April spring tour at home and abroad hot recommendations

Farewell to March, the weather is changeable, we ushered in the real spring. 055-79000 there is a line like this: "Stay here every day, you will take this place as the whole world. You will no longer pursue it or own it. You have to get away for a while." Why not take advantage of the warmer weather and the revival of everything, pack your bags and set off to a faraway place!

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April is the best time for hiking. From a distance, you can not only exercise your body, but also breathe the freshest air and relieve your long tired mind.

Mount Tai

Everything else seems so small compared to the majestic Mount Tai. The majestic Mount Tai is the symbol of the Chinese nation. From Sima Qian's famous words: "All people have to die, or heavier than Mount Tai, or lighter than a feather." To "see but do not know Taishan", "not overlooking the summit of Mount Tai" are deepening our yearning for Mount Tai. Climbing Mount Tai, like climbing the Great Wall, has become the dream of many people in China.

Walking into Mount Tai is walking into history. From Shooter Mountain and Li Hao Mountain in the southwest of Taishan City to Jade Emperor Peak, there are countless places of interest and cliffs and stone carvings all over the mountain. Dai Temple, Han Wu Di planted cypress trees, green shadow; in front of the Red Gate Palace, Confucius kind of "climb Mount Tai to a small world" feeling lingers; back to the Horse Hill, Tang Xuanzong's cowardice, especially now; Qiaoyun bank, sealed by the Qin Shi Huang Wu Dafu Pine, withered, deep; 18th century, Li Bai Du Fu's literati "smilingly leaning on the Red Cliff chanting new works", but the meaning of pen and ink has not been exhausted, the heroic spirit is still there; in the Bicci Temple, a grand Zen retreat ceremony began. In addition, there are Dai Temple, temple, ponds, Shi Yu, temple, Riguan Peak, South Heavenly Gate, Jade Emperor Peak and other major attractions.

Travel Tips for Mount Tai:

Tickets:

Peak Season: 125 yuan per person, student tickets, senior tickets: 60 yuan per person, military disabled: free.

Off-season: 100 yuan/student tickets senior citizens: 50 yuan/military disabled: free.

Uphill shuttle bus ticket (Lower Tianwai Village - Middle Tianmen):30 yuan/person

Cable car:

Tianmen - South Tianmen: 80 yuan/person one-way, 140 yuan/person round-trip.

Teach Blossom-Nantianmen: RMB 80/person one-way, RMB 140/person round-trip.

Wuhou-Nantianmen: 20 yuan/person one way, 40 yuan/person round trip.

There is no Tai'an Airport, Tai'an Railway Station is Taishan Station, and it is convenient to take a 40-minute train ride from Jinan to Taishan.

Huangshan Mountain

Huangshan Mountain is one of China's top ten scenic spots, and the only scenic spot in China with two world laurels: World Cultural Heritage, Natural Heritage and World Geopark. There are no mountains or peaks in Mount Huangshan, with thousands of peaks competing with each other. Especially when you climb to the top of the mountain, the clouds of Mount Huangshan will make you feel that you have come.

Historically there have been three sixteen peaks and thirty-six smaller peaks named. The majestic Lotus Peak, the flat Bright Peak, the perilous Tendu Peak and the beautiful Shixin Peak are the representatives of the strange peaks of Mount Huangshan. Among them, Tendu Peak, Lotus Peak and Bright Peak are all above 1,800 meters above sea level, and Lotus Peak is the highest peak at 1,864 meters above sea level, which is the third highest peak in East China.

The main attractions: Pudong Pine, Rhinoceros looking at the moon, Hundred Steps to Heaven, Old Monk looking at the sea, Ao Yu Peak, Tian Hai, Flying Stone, Lion Peak.

What to see in April: see flowers bloom, pine branches open, mountain birds fly.

Huangshan specialties:

Huangshan, an ancient part of Huizhou, has a long cultural history and commercial tradition, and the local natural environment is superior. So, whether it's handicrafts with strong cultural flavor or natural and healthy local specialties, you can't miss them when traveling to Huangshan.

The four treasures of the literary house, Huizhou ink and ink slabs, have a long history and are famous all over the world; the folk art treasures are the four carvings of brick, stone, wood and bamboo, as well as Huizhou bonsai, printmaking and lacquer carvings, and the new bamboo weaving of Huizhou and the jade bamboo furniture, which are all unique.

