Xiamen Czech travel guide

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: 2. Czech attractions

1. Charles Bridge:

From the old town square along karlovaulice to Charles Bridge, this narrow and winding street gathered many essences of the old town and was also part of the Royal Avenue crowned at that time. Many Renaissance and Gothic houses are now transformed into shops. When shopping, don't forget to pay attention to the relief and wall decoration on the wall, which may bring unexpected gains. For example, the Art Nouveau sculpture on the 22nd, the goddess surrounded by roses, the Golden Snake House Cafe on 18, and the gorgeous baroque wall sculpture on the Golden Well House on the 3rd.

2. National Museum:

The National Museum (narodnimuzeum) is located at one end of Waziraf Square, and the new Renaissance building completed at 1890 is a quite obvious landmark in this area.

The main collection of the National Museum is Czech ancient historical relics, among which mineral antiquities are the most important, and others are archaeology, anthropology and natural history. The statue near the entrance door is the god of history and natural history. The marble decoration and various historical murals inside the National Museum make the museum more magnificent, especially the main entrance hall of the museum, which is quite distinctive.

3. Santa Vita Cathedral:

Katlala sv Vita is the most important landmark of Prague Castle. In addition to its rich architectural features, it is also the place where the royal family of Prague Castle was crowned and died.

4. Prague Castle:

Prague Castle, located on the hill near vltava river, has a history of 1000 years. For more than 60 years, the offices of successive presidents have been located in this castle, so it is also called the presidential palace.

5. The Old Palace (starykralovskypalac)

This is the residence of Bohemian kings in the past, and all the incumbents have restored different parts. The whole palace building is roughly divided into three floors. As soon as the entrance enters, it is the high Villadislav Hall, which is also the center of gravity of the whole palace. There are many early secretaries in the New Territories Hall upstairs. On the lower floor, there are the Palace of Charles IV in Gothic style and the Palace Hall in Roman style. Most of the rooms were destroyed in the fire in 154 1 year, so some of them were rebuilt later.

6. St George's Santa Vita Cathedral. jiri)

7. The gunpowder tower (prasnavez-mihulka) is here.

Now it is a museum showing the remains of ancient art, astronomy and alchemy.

8. Golden Lane:

Zlataulicka is one of the most famous scenic spots in Prague Castle, and tourists are as crowded as Charles Bridge. Golden Lane is located in St George's Church and Toy Museum. After turning into an alley, I came to Golden Lane, where there are farmhouses everywhere. It is like a small house in a fairy tale, and it is the most poetic street in Prague.

8. Old Town Square:

Staromestskenamesti is called the heart of Prague.

3. Introduction of Czech tourist attractions

Strictly speaking, Czech drivers in China don't recognize American license plates. Prior to this, the Czech National Tourism Administration has released a message. Therefore, in the event of a traffic accident, or a police car inspection, it may be suspected of breaking the law, especially in the event of a traffic accident, the insurance company may not recognize it and claim compensation. But in practice, there are still many China people driving in the Czech Republic, and the car rental company will only provide the original driver's license and the translated driver's license.

I don't have a Czech tour route.

I didn't know much about the Czech Republic before I went to the Czech Republic in, and I was worried about the language barrier and the local underdevelopment. I made a travel plan three months in advance, and recorded the daily itinerary, basic information of each scenic spot, address, opening hours, general tour time, tickets and other information in detail. In this process, I deeply feel that compared with the developed countries where China people often go, the information in the Czech Republic is too limited. Except Prague, Krumlov (CK town) and karlovy vary (KV town), many travel websites in other areas have little information, and they often need to search and piece together between the lines of some travel notes in Lv You. Therefore, I no longer just write about 15 Czech trip, but optimize and improve the original plan according to my personal experience, and provide a travel plan that can be directly used to guide my trip for friends who want to travel to the Czech Republic.

