9-Day Trip to Russia: Explore the Country with No Regrets
Hey everyone! Here's a super detailed guide for a nine-day in-depth tour of Moscow and St. Petersburg, so you can easily explore Russia!
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Russia, a country with a rich history, where the Red Square and the Kremlin have witnessed the glory of the empire🏛️. The vast land, with its magnificent natural scenery, is intoxicating🌲. The unique regional customs will let you experience a different kind of Eastern European charm!
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📅Itinerary:
D1: Fly directly from Beijing to Moscow✈️, and start your Russian journey!
D2-D3: Visit the Sergiev Posad Monastery, Red Square, and other attractions in Moscow, then take a train🚂 to St. Petersburg and continue to explore the Winter Palace, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and other famous sites.
D4-D5: Explore St. Petersburg in depth, visit the Catherine Palace, the Aurora Cruiser, and other attractions, and experience the history and cultural charm of Russia.
D6: After visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, take the night train🌙 back to Moscow.
D7: Stroll along Arbat Street in Moscow, climb Sparrow Hills for a panoramic view, and enjoy a special Russian meal🍽️.
D8: Visit the Moscow subway and Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, and then fly back to Beijing from Moscow✈️.
D9: Return to Beijing and end your wonderful trip to Russia!
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Must-See Attractions:
🌟 The State Hermitage Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Palace Embankment, 34, St. Petersburg, Russia, 191186
Opening Hours: Wednesday - Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesday, Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: 1 day
This is a landmark of St. Petersburg, Russia, with a collection of over 300,000 pieces, a treasure trove of culture!
🌟 Moscow Kremlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Moscow, Russia, 103132
Opening Hours: October 1, 2024 - May 14, 2025 Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Duration: 3-4 hrs
The landmark building of Moscow, a blend of historical weight and modernity, is not to be missed!
🌟 Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Griboyedov channel embankment, 2Б, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186
Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday 10:30 am - 6:00 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Duration: 2 hrs
Famous for the assassination of Alexander II, the mark of history is deeply engraved on this church.
🌟 Catherine Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Garden St, 7, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196601
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Duration: 2-5 hrs
With a blond and blue-eyed exterior and a magnificent interior, you'll feel like you're in the midst of royal splendor!
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🧳 Travel Preparations:
📞 Remember to prepare a local Russian SIM card for easy communication.
🔌 Don't forget to bring a plug adapter, as Russian plug standards may be different from your country.
📜 Passport and visa are essential, and be sure to apply for your visa in advance.
👚 It's still quite cold in Russia in March, so bring warm coats and thick clothing.
🔋 Chargers and power banks are also essential to keep your devices fully charged.
💊 Bring common medications just in case, healthy travel is important.
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For those who love Russia, this guide will definitely help you, enjoy your trip!🌍✨
Catherine Palace in Pushkin is a breathtaking example of Baroque architecture, renowned for its opulent interiors and stunning gardens. The highlight is undoubtedly the Amber Room, a dazzling chamber adorned with amber panels that leaves visitors in awe of its beauty. Strolling through the meticulously landscaped gardens, one can truly appreciate the grandeur and history of this magnificent palace, making it a must-visit destination near Saint Petersburg.
A magnificent museum that shows how the emperors lived. The palace itself is very large, but there are not many rooms inside that have been preserved. The decoration is very rich, there are many works of art. There is also a beautiful huge park around where you can walk all day. To buy a ticket and not stand in queues, you need to arrive at the opening, there are always a lot of people after lunch, especially in summer.
A stunning masterpiece of gold, amber, and imperial luxury! The Amber Room left me breathless—like stepping into a jewel box. Crowds? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely! The gardens are pure fairy-tale magic. Go early, book ahead, and prepare to be dazzled! 😍✨
1. The palace of Queen Yekaterina, one of the most worthwhile attractions on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. 2. The amber palace and decoration in the inner palace are magnificent, different from the style of Western Europe and Central Europe, and more gorgeous. 3. The garden is neat and open, rich in plants, quieter, suitable for taking pictures. There are military bands playing many Russian and Chinese songs, emotional value is full, you can give a tip appropriately.
The palace, also known as the Catherine Palace, is located in the village of Pushkin (the Imperial Village). It was built in 1717 by Peter the Great for his wife and later, the Emperor Yekaterina I. In 1752, their daughter, Queen Elizabeth, felt that the palace was too old, and ordered the old palace to be rebuilt in Baroque style, using more than 100 kilograms of gold. But after the reign of Yekaterina the Great, and Yekaterina II, she still felt unfashionable, and she made extensive modifications and expansions of the palace and gardens, as she liked. The Yekaterina Palace is a two-story palace with a frontal length of more than 300 meters, mainly composed of blue, white and yellow three colors, which are said to represent the hostess's blue eyes, white skin and golden hair. The most famous is the amber hall in the palace, which is decorated with amber and gold, and is extremely luxurious. However, no photos are allowed in the hall, and visitors need to pay attention to it. It is recommended to queue up to visit the palace after entering the garden, and then continue to visit the garden after the visit. There are a lot of people in the queue, the palace is open at 12:00, we queued up until 13:00 at 12:00. Yekaterina Palace tickets are 1000 rubles/person, there is a guide for rent, 150 rubles/only, about 2 hours to visit the palace.
Ye Palace is the palace I spent a lot of money to see, of course, online to buy tickets will be very cheap, I bought with the tour guide. Yekaterina Palace, built by Queen Yekaterin II, the architecture is exquisite and lustrous, the color is fresh and soft, known as the eighth wonder of the world, the amber house is also built in it, the wall to the roof are set with amber, only people suffocate! There was an old woman sitting at the door of the Amber House, who was specially guarding the Amber House and was not allowed to take pictures, so he could only fill the house with his head. There were still many palaces that day that were not open, and they came out after half an hour of running!
The exterior wall is blue and white, elegant and generous, the interior is magnificent and exquisite to describe the palace, oil canvases are full of the palace, the essence is the amber house, the wall of this house is full of amber and gems. The queen lived a luxurious life, in order to try out with her lover without being disturbed, built a conveyor belt to pass the vegetables. Be sure to visit.
In addition to the Pushkin village, there is a famous Yekaterina Palace; This magnificent Queen's palace and the style of the Winter Palace are similar, they like gold, blue and green. The difference is that this leaf palace is more feminine, the garden is more gorgeous, the grass is softer, the pool is more gentle, and all the male sculptures are also bowed!