"The world's famous mountain, there must be fragrant grass." Tea in Huangshan is very good and cheap, so you can buy some to bring back. If you go to Huangshan in spring, you can catch the new tea. Don't miss it.

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Meili Snow Mountain Meili Snow Mountain, also known as the Prince of Snow Mountain, is regarded as a "holy mountain" by local Tibetans. Located about 10 kilometers northeast of Deqin County, the Hengduan Mountains in the middle section of the Nujiang River and the Lancang River between. It is connected to the north of Tibet's Adonisan, south of the Robi Snow Mountain. There are 13 peaks with an average elevation of over 6,000 meters, known as the "Prince's Thirteen Peaks". The main peak, Kagpo Peak, is 6,740 meters high, the highest peak in Yunnan. Meili Snow Mountain is famous for its majestic and mysterious. As early as the 1930s, American scholars praised Kagpo Peak as "the most beautiful mountain in the world".

Tips:

The ideal season for viewing the Meili Snow Mountain is the winter and spring season from October to May, when the weather is clear, the air is fresh and transparent, and the main peak is often visible.

Other times, it depends on luck. It's usually easier to see the snowy mountains in the morning when the sun is just coming up. But the climate of the Meili Snow Mountain changes quickly, and there are many chances for Kawagabo to appear. A proper way of thinking about seeing the mountain is not to care much about time and weather, but to bring a heart.

In early spring, in the Kawagabo 8-9 o'clock or so, you can see the snowy peaks under the needles and leaves on a white band of clouds, the local Tibetans called "Kawagabo dedication Hada". As the sun rises, the cloud band continues to rise. At noon, the clouds float over Kawagabo Peak, which is called "Kawagabo playing umbrella". There are not many chances to enjoy this scenery. According to Tibetan legend, only those who are close can have this blessing.

There are a few ideal places to view the snow-capped mountains. First, you can see a panoramic view of the Meili Snow Mountain from the Baimang Snow Mountain drop-off on National Highway 214, but the road is too narrow to stay for long. The second viewing platform is the top of Wulang, from Zhongdian into Deqin 214 National Road, about 15 kilometers from Deqin County. There are 13 white pagodas, which are open and spectacular. It is the incense-burning platform of San Feilai Temple. Feilai Temple Village is located on National Highway 214 from Deqin to Tibet, about 11 kilometers from Deqin County. Local Tibetans and passers-by burn incense here to pray for blessings, and it is an excellent place to watch the sunrise and sunset. Now Feilai Monastery Incense Burner has become a fully functional tourist destination with restaurants, lodges and bars. Most tourists stay here to watch the sunrise and sunset, and it is most convenient to visit Yupeng and Mingyong.

Backpacker's Travel Advice

1. You don't need a map for Inner Qu, but Outer Qu can be found in Shangri-La.

2. It is recommended to rent a horse.

3. If you can ride a bicycle from Shangri-La to Meili Snow Mountain, the road is beautiful, even if the snow is different all year round, even if you don't see the most beautiful view of Snow Mountain and Rainbird. Lijiang self-guided tour guide release station description, the scenery along the way has made people feel comfortable and happy. It is really a rare enjoyment in the world, but it is still recommended that all hiking enthusiasts make full psychological preparation before traveling, because it is very hard to go to Shangri-La by bicycle.

Attachment: Shangri-La rental bike (15-30 RMB).

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Yangzhou

Skinny West Lake "The old man resigned from the Western Yellow Crane Tower, and went down to Yangzhou in March of the smoky flowers." This famous poem of Li Bai shows the attitude of spring traveling.

The beauty of Yangzhou's food is beyond doubt, and playing Yangzhou requires depth. Usually if you follow a travel agency, you won't see much anyway. Transportation in Yangzhou is really convenient, and tricycles starting at five dollars are everywhere. The tricycle masters, while walking calmly in the traffic in violation of the law, make people feel fear, but it really reached the realm of anytime and anywhere anyway.

