The real version of the fairy tale world of Yangjiao Village

📍Giethoorn is located in Overijssel, northern Netherlands, and is known as the "Venice of the Netherlands". ❤️There are no roads here, instead there are criss-crossing canals, fairy-tale cottages with reed roofs and quiet pastoral scenery. It is a great destination to experience the Dutch countryside. ✈️**2. How to get there** 1. **From Amsterdam** - **Train+Bus**: 🚞 - Take the train to Steenwijk station (about 2 hours), then take bus No. 70 to Giethoorn Dominee Hylkemaweg station (about 10 minutes). 🚗 - **Self-driving**: - About 1.5 hours drive, there is a parking lot outside the village (such as P1 or P2, the cost is about €8-10/day), you need to walk or rent a boat to enter the village. 🚞2. **Other cities**: - From Utrecht or Rotterdam, you can take the train to Zwolle or Steenwijk. --- ❤️**3. Must-see attractions and activities** 1. Canal Cruise -✅ **Electric Boat/Canoe**: Rent a noiseless electric boat (€15-30/hour) or canoe and explore the village along the canals. ❤️Recommended route: Main Canal → Old District (Noordzijde) → Outer Lake (Bovenwijde Lake). - ✅**Sightseeing Cruise**: Choose a guided tour (€10-15/person) to learn about the history of the village. 🚲2. **Walking/cycling** - Stroll along the small bridges in the village (such as the "Dutch Bridge" photo spot), or rent a bicycle (€10-15/day) and ride to the nearby De Wieden Nature Reserve. ❤️3. **Museums and characteristic buildings** - *✅*Giethoorn Museum** (Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus): displays traditional farmhouse life (ticket price €5). - *✅* "Church Farm"** (De Oude Aarde): Collection of precious minerals and fossils. ❤️4. **Winter skating** (December-February) - If the canal is frozen, you can experience the Dutch's favorite ice sport. 🍝 **Four. Food Recommendations** 1. **Local Restaurants** - *❤️*De Lindenhof** (Michelin star): Creative Dutch cuisine, reservations required. - *✅*Fanfare Café**: The filming location of the movie "Fanfare", serving Dutch pancakes (Pannekoek) and apple pie. - *✅*Grand Café Fanfare**: Simple meal by the canal, herring sandwich is recommended. ❤️2. **Picnic**: Buy cheese and bread in the supermarket and sit by the river to enjoy the pastoral time. 🏨 **5. Accommodation suggestions** 1. **B&B**: Stay in a reed-roof cottage by the canal (such as "Het Overijssels Hof", €100-200/night). ❤️2. **Campsite**: such as De Kraggehof, suitable for tourists with limited budget. ❤️3. **Nearby cities**: If you want to save money, you can stay in Zwolle or Steenwijk. 💥 **Six, Practical Tips** 1. **Best Season**: ❤️- The scenery is most beautiful from April to October (spring, summer and autumn). There are more tourists from July to August. It is recommended to arrive early or visit in the evening to avoid the crowds. - ❄️The snow scenery is romantic in winter (December-February), but some facilities are closed. 💰2. **Budget reference**: - Medium budget is about €50-80/day (including boat rental, meals and tickets). 💥3. **Other suggestions**: ❤️ - Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as some of the paths are narrow. ❤️ - Pay attention to the speed limit (6km/h) when renting a boat to avoid collisions. ❤️ - Check the bus timetable in advance, as there are fewer buses in the Netherlands.