Berlin (Main Underground)

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the most important railway hub in Berlin, Germany, and the largest elevated station in Europe. The station is located in the western part of Moabbit in the Berlin Mitte, next to the northern edge of the government office, and is the only station in the world that can be reached by car from four directions. The main entrance gates, which are similar at both ends, face the Europa Square and Invaliden Avenue in the north, and the Washington Square in the south to the Spree River. On the south side of the station is a Spree River Curve Park with the German Chancellery and Paul Lopez House; the east side is connected to the Humboldt Harbour, which belongs to Mitte.

The German high-speed railway (ICE) and regional trains entering Berlin at the Berlin main train station take the train east to Berlin via the East Berlin station and further to Poland. The westbound track leads to Hanover and Hamburg or Potsdam via Spandau Station. The northbound direction of the North-South Long-distance Railway connects to the Berlin Loop Railway and heads north to the northern part of Brandenburg via the Wellness Spring Station. In the northeast, you can reach Hanover and Hamburg, and in the south you can reach Halle and Leipzig or Dresden via Potsdamer Platz and Southern Cross.

The basement of the main train station is one of the two tunnel stations of the North-South Long-distance Railway. Station 1-8 is known as the Berlin Hbf Tief, because tief is underground in German. Some trains to and from Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague and Budapest use 1-8 stations. Domestic German high-speed trains to Frankfurt or Cologne can depart from 1-8 platform (tief) or 11-16 stations. You can use the station departure screen to see which station you need to go to.

It is convenient to walk from the station to the Reichstag (11 minutes) and the Brandenburg Gate (18 minutes). S Bahn is the easiest way to travel in Berlin. Just buy a ticket and take the S-bahn train from the ground platforms 15 and 16. The station is docked with a number of lines from the Berlin Express train to the surrounding cities of Potsdam, Elkner and Strausberg. This station also provides subway service.

From Berlin Central Station, head south from the centre of Berlin and look south. This is the 0th floor. On the first floor there are shops, ticket offices, first class lounges and left luggage storage, then to the 11-16 platform on the 2nd floor. - There is a store on the 1st floor, then go further to the 2nd floor and you will find the platform 1-8.

There are many dining options in the station, including Burger King, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. There is a fairly large REWE supermarket on the 1st floor where you can buy food. It is located in the southwest corner of the -1 floor. There are various ATMs around the station. If you need to leave your luggage, luggage storage and luggage storage are available, and luggage storage is on the +1 floor. WiFi is available at the station and the first 30 minutes are free.

If you have a first class long distance train ticket, you can use the DB first class lounge, free tea, coffee, beer and snacks as well as free WiFi. It is located at the southwest corner of the +1 level, going up one level from the main entrance and turning left, below the platform 11. Follow the signs to the DB Lounge. It is usually open daily from 06:00-22:00.

Paris East

Gare de Paris-Est is one of the train departure stations of the French National Railways in Paris. It is located in the 10th district of the northern part of Paris. It contains a variety of rail transport services and urban rail services such as the Paris Metro. , Transilien, Inter-provincial train (TER), TGV, ICE, etc.

The East Paris Station is the starting point for the network of the outer suburbs of eastern Paris. Passengers can take the trains to and from Paris and the eastern suburbs. The corresponding track number of the far-away car platform is 13~22. The East Paris Station has a variety of domestic and international train services to facilitate passengers to the northeast of France and Central European countries such as Germany and Austria. Tracks 2~12 (Station Yellow District) mainly stop international trains and domestic trains to Alsace; Tracks 23~30 (Station Blue) mainly stop domestic trains to Lorraine and Champagne-Ardenne. Among them, Deutsche Bahn is responsible for the operation of ICE trains and night trains to Berlin and Munich; while the French National Railways is responsible for the operation of domestic local trains TER, domestic high-speed rail TGV, and the Moscow Express Line to Minsk and Moscow (Moscou- Express), and via Venice, Austria, Germany, "Venise-Simplon-Orient-Express"

There is a corresponding underground station on the ground floor of the East Paris Station, which is convenient for passengers to take metro lines 4, 5 and 7 to all parts of Paris. The station also has an underground passage connecting to the deeper underground RER station in the west, the Mashanta Station, which can be transferred to the RER E line. In addition, there is a corresponding bus stop on the ground floor of the East Paris Station, which is convenient for passengers to take various bus lines to all parts of Paris.

The station is about 1 km from another important train station, Gare du Nord, from where you can take the Eurostar to London.

