Practical guide to popular tourism in 2006

Of course, it is essential to start the trip in 2006. Where to play, what to play, and how to play, we searched from overseas hot events and cultural festivals to domestic hot exhibitions, newly opened railway lines, and many destinations I yearned for, especially listed the five W's that travelers are most concerned about (hot direction, hot reasons, best travel date, best travel mode, reference price), and made plans in advance for smart travel in 2006.

The guide refers to the north, and everything is not afraid of the words of one family. I believe it will also attract a lot of recognition.

Italy

Why it's hot: Talking about Italy always makes people daydream about European classical art and culture. There are not only Venice, a water city represented by romance, Milan, which is famous for its fashion, Florence, which is full of artistic flavor, but also the most distinctive Italian handsome guy.

2006 is the year of friendship between China and Italy, so I believe that Italy will open its doors to more tourists from Italy, and the visa problem that once troubled China's tour group to Europe may be solved through negotiation.

In addition, I have to mention the just-unveiled Winter Olympics in Turin. It is said that there are 1500 tickets allocated to China for the Winter Olympics. It seems that this industrial city in northwest Italy will also set off a tourism boom in China during this period.

Best time to travel: Spring and autumn are both good seasons to go to Italy. Not only is the climate suitable, but you can also experience many Italian festivals. For example, Venice's famous carnival is held in St. Kyle's Square from mid-May to early June every year-wearing masks and strange clothes. Surrounded by people dancing to the music, you can feel the festive atmosphere in Italy.

Best way to travel: For most China tourists, the main way to travel to Italy is to join a tour group. However, with the gradual maturity of European tour, the once popular but cursory "multinational tour" has been replaced by more and more "in-depth tours", such as Italy, which can form a 7- 10-day in-depth tour route with neighboring France and Switzerland.

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: 9-day in-depth tour in Italy 15800 yuan.

Germany

Why it's hot: June 9, 2006, a day that fans all over the world will not miss-this day, the World Cup will be grandly unveiled in Germany. Although football is small, its enthusiasm is overwhelming, and when football is combined with the pure scenery of Germany, its charm may be even more touching than the eyes of beautiful women all over the world combined.

Most of the 12 cities participating in the World Cup are famous German cities with a long history and rich urban landscapes, so German fans will not be disappointed without the participation of China.

When is the best time to travel? Needless to say, following the footsteps of football. When the hot June comes, you can watch the opening match in Munich first, then complain about the World Cup grouping while drinking the famous Munich beer: Why are there so many death groups in this World Cup, and then go to Frankfurt with anxiety to watch the cruel PK of Argentina and Holland.

Of course, you can also choose "handsome guys" to travel-if you like Beckham with British temperament and Totti with Latin style, you can choose Nuremberg and Kaiserslautern with English and Italian competitions to find idolization fun.

Of course, besides football, there are other good choices: go to Berlin to watch the film festival in February, go to Cologne to attend the carnival in March, go to Munich to "drink" the Oktoberfest in September, and go to Frankfurt to visit the book market in June 5438+ 10. There are many traditional festivals and activities in Germany that are worth recommending.

Best way to travel: Germany is one of the safest countries to travel, so you can recommend free travel. In addition, the railway traffic in Germany is very developed, and Deutsche Bahn (DB) is one of the sponsors of the World Cup, so it is definitely right for individual tourists to take the train, whether it is to watch the ball or to travel in general. Of course, it is recommended to buy a railway pass first in China, which is the most affordable way-the price index in Germany is still on the high side.

Friends who like driving can also pay attention to go on road trip, Germany: expressway in Germany is unimpeded, and most of them have no speed limit, so friends who like racing can do whatever they want.

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: 8-day tour of the romantic road in Germany, Austria and Switzerland 15000 yuan.

Austria

Hot reason: 2006 is the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. I believe that under the call of Mozart, many people from all over the world will flock to Vienna and Salzburg this year.

The last time Austria took Mozart as an opportunity to drive tourism to a new high was in 199 1 year, the 200th anniversary of Mozart's death. At that time, the scale and excitement of commemoration were unprecedented. Now 15 years have passed, all the former residences and places related to Mozart have been further developed and completely renovated in the name of "Mozart Year", exhibitions of various names have been carefully and creatively arranged, and there are music festivals and other celebrations everywhere Mozart goes. According to incomplete information provided by Austrian National Tourism Administration, there will be more than 50 music festivals and more than 30 special exhibitions in Austria in 2006. As for the concerts and operas included in the official performance plan, there are countless more.

