tickets cost more than 3,000 yuan, which is considered very cheap. During special discounts, you can buy air tickets for more than 2,000 yuan. On the way, you can also visit neighboring Armenia or Türkiye.

6. Currency: All domestic merchants with the UnionPay logo and ATMs of Liberty Bank, Capital Bank, and Basis Bank accept UnionPay cards. UnionPay cards can be used to withdraw cash at Liberty Bank, but occasionally they cannot be withdrawn. In this case, it is recommended to bring US dollars or Euros with you in case of emergency. The exchange rate at the airport is relatively poor. Exchange some pocket money and then go to the city to exchange. There are many exchange shops in the city.

7. Price: Although Tbilisi is the capital and is about to join the EU and become a European country, the price is only equivalent to that of second- and third-tier cities in China. There are few paid attractions in the city. The fee is only a dozen yuan.

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