Berlin

City Overview

As the capital, Berlin's position in Germany is unquestionable. For travellers, you can see the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Reichstag, the Bundeskanzleramt, etc., representing the German state in Berlin, and more, seeing the history of Germany. In particular, the sin and trauma of World War II and the division and opposition of the Cold War. The Berliner Mauer has been overthrown for more than 20 years, and the East German-Western point has long been a history, but Berlin still retains many historical sites and has created many museums to teach people how to learn. The remains of the Berlin Wall, the East Galery, the reserved Checkpoint Charlie, the newly built Holocaust-Mahnmal, and so on, are all contemplative places.

Berlin is also one of Germany's art centers, and there are more museums displaying the historical and artistic treasures of Germany and the world. The Museuminsel has a lot of essence. At the same time, Berlin is also a very modern and open city, which is not only reflected in the modern city. You can taste the tolerance and vitality of Berlin among the exotic costumes of the pedestrians and the dishes from around the world that you can taste. The elegant Unter den Linden, the expansive Tiergarten and the classical Schloss Charlottenburg are great places to slow down and relax.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and a national symbol of Germany. This neoclassical sandstone building, built in 1791, is based on the Acropolis city gate. On the top of the door is a bronze statue of a four-wheeled carriage of the goddess of victory with wings, the scepter in the hands of the goddess. The oak garland, the iron cross and the winged eagle all symbolize the victory of the war. The Brandenburg Gate faces east, and its east is the heart of Berlin's Old Town, the only remaining Berlin gate. The Brandenburg Gate has stood here for more than two hundred years and has witnessed the rise and fall of German history. During the split of the East and West Germany, the Berlin Wall was erected on the west side of the Brandenburg Gate, and no one passed for decades. Today's city gate and the surrounding Pariser Platz are the most recent renovations that have been completed since the end of the Cold War. The buildings on the Paris Square are also very popular, with the recently completed US Embassy and the Hotel Adlon, which has been visited by countless celebrities.

Transportation: Light rail/subway: S1/S2/S25/U55 line, Brandenburger Tor station. End of the west end of Unter den Linden.   * ##### Berlin Museum Island Museum Island

Museum Island in Berlin is a small island that brings together five museums. Built between 1824-1930. Due to the commemorative significance of culture and architecture, it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The five museums are: the old museum in Berlin and the new museum, the National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Among them, the large-scale buildings in the Pergamon Museum are among the most famous. Museum Island brings together the best of German museums, such as the Pergamon Museum, which shows the history of ancient Egypt, the National Painting Gallery, which houses the works of world masters, and the German Museum of History. Museum Island is located in the former East Berlin area. At that time, due to economic difficulties, the major museums on the island were in disrepair and were ruined. After the reunification of Germany and Germany, the German government invested a large amount of money to re-maintain all the buildings on the island.

Transportation: Take the underground U6 and get off at Friedrichstraße; take the city railways S1, S2, S25 to Friedrichstraße or S5, S7, S75 and get off at Hackescher Markt.

• ##### Berlin German History Museum Deutsches Historisches Museum

The German Museum of German History in Berlin was founded in 1987 by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Berlin Mayor Dipgen on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the founding of Berlin. It is located in the heart of Berlin, the oldest building in Berlin under the Bodhi Tree Street. In 2004, the new wing of the museum designed by IM Pei-Ming was completed. In 2006, after the restoration of the armory building, the permanent exhibition was opened to the public with the theme “Image and Witness of German History of Two Thousand Years”.

traffic: Subway: U2/U5/U8, U-Bhf Alexanderplatz Light rail: S5/S7/S9/S75, S-Bhf Hackescher Markt station Tram: M4/M5/M6, Spandauer Straße Bus: 100/200, Am Lustgarten Station

• ##### Berlin Wall Ruins Memorial Park Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer

Most of the Berlin Wall, which has existed for more than 40 years, has now been overthrown, and the existing sections (such as the East Side Gallery) have not seen the original appearance of the year. Only the 220-meter-long wall preserved in this heritage park allows you to see the original Berlin Wall. You will find that the Berlin Wall is not just a wall, but a set of blockades consisting of a lookout tower, concrete walls, open areas and anti-vehicle trenches. There are various exhibitions in the open space to tell the story of the split period. You can also climb the tower observation deck to look at the entire wall structure.

traffic: Light rail S1/S2/S25 line, Nordbahnhof station   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Typical German restaurant dishes are basically sausages, potatoes, grilled meats and sauerkraut. Specifically, there are boiled pork feet in northern Germany, Berlin's favorite curry sausages, and traditional German family recipes. The tastes from all over the world are here, making it a great motivation for people to visit Berlin.