Recommended Itinerary:

D1. Taste Ye Pure Morning Tea - Slim West Lake - Daming Temple - Hanlin Academy - Garden of Individuals - Shuangdong Historic District - Night Tour of the Ancient Canal - Appreciation of Local Folk Art;

D2 Taste Fuchun Morning Tea - Hengyuan - Wudaidai Gongguan - China Engraving and Printing Museum - Yangzhou Museum - Beijing City - Luqin Footwork

Techniques

Cruise: Take a cruise on the canal and enjoy the architecture and scenery on both sides of the river, as well as every bridge. You can also ride a bicycle along the canal, take a day trip to see the old houses and alleys along the river, and a night trip to see the night view of the canal and the night life of Yangzhou people along the river.

Hangzhou

Hangzhou West Lake, when it Co.

The sun shines brightly in Hangzhou in April. Farewell to the troubles of winter, the colors of the earth suddenly became bright. Walking by the West Lake, slowly blowing the warm wind, enjoying the scenery of paradise, there is a romantic atmosphere.

Go to Prince Bay Park near West Lake to see the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming in April.

Recommended route:

D1:West Lake tour.

D2:In the morning, you can take a bus to "Longjing Tea Ask". The Longjing Pan Mountain Road is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Then you can go to Lingyin Temple.

In the afternoon, you can take a bus to Xixi Wetland. Xixi Wetland is located in the west of Hangzhou, you can take K310 or K193. there is a bus interchange at Huanglong Sports Center.

Hangzhou food recommended places to go:

Grandma's house: gourmet food chain, where the food is cheap and delicious, highly recommended Longjing tea and spicy chicken, as well as the characteristics of Mapo tofu, cheap as you can not imagine. Be sure to go early, or you may not be able to order the Longjing tea chicken.

Taste sensation: traditional snack bar, cheap and delicious.

Xinfeng Snack: also a snack bar. You must try the duck blood soup and steamed buns inside.

Special games:

Find a lawn by the West Lake and bring your favorite food in a picnic bag. I'm sure it's also very enjoyable for friends to sit around and enjoy an outdoor picnic.

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Luoyang Peony Fair

Luoyang Peony Luoyang peonies have long been famous, and the annual Peony Fair attracts many tourists from home and abroad.

According to reports, this year's Peony Cultural Festival will be held from April 1 to May 10th. With the theme of "Luoyang Peony Produces the World", the festival will carefully plan 25 major activities in economy and trade, culture, sports and tourism. In addition, after the 29th China Luoyang Peony Cultural Festival is upgraded to the "national level", it will set up branch venues in Beijing and Shanghai on the basis of the 28th Luoyang Peony Fair in Shanghai, and hold colorful festival activities.

Luoyang Joint Tour:

You can visit the ancient capital of Luoyang while watching the flower show. You can also take a bus tour to Longmen Grottoes, Guanlin and Baima Temple.

Shanghai F1

F1, the world's favorite racing event for fans, will land in Shanghai on April 15 this year. Schumacher, Alonso, Hamilton and Button will continue to stage a four-man race. Fans are waiting to see who will be the "King of Kings" on the track!

Shanghai in April is characterized by moderate temperatures and sunny weather. After watching the car race, you can also stroll around Shanghai and the neighboring water towns and ancient towns. It's fun too.

Itinerary:

The official Shanghai F1 website is now accepting ticket reservations, with prices ranging from 80 yuan to 3,280 yuan. For hedonistic fans, buying grass tickets is a good choice. Not only is the price relatively cheap, but you can also lie on the grass to feel the roar of the engine and really experience the madness of F1.

Western Shuangbanna Water Festival

Western Shuangbanna Water FestivalIf you walk down the street with a basin of water and see a pretty girl pass by and splash a basin full of water on her head, she'll surely scold you for being crazy. But when you do this somewhere, she will give you a sweet smile instead. By the way, this is the Dai Water Splashing Festival!

Maybe some netizens will ask, isn't splashing water a regular program in Xishuangbanna? Actually, that kind of water splashing is arranged in man-made tourist attractions and is artificial. It is difficult for tourists to really experience the atmosphere of the Dai Spring Festival's national carnival. Water Splashing Festival, also known as "Buddha Bathing Festival", is one of the grandest traditional festivals in Xishuangbanna. On the day of the festival, all Dai men, women and children are dressed in festive costumes, and women carry a load of water to wash off the fine dust for the Buddha statue and pray for Buddha's blessing. After bathing the Buddha, people start to splash water on each other to express their blessings, hoping to wash away diseases and disasters with the holy water and lead a good and happy life.

