Xiamen Czech Tour Czech Travel Guide

1. Czech Travel Guide

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:2. Czech Attractions

1. Charles Bridge:

From the Old Town Square along karlovaulice to the Charles Bridge, this narrow winding street It brings together many of the best of the old city and was also part of the Royal Mile that was crowned at that time. Many of the Renaissance and Gothic houses are now converted into shops. When shopping, don't forget to pay attention to wall reliefs and wall decorations, which may bring unexpected gains. For example, the Art Nouveau sculpture above No. 22 - the goddess surrounded by roses, the cafe in the Golden Snake House on No. 18, and the magnificent Baroque wall sculpture in the Golden Well House on No. 3.

2. National Museum:

The National Museum (narodnimuzeum) is located at one end of Waziraf Square. The neo-Renaissance building completed in 1890 is a fairly obvious landmark in the area.

The main collection of the National Museum is ancient Czech historical artifacts, of which mineral antiquities are the most important, and others include archeology, anthropology, natural history, etc. 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. Cathedral of Santa Vita:

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

4. Prague Castle:

Prague Castle is located on the hills beside the Vltava River and has a history of more than 1,000 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. Old Palace (starykralovskypalac)

This was the residence of the kings of Bohemia in the past, and different parts have been restored by successive rulers. The entire palace building is roughly divided into three floors. As soon as you enter the entrance, you will see the tall Vladislav Hall, which is also the center of gravity of the entire palace. The New Territories Room upstairs has many images of early secretaries. The lower floors include the Gothic-style palace of Charles IV and the Roman-style palace hall. Most of the rooms were destroyed in a fire in 1541 AD, so some of them were later rebuilt.

6. Cathedral of St. George and St. Vitus. jiri)

7. The Powder Tower (prasnavez-mihulka) is here

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

8. Golden Lane:

Zlataulicka is one of the most famous attractions in Prague Castle, and the crowding of tourists is comparable to that of Charles Bridge. Golden Lane is located at St. George's Church and the Toy Museum. After turning down an alley, you reach Golden Lane, which is full of farmhouses. This is like a little house in a fairy tale, the most poetic street in Prague.

8. Old Town Square:

Staromestskenamesti, known as the heart of Prague.

3. Guide to Czech tourist attractions

Strictly speaking, the Czech Republic and the Republic of China do not recognize American licenses for Chinese drivers. Prior to this, the Czech National Tourism Administration had released news. Therefore, once a traffic accident occurs, or the police inspects the car, it may be suspected of violating the law. Especially once a traffic accident occurs, the insurance company may not recognize it and will not pay the claim. But in actual practice, there are still many Chinese people driving themselves in the Czech Republic, and the car rental company will only provide the driver's license of the original driver who rented the car and the translated driver's license.

I don’t have 4. Czech travel itinerary

I didn’t know much about the Czech Republic before I went there in 2016. I was worried about the language barrier and the local underdevelopment. I made a travel plan three months in advance, detailing the daily itinerary, basic information of each attraction, address, opening hours, general tour time, tickets and other information. During this process, I deeply felt that compared with developed countries where Chinese people often go, the information in the Czech Republic is too limited. Except for Prague, Cesky Cesky Krumlov (CK Town) and Karlovy Vary (KV Town), many travel websites in other areas have very little information, and you often need to search and piece it together between the lines of some travel notes of travel friends. Therefore, I no longer just write about this 15-day trip to the Czech Republic, but based on my personal experience, I optimize and improve the original plan, and provide friends who want to travel to the Czech Republic with a travel plan that can be used directly to guide their itinerary. .

Of course, everyone is welcome to split according to their own preferences and physical strength. Compared with the popular five-country ten-day tour and other sightseeing methods, spending 15 days in the Czech Republic, a small Central European country smaller than Chongqing (with a land area of ??78,866 square kilometers), seems a bit luxurious. What's more, I am a nouveau riche, I prefer historical and cultural landscapes, I am not traveling by car; at the same time, considering that the Czech Republic is mainly famous for history, humanities, art (and of course beer), the following planned itinerary is compact, It is a purely natural landscape with mainly historical and cultural landscapes, few scenic spots, and relatively inconvenient transportation. Additionally, my visit was more detailed, so some planned tours may be a little longer than average.

It’s too long, so this travelogue will be divided into three parts:

Because it is an upgrade based on the pre-trip plan, the shopping part in Chapter 1 and the shopping part in Chapter 1 In the introduction to scenic spots in Chapter 2, many texts are excerpted from other travel notes of hikers and encyclopedia websites.

Without further ado, let us introduce the necessary information for traveling to the Czech Republic.

