Essential travel tips for Minsk

1. Due to the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the border crossing from Poland 🇵🇱 to Belarus 🇧🇾 is very time-consuming and is not recommended. It is recommended to transit from Lithuania 🇱🇹 to Belarus 🇧🇾. 2. Chinese passports are visa-free for Belarus 🇧🇾 Transportation 🚌Bus, download the INFOBUS APP, which is used to buy tickets for buses in Eastern Europe. ① From Warsaw, the capital of Poland🇵🇱, to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania🇱🇹, one-way 33 Euros💶; ② From Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania🇱🇹, to Minsk, the capital of Belarus🇧🇾, one-way 38 Euros💶. Try to book in advance to get some discounts. ③One-way fare from Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is 38 euros. Try to book in advance to get some discounts. 3. List: Attractions route 1. Gates of Minsk 2. Church of St. Simon and St. Helen 3. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 4. Island of Tears 5. National Art Museum 6. Gorky Central Children's Park 7. National Theatre and Bolshoi Ballet Theatre 8. Central Botanical Garden 9. National Library 10. War History Museum 11. Vitod Tsoi Graffiti Wall 4. List of cities introduction Minsk is the capital of Belarus and the political, economic, scientific and cultural center of Belarus. Minsk is located in eastern Europe, on the banks of the Svisloch River, a tributary of the upper Dnieper River, and in the southern part of the Minsk Plateau in the Belarusian hills. The area is about 349 square kilometers. The terrain is relatively flat, with hills and highlands in between. It has a mild continental climate. Although Minsk is located at a high latitude, the winter is not as cold as people imagine. The average temperature in January is around 5°C. It is not hot in summer either, with an average temperature of 18°C ​​in July. The annual precipitation is 500 to 700 mm. Therefore, Minsk is recognized as a livable city. The green area is as high as 40%, forest parks can be seen everywhere, and there are many lakes. There are many tourist attractions in the city: Victory Square, Island of Tears, Museum, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Hill of Glory, etc. 5. Few people know that Minsk’s history dates back nearly a thousand years, but here, old houses that are hundreds of years old are almost unseen. This is because the city’s history was cut short by German fascism in the 1940s. During the three-year occupation during World War II, Minsk was almost reduced to ruins. After the end of World War II, the people of Minsk rebuilt the city on the ruins with the Svisloch River as the central axis. 6. Red Ribbon Shopping Center, this fashionable landmark located in a bustling area of ​​the city center, is opposite the picturesque Lake of Tears. As soon as you step into here, you feel like you are in a shopping paradise! All the major clothing stores and beauty stores are gathered together, making you dazzled. Especially the beauty store "Golden Apple" on the first floor is a blessing for cosmetics and skin care lovers. It is a very good experience to come here.