Of course, you are also welcome to split according to your own preferences and physical strength. Compared with the popular ten-day tour of five countries, it seems a bit extravagant to stay 15 days in the Czech Republic, a small central European country smaller than Chongqing (with a land area of 78,866 square kilometers). What else? I am a nouveau riche. I prefer historical and cultural landscapes. I'm not going to road trip. At the same time, considering that the Czech Republic is mainly famous for its history, humanities and art (and beer, of course), the following planned itinerary is compact, with historical and cultural landscapes as the mainstay, few scenic spots and relatively inconvenient transportation. Besides, my visit is more detailed, so some planned tours may take a little longer than average.

It is too long. This travel book will be divided into three parts:

Because it was upgraded on the basis of the pre-trip plan, many words in the shopping part of the first chapter and the scenic spot introduction of the second chapter were extracted from other hikers' travel notes and encyclopedia websites.

Before it's too late, let's introduce the necessary information about traveling to the Czech Republic.

climate

The Czech Republic has a temperate climate, which has changed from a maritime climate to a continental climate. It is hot in summer and cold in winter. July and August are the prime time for travel, and the highest temperature in Prague, the hot capital, is generally 30. But even in this period, the climate change is great. At 30 the day before and the day after 10, thick fur coats ranging from short sleeves to big scarves are very common. Fully understand why the fashion trend in Europe is always fur and suspenders, big scarves and shorts ~ ~ there is really such a demand. So even if you go in summer, you should bring some thick clothes.

visa

It is a Schengen country in Czech Republic. You need to apply for a visa in advance to enter the country. If you only go to the Czech Republic, you can apply for a Schengen visa or a Czech visa; If you go to the Czech Republic and other European countries, you need to apply for a Schengen visa. When issuing a Schengen visa to the Czech Republic, the validity period is usually short, usually the same as the number of days covered by the submitted travel schedule. Therefore, it is suggested that the itinerary submitted should be longer than the actual number of days, or if you want to go to other Schengen countries, you should apply for a Schengen visa from that country. Czech visa can be applied at the embassy of the Czech Republic. You need to make an appointment in advance and then go to the embassy to submit the materials at the appointed time. The Chinese website of visa information of Czech Embassy in China is

/Czech Republic/China/.

The above information is very detailed and comprehensive.

language

The local official language is Czech, but in popular tourist towns, most service staff can speak English. The service staff in most non-tourist towns can speak some English. The main tourist attractions are English tour guides or introductions, and a small amount of Chinese introductions. Besides English, other common local foreign languages are German, Russian,

The most important currency in circulation in the Czech Republic is the Czech krona. The English Czech krona, abbreviated as CZK and symbol K, cannot be directly exchanged in domestic banks. It needs to be converted into euros or dollars at home, and then converted into Czech krona in the Czech Republic. It is recommended to convert it into euros, because some local shops, hotels and restaurants in the Czech Republic can use euros directly, and it is also convenient to use them in other euro-zone countries. Czech krona can be exchanged in Czech airports, banks, special money exchange shops, hotels and shops, especially in popular tourist towns such as Prague and Krumlov. When you exchange, you must shop around, because the exchange rates of various outlets are very different, and some will charge high fees.

Telephone and mobile internet access

The most commonly used calling cards in Czech Republic and China are Vodafone and T-mobile, both of which are products of international telecommunication companies. If you only go to the Czech Republic, or to Germany and other countries that use the same phone card, it is recommended to buy a phone card on Taobao before you travel. You can make any phone call. The network signal in Czech is basically good. If there are few people, it is more cost-effective than renting mobile wifi. Restaurants and hotels in the Czech Republic generally have wifi, but some of them are weak in the room.

traffic

1. Transport to Czech Republic

From China to Czech Republic, we usually fly to Vaclav Havel International Airport in Prague. At present, only HNA has direct flights to Beijing. Air tickets are the most expensive in July and August, and it has cost more than 7000 yuan to buy a round trip in June and August. It's cheaper in winter, just over 3000 yuan for a round trip.