Climate

The Czech Republic has a temperate climate, transitioning from an oceanic climate to a continental climate. It's hot in summer and cold in winter. July and August are prime times for travel. The highest temperature in the hot capital Prague is generally around 30 degrees Celsius. But even during this period, climate change was significant. 30 one day, 10 the next, thick fur coats ranging from short sleeves to large scarves are common. I fully understand why the fashion trend in Europe is always fur and suspenders, big scarf and shorts~~There is really a need for this. So even if you go in summer, you should bring some thick clothes.

Visa

It is a Schengen country in the 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 Schengen visas to Czech countries and countries, the validity period is usually very short, usually the same number of days covered by the submitted travel itinerary. Therefore, it is recommended that the travel itinerary submitted is longer than the actual itinerary, or if you want to go to other Schengen countries, you must apply for a Schengen visa from that country. Czech visas can be applied for at the Czech Republic and Embassy. You need to make an appointment in advance and then go to the embassy to submit the documents at the agreed time. The Chinese website for visa information of the Czech Embassy in China is

/czechrepublic/China/.

The above information is very detailed and comprehensive.

Language

The official local language is Czech, but in popular tourist towns, most service staff speak English. Most service staff in non-tourist towns speak some English. The main tourist attractions have English tour guides or introductions, and there are also a few introductions in Chinese. In addition to English, other common local foreign languages ????are German, Russian,

The main currency in circulation in the Czech Republic is the Czech crown, English Czech crown, Czech crown, abbreviation CZK, symbol k, Czech crown cannot be used in domestic banks Exchange directly. It needs to be converted into euros or US dollars at home, and then converted into Czech koruna in the Czech Republic. It is recommended to exchange into euros, because some local shops, hotels, and restaurants in the Czech Republic can use euros directly. It is also very convenient to use if you go to other euro area countries. Czech koruna can be exchanged at airports, banks, specialized currency exchange shops, some hotels and shops in the Czech Republic and the United States, especially in popular tourist towns such as Prague and Cesky Krumlov. Be sure to shop around when exchanging, because the exchange rates at various outlets vary greatly, and some charge high handling fees.

Telephone and mobile Internet access

The most commonly used phone cards in the Czech Republic are Vodafone and T-mobile, both of which are products of international telecommunications companies. If you are only going to the Czech Republic, or to countries such as Germany that use the same phone card, it is recommended to buy a phone card on Taobao before traveling. You can make any calls, and the network signal in the Czech Republic is basically good. If there are few people, it is more cost-effective than renting mobile wifi. Czech restaurants and hotels generally have wifi, but some are weak in the rooms.

Transportation

1. Transportation to the Czech Republic and the Czech Republic

From China to the Czech Republic, we usually fly to Václav Havel International in Prague Airport. Currently, only HNA has direct flights from Beijing. Air ticket prices are the most expensive in July and August, and a round trip in June and August already costs more than 7,000 yuan. It is cheaper in winter, only 3,000 yuan for a round trip.

2. Long-distance transportation in the Czech Republic

It is recommended to travel by car, because the journey is relatively free and you can stop on the road to enjoy the scenery. Moreover, there is no direct transportation between some towns in the Czech Republic, so you need to transfer from Prague or other central cities.

Long-distance public transportation mainly consists of long-distance buses and trains. If you are not traveling by car or chartering a car, it is recommended to choose the first long-distance bus: generally long-distance buses have better conditions than trains, are faster and have more routes. A common coaching company in the Czech Republic and China is a student agent. In other words, it is a long-distance transportation company, because its business is not only long-distance buses, but also trains and airplanes; its lines cover European countries and even other continents. After the itinerary is confirmed, you can purchase intercity long-distance bus tickets or train tickets in advance on the student agency official website (www.studentagency.eu/en/). In particular, it is best to buy tickets in advance from Prague to popular towns such as Cesky Krumlov. The Student Office has cars and some trains in most major towns in the Czech Republic; there are various prices depending on train availability and services provided. You can select seats online on the official website; some cars have multiple seat levels that can be selected online. The boarding fee on the official website is settled in Euros and supports multiple bank cards. If you buy at a student agent window at a local station in the Czech Republic, you usually pay CZK. The student agent scoach (pictured below) is inexpensive and in good condition. The car is clean and the seats are spacious and comfortable. Usually a free cup of tea or coffee is provided. There is a small TV behind each seat with a variety of movies, music, games, etc., and free headphones are provided.

