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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.

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Madrid

City Overview

Madrid is not as colorful as Barcelona. It is not as old-fashioned as London, and there is no infinite prosperity in Paris. In the eyes of many travelers, she is even a bit unremarkable. As the capital of Spain and the largest city, people can experience the blend of classical and modern in Madrid, experience football culture, bullfight culture, feel the influence of the Spanish royal family on the lives of the people, or linger in museums or taste all over Spain. Gourmet.

Must visit attractions

Prado Museum Museo del Prado

The Prado Museum is one of the best museums in the world and is the most visited attraction in Madrid. It is the best work in the history of Spanish art from the 16th to the 19th centuries, such as the works of Velázquez, Goya, Greco, and of course a large collection of works by foreign Renaissance painters, such as Venice, Italy. Titian of the painting school, Rubens of the German Baroque, Jeronimos Boss of the Dutch surrealist, and so on. The total number of works in the museum is now 27,509, of which 7,825 are oil paintings, and the number is dazzling.

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Banco de España or Metro Line 1 to Atocha Station.  

Madrid Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in Western Europe, with 3,418 rooms inside, each with its own character. There are a lot of beautiful oil paintings, collectibles, weapons, porcelain, watches, gold and silver items. One of the most important works is the five-piece violin made by Antonio Stradivari, one of the greatest string instrument makers in history, and exhibited in the concert hall of the Royal Library. In addition, there are collections of paintings by the famous Spanish painter Velázquez and Goya, and the paintings of the famous Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio.

Until today, the palace is still the official royal residence.   Transportation: Take Metro Lines 2 and 5 to Ópera Station and head west to cross the Royal Opera House and Oriental Plaza.

Puerta del Sol Puerta del Sol

The square originated as a gate of Madrid in the 15th century, named after the city facade in the direction of the rising sun. The earliest building on the square was the old postal building of the 18th century, today the government building of the Madrid Autonomous Region, which was the National Security Headquarters during the Franco period. It may be worthwhile to pay attention to the semi-elliptical dark windows in the lower part of the building. This year was the prison for the recidivism against Franco. On the ground near the road in front of the building, it is the “zero kilometer” sign, which is the center of the Spanish national road network.

Transportation: You can choose to take the subway lines 1, 2 and 3 and get off at the Sol station.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

Gourmet

As a capital, you can taste delicacies from all over Spain in addition to the local specialties stewed beef, Castilian soup, Segovia roast suckling pig, Valencia paella, even Spain Basque cuisine in the north. Restaurants and taverns are everywhere, and the palace and the Puerta are the most dense.

Accommodation

There are a lot of hostels in Madrid, ranging from general-purpose B&Bs to high-end five-star hotels. Many mid-priced hotels, concentrated in Puerta del Sol to the Gulangwei Avenue, are popular with young tourists and are close to Atocha Railway Station. Large hotels are very convenient for travelers who travel to the suburbs for a day trip.  

Shopping

Madrid's main shopping districts are concentrated in the area around Puerta del Sol to the Ka Yao Plaza and around Serrano Street. There are a variety of affordable fashion stores near the Puerta del Sol, in line with the general public's consumer market; as for Serrano Street, it is the world of famous boutiques, and it is often seen that locals dressed in Chinese costumes shop here.

Urban traffic

Public transportation in the city of Madrid is very convenient. Metro, intercity trains, buses, night trains, light rails, etc. form a complete transportation network, which can be used to reach the destination in the day or night.

The length of the Madrid Metro is second only to London in Europe. It currently has 12 lines, 3 light rails, and the R-line connecting the city centre Ópera station and the Príncipe Pío station. Each line is labeled with a different color to facilitate passengers. You can check the line, timetable, transfer and other information on the official website. Download the PDF version of the map, click: www.metromadrid.es

Running time: Monday to Sunday 6:05 - 2:00 am the next day. During the peak period (8:00-22:00), the interval between departures is 3-4 minutes, and the frequency of departures at night and weekends is reduced, and the interval can be up to 15 minutes.

Tickets: 1.5-2 Euro for a single ticket (0.1 Euro per station after 5 stations), 12.2 Euros for 10 tickets, and 5 Euros for the 8th line to and from the airport.

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