Time of the Water Splashing Festival: April 13 - year April 15

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Embracing Australia's coastline

An overseas destination for self-drive tours, both the coastline and the outback, Australia's beauty or ruggedness is breathtaking. Imagine driving your own car through exotic beauty!

Australia is surrounded by sea and there are several seaside driving routes to choose from.

Route 1:Cairns Cooktown Maribaote Rajchat Fort Townsville Ingham Tally Innis Fairgrounds Cairns.

Stunning Tropical SceneryThis is a 12 day tour. En route, you will pass through World Heritage-listed coral reefs and rainforests to reach the Red Outback. Along the way, you'll enjoy Queensland's stunning tropical scenery. Sail the Great Barrier Reef or hike through ancient Danish tree rainforests. Heading north from the front of Cape Tribulation, you can explore local culture and historic gold rush towns and visit fruit orchards and plantations in the tropical highlands. Visit Magnetic Island, Dunk Island, and Hinchinbrook Island during the day, then return to the resort town to relax and enjoy a romantic sunset over beautiful Port Douglas.

Route 2: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Bateman's Bay, Norah, Sydney, Eaton Bigginsdale, Wilson Peninsula.

On the way, you can swim on the white sandy beaches of Jervis Bay, watch whales in Eaton and experience the unique ecosystem of Croajingolong National Park. Then head to Phillip Island, home to adorable seals. At dusk, you can also enjoy the nesting journey of little penguins.

Route 3: Perth Heroton Carnarvon Exmouth Skolars Belmont Kimia Shark Bay Kabali Perth.

Lighthouse Western Australia's coastline offers a variety of beautiful scenery. From white sand beaches, coral reefs and salt fishing towns to Rocks National Park, you'll be able to experience spectacular views of the Coral Coast. Head north until you can sample fresh crayfish and the mouth-watering tropical fruits of the Hot Roden Carnarvon. At Lunin Coral Reef, you can swim with whale sharks, or you can take a four-wheeler tour along the canyons near Cape Mount National Park.

Route 4: Brisbane Fraser Island Bundaberg Rockhampton Mackay Townsville Cairns.

Ocean Bright Colors Several of Queensland's seaside attractions are go on road trip must-sees, including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef to the pristine islands and rainforest national parks. Also visit Hinchinbrook, Australia's largest island national park, near the north of Townsville. Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland. The vivid colors, smells and sounds of its spectacular beaches will linger in your mind for a long time when you've finished your journey here.

Practical Information

Car Rental: It's a good idea to opt for a rental car to complete a self-drive tour. Prior to arriving in Australia, clients are advised to book a car online or over the phone to ensure that it will be available on arrival at the specified date, time and location.

The typical car rental company rates are as follows: from $69 for a small car, $76 for a medium-sized car, $91 for a large car and $125 for a 4WD. In addition, some companies offer regular discounts, which can be checked at the time of booking.

Palawan Beach Utopia, Philippines

Between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea in the southwestern part of the Philippines, a long, narrow and elegant island lies at the end of the sea and sky like a rainbow, and is as ethereal as a fairy mountain and sea city. It is known as the "seaside utopia" of Palawan, the last ecological virgin land in the Philippines. Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines, consisting of 1,800 islands. The picturesque scenery contains the adventure of the Amazon jungle, the beach is a romantic vacation paradise, and there are countless water recreation. More and more tourists are coming, fearing that the land will one day lose its natural air.

Great place for diving.

If you think that mint-colored waters are the preserve of the Maldives, you are a bit biased. In fact, Palawan's waters are greener than the former when framed by coral. There's no better place to admire the clear blue waves than the postcard-shot hotspot, the Big Lagoon, located on Minilok Island.

The Big Lagoon is flanked on both sides by cliffs, and the entrance to the lagoon is so shallow that it's only accessible to boats at high tide. When visitors carefully arrive in crab boats in this one-meter-deep body of water, they immediately board colorful canoes. From a distance, the sky was high, the shadows still, the walls heavy, and as they looked at the rocky cliffs, the water seemed to glide over a giant emerald, and they felt refreshed.

What reason is there not to dive when the blue waves come to such a clear sea? Put on your snorkel and jump into the warm waters! There aren't many fish on the bottom of the sea here, but the coral is everywhere, full of color. It's quite adventurous to swim through the cracks in the boulders, but be sure to watch out for sharp oyster shells and "sea urchin sashimi".

