2024 Ananuri Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Visa-free travel to Georgia! The Lonely Planet cover is real!

Georgia Travel Guide 1. Overview of Georgia Are you tired of crowded European attractions? Then come to Georgia! This country in Asia has beautiful scenery, few people, and a high degree of economic freedom, ranking 16th in the world. The public security here is also first-class, making it the third safest country in the world. For those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and pursue tranquility, this is definitely an ideal place. 2. Visa-free entry No visa worries, Chinese citizens are visa-free to Georgia, saving the hassle of visas. You only need to prepare your passport and necessary cash. 3. Language and transportation Russian is mainly used in Georgia, but English is also common. You can exchange some US dollars or euros in China, and then exchange them for local currency after arriving at the local airport. As for transportation, you can choose to fly from China to Tbilisi, and the round-trip ticket price is about 2,000–6,000 yuan. There are also public transportation options such as buses and taxis for you to choose from. 4. Preparation before travel Remember to bring some clothes, including a light down jacket, as the temperature here is around 10°C in autumn. Don't forget to bring an umbrella, as the weather here is changeable. In terms of time difference, Georgia is in the Eastern Fourth District, 4 hours behind China. Remember to activate international roaming or rent a Wi-Fi device to stay connected during your trip. 5. Must-see attractions 1. "Ananuri Fortress": One of the attractions on the cover of Lonely Planet, located on the way to Kazbek, is a must-see. 2. "Holy Trinity Church": The history and architecture here will fascinate you. 3. Outdoor enthusiasts' paradise: Whether you like climbing or hiking, you can find it here. The Caucasus Mountains in the north and the rugged terrain in the south add endless possibilities to your trip. 6. Itinerary recommendation Day 1–3: Visit Tbilisi and surrounding attractions. Day 4–5: Go to Batumi Mestia on the Black Sea and enjoy the tranquility of the seaside. Day 6–8: Experience hiking for the first time, challenge the Iprari line hiking, and visit Ushguli and Kutaisi. Day 9–10: Return to Tbilisi after wine tasting at the winery and end a wonderful journey. Life is a wilderness, a vast mountain and river. Why not take this opportunity to go abroad and see the world? Pack your backpack and camera and go on a trip! So, who are you ready to go with?

7-Day Georgia Tour: The perfect time for an autumn trip.

7-Day Georgia Tour: The best plan to explore the whole country! A super detailed guide to help you explore every corner of this mysterious country. Don't miss it! -------- 🛣️ Itinerary: Day 1: Departure ✈ Georgia Embark on a mysterious Caucasus journey and head to Georgia! Day 2: Arrival in Tbilisi Welcome to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. 24-hour airport transfer service and a comfortable hotel in the city center. Day 3: Ananuri Fortress > Jinvali Water Reservoir > Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument > Gergeti Trinity Church Explore the ancient Ananuri Fortress, enjoy the tranquil beauty of Jinvali Water Reservoir, feel the deep friendship between Russia and Georgia, and finally visit the solemn Gergeti Trinity Church. Day 4: Bodbe Monastery > Sighnaghi Old Town > Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House Visit the mysterious Bodbe Monastery, stroll through the ancient streets of Sighnaghi Old Town, and taste the wine of Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House. Day 5: Uplistsikhe Cave Town > Stalin Museum > Jvari Monastery > Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Visit the Uplistsikhe Cave Town and feel the weight of history; visit the Stalin Museum and learn about the changes in history; visit the Jvari Monastery and feel the religious atmosphere; finally visit the magnificent Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Day 6: Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit the Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral all day and enjoy its unique architectural style and religious culture. Day 7: Tbilisi Hotel - Airport Transfer End of the journey. The driver will pick you up 3 hours in advance to ensure a smooth return. -------- Some tips: - Visa information: Georgia and China have a mutual visa exemption agreement. Single stay should not exceed 30 days. 📅 - Food: Must-try cheese pie and red wine. 🍷🧀 - Exchange rate: The exchange rate between the Georgian lari and the Chinese yuan is stable, so you don't need to worry about spending too much. 💶💴 - Travel preparation: Avoid the numbers 13 and 666, as they are considered unlucky. 🔍 - Transportation tips: Domestic transportation is centered on Tbilisi, so plan your trip in advance. 🚗 -------- If you like Georgia, don't miss this guide! Follow me for more exciting content! 🌟

