Of course, the beginning of the 2006 trip is indispensable with guidance. Where to go, what to play, and how to play. We searched from popular overseas events and cultural festivals to domestic hot exhibitions, newly opened railway lines, and many destinations that I yearn for, and specially listed the ones that travelers are most concerned about. The 5 W's (popular directions, popular reasons, best travel dates, best travel methods and reference prices) prepare for a smart trip in 2006.

Guide, pointing to the north, heading east and west are not afraid of being a family statement, and I believe it will also attract a lot of recognition.

Italy

WHY Hot: Speaking of Italy, people will always have daydreams about European classical art and culture. There is not only the romantic city of Venice, Milan famous for fashion, Florence full of art, and of course the most distinctive handsome Italian guys

2006 is the Year of China-Italy Friendship. I believe Italy This will also open the door to more Chinese tourists, and the visa issue that once plagued Chinese tour groups in Europe may also be resolved through negotiation.

Another thing that must be mentioned is the just-opened Turin Winter Olympics. It is said that 1,500 tickets have been allocated to our country for the Winter Olympics. It seems that this industrial city in northwest Italy will also be here. During this period, there was a wave of Chinese tourists.

WHEN Best time to travel: Spring and autumn are both good times to travel to Italy. Not only is the climate suitable, but you can also experience many Italian special festivals. For example, Venice’s famous Carnival is held in St. Mark’s Square from mid-May to early June every year—wearing masks and fancy costumes for the carnival. Being among the people dancing to the music, you can feel the passionate festival atmosphere in Italy.

HOW The best way to travel: For most Chinese tourists, the main way to travel to Italy is to travel with a tour group. However, as European tourism gradually matures, the popular but superficial "multi-country tours" in the past have been replaced by more and more "in-depth tours", such as Italy, which can form a 7-digit tour with surrounding France, Switzerland, etc. -10-day in-depth travel route.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: 15,800 yuan for a 9-day in-depth tour of Italy.

Germany

WHY Hot: June 9, 2006, a day that fans all over the world will not miss - on this day, the World Cup will be grandly unveiled in Germany. Although football is small, the enthusiasm it arouses is as unstoppable as a tsunami. When football is combined with the pure and beautiful scenery of Germany, the charm may be more moving than the eyes of beauties all over the world put together.

Most of the twelve cities participating in this World Cup are famous German cities with long historical traditions and rich urban landscapes. Therefore, although there is no Chinese team participating, the Chinese fans who went to Germany to watch the game will definitely not Will be disappointed.

WHEN Best time to travel: Needless to say, of course it is to follow the footsteps of football. When the fiery month of June arrives, you can first watch the opening game in Munich, and then drink the famous Munich beer while complaining about your dissatisfaction with the groupings of this World Cup: Why are there so many death groups in this World Cup? I was in the mood to go to Frankfurt and watch the brutal team-by-team PK between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Of course, you can also choose to go on a "handsome man" tour - if you like the British-style Beckham or the Latin-style Totti, you can choose Nuremberg and Kaifa, which have England and Italy games. Wandering around in Zeislautern, looking for the joy of chasing stars.

Of course, besides football, there are other good choices: go to Berlin to watch the Film Festival in February, go to Cologne to join the Carnival in March, go to Munich to "drink" the Oktoberfest in September, and go to Frankfurt to visit the book market in Germany in October. There are so many traditional festivals and activities worth recommending.

HOW The best way to travel: Germany is one of the safest countries to travel to, so independent travel is recommended. In addition, Germany's railway transportation is very developed, and Deutsche Bahn (DB) is one of the sponsors of the World Cup, so whether it is to watch a game or travel in general, it is definitely right for individual tourists to choose to take the train. Of course, it is recommended to buy a rail pass in China first, as that 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 Germany’s self-driving tours: Germany’s highways are smooth, and most of them even have no speed limit. Friends who love driving can get what they want.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: 15,000 yuan for the 8-day Romantic Road to the Three Kingdoms of Germany and Rui.

Austria

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

The last time Austria used Mozart as an opportunity to drive tourism growth to a new high was in 1991, the 200th anniversary of Mozart’s death. The scale and excitement of the commemoration at that time were unprecedented. Now fifteen years have passed, and all the former residences and places related to Mozart have been further developed and completely renovated in the name of the "Year of Mozart". Exhibitions of various titles have been carefully and creatively arranged, and Mozart's footprints are everywhere. Music festivals and other celebrations.

