Mountains and rivers, the journey is long. The May Day holiday has entered the countdown, have you arranged where to go?
If you feel that the country is too crowded, and you are afraid of encountering a large traffic jam, then you might as well consider the place that my sister talked about today.
It is the most Europe-like country in the whole of Asia, and from September 11, 2023, it has been visa-free for Chinese citizens (tourism), and you can go with your passport.
China Southern Airlines has also opened a direct flight route to Urumqi, which can be reached in more than 5 hours one way, the key is that the price here is ultra-low, shopping is Europe, but the cost is the price of Southeast Asia, 10RMB can eat a meal, and more than 100 people live in five-star hotels per capita.
And this country has a very concrete sense of relaxation, there is no endless involution, KPI and 996, the monthly salary of 3K is considered a high salary, 50,000 yuan can buy a hardcover house, their happiness has never been clearly marked, happiness is the only pursuit.
When ancient cities, seashores, small towns, snow-capped mountains, forests and lakes are intertwined, this "God's back garden" is formed.
This is Georgia, which straddles Asia and Europe, and is located in the west-central part of the South Caucasus. This little-known country has a very clever geographical location.
It is bordered both by Azerbaijan and Armenia, by Russia, Turkey and by the Black Sea.
The beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage make Georgia the most worthwhile place to visit among the three Caucasus countries.
Climb aboard Lonely Planet, a miracle under the snowy mountains.
In the Kazbek Mountains of Georgia, there is a "church closest to the sky", and the loneliness of the independence has made it on the cover of "Lonely Planet" and attracted travelers from all over the world.
A hiker's paradise with views as good as Xinjiang and Switzerland.
Georgia is blessed with abundant natural resources, with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, forests and lakes turning the hometown of Mestia and Wushu into a paradise of hiking paradise where walking in the mountains can be healed in minutes.
Traveling through a thousand-year-old city, it is like visiting most of Europe.
As the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi is a great place to take a City Walk, a cable car ride up the ancient city walls to overlook the city, with low red houses and tall churches that look like the ancient cities of Europe. There are also strangely shaped puppet bell towers and magical peace bridges, which instantly pull people to modern times.
Love by the seaside and wine in the town.
Batumi is a famous seaside city and a holiday destination for Europeans, a city of love because of a sculpture. And Signaghi's red wine has been obsessed with the French for a long time, and there is even a saying that "people from all over the world go to France to drink red wine, and the French come to Georgia to drink red wine".
第比利斯老城City Walk
A city full of miracles of the gods
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and the most domestic destination, so many people will consider it as a commuting city. It's a great place to take a 2-day stroll, especially the ancient city with churches, castles, fortresses and bell towers, and the fusion of Eastern and Western architecture, which has a European feel.
/Fortress of Narikala/
A must-see on Tbilisi City Walk, the 4th-century Narikala Fortress in the park, also known as the "Mother Fortress", has guarded this ancient city in the tide of time.
It's also the best place to overlook Tbilisi and can be taken up by cable car.
When you get off the cable car, you can see the statue of the Mother of Georgia, who has her left hand dragging her wrist and her right hand holding a sword, which means "to use the sword against the enemy, to entertain friends with wine", and also symbolizes the victory of Georgia in the anti-fascist war.
If you go in the opposite direction, you will reach the walls of St. Nikolai Church, which is the highest place to check in Tbilisi.
Sitting by the ruined city walls, blowing the wind of the Caucasus Mountains, listening to the singing from the church, quietly waiting for a dusk, watching the ancient and modern intertwined city emerge like a fairy tale, it is so romantic.
/Three Holy One Main Church/
Walking in the Old Town of Tbilisi, you can see a landmark everywhere: the Sameba Decathedrai (Church of the Three Saints and One Church) is the largest church of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
It is located on Mount Ilya on the left bank of the Kura River, and its glittering golden dome shines brightly in the sun. Along the slope, you can see the church through a large grape and mulberry plantation.
There is a huge golden cross on the top of the high cone, which is really super shocking to see with your own eyes. Moreover, the entire Golden Dome was also built by the spontaneous donation of half of the people of Georgia.
In addition to the gorgeous exterior, the interior of the church is also very Georgian-style, and you can see a lot of mosaic tile decoration.
/ Puppet Bell Tower + Anches Hati Sanctuary /
This is arguably the most "eccentric" building in Tbilisi, the entire building is made of red brick and built in 1981 as part of the adjacent puppet theater.
