What country is Serbia? Serbia Travel Guide

Serbia is located in Eastern Europe and is a country on the Balkan Peninsula. This is a country with a long and complex history. The wars in the former Yugoslavia are still fresh in our memories. This country that was destroyed by the West and the United States is still stubbornly continuing. Here is an introduction to Serbia and its travel guide.

What is Serbia? Where?

Serbia is a major country in the former Yugoslavia. The "Balkan powder keg", the "Sarajevo incident" and the "bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia" are all related to it. This is a country that has suffered and still suffers. After the disintegration of Yugoslavia, Serbia became an independent country.

The capital of Serbia is Belgrade, which was once the capital of Yugoslavia. NATO bombings, the Croatian War, the Kosovo War and multiple disintegrations have left this land unrecognizable. And it has happened for nearly 30 years, and the trauma left by the war cannot be erased.

Serbia is a landlocked country in the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.

The first one is Serbia on Amap,

The second one is on Google Maps. The area separated by dotted lines on Google Maps is called Kosovo, which is somewhat similar to Taiwan, China.

This can provide a general understanding of the relationship between Serbia and China as well as Serbia’s international situation.

Serbian religion, history, culture, ethnicity, international situation, language, etc.

In Serbia, Orthodox Christianity is the main religion of the Serbian people.

SvetiSava Church in Belgrade

Serbia was occupied by the Ottoman Turkish Empire for centuries, so Serbs hate Turkey. But Serbia is deeply influenced by Turkish culture. For example, Serbian traditional music is like a mix of Romanian, Turkish and Arabic music.

The residents of Serbia are mainly Slavs, and the main ethnic group in Russia is Slavs. Serbia has historically been Russia's most loyal partner.

Located in the center of Belgrade, it is known as Moskva Hotel. This shows the relationship between Serbia and Russia. (The desserts here are very cheap)

But in Kosovo, Serbia, the main residents are Albanians who believe in Islam. Kosovo and Serbia have been the scene of many conflicts and genocides in recent decades. The conflict continues.

Every time I pass by the Belgrade City Hall, I dare not look at the petitioners, who hold photos of their relatives who died in the conflict.

Some people still hold Russian flags in their hands, hoping that Russia can help them regain Kosovo. In fact, Serbia's own military strength is sufficient without Russian help. But it is impossible to regain Kosovo, because Kosovo's independence is supported by Europe and the United States.

China does not recognize Kosovo, just like Serbia does not recognize Taiwan. A friend of mine in Taiwan said that she does not need a visa anywhere in Europe except Serbia, and it costs her a lot of money to apply for this visa.

"Have you seen the news? China and Serbia will exempt each other from visas next year."

"As expected, our chairman has gone to your market."

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Starting from January 15, 2017, Chinese passport holders can stay in Serbia for 30 days without a visa.

(Friends who are interested in traveling to Serbia can ask me any questions.)

In Serbia, people speak Serbian, which is a type of Slavic language. There are Cyrillic and Latin versions, and now the Latin version is generally used. Serbian is similar to languages ??such as Russian and Polish. Similar to Croatian and Bosnian.

In Serbia, the popularity of English is not very high, but it is higher than that in countries such as Italy and China.

Serbia’s economy

Serbia, which is confronting the EU and being bombed by NATO, has been in a sluggish state.

Twenty years ago, little Walker was so hungry that he took 10 million dinars from his mother and ran to the bread seller's house.

"Prices have increased, now 50 million dinars can buy a loaf of bread."

"But yesterday it was only 5 million."

1991-1995 , dinar banknotes in times of inflation.

The currency used in Serbia is the dinar.

On the streets of Serbia, you can see currency exchange points everywhere, and you can exchange euros for dinars at any time. Some people here feel it is safe to exchange dinars for euros so that they can later travel abroad or worry about another war breaking out. Currently, one yuan is equal to approximately 17 dinars. But they don't exchange RMB.