According to incomplete information provided by the Austrian National Tourist Office, in 2006 Austria will have more than 50 large and small music festivals focusing on performances of Mozart's works, and more than 30 themed exhibitions. There are countless concerts and operas included in the official performance plan.

WHEN Best time to travel: Maybe you think you have missed going to Austria on January 27, which is Mozart’s birthday. But the best tourist season in Austria is actually not January. Moreover, the Austrian government has designated 2006 as the Year of Mozart. Therefore, the entire year will be filled with Mozart's artistic atmosphere. When you travel in Austria, no matter when or where you are, you will never be short of Mozart's music.

Of course, the largest music event is still the famous Salzburg Summer Music Festival. In one month, Mozart’s hometown city will perform all 22 Mozart operas, which are both dense and difficult. It is unprecedented.

HOW The best way to travel: The Austrian National Tourist Office has launched a number of themed routes about Mozart, so it is a good way to sign up for the relevant routes of the travel agency in Shanghai: you can visit and Mozart in a more concentrated way Some of the relevant Austrian cities are the hometown of Mozart’s father and the place where Mozart first fell in love.

However, in the two "Mozart cities" of Vienna and Salzburg, there are actually many mature Mozart one-day tours, half-day tours and other special itineraries. If you are traveling on your own or passing by these two cities by chance, Cities, choosing their route is the easiest way.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to prices: 9-day tours in Austria are 13,500 yuan, and 9-day tours in Ori, Austria, and Austria are 13,500-14,500 yuan.

Sweden

WHY Hot: In September 1745, the ancient ship "Gothenburg", fully loaded with Chinese goods, returned to Sweden after a nine-month voyage, but it was only 900 meters away from the port of Gothenburg. Met a reef and sank. In 1995, the project to rebuild the "Gothenburg" began with the efforts of a group of ancient ship enthusiasts. In October 2005, the "New Gothenburg" sailed to China again.

In mid-August, the reborn "Gothenburg" will arrive in Shanghai. In Shanghai, business negotiations and cultural exchange activities will be arranged on the ship, and the ship will stay for four months for renovation. I believe that there will be a wave of Swedish fever and sailing fever in Shanghai by then.

WHEN Best time to travel: Sweden, located in Northern Europe, is of course a good place to escape the summer heat. About 15% of Sweden’s land is within the Arctic Circle. The northernmost region even has a month of never-night skies in the summer. Going to Sweden at this time means you can enjoy the long days and use one day of travel as two days!

HOW The best way to travel: Currently, relatively few tourists choose to travel to Sweden independently. Nordic group tours generally include Denmark, Norway and Iceland. Although the price of Nordic tours is relatively high, the quality of the routes is And service quality is generally better. So it's still worth recommending. What needs special recommendation is the Vasa Shipwreck Museum in Stockholm, where a century-old sea ship, the Vasa, also lies dormant. Her history is more than a hundred years older than the Gothenburg. Having seen the "Gothenburg" in Shanghai, why not go to her motherland to experience the style of this 17th century giant ship.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: 15,500 yuan for 8 days in the four Nordic countries, but only 1 day in Sweden.

Africa

WHY Hot: For Shanghainese, Africa has always had a mysterious and primitive allure. In the past few years, Emirates Airlines has continued to open many routes to Africa, which undoubtedly makes it more convenient for Chinese people to travel to Africa. From countries such as Tunisia and Morocco adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea to Kenya and South Africa with dense forests and rich products, the African landscape is getting closer and closer to us. In addition, there is news that more African countries are expected to be included as outbound travel destinations for Chinese citizens this year.

As a tourist destination, despite having suffered negative impacts such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters, Africa performed most prominently in the growth of global tourism last year, attracting 36.7 million foreign tourists throughout the year. tourists. Sub-Saharan African countries have become emerging tourist destinations, with the number of tourists visiting them last year increasing by 13% from the previous year to 23.1 million. In addition, 13.6 million people traveled to North African countries that year.

WHEN Best time to travel: When traveling to East Africa, it is best to avoid the local dry season of July and August. If you want to see the great migration of wild animals, you must target May, June and October every year; Mediterranean Sea Tunisia and Morocco in the region have a maritime climate, suitable for all seasons.

