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Belgium Travel

Belgium (The Kingdom of Belgium, Le Royaume de Belgique), located in Northwest Europe, bordering Germany to the east, the Netherlands to the north, France to the south, the North Sea to the west, and the United Kingdom across the sea. The land area is 30,528 square kilometers, the territorial sea and exclusive economic zone are 3,462 square kilometers, and the coastline is 66.5 kilometers long. Two-thirds of the area is composed of hills and flat lowlands, with the lowest point slightly below sea level. The entire territory is divided into three parts: the coastal Flanders Plain in the northwest, the hills in the middle, and the Ardennes Plateau in the southeast. Top >>Belgium Tourism Introduction

Belgian Accommodation There are 20 youth hostels nationwide in Belgium. For information, please refer to the "International Youth Hostels Handbook" Vol1 (European Region). You can obtain a hotel brochure at the Tourism Bureau, which details the names, addresses, telephone numbers, equipment and rental information of various hotels. It also lists some introductions to tourist attractions in the city and information on local tours from travel agencies. It is delivered free of charge. . Recommended hotel: Hotel des Colonies Address: Rue Des Croisades 6-10, Brussels, 1210 Reason for recommendation: This hotel is located in Saint-Joseph-Ten-Brussels

Belgian cuisine Belgians are famous for their love of life. Belgian food culture is slightly influenced by French cuisine. Belgium is a kingdom of gourmet food, second only to France in Europe, and is most famous for its various seafood and shellfish. The mussels it abounds in are plump and tasty. Among various cooking methods, steaming mussels with white wine is the best way to taste their original flavor. There are many kinds of Belgian cuisine, and more than 40 kinds of fish can be caught in Flanders. North Sea gray shrimp with tomatoes is a unique Flemish delicacy that has always been admired by many foreigners. Plaice, a firm-fleshed flat fish, is also popular. The mussels cooked in white wine are delicious and juicy, and the French fries are fried to perfection

Belgian Transportation Bus Long-distance buses can reach all major cities in the country. Ticket prices are generally 10-20 times higher than in China. Car rental is available in major towns and tourist resorts in the city. You must be at least 21 years old and have an international driving license. The traffic rules in Belgium are similar to those in China. Note: Cars cannot turn right when the light is red. If you have an accident in Belgium, please dial 100 for assistance. The speed limit on expressways is 70-120 kilometers, the maximum speed limit in urban areas is 50 kilometers, and in suburban areas it is 90 kilometers. When a driver is driving a vehicle and sees someone crossing the street at a crosswalk, he or she must stop. Railway traffic conditions The Belgian railway sign is an oval

Belgian Entertainment Belgium is rich in entertainment activities and is a paradise for young people. Influenced by the Belgian beer culture, there are constant parties here and the bar is full almost every day. On a summer night, gathering up with three or five friends and having a refreshing and delicious Hoegaarden at the open-air bar by the park lake, followed by a platter of salty olives, sausage and cheese, is a good way for many Brussels people to spend the summer. . On a rainy day, in the old town around the main square, it coincides with the rugby or football season. With bursts of cheers and whistles, drinking a glass of Stella may be more harmonious with the warm and fiery atmosphere in the bar.

Belgian Shopping Leather goods, jewelry, fur coats, women's clothing, soldering utensils and chocolate are Belgian specialties. Brussels and Bruges are famous for their lace craftsmanship. Liège is the land of shotguns and crystal. Antwerp is known as the diamond center of the world. Most shops close at 18:30 or 19:00 and are closed on Sundays. Department stores close at 21:00 on Fridays and at 20:00 on other days. All goods must be marked with a price tag, except for jewelry worth more than 35,000 Belgian francs and works of art worth more than 60,000 Belgian francs.

There are two discounts every year: from January 5th to February 4th,