2. Long-distance transportation in Czech Republic

I suggest going to road trip, because the journey is relatively free, and you can stop on the way to enjoy the scenery. Moreover, there is no direct traffic between some towns in the Czech Republic, and it is necessary to transfer from Prague or other central cities.

Long-distance public transportation is mainly long-distance buses and trains. If it's not go on road trip or chartered bus, it's recommended to choose the first coach: generally, the coach has better conditions, faster speed and more lines than the train. A common coaching company in Czech Republic and China is a student agency. In other words, it is a long-distance transportation company, because its business is not only long-distance buses, but also trains and planes; The line covers European countries and even other continents. After the itinerary is confirmed, you can purchase intercity bus tickets or train tickets in advance at the student agent official website (www.studentagency.eu/en/). In particular, tickets from Prague to Krumlov and other popular towns are best bought in advance. Students in most major towns in the Czech Republic have cars, and some are trains; There are different prices according to the train conditions and the services provided. You can choose seats online in official website; Some cars have a variety of seat grades, which can be selected online. Official website boarding fee is settled in euros, and multiple bank cards are supported. If you buy at the student agency window of the local Czech station, you usually pay Czech krona. The student agent scoach (pictured below) is inexpensive and in good condition. The car is clean and the seats are spacious and comfortable. Generally, 1 cup of free tea or coffee is provided. There is a small TV behind each seat, with a variety of choices such as movies, music and games, and free headphones are provided.

3. Traffic in Czech towns

Czech towns are generally small, and the core tourist area of Prague, the largest city, is only a few kilometers in diameter. And the scenery along the way is often good, and most of them can walk. However, you must pay attention to wearing comfortable shoes, because the old towns with concentrated scenic spots in Czech towns are basically paved with pebbles (even many roads are like this, such as the picture below), and the roads in mountainous towns like Krumlov and Kutnahola are still uneven. Cities such as Prague and Brno have buses and trams, and Prague has subways. There is no public transportation in small towns such as Krulov and Terz. Public transportation in Czech cities is relatively expensive, usually several stops to ten RMB. Buses outside Prague usually get on the bus to buy tickets, and the price ranges from 20 to 50 kronor. Public transport in Prague usually buys tickets in advance, which will be introduced in detail later.

4. Navigation map

Recommend Google Maps. There are all major scenic spots, and the bus route is clear and accurate.

City and

Czech towns generally have old cities and new cities. Generally, the old city has retained its features hundreds of years ago, and the roads are mostly gravel roads. The scenic spots are mainly concentrated in the old city. Czech towns generally have squares and churches, and many have castles. There is usually a sacred pillar in the square, which is often used to commemorate the victims of the Black Death or to be grateful that the Black Death did not break out locally. There will be an antique town hall in the middle or next to the square, some of which will be changed into tourist attractions and some will still be used as municipal offices. There is often a tourist information center next to it. These are usually the core landscapes. The new urban area is more modern, but it is not as good as the domestic cities with high-rise, bustling and rich commodities. The pace of life of local people is slower and more relaxed. At 6: 78 in the morning, there were not many people on the street, and no one went to work during the morning rush hour. Most shops close at five or six. The clock at night. In the core tourist areas of popular tourist towns such as Prague and Krumlov, some shops and many restaurants will open at night. In other cities, I think I can't find a place to eat for the time being.

Common Czech vocabulary

Avninad Lachi Railway Station, referred to as hl.n；;

NmSTSquare, abbreviated as Nam.