HOW The best way to travel: For travelers who are not very adventurous, group travel is currently the most convenient; however, if you have experienced many battles, independent travel is still worth trying, but Remember to pay attention to safety in the local area.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: the travel agency quotes Kenya for 8 days at about 13,000 yuan; it is more suitable for an individual trip to extend the time and go to more places (including staying in Dubai for 96 hours), which is estimated to be 16,000 yuan. But the cost-effectiveness of traveling must be much higher.

Hainan

WHY Hot: The heat in Sanya, Hainan has been going on for many years, and it gets worse every year.

The latest hot trend is that no matter it is summer or winter, hotels in Sanya, Hainan are full of rare rooms. It is normal for room prices to double during the Golden Week. Although one after another new luxury hotels have been added to Yalong Bay in the past two years, the fever is still hard to get rid of. Recently, it has spread to autumn and winter. Roughly speaking, among the 12 months of the year, the popular months account for almost half of the country. The whole of Hainan was chosen as the hot spot in 2006 because the heat wave has already reached Haikou, Hainan. International hotel groups such as Sheraton have already rushed to the beach, and the heat in Hainan is boiling.

WHEN Best time to travel: Off-peak travel is the most cost-effective. Peak refers to the three major golden weeks, New Year's Day, summer and other holidays, so if you choose to travel in spring and autumn, the price and crowding will be more reasonable. , but you should check the local temperature before booking. It is generally lower than 27 degrees Celsius, and swimming in the sea will be a bit chilly.

HOW The best way to travel: Parents-level tourists are recommended to join a group tour. It will be more secure, happy and safe to take a purely fun route, and avoid the hassle of many shopping malls; young people should choose to travel independently. Whether it is a free travel package provided by a travel agency or booking a room or ticket online by yourself, the operating procedures are very simple, but the prices will be slightly different.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: in the off-season, a 5-day four-star tour in Hainan is 2,250 yuan; a 4-day five-star free tour in Hainan is 2,830 yuan. Don’t choose to travel during the peak season. You may save half or even double your money and still feel it’s too crowded.

Hangzhou

WHY Hot: Hangzhou is hot all year round, but this year’s hot spot is the 2006 Hangzhou World Leisure Expo, which opens in April and will last for a year. There should be a lot to see at the Leisure Expo. In addition to playing, the most important thing is to give you more new concepts and new ways to travel. There may be more novel ways to travel outdoors and travel independently. Go and find out more!

WHEN The best time to travel: After April, understand the exciting exhibitions at the Leisure Expo in advance, and you can truly achieve the goal of visiting exhibitions and visiting Hangzhou at the same time.

HOW The best way to travel: Free travel is inevitable. It is easy to book a room online, buy train tickets or take a bus.

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: too close, too easy, and the reference price is meaningless. However, it is said that hotel room prices in Hangzhou will increase to varying degrees during the exciting exhibition period.

United States

WHY Hot: The prediction of opening up travel in the United States has been delayed for another year, so we continue to look forward to it and continue to hope. The vastness and wonders of the United States are exactly what we dream about when traveling, and our enthusiasm is getting hotter as the prophecy of openness approaches. What to do in the United States? The most important thing about such a big United States is to go there first! From New York, Las Vegas to Hawaii, I believe everyone will have their own travel plans in the United States. Therefore, anticipation is also a kind of beauty and a dream that people yearn for.

WHENThe best time to travel: Wait for the official opening. When traveling to the United States, a visa is definitely a major hurdle, so with a formal official agreement, the process of 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 The best way to travel: Once it is officially opened for Chinese citizens to travel in groups to the United States, it is safer to travel in a group if the language is not good enough; if you have a good experience in independent travel abroad, you might as well try everything

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

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: a 14-day inspection tour to the east and west coasts of the United States and Hawaii is about 33,000 yuan.

Tibet

WHY Hot: Starting from July 1 this year, the Gela section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway will be in trial operation and will be opened to Lhasa from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Lanzhou and Xining. Qinghai-Tibet Railway line tourist train. The Gela Section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway starts from Golmud, Qinghai in the east, to Lhasa, Tibet in the west, with a total length of 1,118 kilometers. It passes through Nachitai, Wudaoliang, Tuotuo River, Yanshiping, crosses Tanggula Mountain, and then passes through Amdo, Nagqu, Damxung, Tibet Autonomous Region, Yangpajing to Lhasa. The highest point of the railway crossing the Tanggula Mountains is 5,072 meters above sea level, and most of the lines are in the "life restricted area" 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. Taking this railway line, tourists can enjoy the "Pearl of the Plateau" Qinghai Lake and China's "Atomic City" along the way. World-class tourist attractions such as Xihai Town, the "Father of Mountains" Kunlun Mountain, "Mother of Rivers" Tanggula Mountain, Hoh Xil, a wildlife park, and the Potala Palace, a holy land of Tibetan Buddhism.