3. Transportation in Czech towns

Czech towns are generally small, and the core tourist area of ??the largest city, Prague, is only a few kilometers in diameter. And the scenery along the way is often good, and most of them can be walked. But be sure to wear comfortable shoes, because the old towns with concentrated tourist attractions in Czech towns are basically paved with small stones (even many roads are like this, such as the picture below), such as Cesky Krumlov, Kut The roads in mountainous towns like Nahora are quite undulating. Cities such as Prague and Brno have buses and trams, and Prague has a subway. There is no public transportation in small towns such as Krulov and Terz. Public transportation in Czech cities is relatively expensive, usually costing a few to more than ten yuan for a few stops. For buses outside Prague, you generally have to buy a ticket on board, and the price ranges from 20 to 50 kronor. For public transportation in Prague, you generally need to buy tickets in advance, which will be introduced in detail later.

4. Navigation map

Recommend Google Maps. The main attractions are all there, and the bus routes are clear and accurate.

Cities and

Czech towns generally have an old town and a new town. Generally, old cities retain the style of hundreds of years ago, and the roads are mostly gravel roads. Attractions are mainly concentrated in the old town. Czech towns generally have squares and churches, and many also have castles. There is usually a sacred pillar in the square, mostly used to commemorate the victims of the Black Death or to express gratitude that the Black Death did not break out locally. There will be an antique city hall in the middle or next to the square, part of which has been converted into a tourist attraction, and part of which is still used as municipal offices. There is often a tourist information center next to it. These are often the core landscapes. The new urban area is relatively modern, but it cannot be compared with the high-rise buildings, hustle and bustle and abundant commodities of domestic big cities. The pace of life of the locals is slower and more relaxed. Seven or eight o'clock, six o'clock in the morning, there were not many people on the street, and there were no people going to work during the morning rush hour. Most shops close at five or six o'clock. Evening clock. In the core tourist areas of popular tourist towns such as Prague and Cesky Krumlov, some shops and many restaurants will be open at night.

In other cities, I feel like I could Idon’t find a place to eat for a while.

Commonly used Czech vocabulary

Avninad Lazi train station, abbreviated as hl.n;

nmSTSquare, abbreviated as Nam.

Most bridges;

Retirement hotels.

Price

Compared with developed European countries, the Czech Republic, as a developing country in China, has a lower consumption level, similar to that of Beijing and Shanghai. A meal at a good restaurant near a popular attraction in Prague has the highest consumption level and only costs about 150 yuan per person (not wasting too much). Local chocolates and donuts are cheap. Fruits are slightly more expensive than in China. Purified water is relatively expensive, the cheapest bottle of 500ml costs about 50 to 60 yuan. It is recommended to book accommodation online in advance, especially during peak tourist season. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is, especially in popular towns. Hotels with good locations and high prices often have no rooms available long in advance. Reservations are recommended, the website is.

Tipping

If you are not in the Czech Republic, you usually don’t need to tip when staying in a hotel. When eating, restaurants with a better environment, especially those near popular attractions or in shopping malls, often charge a certain amount of tips (but not all). Some are divided into levels of 10% to 30%, allowing customers to choose which level to pay at checkout, and some are given at will (sometimes the waiter will give an empty cup, or put it in the clip the waiter uses to hold the bill, etc.), Others are willing to tip the change they deserve after paying the bill. In some restaurants, the service is bad, or the food is terrible, but the waiter is too shy to ask for a tip. If you don't check out, don't charge a 10% to 30% service fee, and don't leave any tips.

Sensitive

1. Wine

The most famous wine in the Czech Republic is beer (Pivo). Czechs love to drink beer, and almost every city has its own beer. In many cases, the price of beer is about the same as mineral water and beverages. Czech beers are very famous, such as Pearson beer and Budweiser beer. Beer in the restaurant can be purchased by the cup, with various capacities, starting at 0.3ml (as shown below).

In addition to beer, Morivia’s wine is also quite good. There are many large wineries in this area, and you can enjoy wine tasting on site. Brandy is also one of the famous Czech wines. Pubs across the Czech Republic offer a wide range of wines, including plum brandy (slivovice) and herbal bitters (becherovka), which have special flavors. I don’t like drinking. Don't have too many opinions. Wine lovers are in for a treat.