Most bridges;

Pension hotel.

price

Compared with the developed countries in Europe, the Czech Republic, as a developing country in China, has a lower consumption level, which is similar to that of Beijing and Shanghai. Eating a meal in a good restaurant near a popular scenic spot in Prague has the highest consumption level, and the per capita cost is only about 150 RMB (not too wasteful). The local chocolates and doughnuts are very cheap. Fruit is a little more expensive than in China. Pure water is more expensive, and the cheapest bottle of 500ml is about five or six RMB. It is recommended to book accommodation online in advance, especially in the tourist season. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is, especially in some popular towns. Hotels with good location and high sex prices often have no rooms long in advance. Suggest booking. The website is.

tip

You are not in the Czech Republic, so you generally don't need to tip when staying in a hotel. When eating, restaurants with good environment, especially those near popular attractions or in shopping malls, often charge a certain tip (but not all). Some are divided into 10% to 30% grades, allowing customers to choose which grade to pay when checking out, and some are given at will (sometimes the waiter will give an empty cup or put it in a folder used by the waiter to hold the bill, etc.). ).), some people are willing to tip their due change after paying the bill. In some restaurants, the service is poor or the food is terrible, but the waiter shyly asks for a tip. Don't check out, don't charge 10% to 30% service fee, and don't leave any tips.

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wine

The most famous wine in Czech Republic is beer (Pivo). Czechs love beer very much, and almost every city has its own beer. In many cases, the price of beer is similar to that of mineral water and drinks. Czech beer is very famous, such as Pearson beer and Budweiser beer. The beer in the restaurant can be bought by the cup, and the capacity is varied, with a minimum of 0.3ml (as shown below).

Besides beer, Morivia's wine is also quite good. There are many big wineries in this area, and you can taste wine on the spot. Brandy is also one of the famous Czech wines. Bars all over the Czech Republic offer a variety of wines, including slivovice and becherovka, with unique tastes. I don't like drinking. Don't have too many opinions. Wine lovers can enjoy it.

2. Outdoor barbecue

The diet in the Czech Republic is similar to that in Germany, and they all like large pieces of roast pork with sauerkraut. Common roast pork includes roast ribs, roast pig's trotters, roast pig's neck, roast whole pig and so on. Grilled elbows are the most famous. Generally, the whole elbow is baked and served, and the customer cuts it himself. According to friends who have been to the Czech Republic, the best roast elbow is the underground restaurant of Pearson Brewery (below 1), and the price is more affordable than Prague. But personally, I think the best is grilled ribs. Because these barbecues in the Czech Republic are baked in large chunks, the pickled and brushed seasonings are on the surface, and there is no taste inside. When eating, you can only sprinkle pepper and salt to taste. So meat that is too thick won't taste bad. The meat of grilled ribs is the thinnest. Although it doesn't taste like T, the rich taste of pulp is enough to make up for it. Mustek restaurant near the northwest end of Vaclav Square in Prague is recommended. Its grilled ribs (below 2) are basically the best Czech flavor I 15 days have eaten. However, its price is a little expensive, about 150 yuan per capita, which is the most expensive one to eat in Czech (other families are not necessarily lower than others, especially in small towns outside Prague). Roasting whole pigs is common in squares or markets. Generally, a whole pig is roasted on the fire and cut into meat for sale. Say ~

A barbecue is often accompanied by some dishes, such as sauerkraut, shredded mushrooms mixed with shredded carrots (which taste very similar), French fries and so on. I like sauerkraut best. First, I prefer China. More importantly, it is too greasy and suitable for big meat. There are two kinds of Czech sauerkraut: white sauerkraut and red sauerkraut. White sauerkraut is very similar to sauerkraut pickled with Chinese cabbage or cabbage in northern China; Red sauerkraut is like pickled purple cabbage. It's all sour, and red sauerkraut is a little sweet. The purple and milky white in the middle of the picture below are sauerkraut.

Besides roast pork, roast duck (pecenakachna) and roast chicken are also common. A roast duck is usually half served with some dishes. Similarly, only the skin has a taste, and the inside depends on salt and pepper. Far less delicious than the roast duck in China. The following figure is in crumbs.

A barbecue is often very big, and two China girls with normal appetites basically eat one. To understand boredom or increase the variety, you can add salads, soups and the like.

staple

The most common staple food in the local area is bread. Compared with domestic bread, which is usually very soft and sweet, local bread is reminiscent of northern China-a big, thick and chewy steamed bread. In restaurants with better environment, a small basket of bread is usually given first. There will be three or four kinds of bread in it, all small pieces. Some restaurants are free, while others are charged. You'd better ask in advance.