Fish and colorful coral are highly concentrated around Koh Lan, where there are nearly 20 snorkeling hotspots, with the northern island of Koh Kereng recognized worldwide as the best wreck dive site. The best diving season is from March to May each year. The visibility of the sea water can reach 30 meters. Devilfish and sea turtles abound. If you are lucky, you can also catch a glimpse of the famous mermaids.

The lawn-like blue sea has a magnet-like magic, and the sunlight through the water gets brighter and brighter. Walking on the bottom of the sea, only to see starfish anemones, is both anxiety-inducing and idly romantic in its exploration. Imagine yourself as a fish, dancing with colorful sea creatures***!

Rock-climbing jungle

Sunshine, turquoise sea, white sand, scuba diving, boating . If you're feeling a little monotonous and lacking in novelty while being thankful or happy, shake off a drop of water and go from diving down to climbing up.

Besides the beautiful beaches, the billion-year-old cliffs from Touki Palawan, as well as the cliffs formed after billions of years of erosion by wind and rain, are the same as the limestone landforms in rock climbing resorts such as Kabi, Thailand, and Suyang, Guilin, which are regarded as rare treasures by experts. Among them, Entalula Island and CoveTwo on Lagan Island have become hotspots for rock climbing, with more than a dozen climbing routes ranging from low to high difficulty. On the least difficult routes, delicate models can easily handle them under the guidance of instructors, while on the most difficult routes, even experienced and skillful climbers can encounter a lot of trouble.

Climbing in a climber's paradise is the joy of effort and the joy of conquest. However, in this fantastic landscape of cliffs and turquoise sea and silver sand, the climber is as steady as a gecko as if he were an eagle. How comfortable it is, as if he is performing "rock ballet" in a magnificent painting. When you climb to the top of the cliff, a bird's eye view of the beach, pavilions like blocks, people like ants, the sea and the sky, the horizon is boundless. The feeling that "all the other mountains look dwarfed by the sky." Chest swing.

Useful information

Weather: there is a rainy season and a dry season. The dry season runs from December to May and is the best season for sightseeing, with April and May being the driest months. The rainy season runs from June to November, but it mostly rains at night. The average annual temperature ranges from 22 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius. Bring strong UV rays, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hats, mosquito repellent and windex. are necessary.

Currency: Peso, the current exchange rate is RMB1 to Philippine Peso 6.6363.

Plugs: There are two kinds of plugs: two-pin round plugs and flat plugs.

Recommended hotels:

Land Island Resort (El Nido Resort) Aplite Island Resort (Aplite Island Resort)

Club Paradise, Dos Palmas Resort

Melo Hotel (Microtel Hotel)

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Czech town bohemian

Krumlov, a charming town in South Bohemia. It is also known as "CK Town", because its full name is Cesky Krumlov, abbreviated as CK. only 10,000 residents, but contains a deep historical heritage, every move with a strong Bohemian flavor, which makes it a "World Cultural and Natural Heritage" title.

Kirkpatrick, the city's second-largest city, has been recognized as a "World Heritage Site.

The Vltava River in Krumlov surrounds the town, and has been flowing quietly alongside the old buildings for centuries. A castle sits on a cliff by the river, overlooking the old town on the opposite bank. It is the second largest castle in Bohemia, after Prague Castle, built in the 13th century. It has been enlarged over the years and is now a large complex of buildings in a variety of styles. The castle has an ornately decorated tower that looks like a space rocket from a fairy tale. Mottled stone paths, narrow streets, colorful houses; the deepest feeling during the stroll is the antiquity and serenity.

A castle sits on a cliff by the river. Westerners don't pay much attention to the so-called "attractions" when traveling, but are keen to savor the local leisure and romance. Everything about the town is simple and natural, with no traces of intentional decoration; the statue in the center is a rare luxury item.

Practical information

Visas

Czech visas are not difficult as long as you have all the documents, but you need insurance. You can download the application form online, but it must be printed in color as the form is red and black and white is not accepted. A valid Czech entry visa is required and your passport should be valid for at least 90 days when you leave the Czech Republic. Show proof of medical insurance at the time of the inbound and outbound inspection. If you are staying in a private house in the Czech Republic, you need to report to the Foreign Affairs Police Department within 3 working days. You don't need to report if you are staying in a hotel.

