📍Heidelberg // Encounter the thousand-year-old poetry of the ancient castle and the Neckar River

Day 1: Medieval old town walk and castle sunset Morning: Walking through the cobblestone streets of the old city - Heidelberg Old Bridge (Alte Brücke): Stroll along this Baroque stone bridge, take a photo with the statue of the goddess of wisdom on the bridge, and look out over the red rooftops on both sides of the Neckar River. - Old Town (Altstadt): Stroll along Hauptstraße, the longest pedestrian street in Europe, and explore Renaissance buildings, vintage bookstores and century-old cafes (recommended: Café Knösel, taste the legendary "Student Kiss" chocolate). . Noon: Germany on the tip of the tongue - Enjoy a pork knuckle meal with local dark beer at the traditional pub "Zum Roten Ochsen" and experience the German style. . Afternoon: Climb to the top of Mount Wangsong - Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberger Schloss): Take a mountain train or hike up the mountain to explore the Gothic and Renaissance castle ruins, touch the world's largest wine barrel "Grosses Fass", and overlook the city from a postcard perspective on the terrace. - Pharmacy Museum (Deutsches Apothekenmuseum): A mysterious exhibition hall hidden in the castle, where you can see the interesting tools of medieval pharmacists. . Evening: Dusk on Philosopher's Walk - Cross the river and climb up the Philosophenweg, where Goethe and Hegel walked and thought. When the sunset gilds the castle, the romance is at its peak! . Night: Tipsy at the Neckar River - Order a glass of local wine in the Untere Straße bar area next to the Old Bridge, or attend the castle's open-air concerts in summer (check the schedule in advance). . Day 2: Literary Awakening and Natural Healing Morning: Morning light in the church bells -Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche): Climb to the top of the church tower to capture the panoramic view of the old town in the morning mist. . Morning: Academic pilgrimage and oasis time - Heidelberg University Square: Touch the graffiti of naughty students in the "University Prison (Studentenkarzer)" and feel the humorous history of Germany's oldest ducal university. - Heidelberg Botanical Gardens (Botanischer Garten): Discover exotic plants in the 12 hectares of green space or go cycling along the banks of the Neckar River (bike rental point: near the Old Bridge). . Noon: Picnic on the riverbank or go shopping at the market - Buy fresh bread and cheese at the Kornmarkt, pair it with local white wine, and have a picnic on the banks of the Neckar River. . Afternoon: A sense of ceremony before farewell - Kurpfälzisches Museum: Take a quick look at Heidelberg's archaeological and art collections, or head straight into the alleys of the old town to find a handmade amber jewellery. - Finish off with a bottle of Heidelberger Studentenkuss chocolate for a sweet ending! . Transportation Tips - It takes about 1 hour to get there by train from Frankfurt. The old town attractions are within walking distance. It is recommended to buy the Heidelberg Card (including transportation + attraction discounts). . Best season: Spring and autumn (avoid the peak tourist season in summer, and the Christmas markets in winter are also very special!)