The 12 countries that have opened their tourism markets to China are France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden and Finland. The long-standing culture of France, the classical city-states of Greece, Austria, the home of music, Finland, the country of a thousand lakes, etc., are all long-awaited tourism destinations.

Twelve European countries have begun to strongly recommend tourist attractions market activities. Two days before the memorandum was initialed, the Counselor of the Tourism Office of the Spanish Embassy in China personally led officials from the tourism bureaus of Barcelona, ??Andalusia and other cities to promote Spanish tourism resources; the Finnish Tourism Bureau prepared a brochure for the Chinese website of Finnish tourism; the Italian Tourism Bureau in China's first office actively applied to the National Tourism Administration; France will hold tourism resource tours in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou.

Travel agents believe that after the EU becomes a tourist destination for Chinese citizens, the outbound travel menu will be dazzling. Applying for a visa will also be very convenient. You can choose routes to 12 countries with one visa, which is much more convenient than the three-tier visas for Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Coupled with the unified euro, it will also bring convenience to travel. Of course, high prices, long flight times, and few local Chinese-speaking tour guides are disadvantages for traveling in Europe. According to the current business inspection quotation, the "10-day tour of Switzerland, France, and Italy" is 15,000 yuan.

Enjoy Europe for 20 days

First stop: France Leave three days for Paris

Paris, the world-famous romantic city, every time you come, You can all see its fascinating differences. Watch the sunset over the Pont des Arts from the quadrangle of the Louvre; lean on the counter of a bistro in the 18th district and drink a glass of white wine; sit in an elegant street cafe under the afternoon sun and taste the fragrant French cuisine Coffee; at night, loud and rhythmic saxophone music came from a jazz club in the Latin Quarter. The Seine River in Paris on Sunday was closed to cars and turned into a road for pedestrians, roller skates and bicycles.

Paris Tips:

Transportation: Planes and high-speed trains make journeys between major French cities just a few hours, and the rest is covered by the auxiliary rail network. Trains can reach most cities. It only takes three hours to travel from Paris to Bordeaux or from Paris to Marseille by high-speed train. Every city has a tram, subway and bus network, allowing you to travel freely in the city.

Accommodation: There are both extremely luxurious hotels and small country inns. The most recommended option is to rent and stay in a resident's home. This way you can understand the French way of life and truly experience French life.

Food: Most restaurants are open between 12:00 and 15:00 and between 19:00 and 23:00. All large restaurants and restaurants in front of train stations will extend their opening hours. In big cities, some small food shops stay open until midnight. Drinking water and bread in restaurants are included in the price of the dishes. As a rule, it is generally necessary to tip the waiter who provides the service.

Second stop: Spain. Two days of shopping in Barcelona.

Go to Piazza del Duomo and Piazza di Espa?a to enjoy the wind and sun. There will be antique fleas in Barcelona Cathedral Square every Thursday. Market, there is also the Salon de Anticuarios (Salon de Anticuarios), the most important antique fair in Europe, held in this square every March. There are many antique shops in Barcelona, ??and most of these shops are located in the new town. There are 73 on Antique Street (Bulevard dels Anticuaris) alone. In these stores, you can see all kinds of weird antiques. In C. Aragon and C. Dos de Maig there are several wholesale antique dealers who deal with general customers.

Barcelona is increasingly being recognized as a true party city in Europe.

Spain Tips:

Transportation: Pass through the tourist town of Brive from Paris to Barcelona, ??Spain. Most buses in Barcelona run from 5:30 in the morning to 11:00 in the evening.

Accommodation: There are three, four and five-star hotels.

Food: Spanish cuisine brings together the cooking methods of Western-style northern and southern dishes, with a wide variety of dishes and unique tastes.

The third stop: Dijon, France, one day transfer

Leave Barcelona, ??Spain and arrive in Dijon, France.

The main specialties of Dijon are escargots and mustard. Dijon is also a well-known wine town in France. It also has world-famous wines. What’s even more fascinating is the gastronomic appeal of local delicacies, so we love wine and food tours. If you are a tourist, you must not miss this wine area. Dijon is a prosperous place famous for its wine country in the Burgundy region. It has preserved many luxurious palaces and ruins of old nobles and is famous throughout the country for its castles. The people are friendly and lively, and the atmosphere there will enchant you.

Fourth stop: Switzerland. Use three days to go to Geneva and Bern.

After leaving France and entering the Swiss border, you can first go to Geneva and Bern.

Geneva is the most cosmopolitan city in Switzerland. It is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Western Europe, with the Farah Mountains and the Alps in front of you. First of all, you can visit the former residences of famous people: Rousseau, the French Enlightenment thinker, was born in an ancient residence in the old city. The British poet Lord Byron lived in a villa called Dior Dadi in the Colony district in 1816.

Not far from this villa is the former residence of the British romantic poet Shelley.