2. Outdoor barbecue

The Czech diet is similar to that of Germany, both of them like large pieces of sauerkraut and roasted pork. Common roasted pork includes roasted elbow (pecenakoleno), roasted ribs, roasted pig trotters, roasted pork neck (pecenakrk), roasted whole pig, etc. Roasted elbow is the most famous. Generally, the whole elbow is roasted and served, and customers cut it and eat it by themselves. According to friends who have been to the Czech Republic, the best grilled elbow is in the underground restaurant of Pilsen Brewery (picture 1 below), and the price is more affordable than in Prague. But I personally think the best grilled pork ribs are in the Czech Republic. The barbecue is done in large chunks, and the seasonings are all on the surface. There is no flavor inside. You can only season the meat with pepper and salt when eating, so the grilled ribs will not taste bad. The meat is the thinnest. Although it doesn't have the flavor inside, the rich flavor of the skin more than makes up for it. The Mustek restaurant near the northwest end of Wenceslas Square in Prague is worth recommending for its grilled ribs (under 2). The most delicious Czech food I have ever eaten in my day. However, its price is slightly expensive, about 150 yuan per person. It is the most expensive restaurant I have eaten in during my trip to the Czech Republic (other restaurants may not be cheaper than others, especially those outside Prague). Small town). Roasting whole pigs is very common in squares or markets. It is usually done by roasting a whole pig on the fire and cutting the meat for sale.

A barbecue is often served. Some dishes, such as sauerkraut, shredded mushrooms mixed with shredded carrots (it tastes very similar), French fries, etc. I like sauerkraut the most. First, I prefer Chinese, and more importantly, it is too oily, so it is very suitable for big meat. There are two types of Czech sauerkraut: white sauerkraut and red sauerkraut. White sauerkraut is like pickled cabbage or cabbage in northern China; red sauerkraut is like pickled purple cabbage. Both are sour, and red sauerkraut is a bit sour. Sweet. The purple and milky colors in the middle of the picture below are sauerkraut.

In addition to roasted pork, roasted duck (pecenakachna), roasted chicken, etc. are also common. A roast duck is usually served half with some vegetables. Again, only the skin has flavor, the inside relies on salt and pepper. Far less delicious than Chinese roast duck. The chart below is in krum.

A piece of barbecue is often very large, and two Chinese girls with normal appetites can basically eat one piece. To counteract boredom or add variety, add salads, soups, etc.

3. Staple food

The most common local staple food is bread. Compared with domestic bread, which is often extremely soft and sweet, local bread is reminiscent of northern China - a large, thick and chewy steamed bun. When eating in a restaurant with a better environment, you will usually be given a small basket of bread first. There will be three or four kinds of bread in it, all in small pieces. Some restaurants are free and some charge a fee. It's best to ask beforehand.

The most distinctive local staple food is a kind of pasta called Knedliky (British dumplings). Because it has the same vocabulary as the English dumpling, Chinese people often translate it as dumpling. But they are far different from Chinese dumplings. Its shape is more like a steamed bun slice, and its taste is a bit between steamed buns dipped in water and steamed cakes. Some are just like steamed buns, and only have the flavor of noodles, usually white or yellow; some taste salty and meaty. Huge, and a little brown. This kind of staple food is usually not ordered, and a few slices are often served with some meat main dishes. Beer, dumplings and roast pork can be considered traditional Czech delicacies. In the two pictures above, there are a few round ones next to the meat duck, which are Knedliky and have a different taste.

4. Fast food

Trdelink is a very common and distinctive local snack. It's pasta baked on a stick over charcoal fire, similar to a toasted 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 makes it taste particularly sweet. It is often sold in city center squares, markets and commercial streets near tourist attractions. Near the attractions in Prague, the price is the highest there, with unit prices ranging from 50 to 60 to 120 CZK, depending on the supporting projects.

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

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Czech chocolate has many types, uses more ingredients, and is cheaper than in China. Generally, the items in big supermarkets are cheaper than those in street shops, and they are also cheaper than those in airport duty-free shops. In particular, you must be careful when buying fruit-flavored chocolate, because local materials are abundant, and fruit-flavored chocolates are often sweet and sour.

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

5. Others

Goulash is a small pot with a fire underneath. Pork belly soup drkov Polevka. I have heard of both, but have never eaten them. Some travel friends said that there is a century-old store near Zacharias Square in Hradec. The pork belly soup is delicious, but it's a shame it can't go unnoticed. Fried cheese is delicious and available in many restaurants.

Common Western foods such as steak, pizza and pasta are also common in the Czech Republic. Japanese food, Vietnamese food, Indian food, Chinese food, etc. Very common in large Czech cities. Among them, Chinese food is basically available in every small town I go to; some are from China, and some are from other East Asian countries, such as Vietnam. I recommend Cesky Krumlov's Beijing Hotel, which is run by Beijingers and has good taste.

