Have you ever wondered what winter is like in the world? Or when you are curled up in a cotton blanket watching a news line and lamenting, "why would it be nice to wake up to this place in the morning with a few snowflakes on top?". Let's take a tour around the world with Toplist.vn to discover the most attractive tourist destinations every winter to satisfy your curiosity! Maybe there will be a few trips as we always expect.
Iceland
Republic of Iceland Located in Northern Europe, is an island country located between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Sea, northwest of England. Iceland is bordered by the North Pole, so it has a very cold climate, this place is known as a fairyland of snow and ice in fairy tales with the surreal beauty of glaciers, ice waterfalls, caves. ice and especially the amazing aurora phenomenon with shimmering, fanciful colors in the night sky. Iceland is famous for its unique black sand beach, waterfall like a bib drop from above, or charming turquoise water. Coming to Reynisfjara's unique beach, visitors will have the opportunity to strode on the fanciful black sand and feel the Atlantic waves crashing on the shore. The cliffs here are not ordinary rocks but are made up of hexagonal basalt blocks created from the cooling of lava.
Next to it is Seljalandsfoss waterfall with a height of nearly 65 meters known as one of the most beautiful places on the island of Iceland. Seljalandsfoss originates from an iceberg located on the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which caused a major earthquake in 2010 and created a special cave that is now a tourist attraction. This is the perfect destination for tourists who are passionate about photography because no matter what angle you take Seljalandsfoss, you can't hide its fairy-like beauty. Near the waterfall there is a small cafe famous for its hot chocolate and a souvenir shop that sells pretty little things you might consider visiting. Also, One of the most famous landmarks in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon hot spring is a huge tourist attraction.
Moscow - Russia
Referring to winter, it is impossible not to mention Moscow with its legendary beauty. Winter in Moscow is incredibly beautiful, making us feel like we are lost in a fairy tale world with Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater in the midst of a white snowy sky. For photography enthusiasts, this is an ideal location, because any street corner of Moscow is the perfect backdrop for a great photo. Undoubtedly as the most famous and attractive tourist city in Russia, there are many attractive and unique tourist attractions that must be visited when traveling to Moscow such as: Complex of large and small theaters, Kremlin Palace, Kuskovo and Manezh Park, Ostankino Tower, Pushkin Museum, Red Square, Lenin Mausoleum, Vasily Blazhenny Cathedral, Sukhov Radio Tower, Christ the Savior Church, Metro stations...
The most famous is Moscow's Kremlin (Saint Petersburg has no Kremlin), which has played an important role since the late Soviet era for the Russian Government, similar to the White House for the government of the United States. The Kremlin wall was originally built to protect a residential area of the Moscow principality, later inside of which the Russians built many churches and the Kremlin, today the Kremlin becomes the working place of the president. Russia and its members. Basil's Cathedral is an Orthodox church on Red Square and a symbol of the city of Moscow. You must definitely visit both its interior and exterior as its architectural style is very unique. In 1990, together with the Kremlin, the church was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
London - England
London is a large city, the capital of Great Britain, located on the banks of the River Thames. It is the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Dubbed the "foggy city" in winter, London has a very unique beauty that makes visitors fall in love every time winter comes. These are the Royal Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben Tower, St Paul's Cathedral - where the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana Spencer was held or the London Eye or the snow-covered Millennium Wheel... a very special London winter. Surely all of us know that the UK is the place where the time zone +0 is located, the center of time on Earth, where the two hemispheres intersect. This is a district located in South London, is one of London's most historic places, just 8 minutes from central London by Southeastern high-speed train. This place has many famous landmarks that you cannot miss, especially among them is the Royal Observatory, established in 1675 and officially put into operation in 1676. where the prime meridian (meridian 0) passes, is the place where the Eastern and Western hemispheres of the Earth divide.
This famous tourist attraction in England was built as the standard British astronomical measurement agency, by the design hand of architect Christopher Wren. The observatory is part of Greenwich Park, located on a small hill in the center of the park, offering excellent views for photography. On the right wall at the entrance there is a large clock installed in 1851, which is the international standard time clock (GMT - Greenwich Mean Time). To mark the zero longitude landmark, scientists used a copper strip mounted on the veined stone to form a straight line running on the ground, the two sides of the line will write "East Longitude" and "Western Longitude", one end is marked with extending to the base of the old two-story house. Inside the station, there are many historical items and clocks dating back hundreds of years, recording important information during the work and activities of scientists here in the field of astronomy. learn. This popular tourist attraction in the UK also has an audio guide available, which introduces the development of astronomy over the centuries, thereby illustrating the Big Bang theory, research study the history of the birth of the universe and new stars or the exploration and exploration of space.