Georgia Autumn 10-Day Travel Guide Visa-Free

Friends! A 10-day tour of Georgia, explore this mysterious country with our super practical guide. Make sure to save it! Must-Visit Attractions: 🌟 Ananuri Fortress 🌟🌟 Recommendation: 4 stars Address: 5P73+G5H, Ananuri, Georgia Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Duration: 2-3 hours Description: This is Georgia's national geographic icon. The fortress stands quietly by the lake, blending beautiful scenery with history. Definitely a must-see! 🗡️ Mother of Georgia Statue 🗡️ Recommendation: 3 stars Address: Sololaki St, Tbilisi Opening Hours: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Duration: 20-30 minutes Description: Located on top of Sololaki Hill, this statue holds a sword in her right hand, symbolizing Georgia's resilience and strength. It's one of the city's landmarks. 🏛️ Gergeti Trinity Church 🏛️ Recommendation: 3 stars Address: MJ6C+V4J, Kazbegi, Oni, Georgia Opening Hours: Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Monday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: 2-3 hours Description: The church stands amidst the mountains, offering a majestic view. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the town, a great place to experience the harmony of nature and religion. 🕍 Svetitskhoveli Cathedral 🕍 Recommendation: 3 stars Address: Narekvavi-Mtskheta-Railway Station, Mtskheta, Georgia Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: 1-2 hours Description: Legend has it that the robe of Jesus is preserved in this cathedral. Explore it to feel the weight and mystery of history. Travel Tips: - Time Difference Alert 🕰️! Georgia is 4 hours behind Beijing time. Adjust your clocks and enjoy your trip! - Shopping 🛍️! Affordable prices and amazing handicrafts, perfect for gifts or personal keepsakes. - Currency Exchange Tip 💶: The local currency Lari is approximately 1:2.5 to the Chinese Yuan. Convert in advance for convenience! - Easy Airport Transportation 🚕! Choose from taxis or buses for a hassle-free journey! That's all for the Georgia trip. More exciting discoveries await you! Don't forget to follow me for more travel tips 🌈

Ananuri Fortress

1. Maybe because there are too many buildings in the style of Georgia, this fortress castle 🏰 is not too stunning. If you can take a picture of the church, you can't take a picture of the snow-capped mountains. 2. No need to spend 3 gel to drive into the parking lot, just park on the roadside. 3. It's not necessary to drive back and forth from the city for 3 hours.

Day 6 of 14-day Georgia self-guided tour - Ananuri Castle.

On the way from Kutaisi to Kazbegi, we first visited Ananuri Lake and Ananuri Castle. Ananuri Lake is also known as a reservoir in China, with a deep green lake and green waves. The Ananuri Castle, built in the 13th century on the edge of the reservoir, was originally a private military castle, witnessing the history and military importance of the Aragvi feudal dynasty. Ananuri Castle is also the cover of Lonely Planet Georgia. If you want to take the same photo as the cover, you need to go up the half-meter-wide slope behind the church. This place is narrow and steep, so be sure to pay attention to safety.

The highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia.

Ananuri Castle is located on the hillside above the Aragvi River. The emerald lake and blue sky set off the elegant and beautiful castle, as if walking in a fairy tale 🏰✨ The Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument stands on the cliff of the Dariali Gorge. When watching the Russian-Georgian monument, colorful paragliders fly leisurely in the sky. You can also overlook the magnificent scenery of the gorge. 🏞️🪂🌈 Trinity Church is the church closest to God. It stands on the cliff, witnessing the history and vicissitudes of Georgia. The church is 2,170 meters above sea level and is a landmark in Georgia. The church is located in a place overlooking the panoramic view of Kazbegi. The entire village is under your feet. Opposite the church is the famous Kazbek Peak. Here, there are picturesque scenery, known as the back garden of God. It is one of the highest peaks in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia. ⛪️🌄🏔️

Georgia, where every moment is a masterpiece.

In the heart of the Caucasus region lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered - the enchanting country of Georgia. Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia beckons travelers with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality. My recent journey to this picturesque land was a tapestry of unforgettable experiences that left an indelible mark on my heart. From the cobblestone streets of Tbilisi to the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, every moment in Georgia was a vibrant mosaic of culture, adventure, and discovery. Join me as I recount the highlights of my journey through this captivating country and the profound impact it had on my perspective of the world. We visited during the second week of January, so it was winter. We stayed at the Light House Hotel, which included free breakfast. Georgia is known as the birthplace of wine, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. We enjoyed a wine tasting tour and even bought two bottles of wine to bring back to the UK. We stayed in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. From there, we booked private day tours through "Georgia by Car" on Facebook. You can choose from various day tours, but here's the itinerary we followed: Day tours from Tbilisi: 🔘 kakheti tour Words oldest wine making region, old towns, winery tour and wine tasting, bread baking and some activities, Sighnagi - city of Love, surrounded by Great Wall (8-10 hours ) 🔘 Gudauri & Kazbegi tour ( mountains) Jinvali dam, Ananuri fortress, Gudauri panorama , Rooms hotel for beautiful view, gudauri ski resort and snow activities (9 to 10 hrs) 🔘 uplistsikhe cave town, mtskheta and Tbilisi tour Mtskheta: Jvari monastery, svetitskhoveli cathedral, souvenir market Tbilisi : peace bridge, rike park, cable car ride, narikala fortress, mother of Georgia , bath area, veghvtakhevi, old Tbilisi , sharpening street , sioni church , freedom square, Rustaveli Avenue, tram ride to funicular, mtatsminda park. (8-10 hours ) 🔘Bakuriani & Borjomi tour Bakuriani- mountains with pine trees , horse ride , cable car ride , fresh air and cool weather. You can ride a famous cable car (9-10 hours ) Overall, my experience in Georgia was beautiful. A wonderful memory to live on. #historicallandmarks #georgiancharm #Georgia #localguides

