🏬 **【Moscow GUM Department Store: The intersection of luxury and history】** 🌟

#2月好去2025 GUM Department Store is not only a shopping paradise, but also a microcosm of Moscow's history and culture. As you stroll through it, you will feel the interweaving of luxury and tradition, and the dialogue between history and modernity. 🕊️ --- ### **Background introduction** GUM Department Store (ГУМ) is located in Red Square, Moscow. It was built in 1893 and is one of the most famous shopping malls in Russia. This neoclassical building is famous for its glass dome and ornate decorations. It was once a state-owned department store during the Soviet era and is now a gathering place for high-end brands and Russian specialty products. GUM is not only a shopping paradise, but also a symbol of Moscow's history and culture. --- ### **Travel Tips** 1. **Must-see highlights**: - **Glass Dome**: The towering dome and natural light create a unique shopping atmosphere. - **Central Fountain**: The centuries-old fountain is the iconic attraction of GUM. - **History Gallery**: Displays the development history of GUM department store and precious old photos. 2. **Shopping recommendations**: - **International brands**: flagship stores of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, etc. - **Russian specialties**: amber jewelry, nesting dolls, vodka and traditional handicrafts. - **Gastronomy Zone**: Taste Russian ice cream, caviar and traditional desserts. 3. **Special Events**: - Winter Red Square Ice Skating Rink: From December to March every year, there is an ice skating rink in front of GUM where you can experience the fun of ice and snow. - Holiday Lighting: During Christmas and New Year, GUM’s exterior is decorated with gorgeous lights, becoming a popular photo spot. --- ### **Transportation Guide** 📍 Address: 3 Red Square, Moscow City Center - **Metro**: Take Line 1 to Ploshchad Revolyutsii or Okhotny Ryad, then walk for 3 minutes. - **Bus**: Many bus lines stop near Red Square, about a 5-minute walk away. - **Self-driving**: There are limited parking lots in the surrounding area, so it is recommended to use public transportation. --- ### **Tips** ⚠️ **Shopping Tips**: - Some stores provide tax refund services, please ask for a tax refund form when shopping. - It is recommended to bring a copy of your passport for tax refund procedures. ⚠️ **Visit Tips**: - Large backpacks are not allowed in GUM, and storage service is provided at the entrance. - Smoking is prohibited in the mall, please abide by the regulations. 🌞 **Best time**: - There are fewer people when the restaurant opens at 10 am on weekdays, but there are many tourists on weekends and holidays. - The lights are bright at night in winter, which is suitable for taking photos and night tours. 📵 **Safety Tips**: - The area around Red Square is a tourist hotspot, please pay attention to the safety of your belongings. - There is an information desk in the mall that provides maps and consulting services. --- ### **Photography check-in spots** 1. **Glass dome**: Take photos from an upward angle to create an interweaving effect of the dome and natural light. 2. **Central Fountain**: Use the fountain as the foreground to capture the gorgeous decoration of the mall. 3. **Red Square night view**: Stand at the entrance of GUM and take photos of the night view of Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral. 📸 It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to capture the grandeur of the buildings and environment. #Moscow