The shape of the puppet bell tower is like a building block built by a child, crooked, but still standing. Every hour, the small window of the bell tower will open, and the puppets will come out to "perform the life of a man".
There is also a 6th-century monastery near the bell tower, the Anchiskhati Temple, which is 1,500 years old, and has left a mottled mark on its body with a unique rustic majesty.
/Hatsubashi Market/
If you like to go to the market, Dry Bridge Market will keep you entertained all day long. As the liveliest open-air market in Tbilisi, there are actually stalls every day, but on weekends the most stalls.
Every item in the market has its own story, vintage cameras, clocks, furniture, handicrafts...... It looks old, but it hides the secrets of time.
Available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can choose a weekend noon time to visit and get a feel for Tbilisi's popularity.
/Peace Bridge/
A must-see place to visit in Tbilisi, this bridge connects the new city and the old town, and is one of the few modern buildings in Tbilisi, and you can see the cityscape on both sides of the river.
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The unique-looking bridge was created by Italian and French architects, with a mix of glass and steel and a 150-metre-high roof.
The bridge is also equipped with 30,000 LED lights, which flash one after another along the two parapets of the bridge every hour according to a special signal (similar to Morse code).
Hike to heaven, God's back garden
Kazbek + Mestia
When you come to Georgia, you can't miss Kazbek and Mestia, the grasslands and lakes under the snow-capped mountains are too magnificent like Xinjiang, you can ski here in winter, spring and summer are the best time to hike, and there are ancient villages in Wushu's hometown on this line, which is simply a paradise written by the poet.
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/Kazbek/
Every snow-capped mountain is inhabited by a god. Georgia is known as God's backyard, and it is completely inseparable from the strong ink of Kazbek.
Located on the border between Georgia and Russia, 150 kilometers from Tbilisi, Kazbek has the highest peak of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, which is covered with snow all year round, and is also known as the "hiking paradise under the snowy mountains".
Legend has it that after Prometheus stole the fire, he was imprisoned on this mountain, which is a sacred mountain with its own legendary flavor.
Every spring and summer, the verdant Caucasus mountains are full of wildflowers, and there are snow-capped mountains and glaciers in the distance.
/The closest church to the sky/
For this photo, someone crossed the ocean and crossed thousands of miles to Kazbek. This is the Holy Trinity Church on Mount Kazbek, which is on the cover of Lonely Planet.
©️ It's Junjun
It is located independently of the mountains of Kazbekistan at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, and its 14th-century church and bell tower are solemn and holy.
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The white clouds are like flowing water, the sunlight disappears from time to time, and the simple spire of the church is in the clouds, and at a glance, it seems to have come to a fairy tale world.
©️ A purple glutinous
In the early morning and at sunset, there are still many horses and cows grazing unhurriedly, and the healing coefficient is super high. Even finding a grassy area to lie down and blow the wind is quite pleasant.
/Mestia + Ushu Hometown/
Mestia and Kazbek have the same thing, and in my opinion, they are both Georgian versions of Xinjiang.
In particular, the self-driving route from Mestia to Wushu's hometown can take a look at the unique snow-capped mountains and meadows of the Caucasus.
There are a number of hiking routes from Mestia, which can take 4-5 days, while there are also short routes that can be walked for a day or half a day.
The name of Wushu's hometown is no less than that of the churches in Kazbek, which has the highest ancient village in Europe, and only a few hundred locals live here.
Due to its remote location, the entire village is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, babbling rivers, herds of cattle and sheep, and the scenery is amazing.
The capital of love and the town of wine
Batumi + Signagi
The Georgian sea and the Georgian wine are the soul of this country. The seaside city of Batumi is named after love, and Signaghi is tucked away in the Braggi Mountains and produces some of the best red wine in the world, perfect for slowing down.
©️ Damon who sees the world
/Batumi/
Batumi, located on the Black Sea, is known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea" and is also known as the "capital of love", with super blue water and beautiful sunsets, 5 hours by train from Tbilisi.
In this seaside city, you can embark on a relaxing seaside CIty Walk, which is a short distance away from the city's attractions.
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阿里和尼诺 Monument Ali and Nino
How many people come to Batumi just to see this sculpture! It shows the occurrence and departure of love through dynamic portrait sculptures.
©️ Hang Amu
Ali and Nino slowly move towards each other, hugging, kissing, and then moving through each other's bodies, separating in different directions. It's like "the beginning of a story is always so opportune, and the end of the story is always so unexpected".