People’s living standards

Maria was once one of the best students in the school because she believed “My God, Maria, your paintings really exceeded my expectations! "You are a genius. Don't let your talent become a regret!" "So Maria became a designer. In 2016, Maria got her first job after graduation. It was 50 euros a month, you read that right, about 1,900 yuan. She lived in Bay City, the country's capital and The largest city. Maria's 70-year-old father earns 800 euros a month, and this is the industry where he has worked all his life.

Where Maria used to work, I like to walk here, and this is probably the bay. The most modern place in the city.

Milisa is also a good student and became an artist after graduation. She chose to be an English teacher and teach online classes. She still cannot make ends meet and now lives with her mother. Together. Milisa has the bluest and clearest eyes I have ever seen. I have also seen her art works, which are so exquisite that I am shocked.

There is no subway in the capital city, and there is no need or money.

Many places here have been sold by the government to foreign companies.

For example, the Burj Khalifa under construction was sold to the United Arab Emirates. It may be the tallest building in Serbia when completed. So it attracted a lot of people's attention.

But after visiting China, Maria said that there are hundreds of Burj Khalifa under construction in any second- and third-tier cities in China. I said: " Have you ever heard of house flipping? What about real estate? ”

The price in Serbia

A box of cherries like this costs about 5 yuan, which is cheaper in rural areas. But I never buy them.

In the center of the capital I like this restaurant very much. A meal for two people costs about 50 yuan.

The bread I bought in the supermarket costs 6 yuan, which is enough for me to eat for a day.

Pink Bus. , I think buses are relatively expensive in North City. The government sells public bus operation rights to private companies. The train ticket from Bay City to Novi Sad only costs about 6 yuan. 29 yuan.

I don’t know, I haven’t stayed in a hotel. I think the price is similar to that in third-tier cities in China.

This is delicious! The dish is called Musaka, and the main ingredients are potatoes, meat sauce, and sour cream.

He is a chef, a first-class chef. His dream is to work and live in China. Cooking. But he has been unable to apply for a work visa, probably because his English is not fluent and no hotel will hire him. I hope some hotels will offer this this winter.

Traditional food in Serbia is indispensable. !

Zonni’s paprika

There are many ways to cook it, such as putting pork and cheese in it.

They say that the traditional Serbian breakfast is also. An appetizer.

Pictured is bacon and yogurt cheese, the rest are KajMak, Pihtije, Varci, Pogaa, Kroasani, Ajvar, Rakija. Sorry, I don’t know how to express most of the rest in Chinese. It’s all about meat. Serbians like to eat meat very much.

Rakiga is a unique Serbian wine, fruit brandy,

similar to Russian vodka, a strong liquor.

Well, it’s all Slavs drinking.

The first time I had dinner with Maria’s high school classmates, they chose a restaurant that looked great in the city and the waiter gave us each a glass of Rakija. , after the French show and the German show, he said we must try this wine here, it seemed that we could only speak Chinese. I said I didn’t want to drink it, and then the waiter introduced me to how the wine was made and how to choose the ingredients for a long time. How complicated the craftsmanship is and how good the taste is. Maria, they said to me, it doesn’t matter, if you don’t want to drink it, don’t drink it. After the meal, they said they were treating me and said I was a guest and couldn’t pay. Oh my God, I heard this. My mind was full of emotions. They were as poor as me and invited me to eat. Then my mind was hot and I drank that Rakija cup.

They almost applauded.

That was the first time I drank alcohol, and I haven’t drank since.

Later we all became friends. But I also know that if I didn't drink that drink, we would still be friends.

The dinner that day was like this.

Fruits of Serbia

Serbia is rich in natural resources, with a wide variety of fruits of high quality!

Serbia in May is a world of cherry cherries.

If you want to eat, just climb up the tree next to Maria’s house and eat. No money.

Blackberries in the fruit market, these are not mulberries.

I picked the raspberries myself!