• ##### Accommodation

Berlin is a modern, traditional and rebellious city. Its spirit is unveiled in the hotel's diverse style. There is a trendy five-star hotel, a classic and elegant century-old brand, and a tasteful boutique hotel. Living in Berlin, you can have different enjoyments every day.

Most visitors choose to stay in the central area, where the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall are located. Exploring the Kingdom of Prussia and searching for the remains of World War II is a place that history and military fans must not miss. The city's subway, light rail, public transport and its development, as well as the world's oldest tram system, is recommended to live near public transportation stations, where it is extremely convenient.

• ##### Shopping

Berlin is the first big city in Germany, and various brand names are not difficult to find here. In Berlin, many of them are unique and unique shops. Many designers also offer privately-tailored services. If you want to get out of your own style, you will have a lot to come to Berlin.

Urban traffic

The city of Berlin has developed traffic, S-Bahn, subway, bus and trams are densely woven like nets. It is very convenient to reach all the attractions. The official website is www.bvg.de, you can check the frequency above. Traffic to the neighbouring state of Brandenburg can also be found on the VBB (VerkehrsverbundBerlin-Brandenburg) website www.vbb.de.

Paris

City Overview

“Je t'aime, Paris!” Paris, the land buried under the sea level in prehistoric times, today, more than 2,000 years after the city was built, the name will not be unfamiliar to anyone. This world famous historical and cultural city is known as Huadu, the city of light, the capital of romance, the capital of fashion, the capital of food. Maybe you just want to go shopping on Montaigne Avenue, maybe just want to go for a walk on the Seine, maybe You just want to go to the Michelin restaurant to try a French meal, maybe just want to go to the left bank for coffee, maybe you just want to go to the Louvre to see the smile of Mona Lisa. Maybe only Paris on earth can satisfy everyone. Expectation.

From the earliest river island in Paris to the right bank on the left bank by the Seine River, after several expansions, Paris now has the distinction of “Little Paris” and “Great Paris”; Little Paris refers to 20 In the downtown area of Paris, the “Paris” of the French population and the “Paris” shown in the address generally refer to the urban area of Paris, with a zip code of 750xx, most of which are located in the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, etc. Little Paris, the attractions are relatively concentrated, so walking is also a good choice. Grand Paris is a small Paris plus seven suburbs of the surrounding Île-de-France (Ile de France), there are also many places worth visiting, such as Versailles, Fontainebleau, Disneyland and so on.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Louvre Museo del Prado

The Louvre Museum, the former residence of the French king, has been one of the largest museums in the world for the past two centuries. It is divided into eight pavilions: Oriental Antiquities, Egypt, Greece, Etruscan and Roman artifacts, paintings, sculptures, selling art, Islamic art and painting art from the Middle Ages until 1848.

The Louvre, which began in the late 12th century, was only a castle in Paris when Philip Augustus was. At the time of François I, the Louvre was converted into a palace. Out of his love of art, he invited European artists to live in France. Da Vinci was one of them and collected many famous Italian paintings. After the expansion of Henry II, Henry IV, Louis XIV, etc., a large number of art treasures were added, which became a museum after the French Revolution. After Napoleon and Napoleon III returned to the emperor, the collection increased substantially, and the Louvre was repeatedly expanded. In the 1980s, the glass pyramid designed by the Chinese architect Pei Ming once again added to the Louvre.

Transportation: Metro M1, M7 to Palais-Royal-musée du Louvre station; buses 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95; bus to Louvre station; car park for Carrousel Du Louvre   * ##### Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower

Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was originally designed to greet the World Expo and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the victory of the French Revolution. It is 324 meters high and is a symbol of the industrial revolution that swept the world at that time. However, after it was built, it was questioned by many French people. Such a huge steel structure is so incompatible with the whole of Paris, and many people even proposed to demolish her. Today, however, it has become the undisputed symbol of Paris and even France.   Transportation: M6 to Bir-Hakeim station, M6, M9 to Trocadéro station; RER C line to Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel station, bus 42, 69, 82, 87 to Tour Eiffel or Champs de Mars station.