Tipping

Officially, tipping is forbidden, but it is still common. Typical tips are 5-10% of the fare for cabs and 10% for hotels and nightclubs.

Other

Shopping tax refunds: purchases over 2,500 kroner get you a tax-free ticket, which can be refunded at the airport.

A beauty contest between two charming Austrian towns

There are two famous towns in Austria, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen. I came to visit them. I couldn't answer for a moment which is more beautiful, the peaceful villages, the simple folk, or the turquoise blue lake.

St. Wolfgang

The home of the quintessential Austrian mountaineer, St. Wolfgang, is about 80 kilometers southeast of Mozart's hometown of Salzburg, nestled against the mountains. The town's famous sights include the church built by St. Wolfgang and the famous Palerma, where Austrian Queen Sissi used to come for a summer vacation more than 100 years ago.

The mountains are fresher after a rain, and you can breathe easy there. altarpieces by 15th-century painters are treasured in the church. The Pale Horse became famous because around 1930 two talented young men wrote the light opera Cinema Paradiso, based on a romantic love story from The Pale Horse. The opera was such a hit that the little restaurant became Austria's famous "Romantic Hotel".

We boarded a cruise ship at the marina on quiet Lake Wolfgang. We boarded a cruise ship at the pier with a beautiful view of the mountain town reflected in the mirror-like surface of the lake, and the soundtrack of Strauss's Waltz in our ears. The guide pointed out from time to time that the red-roofed, yellow-walled palace was the palace of the Austro-Hungarian kings, and that this fairy-tale wonderland was the scenic location where the Trapp family sang "At the White Horse Pavilion".

St. Gilgen

This is the center of town. The house in the center is the "town hall" of St. Gilgen, and the bronze statue in front of the building is Mozart on the violin. Half an hour later, we came to another town, St. Gilgen. The big attraction in this town is a small pink two-story building that was once the birthplace of Mozart's mother, and later Mozart's sister, so the wide facade is decorated with several paintings and bas-reliefs of Mozart, his mother, and his sister.

Now it's been converted into a Mozart memorial, with a local museum and a national museum of musical instruments. There is a bronze statue of Mozart playing the violin in the town hall's small square. Next to the bus stop from Salzburg, there is also a road leading to the 1,552-meter _Watchtower_ on the Twelve Apostles' Hill, which is the perfect spot for a great view.

The town's houses are adorned with fancy decorations, but they look eye-catching. The public **** bus station is located in the southern part of the market town. After getting off the bus, walk north along the national highway and turn right into a small street to the town center square. There is a statue of a young Mozart in the square, behind which is the town hall. To the south from the square, there is the Museum of Ethnic Musical Instruments. Not far to the east is Lake Wolfgang.

Take the cable car up the hill, the town gradually take in the view. It is located about 20 kilometers west of St. Gilgen on Lake Fujur, surrounded by forests and winding mountain roads. At the top of the peninsula that extends to the center of the lake, the town of Füssel stands quietly on top of the mountain. Its beautiful image appeared in the title of the movie "Snowpiercer" and is now an old town hotel. Looking out the window of our room, the beautiful view came to us. In summer, the lake is rippling, with faint ripples breaking the blue sky and white clouds, and the evening sun is still red; in winter, the lake is snow-capped and enchanting in silver.

Practical information

Visa

Tourists holding passports of the People's Republic of China*** and the State should apply for tourist visas at the Austrian Embassy in China or entrust travel agencies to apply for visas. Visitors from East China (registered in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui and Jiangxi) can contact the Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai directly for visa matters.

Money

The common currency in Austria is the euro, with 1 euro = 100 US cents. Many hotels accept foreign currency (U.S. dollars, pounds, etc.) , and there are also foreign currency exchange offices at airports and train stations, but the exchange rate is low and tourists are better off exchanging at a bank.

Tax refunds

Tourists from outside the European Union can get a refund of VAT, which is about 13 percent of the value of goods, on purchases totaling more than 75 euros at stores with a tax-free sign.

Power

The voltage in Austria is 220 volts, but the plugs are round-ended with two holes. If you're carrying a cell phone, beard razor or hair dryer with a Chinese plug, you'll need to change the plug before charging.