I made a light breakfast of fried eggs, bread, apple juice and blueberries. There are lots of blueberries in July. By the way, apple juice! Serbian juice is very pure and tastes great. I never eat apples, but I absolutely love apple juice. Juice in supermarkets here costs about 4 to 6 yuan a liter. My favorites are cherry juice and apple juice.

Fruit tree

One?

I picked out a lot of things.

Then I put them together into the fruit bowl.

Serbian scenery, food, drink and fun!

Belgrade

Camedan Castle

Sitting on top of the castle at night.

Hang your feet on the city wall and enjoy the night view of Beicheng.

Overlooking part of Bay City, with the equestrian arena in the middle.

You can learn to ride a horse here. Not expensive.

This place is called Ada, a lake formed after the Sava River dried up. There are many water entertainment projects.

I like to bask in the sun here. There are not many people in the summer, but there is a nudist area. Avoid with caution. Why? There are no naked handsome men or beautiful women there, only old men and women.

In Belgrade, two big rivers flow, one is the Sava River, and the other is the Danube River that flows through half of Europe!

Swans on the Danube

Zemun an der Danube

Walking across the Ada Bridge

Night view of the Danube!

Also! You can have dinner at a floating restaurant on the Danube! Super romantic! But make a reservation!

We didn't have a reservation, and the seats next to us were all booked, so we had to sit in the middle of the restaurant.

Bogdan and Maria are looking at the menu.

Fortunately, this table did not come, so we are sitting here.

While eating, I watched the sunset set a little bit.

On the Danube River, the light pink sky.

The best Chinese restaurant in Serbia is not in the capital, but in Novi Sad

If you miss Chinese food one day.

I went there once with my friends in winter.

The church in Nosad is also worth a visit.

Write a feature article about the future of tourism in Serbia.

Serbia is located in Eastern Europe. The average number of women in Serbia beats the United Kingdom and other countries. There are many supermodels in Serbia, and Miranda Kerr is of Serbian descent.

This model is also named Maria.

By the way, I have more than one friend named Maria. Maria is a very common name in Cyprus, not Maria, but Marija.

One time Maria and I were shopping on the street, and suddenly Maria disappeared, so I shouted "". As a result, half the women on the street looked at me, and I ran away.

The average height of Serbian young men is 182cm. Serbian boys are much taller and more handsome than the boys I see on the streets in Germany and Russia. Maybe it’s because of low immigration?

A handsome Serbian flew with us from the UAE to Serbia.

In Serbia, almost everyone is friendly, at least everyone I met was nice to me.

Once, I went home from a nightclub in Belgrade until one o'clock in the morning, but I had no money in my pocket, so I had to wait for the night bus. But I couldn’t figure out the bus route, so I asked a tall Serbian girl on the roadside. She said she didn't know either, she was from another city. As soon as I thanked her and started to leave, she stopped me and said she wanted to check on her cell phone. After reading it, she said she would take me there. After arriving at the bus stop, she asked another pretty girl if she was going to the university town. Another young lady said she was also waiting for the car. We are on the same road.

The tall girl handed me over to this pretty girl and walked back.

After getting on the night bus, the pretty girl told me not to worry. She would call me when I arrived, even though she didn't get off at the same station as me.

After we got off the bus at the station, she repeatedly checked whether I knew the road, and then she walked back. She missed the stop to see me off. Very touched.

But in the eyes of foreigners,

Serbs are another kind of existence.

German

"Where are you? I'm traveling in an RV."

"I'm in Serbia. Come and play with me!"

“I don’t want my car to be dismantled and my tires to be stolen or sold.”

Nordic

“Where are you going next, home? "

"No, I should go to Serbia"

"I will not judge this behavior."

Italian

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"Are you coming to Italy?"

"No, I will stay in Serbia."

"Can you stand the Serbs? They are barbaric, no Take care of your personal hygiene."

"You're stupid and dirty!"

Most of my friends know how I reacted when I went to Serbia.

Serbia has been hacked as badly as China in the Western media.