• ##### Notre Dame Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris is a church building in the heart of Paris, on the island of Laguna, and the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Paris. Notre Dame was built between 1163 and 1250 and is a Gothic building. The 850-year history has transformed the church from the historical changes of Paris. It also witnessed the coronation of Napoleon and the wedding of Napoleon III. Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, Notre Dame de Paris, has attracted many people to climb the clock tower to find the clock tower geeks. Of course, when it comes to the peak season, it takes an hour or two. At 3 pm on the first Friday of each month, you can also see three sacred objects on display here. You can feel the piety of Catholics on weekday mornings or religious holidays; the "Midnight Mass" on Christmas Eve may be a better choice.

Transportation: Metro M4 to Cite station; RER B, C to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame station; bus 21, 38, 47, 58, 70, 72, 74, 81, 82, 82

• ##### Paris Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilique du Sacré Cœur

The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Catholic sacred sanctuary in Paris, France. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is located in Montmartre, a highland in the north of Paris. It is one of the famous landmarks of Paris. It was built in 1914, but for the first time. The world war broke out, so it was not officially started until the end of the war in 1919.

The overall style of the Sacred Heart Church is very rich in Roman-Byzantine colours. Many of the designs contain elements of nationalism. They have three arches and are decorated with statues of Joan of Arc and Louis IX on either side. The Sacred Heart Church is built from the limestone mined by Château-Landon, which continuously exudes calcite, ensuring that the Sacred Heart Church maintains a white appearance even under the influence of weathering and pollution. The dome of the church has a huge mosaic called the Christ in Majesty, one of the largest mosaics in the world. Surrounded by the Sacred Heart Church, there is a garden for people to meditate and have a fountain.

Transportation: Metro Line 2 to Anvers Station, Line 12 Abbesses Station or to Pigalle Station, the cable car Funiculaire of the Sacred Heart Cathedral is a public transport, ordinary subway ticket transportation card; bus 30, 31, 80, 85   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• #### Gourmet

In Paris, many cafés look like ordinary people. Inside, there are crouching tigers, literati, artists or political and business celebrities. After centuries, Paris has developed a unique café culture, and the romantic charm makes it hard for tourists to resist. .

There are a wide variety of restaurants in Paris, from taverns, fast food restaurants, light meals, international restaurants to Michelin-rated star-rated restaurants, which you can choose according to your personal preferences and budget.

• #### Accommodation

In Paris, where prices are high, it is not easy to find a reasonably priced accommodation. Fortunately, the Paris Metro network is dense, and it is convenient to go in and out. You may wish to travel to the east or the left bank of Paris on the border of the first/second zone of the Metro/RER. There will usually be a relatively inexpensive option.

• #### Shopping

Paris is the world's top fashion destination. How many fashion-related topics and trends are detonated and fermented from here. Therefore, when you come to Paris, you have to arrange a trip of “shopping”, especially for France. The brand can not only enjoy the cheapest price, but also the tax rebate for tourists. It is definitely a smart choice to buy French goods in Paris.

Urban traffic

Public transport in Paris is developed, and companies such as RATP and SNCF operate the entire Paris metropolitan area. The developed Metro (Metro), RER, Transilien, Bus and Noctilien, as well as the Tramway and the water bus form the Paris bus network.

The Paris Metro is the earliest subway in the world, referred to as M, which has a history of more than 100 years. Although the subway in Paris is slightly worn out, the buskers, fruit stalls and subway posters in the subway are also a Parisian culture. At present, 16 lines in the city, M1-14 (plus 3bis and 7bis) have been opened, and 4 lines (15, 16, 17, 18) in the suburbs have been planned. Each line is marked with different colors to facilitate passengers. Metro M6, you can visit Paris on the subway.

Another special mode of transportation that Paris complements the subway can be called the Inter-Express Express, which runs mainly between the suburbs of Paris. RER is recommended for the two major airports, Disney and Versailles. At present, there are five lines of A, B, C, D, and E. Each line has multiple branches, pay attention to the branch line of the destination. The running time is from 4:30 to 0:30 in the next day, and the peak period is 2 to 3 minutes. Under normal circumstances, each sub-branch is in the direction of 10 to 15 minutes. The operating hours are not extended on weekends and holidays. RER inbounds need to check in, and you need to check in the outbound. Every time you transfer to the subway, you need to check the ticket. The same RER ticket can be transferred to the subway.

There are 9 light rail lines in the Paris area (T6 and T8 are expected to open in 2015). Except for T3a and T3b, the other 7 lines are located in the suburbs of Paris. T7 connects Orly Airport and Metro Line 7. The first bus is 6:30, and the last bus is 0:30 in the morning, usually 10 minutes. The same ticket cannot be transferred to the subway.