The most distinctive local staple food is a kind of pasta called Knedliky (English jiaozi). Because it has the same vocabulary as English jiaozi, people in China often translate it into jiaozi. But it can't compare with jiaozi in China. Its shape is more like steamed bread slices, its taste is a little between steamed bread dipped in water and steamed cake, and some are like steamed bread, which tastes just like noodles, usually white or yellow; Some will taste salty, meaty and a little brown. This staple food is generally not ordered, and a few pieces are often served in some meat entrees. Beer, jiaozi and roast pork can be regarded as traditional Czech delicacies. In the above two pictures, there are several round ones beside the meat duck, Knedliky, which taste different.

4. Fast food

Trdelink is a very common and distinctive local snacks. It is a kind of pasta baked on a stick with charcoal fire, similar to a toast roll. Generally, it can be served with chocolate sauce, vanilla sauce, jam, or even more gorgeous, with ice cream or cream in the middle, or mixed with some fruits, which is especially sweet. It is often sold in squares, markets and commercial streets near tourist attractions in the city center. Near the scenic spots in Prague, where the price is the highest, the unit price ranges from 50 to 60 to 120CZK, depending on the supporting projects.

Ice cream is very common in Czech commercial streets or squares, especially Italian ice cream (in Krumlov, some shops actually write authentic Italian ice cream in Chinese! ), with many colors, was dug into ice cream balls and piled on the cone. Recommend plain colors, such as milk, chocolate, vanilla and other flavors; Very bright colors are generally fruity, but there are too many ingredients here, and the taste is too strong, which is often super sour or super sweet. The general price is equivalent to 89 RMB per ball.

Swartz Noszky Square.

There are many kinds of chocolates in the Czech Republic, with more materials and cheaper prices than in China. Generally, big supermarkets are cheaper than street shops and cheaper than airport duty-free shops. In particular, you must be careful when buying fruity chocolates, because the local materials are rich, and the fruity ones are often sweet and sour.

Czech donuts are delicious and cheap, especially in big supermarkets.

5. Others

Beef stew is a small pot with a fire under it. Pork belly soup drkov bolevka has heard of both, but has never eaten them. A donkey friend said that there is a century-old shop near Zechariah Square in Hradec. Pork tripe soup is delicious, but it's a pity that it can't be found. Fried cheese is delicious and is sold in many restaurants.

Common western foods such as steak, pizza and pasta are also common in Czech Republic. Japanese food, Vietnamese food, Indian food, Chinese food, etc. This is very common in big cities in Czech Republic. Among them, China cuisine can be found in almost every town I go to; Some are from China, and some are from other East Asian countries, such as Viet Nam. Recommend Krumlov's Beijing Hotel, which is opened by Beijingers and tastes good.

6. restaurants

I have seen two distinctive restaurants in the Czech Republic. First, cave restaurants should actually be called wine cellar restaurants, because they are generally transformed from abandoned wine cellars (mostly wine cellars). Prague and Krumlov have two popular cave restaurants. Krumlov's name is KrcmavSatlava, which is located in an alley near Krumlov Square. It is said that you need to make an appointment one month in advance. If you go there after four o'clock. At one o'clock in the afternoon, you can get a table. Because many appointments are around six o'clock. Zhong, you can go early and eat before that. However, the evaluation of some travelers is average, and I believe that Czech cuisine will not be amazing for China people who have eaten fine products. I have eaten the cave restaurant in the corner of Krumlovsky Square (business is booming) and one in Brno. The taste is nothing special, but the environment is interesting.

Swartz Noszky Square.

Second, the elite handsome restaurant. A good soldier is a character in a famous Czech film. Restaurants named after handsome soldiers can be seen in many Czech towns. I only ate once in the old grass street in karlovy vary. Czech traditional food tastes good and the environment is good. There is a service charge of 10%.

go shopping

The fashion level and consumption level of the Czech Republic are incomparable with those of developed countries in Europe and America. There are few shops with international brands, so it seems not so cost-effective not to buy luxury goods. Some high street clothing brands in Europe and America have few or average styles.