Let’s go to Lucerne, a city in the central plateau of Switzerland. It is a beautiful city with lakes and mountains set against each other. It is also one of the largest summer resorts in Switzerland. The main shopping areas in Lucerne include the Swiss Garden (Schweizerhofquai), Swan Square (Schwanenplatz), Weggigasse Street and Band Square (Kapellplatz). You can find everything from high-end fashion, watches and jewelry to general crafts such as woodcuts, ceramics, cuckoo clocks, etc.

Fifth stop: Italy Six days are not enough from Florence to Venice

After Switzerland, our next stop is Italy. The monuments of Rome, the industry of Milan, the sculptures and paintings of Florence, the gondolas of Venice, the Fiat cars of Turin, the port of Genoa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the folk customs of Sicily and Sardinia all make people linger.

When it comes to shopping in Italy, nine and a half out of ten people will be beaming with excitement, because every big city in Italy is a shopping paradise, from Milan in the north to Catania in the south. They spend so much money that they max out their cards; but these cities regard Florence as the paradise within paradise. Because Florence has a wide variety of products and complete brands, you can find what you need whether it is top-notch brands or affordable shopping. In addition, the shopping areas are concentrated, so you don’t need to spend too much time and effort, and you are guaranteed to come home with a full load.

Shopping in Florence is a great pleasure, because most of the shopping areas are around the San Lorenzo Market and the Duomo. You can shop while visiting tourist attractions, enjoying an intellectual journey and adding new clothes to yourself at the same time. Or purchase some special souvenirs to enrich your memories after returning home! Florence also has two very special delicacies: tripe and Florentine steak. At the same time, the aroma of coffee adds a charming temperament to the cultural beauty of Florence. The streets in the city are full of open-door craftsmen's shops. The traditional market remains to this day, selling gold, silverware and jewelry. The windows of modern shops display high-end furs, fashions, silk ties and ancient architectural prints inlaid with wooden frames.

A must-visit is Venice, the famous Italian water city. Sitting on a small boat and swaying leisurely in this city, life seems to have no worries. Venice’s food has more flavor and variety than other cities. Even the strawberry wine is varied. The most distinctive one is the black cuttlefish noodles. Try it.

Sixth stop: Austria, staying for two days for Princess Sissi

After leaving Italy, we entered Vienna, the hometown of the Sound of Music. The famous Vienna Woods surrounds the city from the west, north and south, and the vast Eastern European plain faces it from the east, lush and vibrant everywhere. Climbing to the foothills of the Alps, you can have a panoramic view of the undulating waves of the Vienna Woods. From the Danube Basin, you can overlook the shining green peaks of the Carpathian Mountains. The vast plain is like a huge green carpet, with the sparkling blue Danube River flowing through it. Vienna has a beautiful environment and attractive scenery. It is known as the "Goddess of the Danube".

Here, you need to experience the romantic and tragic love story and real experience of Princess Sissi. Leaving Vienna, we headed to Salzburg, the hometown of the musical prodigy Mozart.

The old city covers an area of ??only 80 hectares, and the scenery is so charming that it is dazzling. The most famous music festival here is held every year from July to September, inviting today's hottest musicians to perform in Salzburg. Since the Salzburg Music Festival itself has a long history and a good reputation, being invited to the festival is definitely the highest compliment for musicians. The performance content is definitely of international standards, and it always attracts millions of people to watch every year. Also, when in Salzburg, don’t forget to buy the famous Mozart chocolate.

Seventh stop: Germany for three days of Oktoberfest

The highlight of Germany is Munich. This is the cultural center and capital of Bavaria in southern Germany. It is a gathering of people and filled with traditional joy, but it is most famous for its beer. When you come to Munich, you have to taste Munich roasted pig's feet, smoked fresh fish with sauerkraut, and order a large glass of beer. It's so enjoyable! The annual Munich "Octoberfest", also known as Oktoberfest, is the largest folk festival in the world. It is said that more than 6 million domestic and foreign tourists go to the Oktoberfest every year, and the Oktoberfest has long become a major event in Bavaria. At the Oktoberfest, beer girls in traditional costumes use single-eared glasses to continuously deliver fresh beer to eager drinkers. Many Bavarians wearing deerskin shorts, vests and other national costumes walked through the streets holding beer glasses. They shouted "Cheers" to everyone they met, and the atmosphere was very lively.

You can also drop by Heidelberg and sit in a local tavern in the evening to experience the atmosphere of a romantic university town.

Eighth stop: Amsterdam for one day

Amsterdam is a water city. To appreciate the flavor of the water city, you must take an Amsterdam sightseeing cruise. A one-hour trip during the day is more suitable for boat cruising on the canal. From in front of Amsterdam Central Station, tour boats for each route depart every 15-30 minutes. You can often find scenery on a boat that you never noticed when walking on the street. When visiting the museum, it is very convenient to use the museum boat. This route visits major museums in the city, and you can get on and off the boat at any time. Not only can you go to the Van Gogh Museum to see paintings, but you can also enjoy classical music at the National Concert Hall, where you can enjoy free lunch concerts every Wednesday at noon, so you might as well listen to it in a relaxed way.

Ninth stop: Luxembourg, see the castle in one day

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