A 12-Day Solo Trip to Russia for Just ¥5,000

Hey guys, I'm putting together a travel guide for a spring trip to Russia, and I can't wait to share it with you! Russia in the spring is breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly affordable.✨ My Itinerary I flew from Beijing to Moscow, then to St. Petersburg, back to Moscow, and finally back to Beijing. Budget Excluding major transportation like round-trip flights, I spent about ¥5,000. Major transportation cost a total of ¥2,842, including ¥500 from Beijing to Irkutsk, ¥612 from Irkutsk to St. Petersburg, ¥312 from St. Petersburg to Murmansk, ¥287 from Murmansk to Moscow, and ¥1,131 from Moscow to Beijing and then to Hangzhou. Travel Tips - Visa: An e-visa costs ¥300, is processed quickly, and allows for a stay of up to 16 days. - Currency: Russia uses the ruble, with an exchange rate of approximately 1:12.7. - Accommodation: Moscow and St. Petersburg offer a wide variety of hotels to suit all needs. Must-See Attractions - Moscow: The Kremlin (home to the presidential administration and countless treasures), Red Square (surrounded by famous buildings), the Moscow Metro (an "underground palace of art"), and St. Basil's Cathedral (with its unique onion domes). - St. Petersburg: The Hermitage Museum (one of the four largest museums in the world), Peterhof Palace (Peter the Great's summer residence), Catherine Palace (home to the Amber Room), the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (with its exquisite murals), and Nevsky Prospekt (a great place for shopping and experiencing history and culture). Hidden Gems - Irkutsk: Home to Lake Baikal, Listvyanka village, and more—a must-see for nature lovers! - Murmansk: Visit the Polar Museum, the Sami Village, and experience the charm of the Arctic Circle. Food Recommendations Don't miss out on the local specialties: caviar, borscht, traditional blinis, red cabbage soup, cheese, and grilled meats. Russia in the spring is definitely worth a visit. Grab your camera and capture those beautiful moments! Start planning your Russian adventure today!