But believe me, Serbian people are friendly.

There are no refugees in Serbia, only refugees passing through.

Me and some volunteers who work in a refugee camp on the Serbian border. Those refugees could not enter Austria and were stationed on the Serbian border.

Refugees in Serbia: What the hell, so poor?

Then I left in a hurry.

Also

Watch out for the Gypsies in Serbia.

I am afraid to see them in Serbia.

One day I will write in detail, but in any case I will only encounter them and avoid them.

Serbia is now a parliamentary democracy and does not belong to the EU. Current President Aleksandar Vucic.

About the President

Vucic’s vote rate is extremely high. Half of the votes have just been counted, and his vote share among several candidates is about 60%. He was sworn in as president at the end of May this year.

It seems that it has won an overwhelming advantage from the people, but in fact it is not.

In post-war Serbia, the education system was not perfect. Most rural people are poor and they cannot afford a good education. Furthermore, well-educated people may not be able to find jobs in Serbia, even low-paying ones.

"Good students, smart people, and rich people have all run away. Everywhere is better than here." They laughed at themselves when eating with friends in a restaurant.

"You can see us here because we are too stupid to go abroad, hahahahahaha."

When the results were selected, all my friends reacted as follows :

"He won, I knew it. Seeing his face made me sick. He will continue to exploit the Serbian people."

"He only controls the media and corrupts it Degenerate, making promises to those uneducated and opinionated poor people, deceiving them that he will bring them a better life. Those poor people can only believe one lie after another on TV. "

“I can’t. I have to do something.”

Large-scale protests broke out in the Serbian capital after the results of the vote. There were also protests in other cities that lasted for more than a month. Many people were arrested by the police.

Maria's brother Walker in Norway also returned to join Maria and their parents in the protest. During the first protest, angry Serbs packed the city center, numbering between 800,000 and 100,000 people.

On TV the next day, "Yesterday, some citizens who were dissatisfied with the election came to the center of Belgrade. There were about 2,000 to 5,000 people at the scene. Next"

"Long, See? Do you want to make money in Serbia? ”

They said to me.

The current situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Serbia

It’s terrible. Almost the same as Russia.

Hahahaha

A country's tolerance for LGBT is related to its economic development, education level, and religion. Serbia is not a developed country.

I asked Maria if I could wear my pink tank top to the nightclub.

"Of course, I am a Slavic woman, one can beat ten."

"But the person who wants to beat me is also a Slavic"

Then before going out Only wear crisp jackets.

If you dress particularly gay, don’t worry about whether someone will stare at you, because someone may rush up and hit you directly.

Beijing’s annual large-scale LGBT gathering is rare. We were all ready, but Pang Yawen didn't agree, even though her girlfriend wanted to go. Pang Yawen was worried that some homophobes would come in and stab people at the party. We thought it was reasonable and dragged her away that night. Security checks are very strict. When checking in, you must open your bag and check for drugs, knives, guns, etc.

But the nightlife in Belgrade is still great. It’s great for non-drinkers like me haha.

A day when I had nothing to do.

"Maria, can you drive me to Kosovo?"

"Then we'll have to drive the tank, if you don't want to be burned alive in the car with me Or I will be beaten."

"Then I will go alone."

Then I called the embassy: "Can I go to Kosovo? I need to apply to go to Kosovo. Is there such a thing as a visa for Kosovo?”

A Serbian female worker: “You can go to Kosovo without a visa, because, as you know, Kosovo is Serbian territory”

< p>"How can I go there alone? What kind of car? How come I'm back?"

"Well you can ask my colleagues in China and call you later."

A few minutes later, an embassy staff member called me. He is from China. "You can't go. There are border checks. What are you doing in Kosovo alone?" Do you have a Kosovo visa or an EU Schengen visa? "

"I have a Schengen visa to travel"

"It's a bit unsafe for you to go alone. If you go, you can't come back. Also, there are no trains or buses or anything. If you must go, find someone to drive you. "

"Okay"

"Maria, will you take me to Kosovo in a tank? "

"I can't drive a tank. ”

“You Slavs drink water. Don't know how to drive a tank? "

"When will you leave? ”

In Serbian

DalisteulizaSrbiju?

