What should you pay attention to when traveling to Iceland from Dalian?

Flight: Due to the agreement reached between Iceland and other Nordic countries, Icelandair aircraft are responsible for picking up passengers from abroad. This means that except for Icelandair, aircraft from other countries are not allowed to fly into Iceland. Therefore, Chinese people who want to travel to Iceland can only transfer flights in countries with air links to Iceland, such as the United Kingdom, France, and Nordic countries. For example: Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik, 9 hours + 1.5 hours, the price is about 12,000 yuan.

Price: Due to geographical reasons, Iceland’s prices are the most expensive among the Nordic countries. The French tourists we met there felt that the consumption was ridiculously high. Icelandic currency is measured in Icelandic Krona. Generally, 1,000 Icelandic Krona is equivalent to about 100-110 yuan in RMB.

Weather: Because Iceland is close to the North Pole, there are usually 10 hours of daylight in summer, and the temperature is around 15 degrees, which is cool and pleasant. It is recommended to wear a jacket or other clothing in case of light rain or cloudy weather. Winters in Iceland are long, snowy and windy, and there are generally few tourists. But for tourists who like the Northern Lights, Iceland in winter is the best choice.

Shopping: There are many kinds of perfumes and cosmetics at the Icelandic airport, and the prices are at least one-third cheaper than in China. Some brands are not available in China, so it is recommended to buy more. Icelandic souvenirs are usually very expensive, so you can choose a few selectively. It is recommended to buy a well-made key chain with patterns such as Iceland's national bird and polar bear. Icelandic wool is very famous in Northern Europe. You can buy sweaters made of cashmere wool, but the price is very expensive compared to domestic prices, and the styles are limited. Iceland's main industry is fishery, so deep-processed fish products can also be listed on the purchase list, such as fish skin wallets, document bags, hats, gloves, etc. And there are many types of fish skin. Just say that your friends have never seen a wallet made of three-striped fish skin. If you have ample financial resources, you can purchase the PUPPIN specimens mentioned above, wood carvings native to Iceland and unique astrological pendants.

Travel season

The best seasons for traveling are June to September and January to March. The tourist season starts in early June, but bus tours in some Highlands do not start until July. Every year after mid-August, Iceland's tourism popularity decreases, and hotels, inns and bus routes are closed. By September, almost all of Iceland, except for Reykjavik, seems to be in hibernation. Between January and March, exciting activities such as ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and off-road hunting trips can be arranged in Reykjavik.

How to get there

Aircraft: International Airport: Keflavik Airport (Keflavik is about 55 kilometers away from the city), KLM and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have flights To the major capitals of Northern Europe. However, traveling from Beijing requires a transfer at a third destination in Northern Europe.

Transportation: Iceland does not have direct flights to China. It usually transfers from London, Frankfurt, and Copenhagen. It is said that because Chinese people travel more now, direct flights from China to Iceland are being negotiated. We flew into Iceland from Helsinki, Finland, and left Iceland for Copenhagen, Denmark. It took about 3 hours one way.

Time difference: The time difference between Iceland and China is 8 hours, and daylight saving time is not used.

Group travel guide: Domestic travel agencies generally arrange Nordic tours with Iceland as a bonus, usually for one to two days. It is recommended that you go to the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle. Blue Lagoon is generally a self-funded project. The cost of a hot spring bath is about RMB 150. It is best to bring your own swimming suit.

Shopping: Basically everything in the local area is imported. The local specialty is wool products, and the consumption level is very high, so don’t buy it if you can. Our tour guide didn’t take us to a shopping spot. Many of the souvenirs were madeinchina, so it’s okay not to buy them.

Other notes: The local socket has a round hole, so you should prepare a conversion plug; the local hotel only supplies direct drinking water, not boiled water. If you need to make tea, you need to bring your own electric kettle.

Iceland, which lives in the northwest corner of Europe, never flatters the outside world. When you are in this land, it seems to be hidden from the world. The entire population of Iceland is only 300,000. Icelanders do not have the pressure of GDP, nor do they work overtime. They live a quiet and peaceful life. The peak tourist season in Iceland is generally June, July, and August. In September, all we see in Iceland at tourist attractions are compatriots who speak Chinese. This year, 3,000 Chinese people have visited Iceland, more than double the number last year. , and this growth trend will continue for several years. I hope that the arrival of a large number of Chinese people will not break this tranquility and harmony.