Classic Central Europe Trip, Happy Every Day (1)

Central Europe is located in the temperate climate zone, serving as Europe's transportation hub, a land of music and art, with a long history, developed tourism, pleasant climate, and beautiful scenery.

In early June, we began a Central Europe journey full of anticipation.

We took a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Budapest.

As soon as we landed in Budapest in the morning, we started our Central Europe tour.

1. Fisherman's Bastion stands on the banks of the Danube.

Matthias Church is a neo-Gothic church with an artistic south spire bell tower and a magnificent church dome.

We had coffee at the nearby Starbucks, enjoyed the view, used the restroom, and listening to musicians perform in the small garden was also a delightful pleasure.

2. Heroes' Square is the central square of Budapest, Hungary's capital, a historic and artistic site that blends history, art, and politics.

3. St. Stephen's Basilica: the basilica's dome is one of Budapest's iconic landmarks, and inside the basilica is preserved the Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen, an important religious relic.

4. Chain Bridge to view the Danube.

5. Buda Castle towers over Castle Hill and is one of Budapest's landmark buildings, once the residence of the Hungarian royal family. We took the cable car from Chain Bridge to enjoy the charming scenery at the top of the hill.

1. Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

Most of the houses in Bratislava's old town are Baroque-style buildings. Strolling along the cobbled streets of the old town feels like stepping back to the Middle Ages. Creative shop signs and street sculptures can be seen everywhere.

The old town has many old Eastern European features, including its trams.

2. Parndorf Designer Outlet.

In the morning, we departed from the airport hotel.

1. Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria's cultural landmarks and was once the summer residence of the Austrian royal family.

2. Vienna City Park.

Vienna City Park is one of the most popular parks in Vienna. The park features statues of many famous musicians, the most famous being the gilded statue of Johann Strauss, commonly known as the "Little Golden Man."

3. Vienna Ringstrasse.

The Ringstrasse is a famous boulevard in Vienna, lined with trees on both sides, connecting notable buildings such as the City Hall, Burgtheater, Parliament, Museum of Art History, Hofburg Palace, and the Opera House.

4. The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses, known as the "World Opera Center."

5. Vienna shopping street, an experience of a bustling metropolis.

1. The charming Czech town of Český Krumlov.

The historic center of Český Krumlov perfectly preserves European medieval-style architecture. Being there truly feels like traveling back through the river of history.

Český Krumlov Castle was built in 1204 and is the largest castle in Bohemia after Prague Castle.

We climbed to the top of the Castle Tower on the castle, overlooking the entire town, immersed in a sea of red roofs.

The medieval castle was the residence of the Dukes of Krumlov and is highly artistic. We almost missed it due to a language barrier.

In the evening, we strolled through the old town in the rain.

The hotel we stayed at.