I thought Xinjiang was beautiful enough until I went to New Zealand.

"People should stay in a place without a ceiling" This is the first impression New Zealand gave me, embracing nature infinitely. 🏔️The snow-capped mountains, blue lakes and rolling mountains make this place perfect for a long journey. . February in New Zealand happens to be summer in the southern hemisphere☀️, which is the best month to escape the winter in the northern hemisphere. Let me introduce the preparations before the trip in detail: . 🇳🇿 Visa: E-visa, the application materials are simple, you can DIY it yourself! If the family travels together, the whole family can apply with one account. The average visa issuance date is about 30 days, so it is recommended to apply as early as possible and leave two months of margin. . ✈️Air tickets: It is recommended to buy Chinese airlines for international flights. Air New Zealand's direct flights to Shanghai are often rescheduled and cancelled for unknown reasons. It is difficult to communicate with the customer service hotline. I chose China Eastern Airlines, which flies directly from Shanghai to Auckland. I departed in the early morning and arrived in Auckland at 4pm local time. The time was perfect, and the departure time did not take up much daytime. There are two choices for flights within New Zealand: low-cost airline Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Friends who want to choose Jetstar should remember to buy checked baggage directly. Jetstar can check in 19KG of baggage, while Air New Zealand can check in 23KG. I suggest you fly directly to Air New Zealand, as the seats there will be better. . 🚗Itinerary: My itinerary is 9 days, not a special forces itinerary! The main purpose is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and chill and have fun. 🛬【Day1】Fly from Shanghai to Auckland and stay at VOCO Hotel I highly recommend VOCO Hotel. The Italian restaurant on the first floor is great. The freshly baked pizza 🍕 and burrata cheese are both worth a try. The hotel is right next to the Space Needle, which can be seen from the room, and it is only a 5-minute walk from Queen Street for shopping. 🛍️【Day 2】Shopping in Auckland, Victoria Hill Shopping on Queen Street, or you can take a taxi to New Market where there are more brands. In the afternoon, you can take a taxi to Mount Victoria on the other side of the city and overlook the entire Auckland from a distance. For dinner, I recommend Angus Steak House, a steakhouse that has been open for fifty years. 🚗【Day3】Fly from Auckland to Queenstown, drive to Mt Cook Remember to choose a full-size SUV when renting a car. The mountain road is rugged and difficult to drive, and it is right-hand drive. We chose a Toyota Land Cruiser. The scenery along the way is so beautiful! We stayed in a mountain view room at The Hermitage Hotel at night. It was the most worthwhile hotel on this trip, and all the photos we took were great. 🥾【Day4】Hike to Mt Cook and drive to Wanaka There are three classic hiking routes to choose from. Bring a jacket in case of rain. 🌳【Day5】Wanaka, drive to Queenstown Check in the loneliest tree in the world. 🏔️【Day6-9】Queenstown Must stay at Kamana Lakehouse, and another must-go project is Onsen Hot Spring♨️, the scenery is so beautiful that it makes you cry😭