1. Bata brand shoes

It's a Czech brand of shoes, and there are stores in every city. The price is cheaper than that in China.

2. Bohemian crystal Bohemian crystal

Crystal products are Czech products with many years of traditional crafts. The most widely used brand is Bohemian crystal. Bohemian crystals have a long history and a wide variety, including decorative varieties and daily necessities. Walking in the city center or the old town square, you will meet many shops specializing in Bohemian crystal products. From pendants, earrings and other trinkets to wine vessels, vases and crystal chandeliers, there are Bohemian brands. Friends who like crystal can look at Bohemian Crystal S shop: Mo Ze Crystal.

3. marionette

Prague is called the puppet art capital of the world. As early as17-18th century, puppet show was one of the popular entertainment activities in Czech Republic and China. At that time, due to the long-term rule of Habsburg dynasty in Austria, German dramas were staged in Czech regular theaters. Czechs are worried that their national language will be forgotten, so puppet shows performed in Czech have become an important tool for Czechs to build their national self-confidence. The World Puppet Art Festival has been held every year since 1996. Puppet art groups from all over the world, including China, performed in Prague.

4. Ruby (garnet) jewelry

Red garnet is an authoritative Czech national treasure, which has the special effect of nourishing blood and strengthening the heart. It is most suitable for women who are weak and afraid of the cold to use or wear. Pay attention when buying garnet jewelry. Some look the same, but the prices are quite different, mainly because some jewelry is silver-plated or gold-plated, and some jewelry is pure silver or gold. In addition, the bigger the gem, the more valuable it is, and the more broken it is, the less valuable it is. Ruby bought in Czech Republic is generally not fake, so you can buy it with confidence.

5. The first ornament of Voltawan meteorite

When you see green ornaments in the Czech Republic, don't. I don't think they are ordinary emeralds. They are Czech meteorites. Czech meteorite was formed about 6.5438+0.5 million years ago, and a huge meteorite hit the S plane of the earth. Due to the high temperature and high pressure generated by BIGBANG, this meteorite merged with the surrounding rocks to form a glassy substance similar to a spray. It was discovered in Moore dawit of Modawi River in Czech Republic on 1787, so it was named after Moore dawit. Mainly distributed in Bohemia and Moravia in the Czech Republic, it is very rare and precious. At present, the largest Czech meteorite is only about 200g g.

6. Pure natural plant cosmetics

There are two famous pure natural cosmetics brands in Czech Republic. One is BOTANICUS, which has branches in many cities in China. Many people come to the Czech Republic to buy this brand because the price here is much cheaper than that in China. People in Taiwan Province Province like this brand very much. In the Bodani store behind the Tyne Church in Prague, there is not only the Old Town Square with a detailed catalogue of China products, but even most of the shopping guides are from Taiwan Province Province, and there is also a brand manufacturer. This brand is basically unknown in China. Its products are very similar to those in Bodanyi. Everything from natural cosmetics to soap. This brand sells well in the Czech Republic, and its branches can be found in many large shopping malls.

7. beeswax (non-professional)

There are many shops selling beeswax in Prague and Krumlov, Czech Republic. The beeswax in these stores is generally free of fakes. Krumlov's shop assistant, S beeswax shop, usually speaks simple Chinese, and especially likes to sell beeswax to China people. You can bargain, but the price is not necessarily cheaper than that in China.

refund a tax

If you buy more than 2000 Czech crowns in the same store, you can get a tax refund. The staff will fill out the tax refund form. Some stores can refund customers directly on the spot. After the subsequent customers arrive at the last EU airport, they will take the tax refund documents to the customs for stamping and board the plane. Then put the envelope containing the bill in the special mailbox next to it. If you haven't been to the store before.