Serbia - the first choice for first time visitors to Europe

📍Serbia is an Eastern European country full of history, culture and natural scenery. It is visa-free for Chinese tourists (those with ordinary passports can stay for 30 days), and the prices are relatively low, making it very suitable for independent travel. 🌈The following is a detailed gameplay guide: ✅Preparation before departure 1. **Visa**: Visa-free for 30 days (2023 policy), as long as the passport is valid for more than 6 months. 2. **Currency**: Serbian Dinar (RSD). It is recommended to bring Euros or US dollars to exchange locally. Credit cards are accepted in most places. 3. **Language**: Serbian, but English is widely spoken among young people, and communication in English is available at tourist attractions and hotels. 4. **Transportation**: The capital Belgrade has well-developed public transportation. It is recommended to rent a car or take a bus in other cities. 5. **Best season**: April to October (the weather is pleasant in spring and autumn, and a little hot in summer but suitable for outdoor activities) 🚙Must-visit cities and attractions 1. Belgrade - **Kalemegdan Fortress**: The city's landmark, overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, with stunning sunsets. - **Cathedral of Saint Sava**: One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, with a magnificent interior. - **Skadarlija Neighborhood**: Bohemian old street with traditional music and food at night. - **Zemun**: A literary town on the Danube River, with a panoramic view from the Gardos Tower. - **Nikola Tesla Museum**: A must-visit for technology fans to learn about the legendary life of this scientist. 2. Novi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress: a military fortress on the Danube, hosting the EXIT Festival (one of the top music festivals in Europe) every July. - **Liberty Square**: The main square in the city center, surrounded by colorful buildings and the Cathedral of Our Lady. 3. Niš - **Skull Tower**: a cruel historical relic from the Ottoman Empire. - **Niš Castle**: a well-preserved castle from the Roman period. **4. Natural scenery** - **Tara National Park**: hiking, rafting and a visit to the Drina River House. - Uvac Canyon: Take a boat ride to see the winding canyon and flocks of vultures. 👣Special Experience 1. **Food Recommendations**: - **Ćevapi**: grilled sausages with bread and onions. - **Pljeskavica**: Serbian-style giant burgers. - **Kajmak**: A dairy product similar to curd cream. - **Rakija**: local fruit brandy, often plum (Šljivovica) flavour. - Recommended restaurants: "?" (Question Mark Restaurant, the oldest traditional restaurant) in Belgrade, "Project 72" in Novi Sad. 2. **Nightlife**: Belgrade is known as the "European Nightlife Capital". We recommend the floating bar (Splavovi) on the Sava River. 3. **Hot springs**: Serbia has many hot springs, such as **Vrnjačka Banja**. --- 🚅Transportation Guide - **Airport**: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), you can take the A1 bus or taxi to and from the city (about 15-20 euros). - **Intercity Transportation**: - Train: Slower but cheaper, suitable for short distances (such as Belgrade → Novi Sad, about 2 hours). - Bus: More efficient, recommended companies are Lasta and Niš-Ekspres. - Car rental: suitable for exploring the countryside, the road conditions are good, and the price of gas is about 1.5 euros per liter. --- 🏩Accommodation recommendations** - **Belgrade**: Choose a hotel near Stari Grad (Old Town), such as Hotel Moskva (historic landmark) or B&B. - **Novi Sad**: Stay near the Petrovaradin Fortress, such as Arina Apartments. --- ‼ ️Notes** 1. **Safety**: The overall security is good, but avoid going to remote areas alone at night. 2. **Tips**: A 5%-10% tip is usually required in restaurants. 3. **Internet**: Buy a local phone card (VIP or Telenor), about 5 euros/10GB of traffic. 4. **Cultural etiquette**: You must dress appropriately when entering the church (avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts). --- [Calendar] Recommended itinerary (7 days)** - **D1-3**: Belgrade (Old Town, Zemun, Museum). - **D4-5**: Novi Sad + Petrovaradin Fortress (you can also visit the wine town of Sremski Karlovci on the way). - **D6-7**: Tara National Park or Uvac Canyon (preferred for nature lovers)