Lapland - Finland
Dubbed the hometown of Santa Claus, Finland will certainly be an ideal destination to spend Christmas in December with family and friends. Coming to Finland is coming to a land covered by the cold, tinged with white snow covered year-round throughout the month as well as activities with typical European cultural materials. Referring to winter without mentioning Finland is a huge omission because this is the hometown of Santa Claus loved around the world. Lapland is a land covered with white snow, a charming destination every Christmas, especially the village of Santa Claus. Coming here, visitors can see Santa Claus and his reindeer at any time of the year. Perhaps this is the place where children all over the world wish to visit once.
Reindeer is an important and most influential symbol in European culture every time Christmas is around. Coming to Finland, you will not only have the opportunity to see the reindeer but even be able to… drive them. Fortunately, in Lapland, renting reindeer carts is not difficult for tourists who love new experiences. One of the landscape features when coming to the Nordic countries in general and Finland in particular is enjoying the scenery of the Aurora - one of the most unique natural phenomena in the cultural region of the country. This. If you go with friends, remember to spend at least an entire day, planning to go hunting for the aurora.
Alaska - USA
Alaska is a state adjacent to the west coast of North America, likened to an "ice box" with long cold days. It is also home to glaciers, with an estimated 100,000 rivers, including glaciers larger than Sweden. Visitors here will be able to participate in adventures on dog sledding, snow climbing, skiing on glaciers, exploring giant ice caves, and especially watching the magical Northern Lights. As soon as you arrive in Alaska, you will immediately enjoy the wonderful "harmony" of this wonderful nature. As one of only two states not bordered by any other US state, most of Alaska is covered with snow and ice year round. The creatures in Alaska are very rare, preserved from primitive times to the present.
On the way, along the Seward Highway to Whittier, the snow-white cliffs appear with the highlight of the snow-white Dall sheep with long horns lounging and grazing. draw. You are also fortunate to witness the amazing Beluga whales swimming in the impressive Turnagain Arm Bay. All emotions burst! Along the longest highway tunnel in North America - Anton Anderson Memorial, you come to the town of Whittier to head to the Prince William Sound Bay area, and board a yacht to begin the journey to discover the shelter of the wild Amazing coastal mountains, glaciers and wildlife like whales, seals, otters and seabirds. All images and words do not fully describe the beauty of this "frozen paradise". It seems, that is the common feeling of all visitors when coming to this place.
Hallstatt - Austria
Hallstatt - the pearl of Austria, one of the 10 most beautiful ancient villages in the world recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage since 1997. With its position leaning back against the misty Alps overlooking Lake Hallstatt, See has brought here spectacular natural scenery. Winter in Hallstatt is as beautiful as a charming painting with the quiet spirit of a village located in the middle of the valley, by the mountains by the lake, captivating people's hearts. Hallstatt is an old town in Austria, located on the shores of Lake Hallstätter, Salzkammergut region, Upper Austria province. With its back to Dachstein mountain, the outside facing Lake Hallstättersee, Hallstatt with poetic beauty is known as the "pearl of Austria" or "wonderland" with an age of up to 7,000 years.
The town of Hallstatt is famous around the world for its poetic and peaceful beauty. With a population of only about a thousand, it is a heritage town. Through the ups and downs of history, Hallstatt always retains the inherent charm of medieval churches and castles with unique architecture, forming a beautiful village like in a fairy tale. Hallstatt is also known as the oldest salt mine in the world. In winter, the lakeside houses in the town of Hallstat are bathed in warm yellow lights at night. Several Christmas trees were erected early, with twinkling baubles. Naturally, visitors can see the spirit of a peaceful Christmas season spreading in the roofs here.
Shirakawa Village - Japan
Shirakawa village is located in the northern Tokai region, Gifu prefecture, central Japan, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site since 1995. The village has 114 old houses, the oldest house in the village is more than 400 years old. Every year, this place is covered with snow and ice for about 5 months, the image of Gassho zukuri-style thatched-roof houses, which are likened to prayer roofs covered with white snow, creates a beautiful scene that attracts attention. tourists from all over the world, becoming the most wonderful winter vacation destination in the land of the rising sun. In Shirakawa, there are only ryokan inns, which are some of the village's gasshoes that have been redesigned for guests to stay.
