2022 Prague Trip: Strolling in the Small City, Rowing in the Breeze, Ordering an Ice-Cold Beer at Sunset, Drinking with a Few Friends~
Prague, a tranquil and cozy small city, with fresh air and a beautiful environment, is very suitable for leisure travel. Here I come in 2022.
Essential items to bring: sunglasses, sun hat, sun-protective clothing or arm sleeves, sunscreen. Although high temperatures are rare, it is still very sunny.
From the airport to Prague city center: Bus 119 to Metro Line A, about 40 minutes. Security check at Prague Airport is very fast. Try to check in online to avoid extra fees at the airport counter.
Food: Chinese cuisine β New Garden, Beijing Restaurant, and Bashu (relatively expensive), Tianxiang Pavilion is more economical. For Czech cuisine, I recommend Tatar and roasted pork knuckle, Pilsner dark beer (malty, slightly sweet). For non-Chinese food, anything with a Google Maps rating around 4.5 is fine.
Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near a metro station. The old town is more expensive, while areas farther from the city center but accessible by metro are relatively cheaper.
Transportation: Buses are well-developed. The metro has only three lines: A, B, C. Tickets are shared between bus and metro. Prices: 30 minutes β 30 CZK, 90 minutes β 40 CZK, 24 hours β 120 CZK, 72 hours β 330 CZK. For a three-day trip, it's more cost-effective to buy a 3-day ticket. There is no security check when entering stations. Inspectors randomly check tickets at selected times and locations. If caught without a valid ticket, the fine is 1000-1500 CZK.
Recommended duration of stay: 2-3 days.
Main attractions: They are distributed in the Old Town and on both sides of the Vltava River, including Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, VyΕ‘ehrad, Charles Bridge, etc. You can go rowing on the Vltava River, with boat tickets costing 300-600 CZK per hour, suitable for 2-6 people. On weekends, there are flea markets, bars, and pubs along the river. Czech beer is very fresh and tasty, perfect for ordering a dark beer in a riverside bar in the evening, enjoying the breeze and watching the sunset.
When Czech people meet or greet, they say 'dobry den' β meaning 'good day' (pronounced: du bili den). It's appropriate to respond with a 'dobry den' as well.