When is the best time to travel? Maybe you think you missed 65438+1October 27th, which is Mozart's birthday. However, the best tourist season in Austria is actually not June 5438+ 10. The Austrian government has designated 2006 as the year of Mozart, so Mozart's artistic atmosphere will be everywhere throughout the year. When you travel in Austria, you will never lack Mozart's music.

Of course, the biggest music festival is still the famous Salzburg Summer Music Festival. 1 month, all 22 Mozart operas will be staged in Mozart's hometown city, with unprecedented density and difficulty.

Best way to travel: The Austrian National Tourism Administration has launched a number of themed routes about Mozart, so it is a good way to sign up for the relevant routes of travel agencies in Shanghai: you can concentrate on visiting Austrian cities related to Mozart, some of which are the hometown of Mozart's father and the place where Mozart first fell in love.

But in Vienna and Salzburg, the two "Mozart cities", there are actually many mature Mozart one-day tours, half-day tours and other special routes. If you travel freely or accidentally through these two cities, it is the easiest way to choose their route.

The reference price of HOWMUCH travel agency is: Austria 13500 yuan on the 9th, and Ory, Ogilvy, Aude 13500- 14500 yuan on the 9th.

Sweden

Why is it hot? 1745 In September, the ancient ship "Gothenburg" loaded with goods from China returned to Sweden after nine months' voyage, but it hit the rocks and sank only 900 meters away from the port of Gothenburg. 1995, with the efforts of a group of ancient boat lovers, the project of rebuilding the Gothenburg began. June 5438+October 2005 10, the "New Gothenburg" sailed for China again.

In mid-August, the newly born "Gothenburg" will arrive in Shanghai. In Shanghai, business negotiation and cultural exchange activities will be arranged on the ship, and it will stay for four months for renovation. I believe there will be a Swedish craze and sailing craze in Shanghai.

Best time to travel: Sweden, located in northern Europe, is certainly a good place to spend the summer. About 65,438+05% of Sweden's land is in the Arctic Circle. Even in the northernmost part of the country, there is a month of sleepless days in summer. Going to Sweden at this time is equivalent to enjoying a long day and treating one day's travel time as two days!

What's the best way to travel? At present, there are relatively few tourists who choose to travel freely to Sweden. Nordic group tours generally include Denmark, Norway and Iceland. Although the price of Nordic tours is relatively high, the quality of routes and services is generally good. So it is still worth recommending. Especially in the Vasa Shipwreck Museum in Stockholm, a century-old seagoing vessel, Vasa, also sleeps here, which is more than 100 years earlier than Gothenburg. I have seen the Gothenburg in Shanghai, so why not go to her motherland to experience the features of this17th century ship?

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: 8 days in Nordic countries 15500 yuan, as long as 1 day in Sweden.

Africa

Why is it hot? For Shanghainese, the mysterious and primitive attraction of Africa will never change. For several years in a row, Emirates has continuously opened a number of routes to Africa, which undoubtedly gives China people more convenience to travel to Africa. From Tunisia, Morocco and other countries bordering the Mediterranean to Kenya and South Africa with dense forests and rich products, the map of Africa is getting closer and closer to us. In addition, it is reported that more African countries will be listed as outbound tourist destinations for China citizens this year.

As a tourist destination, despite the negative impact of terrorist attacks and natural disasters, Africa showed the most outstanding performance in the growth of global tourism last year, attracting 36.7 million foreign tourists throughout the year. Sub-Saharan African countries have become emerging tourist destinations. Last year, the number of tourists here increased by 13% compared with the previous year, reaching 2,365,438+10,000. In addition,13.6 million people went to North African countries that year.

The best time to travel: to travel to East Africa, it is best to avoid the local dry season in July and August. If you want to see the great migration of wild animals, you must lock May, June and 10 every year; Tunisia and Morocco in the Mediterranean region have maritime climate, which is suitable for all seasons.

How to travel best: For tourists who are not adventurous, it is most convenient to travel with a group at present; However, if you have been through many battles, it is still worth a try, but remember to pay attention to safety in the local area.