If you are someone who truly wants to discover the local way of life, try staying in this unique Gassho-style house. Take a leisurely stroll around Shirakawa - don't be in a hurry, it's the perfect spot for a picnic. Feel free to get lost in the valleys, discover more hidden beauties that tourists often don't know about. Shirakawa is also a dining paradise. If you've been here before, enjoy the incredibly delicious grilled Hida beef on an open fire (similar to Kobe beef). Don't miss the Coffee Shop Hina, which has the best panoramic view of the village, a list of history and art books, and great jazz music.
Tallinn - Estonia
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, located on the northern shore of the Baltic Sea, was recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site in 1997. It snows a lot (nearly 90 days a year), roads, church spiers, tourist areas and the streets are white with snowflakes. Coming to Tallinn, visitors will be able to roam in the Taiga forest on sleds. Visit the ancient villages built entirely of ice at Kadrioru de Kadriorg park or stroll the stone streets of the old town in the winter night, to feel lost in the world of the period. ancient antiquity.
Estonia has a fairly mild climate, so you can visit Estonia at any place of the year. However, according to Estonian travel experience, the best time to come to this country is in the summer. Coming to Estonia in the summer, you will have the opportunity to explore the romantic beaches, verdant national parks that hide a lot of interesting things. In addition, you can also travel to Estonia in the winter, especially at Christmas. Although in winter, the weather in Estonia is quite cold, with frequent snowfall, but the scenery in this country in winter is very beautiful. Especially, there are many festivals with special fun and entertainment activities that will be held in the winter.
Paris - France
Paris is a great city to visit during winter. Paris in winter has a little bit of romance and splendor, an antique that easily makes people feel emotional with unnamed sadness. In winter, the Paris sky is less sunny, the tree trunks are bare of leaves, the lakes are calm. Visitors can stroll along the streets after visiting famous destinations, find a roadside cafe to enjoy the taste of France along with a soft music to drop your soul into a Paris. Romantic, tender. France is famous for its super beautiful ski places, where not only visitors have great experiences, but visitors also have to admire the charming scenery at those places.
Paris is known as the capital of light and becomes even more gorgeous when it comes to winter. When the snow begins to fall, the French capital seems to be wearing a new coat as the name has been given to it. Walking along the romantic Seine River, visitors will feel how peaceful and beautiful this city is, with decorated houses that shade the river. With a country with a tropical monsoon climate like Vietnam, skiing in the high mountains is really a dream. Therefore, when coming to beautiful France in winter, it is difficult for visitors to ignore the activities to experience with this fascinating sport.
Ancient Phoenix - China
As a 1,300-year-old citadel located on the romantic Da Giang River, this place really touches the hearts of passionate tourists. The ancient town is beautiful in all four seasons, but perhaps the most beautiful is in the winter, when everything becomes blurred amidst the smog by the river, damaged in the gloomy, peaceful sky. An ancient phoenix dreaming in the middle of a snowy sky makes anyone who comes here must exclaim that "this is the place where the fairyland is". Ancient town in the snow season, whoever goes there does not want to return... This is a small town located in Phuong Hoang district, in the autonomous prefecture of the Tu Gia people, the Miao Xiangxi people, west of Hunan province, China. From Vietnam, tourists can choose to take the phoenix ancient town by flight to save travel time and experience more interesting things in this ancient town as well as other sights in the tour. Or you can choose the road tour of the ancient phoenix town with a more affordable price, and enjoy the scenery of China when traveling on a high-speed train.
You will come to Zhangjiajie National Park, only about 5 hours by train from Phoenix. This place is famous for its primeval forest with skyscrapers sandstone columns, the background of the famous movie "Avatar" that burned at the box office, the model of the flying mountain "Hallelujah" in the movie. After this movie, that model stone pillar was renamed "Hallelujah" to attract visitors. This place is famous for the poetic Da Giang river, only about 1km long but calm, quietly flowing through the small town over the centuries. The river water, regardless of the season, has a wonderfully beautiful jade green color, as gentle as a green silk strip across the town. Visitors here can take a boat trip on the river, listen to some folk songs, and watch the lives of the people on both sides of the river.
The world is full of beautiful scenes, but there are places that are most beautiful only in winter. When the snow is white, these places will become the land of fairy tales. Do you have a travel destination for your Tet holiday this winter? What are you waiting for, pack your bags and go!
