8-Day Family Trip to Russia: Explore Popular Attractions

A family trip to Russia, exploring Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Winter Palace and the Artillery Museum, combining education and entertainment, and experiencing the collision of culture and history! Russia, a superpower spanning Eurasia 🌍, has a history as profound as its vast land. From Red Square in Moscow to the Winter Palace ⛪ in St. Petersburg, every step is marked by history. From Tsarist Russia to the Soviet Union, the name may have changed, but the legend of this land remains. 📅Itinerary: Day 1: 🛫 Depart from Chengdu and fly to St. Petersburg, ready to embark on your Russian adventure! Day 2: Vasilievsky Island Old Port Lighthouse -> Sphinx -> Decembrists' Square -> Bronze Horseman -> Nevsky Prospekt Visit the old port lighthouse on Vasilievsky Island and experience the accumulation of history, then visit the unique Sphinx. Stroll through Decembrists' Square, admire the majestic Bronze Horseman, and finally experience the local customs along Nevsky Prospekt. Day 3: Winter Palace -> Admiralty -> Alexander Column -> Peter and Paul Fortress Delve into the artistic halls of the Winter Palace, then head to the Admiralty to experience Russia's military majesty. Visit the Alexander Column, trace history, and finally explore the ancient secrets of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Day 4: Peterhof Gardens -> Cruiser Aurora Wander through the beautiful Peterhof Gardens, enjoy the tranquility of nature, and then board the historic Cruiser Aurora to relive the fiery years of the revolution. Day 5: Red Square -> State Historical Museum Stand in the heart of Moscow—Red Square—and experience the solemnity and splendor of Russia, then visit the State Historical Museum to delve into Russia's rich history. Day 6: Sergiyev Posad -> Kolomenskoye Estate -> Tsaritsyno Park Visit the ancient town of Sergiyev Posad, experience the profound culture of Orthodox Christianity, then visit the Kolomenskoye Estate to experience the elegance of the aristocracy, and later relax in Tsaritsyno Park. Day 7: Moscow State University -> Sparrow Hills -> Moscow Triumphal Arch -> Arbat Street Visit Moscow State University and experience the academic atmosphere, climb Sparrow Hills for a panoramic view of the city, stroll through the Moscow Triumphal Arch, and finally enjoy shopping on Arbat Street. Day 8: 🛬 Conclude your wonderful Russian trip and return to Chengdu. Pre-trip Essentials: 🧳 Things to bring for your trip to Russia 📞 Prepare a phone card for easy communication. 🔌 A plug adapter is essential for travel. Russian sockets may be different from those at home. 🪪 Passport, visa, and ID card are all essential, especially the Russian visa. Don't forget it. 👔 It's still quite cold in Russia in March. Thick coats, scarves, and gloves are essential for warmth and health. 🔋 Chargers and power banks are needed for phones and cameras. It would be awkward to run out of power at a crucial moment. 💊 Bring some common medicines to prevent acclimatization sickness and ensure a healthy trip. The Russian journey, with its endless wonders, awaits your exploration. Where will your next unexpected encounter be?