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November Finland Travel Guide | Winter Wonderland, Chasing the Footprints of the Aurora!

Have you ever thought about going to a fairy-tale country in winter, experiencing the snow-white scenery, unique culture, and having the chance to see the mysterious aurora? If your answer is yes, then Finland is your best choice! . ✅Must-visit attractions: Helsinki, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Lake Inari, Kusamo, Tampere, Turku. . 🚇Transportation: Airplane🛩: Helsinki Vantaa Airport High-speed rail🚄: Helsinki Central Station. . 🚗Travel: Public transportation in Finland is very developed, you can take trains, buses, subways, trams, ferries, etc., or rent bicycles or cars to enjoy a free travel experience. . 🏠Accommodation: 1⃣Helsinki city area: ✔️Advantages: Various hotels, homestays, youth hostels, convenient for visiting city attractions and shopping; ✖️Disadvantages: Higher prices, may encounter noise and crowding. 2⃣Lapland area: ✔️Advantages: You can stay in ice hotels, glass houses, wooden houses, etc., experience Nordic style, and watch the aurora; ✖️Disadvantages: More expensive, need to book in advance, may encounter cold and remote. . 🍚Cuisine: Finnish cuisine mainly includes fish, meat, potatoes, rye, dairy products, light taste, some dishes may seem strange, but some dishes will surprise you, such as: Finnish bread cheese (leipäjuusto), korvapuusti, fish pie, herring can (silli), blueberry pie (mustikkapiirakka), grillimakkara, lohikeitto, poronkäristys. . 📝Five-day four-night travel guide: DAY1: Helsinki DAY2: Helsinki➡Rovaniemi DAY3: Rovaniemi➡Lake Inari DAY4: Lake Inari➡Kusamo DAY5: Kusamo➡Helsinki. . ⚠Other precautions: 1⃣Finland's climate is cold, be sure to wear warm clothes, bring gloves, hats, scarves, etc. 2⃣The cost of living in Finland is high, you can exchange euros in advance, or use a credit card for payment. 3⃣Finns are very friendly, but also very shy, do not take pictures or strike up conversations casually, respect their privacy and habits. 4⃣Finland's alcohol restrictions are strict, do not drink and drive or get drunk in public, and do not casually give alcohol as a gift. 5⃣The aurora in Finland is a natural phenomenon, it cannot be guaranteed to be seen, you need patience and luck, it is best to download the aurora forecast APP in advance, choose the right time and place. 6⃣Finnish sauna is a culture, don't feel embarrassed or refuse, you can experience it with the locals, remember to keep clean and polite. 7⃣The water quality in Finland is very good, you can drink tap water directly, do not waste water resources. 8⃣The languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish, but most people can also speak English, you can communicate in English, or learn some simple Finnish, such as kiitos (thank you), moi (hello), hyvää päivää (have a nice day), etc. 9⃣Finland's time is 6 hours behind Beijing time, pay attention to the time difference, adjust your schedule in advance.
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Posted: Dec 11, 2023
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