Listen to me, where are we going?

Dalimoda Srbiju Ska Super Zvezdatnisa (Novak Jokovic)?

Ups! Pogrena Slika Izvenet.

ionsvetautenisu.

IlimodanjihovenskiodbojskakiTimkojijeizgubioprotivkineskog马体naOlimpijskimigramauRiu2016. Godin?

After knowing that I wrote this, I insisted on reading the Serbian version. I will finish it when I have time. .

May the friendship between China and Serbia last forever.

My dream last year was to be a diplomat.

About English. The issue of popularity

I live in Belgrade and I can only speak English, but I can’t help but speak it. The popularity among young people is pretty good. They generally speak English when they go to shopping malls, hotels, supermarkets, and cafes. There are also many people who speak English very well. If you really want to meet someone who doesn't speak English at all, you can use Google Translate to communicate some simple words.

About. It’s a question of whether tourism can make money.

It’s hard to say. I’m not a tourist. But since Serbia became visa-free for China, I really feel that there are more Chinese tourists on the streets. Travel stop.

After all, Belgrade is the largest city in the Balkans. Major airlines have flights to Belgrade from their respective hub airports, such as Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air France, Alitalia, etc. .

And recently Hainan Airlines seems to be launching a direct flight from Beijing to Belgrade (via Prague). After flying to Serbia, if you have a Schengen multiple-entry visa, you can go to surrounding countries for a few days, such as Budapest, Hungary in the north (3.5 hours by car) or Vienna, Austria (6-7 hours by car), Croatia in the west (4 hours by car) Zagreb, five or six hours to Plitvice Lakes, known as Jiuzhaigou in Europe :), and Dubrovnik, one of the filming locations of "Game of Thrones", one hour by plane), and

Someone in the comment area asked me to write more when I have time, but I didn’t think about what to write. What do you want to ask? Tell me in the comment section, I'll try my best to write.

Original answers below

This is the first time I have been invited to answer a question, so I am so excited.

Thank you (I made a mistake not to spell the typo,)

I have lived in Serbia for two years, and my company is stationed here. Most of the time is in Belgrade, with occasional trips to surrounding cities and countries (mainly other countries in the former Yugoslavia and Hungary).

What kind of country is Serbia?

Let’s talk about Serbia first. As the dominant ethnic group in the former Yugoslavia, the Serbs were very lost in the years after the partition. This is a low point for this country. After Slovenia and Croatia declared independence in the early 1990s, during the independence period of Bosnia and Herzegovina, due to ethnic conflicts, civil war broke out among the Serbs, Croats and Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the support of their respective ethnic groups. After the war, the Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina established the "Serbian Democratic Republic" with the support of the Serbian nation, which is now one of the three major democratic republics in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the Bosnian War, Serbia (then called Yugoslavia) was bombed again in 1999 because of the Kosovo issue. There are still many bombed sites in Belgrade, including the monument that once housed the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia. After these two wars, Serbia (called Serbia after the separation of Montenegro in 2006) has lost its influence in the region and its economy is not good. It is far inferior to Slovenia and Croatia, which were divided from west to south. It lost its access to the sea and became a landlocked country. However, this is not the first time Serbia has appeared in the Balkans over the years. Let's hope they can return to their former glory.

My biggest feeling after living here for the past two years is that the ethnic issue is a big issue that is not good for anyone, whether it is the dominant ethnic group or the so-called ethnic minorities.

Now I communicate with many ordinary Serbians, and many of them miss the former Yugoslavia.

The logic of coding on mobile phones is also very messy, just some of my own feelings.

I couldn’t find a photo of the monument to the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia on my phone, so I looked for one online.