:Where to go in Europe to embark on the green
1.Tulips from Turkey to Istanbul
When it comes to tulips, is everyone's impression in the Netherlands? In fact, Turkey is the home of the tulip, tulips from the Ottoman Empire is the national flower of Turkey. Since 2005, the Tulip Festival has been held in Istanbul every April, with more than 200 kinds of colorful tulips blooming among the ancient cities of Europe and Asia. While colorful flowers are all over Turkey, the rise of hot air ballooning has made the country even more attractive. If you love the ancient culture of the Ottoman Empire, go in the spring when prices are at their highest.
Places to see tulips in Istanbul: Bekoz Park, Soganli Botanical Garden, Yildiz Park, Gulhane Park and Taksim Square.
2. Cherry Blossoms in Germany - Bonn
When it comes to cherry blossoms, have you only heard of Japan? If you don't want to enjoy the cherry blossom rain at the same time with hordes of Japanese tourists, then go to Bonn. Every year from April to May, the cherry blossoms in Bonn gradually bloom. The Bonn Cherry Blossom Boulevard is known as one of the "Ten Most Beautiful Streets". Bonn is a quiet and refreshing town in Germany, where you can see lush trees and colorful flowers everywhere. There are parks all over the town, and the most famous street, Heerstra?e, is a great place for cherry blossom viewing in spring. Every April the cherry blossoms bloom here and the whole street is covered in cherry blossom red. This street is located in the old town of Bonn, about 1 kilometer from the main train station.
Tips:
1. Cherry blossoms have a short period of 1-2 weeks, so you need to master the time.
Whenever there is a cherry blossom festival in Bonn, there are often entertainment and specialty crafts for sale.
3. When the sun shines directly at noon, the cherry blossom trees cast dappled light and shadow on the ground with their pink blossoms, which is very beautiful.
3. Spain - Cordoba Courtyard Festival
Cordoba's Courtyard Festival in May is a time when families decorate their courtyards with flowers to enliven the year. It's a time when the whole city is colorful and the scent of flowers is refreshing to the nose. The traditional style courtyards and white walls covered with colorful flowers are a feast for the eyes. Besides, there are flamenco dancing, delicious Spanish tapas and famous sherry~
4. England - Downton Village, Cotswolds
If you like English dramas, you should go to the Cotswolds. If you don't like British dramas, you should also go to the Cotswolds. Not only is it the location for all British dramas, but it's also the country town with the most old English character. These villages are known for their honey-colored country townhouses, idyllic landscapes, and manor houses with no signs of modernization, such as Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, and The Fair Marriage, to name a few.
5. Sweden - Wendo rapeseed fields
Nordic pavement of the quaint people think that there is no romantic and lovely place, in fact, is not! In spring, the sea of rapeseed flowers in Wendo and the blue sky blend into a landscape painting. Rent a bike and walk through the cold streets, reminiscent of the freshness of the movie, is a great place to take photos! Remember to wear light-colored clothes. It looks prettier.
Tips:
1. It takes about half an hour to get to Vin Island by ferry from the port of Landeskruna, and the price is 70 kroner per person one way.
2. Regular single bicycles cost around 90 krone/day and small trailer bicycles with children's seats cost around 190 krone/day.
6. Holland - Tulips and Windmills
The blooming of tulips in Holland in April every year seems to be a sign of the arrival of spring, and the breeze of the windmill villages is waiting for you to welcome.
Considered the largest spring garden in Europe, if not the world, Keukenhof boasts more than six million flowers and many rare species. Major species include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and various bulbous plants, like a colorful and fragrant painting. Every spring, a flower show is held here for about eight weeks. Many exhibitions and experiential activities will be arranged, including gardening and flower arranging, exhibitions on a variety of themes and more.
:High-value decorated stunning Europe
1.Italy - five fishing villages
The fishing village that you see all day long on the Internet by the mountains and by the sea, defying the odds, ushered in the season of blossoms; and the Tuscan scenery. Siena will show the beauty of Italy to the fullest; St. Kimiano's Middle Earth style accompanied by spring, but no longer a small family feeling. Italy is a kingdom of small towns, and the beautiful blend of Renaissance relics and nature makes the country charming. Spring is most definitely not to be missed.
2. CK Town Krumlov, Czech Republic
Krumlov, a particularly complex name, is a medieval bohemian town nestled on the banks of the Vltava River. In the springtime, homes are decorated with flowers competing for attention, and Krumlov Castle, the second largest castle in the Czech Republic, overlooks the town. Red roofs echo the green, presenting a pair of spring colors.
3. Halstadt, Austria
Halstadt (Halstadt), a beautiful town surrounded by mountains and lakes, seems to come out of a fairy tale. Halstadt Lake is a banded lake formed by glacial action. Early in the morning, the lake surface is covered with a layer of mist from time to time. Occasionally, a boat is lifted up, and the waves stir up numerous ripples on the calm lake surface. The lakeshore is even more charming in the evening. The mangroves and yellow leaves on the hills, the swans and ducks floating for food, and the coffee houses full of flowers on the shore all become the most beautiful scenery in Hallstatt.
4. Baden-Baden, Germany
Baden-Baden, besides being a spa resort, is also the most beautiful starting point of the Black Forest. With the arrival of spring, the town recedes from the winter snow to reveal the early growth of grass. Forests and green spaces surround the town, reminding you of the scene in The Seven Dwarfs where Snow White lives. Eventually you realize that the European fairy tale scene is no longer imaginary.
5. Switzerland-Shpits
The town of Shpits, which straddles the border between Switzerland and Austria, has the unique beauty of a thousand-year-old castle. The Mian Shan Lake is picturesque all year round, and the colorful decorations in spring make this town even more vibrant. It is quiet and relaxing with few tourists. If you want to get away from the noisy crowd, this is the best choice. It is a vacation spot for sailing enthusiasts all over the world and a place where many celebrities spend their vacations and retreats.
:Niche destinations for European trekking
1.Secret spots in Balkan Serbia
Serbia's visa-free policy lets us say yes. There's a realist utopian wooden city here, with a century-old car running through Mokra Gora. Stroll through Zemon, a town on the Danube, to see exquisite churches on quiet old streets, experience Belgrade's Kale Castle with its grand imperial architecture, and listen to the centuries-old bells at Narovisad Fortress.
2. Malta, Italy
Remember Popeye when you were a kid? That town is in Malta. The Blue Hole, which collapsed last year due to strong winds, is also in Malta. Even though the landscape has changed, the sea in Malta is still crystal clear. There are countless monuments left from history. Gozo Castle once fought on the island, ancient temples tell of the development of human civilization, and Vittorio's Church tells the fairy tale of ancient Greece.
3. Greek Dream Double Island
Few countries can combine ancient civilization with beauty and romance so naturally, but Greece can. There are endless fairy tales and romantic beauty here. Go to Zakynthos Shipwreck Bay to see the turquoise sea and white sand, and listen to the story of the shipwreck. Go to Santorini to pursue the perfect ending of love and watch the sunrise and sunset. The blue sky, blue sea and white walls of this place blend into one, must go to Greece for a lazy vacation.