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Depth Travel Guide to Serbia: Travel through history and nature to unlock the hidden gems of the Balkan Peninsula (With classic routes + food map + traffic avoidance guide, 3000 dollars per person to play the secrets of Eastern Europe) 📍Core experience: historical landmarks + natural wonders + cultural blending 🏰 Must-visit historical landmarks Kalemegdan Castle (Belgrade) 🎫 Free, open 24 hours 🌉 Military fortress at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, climb the "Vicitor" statue overlooking the panoramic view of the two rivers, the military museum in the castle houses Yugoslav period tanks. St. Sava's Cathedral (Belgrade) 🎫 Free, open 7:00-19:00 🏛 One of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the world, the white marble exterior and gilded cross are extremely visually impactful, and the interior dome mural depicts biblical stories. Petrovaradin Fortress (Novi Sad) 🎫 Free 🌅 A giant fortress on the banks of the Danube. The bell tower pointer is designed to be reversed due to the war. You can take pictures of the sunset over the Danube when you climb to the top in the evening. 🌄 Natural wonders Tara National Park🚶 Hike the Draga River Gorge, take the cable car to the top of Pannonica Peak, overlooking the panoramic view of the Drina River Gorge, and the autumn layers of forest. Zlatibol Mountains 🚂 Take the "Sargan 8" narrow-gauge train across the canyon, visit the city of wood (the location of the movie "Life is a Miracle"), and experience the Serbian version of "City in the Sky". 🎭 Cultural integration experience Scadalia Pedestrian Street (Belgrade) 🎻 Restaurants on both sides of the cobblestone streets retain the 19th century style, listen to street artists playing the traditional instrument "Gusley", recommend the restaurant "Dva Jelena" roast suckling pig. The town of Zemon🏰 A medieval town on the banks of the Danube, with the top of the Tengado Star Tower overlooking the red roof, you can taste the Danube trout at Fisherman's Wharf. 🍖 Food Bash: Carnivorous Heaven + Fruity Spirits + Idyllic Flavor 🥩 Hardcore meat Ćevapi (Chevapi)🌭 5-10 skewers of barbecue sausage with onions, yogurt sauce and bread, the street stall “Ćevabdžinica Željo” is a local favorite. Pljeskavica 🍔 Giant burger meatloaf, recommended the signature of the restaurant "Medera", served with french fries and Kajmak cream cheese. 🥗 Idyllic Šopska Salad 🥒 Tomato, cucumber, onion mixed with feta cheese, refreshing and refreshing. Ajvar (Chili Sauce) 🌶 All-purpose dipping sauce made of sweet peppers and eggplant, served with bread or grilled meats. 🍷 Wine drink recommendations Rakija (fruity brandy) 🥃 Plum, apricot or honey flavors, 40%+ degrees, bars can try creative cocktails. Serbian wines 🍇 The wineries in the Fluszcagora Mountains can experience the tasting, recommending "Prokupac" red wine. 🏨 Accommodation strategy: C position in the ancient city + mountain cabin + design hotel 🏡 Belgrade Core Square Nine Hotel💎 Five-star design hotel, Michelin-recommended restaurant, 1500 per person/night, walking distance to Mikhailo Grand Avenue. Hostel Chez Nous🛌 Youth hostel recommendation, traveler rating 9.7, top terrace overlooking St. Sava Cathedral, bed 150 dollars / night. 🌲 Zlatibor Mountains Mt Omorika Hotel🏡 Mountain cabin hotel, 600 dollars/night per person, including hot spring and hiking guide service. Etno Selo Stanišići🏡 Folk Village Hotel, experience a traditional Serbian farmhouse, RM400/night per person. 🚗 Transportation + pit avoidance + hidden benefits ✈ International Transportation 🌍 There are no direct flights to China, you need to transfer via Istanbul, Moscow or Vienna, Turkish Airlines is recommended (Istanbul transfer includes free accommodation). 🚌Local transportation Taxi📱 Use the taxi app "CarGo" or "Yandex Go", the airport to the city center for about 2500 dinars (RMB 170), avoid airport soliciting drivers. Bus🎫 Download the local transportation app to purchase tickets (such as "BeogradePlus"), 50 dinars one way, fare evasion fine 20000-50000 dinars. Rental car 🚗 Chinese driving license requires notarized translation, note that during the day turn on the headlights, turn to go straight, car rental cost about 400 yuan / day. 💸 Money saving tips City Pass🎟 Belgrade 72-hour pass 1500 dinars, with discounts on buses, museums and attractions. Supermarket procurement🛒 Local supermarkets (such as Maxi) prices are only half of restaurants, it is recommended to buy Kajmak cheese and Ajvar sauce as souvenirs. 📅 7 days 6 nights itinerary recommendation Day1-2: Belgrade Kalemegdan Castle → St. Sava Cathedral → Scadalia Pedestrian Street → Zemon Town → Site of Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia Day3: Novi Sad Petrovaradin Fortress → Freedom Square → Dunavski Park → Night Tour of the Danube Day4-5: Zlatibor Mountains Woodtown → “Sargan 8” Train → Drvengrad Art Village → Tara National Park Hike Day6: Nish Nish Castle → Skull Tower → Čegar Monument → Mediana archaeological site Day7: Return or extended itinerary Subotica (Hungarian-style town) or the monastery complex of Frushka Gola 📌 Guide to avoiding pitfalls ❌ Beware of "low-price day trips" 🚫 Reject the "free pick-up + low-price tours" that attract customers on the roadside, which may be forced to consume. ❌ Be careful when buying "scenic souvenirs" 🛍 The "handmade copperware" in the town of Zemeng is mostly imported from Yiwu. It is recommended to go to the local market or local brand store on the pedestrian street. ❌ Avoid "unlicensed tour guides" 🗣 Museum explanations need to identify official licensed tour guides to avoid historical interpretation bias. (Collect this, Serbia’s diverse charms will subvert your imagination of Eastern Europe!) Practical information Best time to travel: May-September (pleasant climate, rich festivals) Currency: Serbian Dinar (1 RMB ≈ 15 Dinar) Network: A local operator SIM card can be purchased at the airport for about 1,500 dinars for 10GB of traffic Socket: European standard two-hole round plug, voltage 220V 🌐 Local experience recommendations Festival: EXIT Festival (Novi Sad, Europe’s top music festival) in May Wine Festival: Frushka Gola Mountain Wine Festival in September 📸 Take photos and check-in points Sava River Bridge at night (Belgrade) Wood City Colored Roof (Zlatibor) Pietrovardin Fortress Sunset (Novi Sad) 🍴 Hidden food maps '?aroba' restaurant in Belgrade's old town, trying the traditional stew 'Gulaš' Orahovac, a must-order walnut roll at Poslastičarnica Mirko, a dessert shop in Novi Sad 🚗 Self-driving routes Belgrade → Tara National Park (4 hours) → Zlatibor (2 hours) → Subotica (3 hours) 📌 Safety tips Avoid walking alone late at night and keep your belongings safe Smoking is prohibited in indoor public places Direct drinking water is safe, but it is recommended to purchase bottled water ✨ Travel Easter eggs Look for graffiti by street artist “Luna” on the streets of Belgrade Visit the “Matica Srpska” library in Novi Sad and feel the Serbian cultural undertones 🌍 The soul of Serbia, hidden in the fragrance of coffee in the streets and alleys, hidden in the waves of the Danube, waiting for you to discover! 🌟
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