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: the travel agency's 8-day Kenyan quotation 13000 yuan or so; Extending the time and going to more places (including a 96-hour stay in Dubai) is more suitable for personal travel. It is estimated that 16000 yuan, but the cost performance of travel is definitely much higher.

Hainan

Why is it hot? The heat in Sanya, Hainan has been going on for many years, and it is getting hotter every year. The latest hot situation is that hotels in Sanya, Hainan, live in strange rooms whether in summer or winter. It is normal for the house price to double during the Golden Week. Although the number of luxury hotels along Yalong Bay has increased in the past two years, it is still "high fever". Recently spread to autumn and winter. Roughly speaking, the hottest month accounts for almost half of a year 12 months. The whole of Hainan was chosen as the hot spot in 2006, because this heat wave has spread to Haikou, Hainan, and Sheraton and other international hotel groups have rushed to the beach, and the heat of the whole of Hainan is boiling.

The best travel time: The peak-to-peak travel is the most cost-effective. The peak-to-peak travel refers to three golden weeks and holidays, such as New Year's Day and summer vacation, so it is more reasonable to choose the travel price and congestion in spring and autumn, but before booking, you should check the local temperature, which is generally lower than 27 degrees Celsius, so swimming in the sea is slightly chilly.

How to travel best: Parents-level tourists suggest joining a tour group, which will make them feel more at ease, happy and secure, and avoid the troubles of many shopping stores; Young people choose to travel freely. Whether it's a free package provided by a travel agency, or booking tickets online, the operation process is very simple, but the price will be somewhat different.

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: Hainan five-day four-star pure play group off-season 2250 yuan; Hainan's five-star free travel on the 4 th was 2830 yuan. Never choose to travel in the peak season. You may spend half or even double the money, but you still feel too crowded.

Hangzhou

Why it's hot: Hangzhou is hot all year round, but this year's hot spot is the 2006 Hangzhou World Leisure Expo, which opened in April and will last for one year. Leisure Expo should have a lot to see. Besides playing, the most important thing is to give you more new travel ideas and methods. Outdoor and free travel may have more and more novel ways to travel.

Best time to travel: After April, get to know the wonderful exhibitions at the Expo in advance, so that you can really enjoy the exhibitions and visit Hangzhou in one fell swoop.

Best way to travel: Free travel is compulsory, so it is easy to book a room online, buy a train ticket or take a bus.

How much is the reference price of travel agency: too close, too easy, and the reference price is meaningless. However, it is said that hotel prices in Hangzhou will rise to varying degrees during the wonderful exhibition.

United States of America

Why is it hot? The forecast of opening up American tourism has been delayed for another year, so keep looking forward to it. The vastness and strangeness of the United States is our dream trip. With the approaching of the open prophecy, its desire is becoming more and more enthusiastic. What to do in America? The most important thing for such a big America is to go first! From new york, Las Vegas to Hawaii, I believe everyone will have their own travel plans in the United States. Therefore, expectation is also a kind of beauty and a dream that people yearn for.

Best travel time: after waiting for the official opening. When traveling to the United States, the visa is definitely a big pass, so with a formal official agreement, the procedures for obtaining a visa will be relatively controllable. As for the climate, because the hinterland of the United States is vast, you can choose different cities and enjoy different scenery in different seasons.

How to travel best: once China citizens are officially opened to travel in groups to the United States, it is safer to travel with groups when the language is not very good; If you have a good overseas free travel experience, you might as well try everything.

DIY, because English is unimpeded in the United States, it will be easier than some French and German-speaking countries in Europe.

HOWMUCH travel agency reference price: the east and west coasts of the United States plus Hawaii 14 day study tour is about 33,000 yuan.

Xizang

Why is it hot? Starting from July 1 this year, the Golmud-Lhasa section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway will be put into trial operation, and sightseeing trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Lanzhou and Xining to Lhasa will be opened respectively. The Golmud section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway starts from Qinghai in the east and reaches Lhasa in Tibet in the west, with a total length of118km, passing through Nachitai, Wudaoliang, Tuotuo River and Yanshiping, crossing Tanggula Mountain, and then passing through Amdo, Naqu, Dangxiong and Yangbajing in Xizang Autonomous Region to Lhasa. The highest point of the railway crossing Tanggula Mountain is 5072 meters above sea level, and most of the lines are in the "life forbidden zone" and "no man's land".