WHEN Best time to travel: It is recommended to travel after the Qinghai-Tibet Railway tourist train opens in July. In this case, it will only take 48 hours from Beijing to Tibet. But when traveling in Tibet, you must consider seasonal factors. The climate in alpine areas has long winters and short summers. Only some areas in southeastern Tibet have distinct four seasons. For areas with convenient transportation such as Lhasa, Shigatse, and Shannan, you can basically travel all year round. July to September is the best travel season, with suitable temperatures and many festivals.

Except for the Qinghai-Tibet Highway in northern Tibet, it is basically impossible to travel in the lake area in summer. In spring, the wind and sand are strong, so it is best to travel in autumn, but the time is relatively short.

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

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

HOWMUCH travel agency can refer to the price: Although the train fare of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway has not been officially released, it will be much cheaper than the existing air fare. The current quotation for traveling to Tibet from Shanghai is 6000-9000 If you change to take the train, the current price of several thousand yuan to enter Tibet will definitely drop a lot.

Lijiang

WHY popular: Lijiang is always a popular place, but this year it will attract more attention because of Zhang Yimou's large-scale live-action stage play "Impression of Lijiang". Another "Impression" brand after "Impression? Liu Sanjie". Lijiang's Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Ancient Tea Horse Road and the Sifang Street Ancient Town are all the stages of "Impression of Lijiang". The local folk customs, mainly the Naxi ethnic group, constitute the context of the entire performance. The local people in Lijiang are all actors in the performance, and they are admired for their fame. The tourists who come to Lijiang are all spectators. This will be the live performance with the longest duration and the largest performance environment in the world today.

WHEN Best time to travel: Going to Lijiang is almost independent of the season and time. You can see the unique Lijiang in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The only thing you need to avoid in Lijiang may be the surging crowds. It is recommended to travel independently during normal times, and do not crowd in during the Golden Week to join in the fun.

HOW The best way to travel: Remember that one of the "Eighteen Strange Things in Yunnan" is that "trains are not as fast as cars." Therefore, taking a Shanghai Airlines or China Eastern Airlines flight directly to Lijiang via Kunming is the most practical way. , flights are available every day, taking off from Shanghai in the morning and arriving in Lijiang at noon.

HOWMUCH Travel Agency can refer to the price: Travel agencies usually connect Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang. The price of a 6-day double flight is basically around 3,000 yuan, but the overall itinerary is still very dense, and you will miss many good places. If you have a certain amount of time and financial resources, it is recommended to go on a self-guided tour so that you can truly experience Lijiang.

Taiwan, China

WHY hot: Since the National Tourism Administration announced in May last year that mainland residents would be allowed to travel to Taiwan, a wave of tourism to Taiwan has also followed. Whether it is the familiar Alishan and Sun Moon Lake, or the modern Taipei and Kaohsiung, they are the focus of tourists' attention. Some business inspection and cultural exchange routes to Taiwan basically take Taipei-Taichung-Tainan and Taipei island tours. I believe that Taiwan, a treasure island full of charm, will definitely become one of the most attractive tourist destinations.

WHEN The best time to travel: Once the time comes, traveling to Taiwan is likely to cause a major "tourist blowout", so don't go to Taiwan when the tourists are most densely packed. Generally speaking, it is always warm all year round and is suitable for tourism. However, June to October is the typhoon season, and the local rainy season may also be affected by the monsoon. Choosing a time to travel with fewer people and good weather still requires a lot of thought. It depends on how you grasp it.

HOW The best way to travel: Traveling to Taiwan with a tour group or study group is easy and safe, and you can save yourself the trouble of going through relevant procedures yourself.

HOWMUCH Travel Agency can refer to the price: According to industry insiders’ predictions, the treasure island of Taiwan is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources and will be very attractive to tourists. The price of a 7-day tour is not expected to exceed 7,000 yuan.