Batumi Beach
As a seaside city, Batumi has 7 kilometers of beaches, but unlike other beaches, the seaside is pebble, there is no soft sand, and it is best to go at sunset to catch a sunset like orange soda.
The coastline is home to Batumi's largest Ferris wheel (the highest point overlooking the Batumi Gulf) and landmarks: the Alphabet Tower, as well as the Skatepark, surrounded by sculptures, so it's no problem to wander from afternoon to evening.
Europa Square + Batumi Square
Compared to Tbilisi, Batumi has a stronger sense of modernity. Europa Square is not a place name, but is named after the fact that the square is full of European-style buildings, where you can see the pink Batumi theater and the oversized statue of Poseidon.
©️ Calm black tea Grace
And Batumi Square is the best place to forage, there are many cafes and restaurants on both sides of the square, as well as the coolest McDonald's in the world, it is well worth checking in, you must go to the top floor of McDonald's, where there is a hanging garden, super film.
/Signaghee/
Wine lovers should not miss this interesting town, which is located between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, in the majestic Bragi Mountains, and is recognized worldwide as the birthplace of red wine.
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From Tbilisi, it's a 2-hour drive, and if you're a little special-forces, you can even make a day trip.
The whole town is surrounded by the Ashira River, and it is like walking in an oil painting. The red buildings are very outstanding, and you can overlook the snow-capped mountains on a sunny day.
If you have time, be sure to wait for a sunset in Signaghi, the pink sunset is just so beautiful.
©️ Damon who sees the world
And it's also a place surrounded by love, no matter where you're from, as long as you bring all your papers, you can quickly register for marriage in Signaghi.
Of course, when you come to the wine town, you must taste the local wine and red wine ice cream, and wait for a sunset in a drunken state, which feels beautiful when you think about it.
Traditional Georgian cuisine
Eat meat and drink wine
Georgian cuisine is a bit like a combination of Xinjiang and Russia, with a variety of beef and mutton, bread, naan, and fruit, but with a lot of local spices added when cooking. If it's the first time, you may not get used to it. However, the following traditional specialties are still worth knowing.
/ Kachapuri + Kubrida /
Khachapuri is known as the "national dish" of Georgia and is included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of Georgia.
This traditional leavened bread is shaped like a canoe and is baked with near-melted sogani cheese in the middle, then topped with chunks of butter and cracked eggs, giving it a fluffy texture.
Kubdari is a meat-filled bread from the Svaneti Mountains that was also inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2015 and is filled with a filling made with lamb, beef and spices.
/Carriella/
Originating in the mountains of Georgia, dumplings are usually filled with chopped lamb, onions, potatoes, etc., mixed with local peppers and spices, and sprinkled with black pepper after cooking.
This kind of dumpling is not the same shape as the dumplings we understand, but a bit like an enlarged version of xiao long bao, which needs to be bitten first and then sucked up the juice, but the top is generally not eaten.
/Churchhera/
Churchkhela looks particularly like a snack of sausages, but in fact they are colorful sweets made from walnuts and concentrated grape juice collected every year.
Each layer of the candy is dried until the entire thread is wrapped in a dry waxy shell, which is visually striking.
/Chanaki/
Chanakhi is a traditional Georgian lamb stew that is perfect for meat savourers.
It is made with fresh lamb, lamb, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes, and rich spices simmered for 4.5-5 hours.
/ Amber /
Although amber wine can be found throughout Eurasia, Georgian wineries are recognized as the best in the world.
These wines are made from white grapes with grape skins and are traditionally aged in large clay containers, which are bottled each spring.
Georgia Travel TIPS
☆ The best season for Georgia to visit is from May to July, September to October is the season for red wine, and July to August is very suitable for going to Batumi. ☆Visa-free entry with any type of passport in China for a stay of no more than 30 days. Holders of a valid visa or/residence permit from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, etc., can enter Georgia visa-free and stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. ☆Georgian native language is Georgian, Russian is widely spoken, and English can be used in general restaurants and hotels. ☆ Tbilisi city can be played by bus or metro, there is a cable car up the mountain, and the main cross-city transportation is by train or intercity bus. ☆ In Georgia, you can also experience the local sulfur bath.
Named one of the most beautiful countries in the world by Lonely Planet
The surviving independent church is on the cover
Snow-capped mountains, forests and grasslands are beautiful poems
The old town is full of European-style buildings
Love by the Black Sea is always desirable
There are few people, the scenery is beautiful, the price is low, and the beauties are still like clouds
Georgia is well worth a visit
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