By then, the tourist train running on the Qinghai-Tibet Line will be the most advanced passenger train in China. Through this railway line, tourists can enjoy world-class tourist attractions, such as Qinghai Lake, Pearl of Plateau, Xihai Town, atomic city, China, Kunlun Mountain, the father of Wanshan Mountain, Tanggula, the mother of rivers, Hoh Xil, the paradise of wildlife and Potala Palace, the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism.

Best travel time: It is recommended to travel after the opening of the sightseeing train on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in July, so it only takes 48 hours from Beijing to Tibet. But when traveling in Tibet, seasonal factors must be considered. The climate in the alpine region is long in winter and short in summer, and the four seasons are distinct only in some parts of southeastern Tibet. For areas with convenient transportation, such as Lhasa, Shigatse and Shannan, you can basically travel all year round. July to September is the best tourist season, with suitable temperature and many festivals. Except for the Qinghai-Tibet Highway in northern Tibet, there is basically no way to go in the lake area in summer. It's windy and dusty in spring, and it's best to go in autumn, but the time is short.

Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best seasons for outdoor tourism in Tibet.

The best way to travel: Of course, it is recommended to take the train. Compared with a glimpse of flying and a difficult self-driving, going to Tibet by train is definitely the first choice. By then, "Qinghai-Tibet Line Tourism" will surely become one of the popular routes promoted by major travel agencies.

How many travel agencies can refer to the price: although the train fare of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway has not been officially introduced, it will be much cheaper than the existing plane fare. At present, Shanghai's travel quotation to Tibet is around 6000-9000 yuan. If you change to a train, the quotation for entering Tibet will definitely drop a lot.

Lijiang

Why is it hot? Lijiang used to be a very hot place, but this year it was impressed by Zhang Yimou's large-scale live-action stage play. Lijiang, here will be more concerned, this is also his impression? Another "impression" brand after Liu Sanjie. The Yulong Snow Mountain, the ancient tea-horse road and the ancient town of Sifang Street in Lijiang are all "impressions? On the stage of Lijiang, the local folk customs dominated by Naxi people constitute the whole performance situation. Lijiang locals are performers, and tourists who come to Lijiang are spectators. This will be a live performance with the longest performance time and the largest performance environment in the world today.

When is the best time to travel: Lijiang is almost unaffected by season and time, and you can see Lijiang with characteristics in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The only thing you need to avoid in Lijiang is the surging crowd. It is suggested to travel by yourself at ordinary times, and not to join in the fun during the Golden Week.

How to travel best: I remember that one of the "18 eccentrics in Yunnan" is that "the train is not as fast as the car". Therefore, it is the most practical way to fly directly to Lijiang by Shanghai Airlines or China Eastern Airlines via Kunming. There are flights every day, taking off from Shanghai in the morning and arriving in Lijiang at noon.

How much is the travel agency can refer to the price: travel agencies usually connect Lijiang, Dali and Kunming. The price of a six-day double flight tour is basically around 3,000 yuan, but the overall itinerary is still very dense, and many good places will be missed. If you have a certain amount of time and financial resources, you can still recommend a self-help tour, so that you can really feel Lijiang.

Taiwan, China

Why it's hot: Since the National Tourism Administration announced the opening of mainland residents to travel to Taiwan in May last year, the tourism boom to Taiwan has followed. Whether it is the well-known Alishan and Sun Moon Lake, or modern Taipei and Kaohsiung, it is the focus of tourists' attention. Some routes for business investigation and cultural exchange in Taiwan basically take the routes around Taipei-Taichung-Tainan and Taipei. I believe that this charming treasure island of Taiwan Province Province will become one of the most attractive tourist destinations.

When is the best time to travel: Once the time is ripe, traveling to Taiwan is likely to cause a heavyweight "tourist blowout", so don't squeeze into Taiwan Province when tourists are most crowded. Generally speaking, it is always warm all the year round and suitable for traveling, but June to 10 is the typhoon season, which will also be affected by the monsoon and encounter the local rainy season. It takes a lot of thought to choose a travel opportunity with few people and good weather, depending on how you grasp it.

How to travel best: It is convenient and safe to travel to Taiwan Province with a tour group or study group, and you can also avoid the trouble of going through relevant formalities yourself.

Travel agency reference price: According to the industry forecast, Bao Dao Province is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources, which is very attractive to tourists. The price of a 7-day tour is estimated not to exceed 7000 yuan.