Friendly Tour to Kazbegi

Tour Description “DAILY TOUR ” The Kazbegi Tour is the trip most of the visitors of Georgia take. Kazbegi is the pearl of Georgia which has recently become very popular because of it’s untouched beauty. With this tour, you will visit all the must-see sights in the Kazbegi Region. We begin the day by visiting Zhinvali water reservoir. Zhinvali dam was built in 1980’s because Tbilisi was growing rapidly and needed a new water supply. As a result we have a beautiful lake, where we stop to enjoy the stunning views of the water and surrounding colorful forests. Afterwards, we’ll continue to explore the famous 17th century Ananuri Fortress, known for its amaizing history. Attacked many times throughout the centuries, it still stands strong and attracts each and every guest. Then we’ll head up the breathtaking military highway of Georgia to Gudauri, where we’ll see the Friendship Monument. Here you’ll also have a chance to have an unforgettable experience of paragliding over the Caucasus mountains. Finally we’ll head to Stepantsminda also known as Kazbegi, here you’ll switch to a 4WD off-road car (The additional cost of which will be 20 GEL per person ) to go up to the stunning Gergeti monastery under the 5047 meter mountain of Kazbegi. Which was Built in 14th century. Gergeti used to be a secluded monastery. Ever since, there have been monks living here throughout the year, even through the freezing temperatures of -35 Celsius! Group Tour duration: at 9:00 until 19:00 . #campingglamping#summervacation#2023travelwish#nationalpark

Ananuri fortress

Ananuri fortress was one of the most visited places in Georgia. It was one hour and a half from Tbilisi which was half way to Kazbegi and Gudauri. The fortress surrounding was beautiful. Everywhere was photos spots. The walls were amazing, the bricks were amazing, the view of the river was amazing. The ancient church in the middle was still in used nowadays. We went there on Sunday, there were many locals came and pray. I think it was very beautiful to see such faith. Entrance fee: free Parking: available both for free and not for free

Go to LP's "Georgia" cover Ananuri Castle, and this is also the Georgia National Geographic Business Card. This wonderful title makes me can't wait to meet the beautiful castle in this Transcaucasian Mountains. In November, Georgia has In the autumn, the beautiful scenery of the cross-forest, the red leaves, is really important for the season. There are some small vendors selling souvenirs in front of the castle. I rarely bought them from Dubai and bought a scarf and a lovely one without hesitation. Dog hat, the best angle to shoot the castle is to shoot on the bridge, what is the look of Georgia in your eyes?

On the way from the capital Tbilisi to Kazbek, there will be a small hidden city on the LP cover. This magnificent building stands on the Aragwe Lake. It was once a private castle. It was the castle of the 13th century Aragvi feudal dynasty and a military fortress. The 18th century Aragvi dynasty was overthrown, and it was then occupied by the rulers of the future. Until the 19th century, it was still a castle fortress. It was like a world in a fairy tale. The castle was accompanied by a lake, as if it were still. .

Compared to the Holy Trinity Church in Tbilisi, I am more interested in this place. The old version of the lp magazine in the outer Caucasus, the cover is here. In the early two years, I prefer to bring a lp with me compared to the Raiders on the Internet. The photo of the church stands tall, surrounded by green trees, and the lake is bright. The scenery on the picture is not much different from what I actually see, except that the leaves are dying. The castle of brick-and-yellow stones, the mottled colors tell the story of the war. and the solemnity of autumn is more suitable here. Little bit highlights the beauty of shock. The castle built in the Middle Ages, he witnessed the history of Georgia with this world. The Duke Aragvi built a castle on this military fortress and left himself in the castle. We have not gone any further, and this church is enough to make people feel the power of faith.