Leuven, Belgium - a treasure town more worth visiting than Brussels!

🏛 This is one of the oldest university towns in Europe. It has both the classical atmosphere of the Middle Ages and is full of youthful vitality! There are few people and beautiful scenery. The prices are cheaper than Brussels. It is also the best place to drink in Belgium! Save this guide to a day trip to Leuven! 🏰 Recommended one-day tour routes in Leuven 🕘 9:00 | KU Leuven Library 📚 • One of the most beautiful university libraries in Europe! It was destroyed by war in 1914, but now it has been restored exquisitely and elegantly! • Be sure to climb to the top of the bell tower to overlook the entire Leuven, the view is super stunning! 🎡 🕙 10:30 | City Hall (Stadhuis)🏛️ • One of the most exquisite Gothic city halls in Europe, with 236 detailed statues carved on the exterior wall, it is simply a work of art! •You can visit inside and feel the atmosphere of medieval noble life✨ 🕛 12:00 | Oude Markt 🍻 —— The "longest bar" in the world! •This place is known as the **“Bar Capital of the World”**. The whole street is full of bars. It is very quiet during the day and super lively at night! •Recommended Belgian beers: Hoegaarden (classic white beer), Leffe (monastery beer) 🕒 14:00 | Groot Begijnhof🌿 •World Cultural Heritage! This was a gathering place for nuns in the 13th century. Now it has become a university dormitory. The environment is super quiet, with brick-red houses and small bridges and flowing water, and the atmosphere for taking photos is full📷✨ 🕠 17:30 | Dinner + Special Food 🍽️ ✅ Belgian French Fries (Frites) - It is recommended to go to "Frituur 't Hoekske", authentic fried potatoes + a lot of sauces to choose from! ✅ Belgian mussels (Moules-frites) - a must-try delicacy in local restaurants, fresh and big! ✅ Belgian Waffles - There are so many street shops in Leuven, remember to try them🍯 🕖 19:00 | Stroll along the Dijle River in the evening🌊 •Leuven is particularly romantic in the evening. Take a walk along the river and feel the comfort and beauty of this ancient academic city💙 🎒 Travel Tips! ✅ Transportation: Take a 20-minute train from Brussels to Leuven, perfect for a day trip! ✅ Best time to travel: Spring, summer and autumn are all suitable, especially September-October, when the weather is comfortable, there are few people and the scenery is beautiful! ✅ Language: Mainly Dutch, but English is also acceptable~ ✅ Price: Cheaper than Brussels, especially for food! 🌟 Summary: Leuven = "Oxford + Munich" of Belgium! It has both an academic atmosphere and the best Belgian beer culture. Whether you are a culture lover or a foodie, you will definitely love this place! 💙🍻