6. Restaurants

I have seen two very unique restaurants in the Czech Republic. 1. Cave restaurants should actually be called wine cellar restaurants, because they are usually transformed from abandoned wine cellars (mostly wine cellars). There are two popular cave restaurants in Prague and Cesky Krumlov. Krumlov's name is Krcmav Satlava and it is located in an alley near Krumlov Square. It is said that a reservation is required 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 reservations are made around six o'clock. clock, you can go early and eat before that time.

However, some travel friends have average reviews. I believe that for Chinese people who have eaten high-quality food, Czech food will not be surprising no matter how delicious it is. I have eaten at the cave restaurant in the corner of Cesky Krumlovsky Square (business is very popular) and the one in Brno. The taste is nothing special, but the environment is quite interesting.

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2. Elite Soldiers and Shuaike Restaurant. The Good Soldier is a character from a famous Czech movie. Restaurants named after handsome soldiers can be found in many Czech towns. I only ate once in Karlovy Vary on Old Grass Street. The traditional Czech food tastes good and the environment is good. There is a 10% service charge.

Go shopping

The Czech fashion level and consumption level can not be compared with those in developed countries in Europe and the United States. There are few stores with big international brands, and it doesn’t seem that cost-effective to buy luxury goods. Some high-street clothing brands in Europe and the United States have few or average styles.

1. Bata brand shoes

This is a local shoe brand in the Czech Republic. There are stores in every city and the price is cheaper than in China.

2. Bohemian Crystal Bohemian Crystal

Crystal products are Czech products with many years of traditional craftsmanship. The most widely used brand is Bohemian Crystal. Bohemian crystal has a long history and comes in many varieties, including decorative varieties and daily use varieties. Walking in the city center or the Old Town Square, you will encounter many shops specializing in Bohemian crystal products. From small accessories such as pendants and earrings to wine vessels, vases, and crystal chandeliers, there are all Bohemian brands. Friends who like crystals can check out the Bohemian Crystal S store: Moser Crystal.

3. String puppets

Prague is known as the puppet art capital of the world. As early as the 17th-18th century, puppet show was one of the popular entertainment activities in the Czech Republic. At that time, due to the long-term rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty, regular Czech theaters performed German plays. 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 national self-confidence. The World Puppetry Festival has been held every year since 1996. Puppet art groups from all over the world, including those from China, performed in Prague.

4. Ruby (Garnet) Jewelry Granat

Red garnet is the authoritative Czech national treasure. It has the special effect of nourishing blood and strengthening the heart, and is most suitable for those who are weak and afraid of cold. Used or worn by women. When purchasing garnet jewelry, you should pay attention. Some look the same, but the prices vary greatly, mainly because some jewelry is silver-plated or gold-plated, while others are pure silver or gold. In addition, the larger the gemstone, the more valuable it is, and the smaller it is, the less valuable it is. Rubies bought in the Czech Republic are generally not fake, so you can buy them with confidence.

5. Meteorite Volta's first ornament

When you see green ornaments in the Czech Republic, don't. I don't think they are ordinary emeralds. They are Czech meteorites. The Czech meteorite was formed about 15 million years ago when a huge meteorite struck the Earth's surface. Due to the high temperature and pressure generated by the Big Bang, this meteorite fused with surrounding stones into a spray-like glassy substance. It was discovered in Moldavite on the Modavi River in the Czech Republic in 1787, so it was named after Moldavite. Mainly distributed in Bohemia and Moravia in the Czech Republic, it is very rare and precious. The largest Czech meteorite currently weighs only about 200 grams.

6. Pure natural plant cosmetics

There are two famous pure natural cosmetics brands in the 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 prices here are much cheaper than in China. Taiwanese people love this brand so much that the Bodani store behind the Tyn Church in Prague not only has a detailed catalog of Chinese products in the Old Town Square, but even most of the shopping guides are from Taiwan, and there is also a brand called MANUFACTURA . This brand is basically unknown in the country. Its products are very similar to those of Bodani. Everything from natural cosmetics to soaps. This brand is very popular in the Czech Republic and its branches can be found in many large shopping malls.

7. Bee wax (non-professional)

There are many shops selling beeswax in Prague and Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. The wax in these stores is generally not fake. The clerk in Cesky Krumlov's beeswax shop can usually speak simple Chinese and especially likes to sell beeswax to Chinese people. You can bargain, but the price is not necessarily cheaper than at home.

Tax Refund

If you purchase more than 2000CZK in the same store, you can get a tax refund. The clerk will fill out the tax refund form. Some stores can refund customers directly on the spot. After subsequent customers arrive at the last EU airport, they will have their tax refund documents stamped by the customs before checking in. Then put the envelope containing the bill into the dedicated mailbox next to it. If you haven't been in the store before