Local Must-Go Places to Have Fun

The Red Square is a famous public square in Moscow's city center, the capital of Russia. It is an important State venue for holding large gatherings and military parades. It witnessed the brilliance of the former Soviet Union, the cruelty of World War II, and the revitalization of Russia. It is a witness of history, as well as a symbol of Russia.Lenin’s tomb lies at the west side of the Red Square, the State Historical Museum lies on the northern side, a department store on the east side, and St. Basil’s Cathedral on the southern side. A simple walk round the square and you can visit several of Moscow’s famous landmarks.When night falls, the Red Square is very beautifully lit up. This is also the best time to take photos of the Red Square complex.

The most representative palace of Russia, currently known as one of the top 4 museums in the world together with The British Museum, Louvre Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.It used to be the private museum of Catherine the Great and contains precious artworksfrom all over the world. There is no shortage of genuine work by the masters, among them Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This is a place not to be missed.

The Moscow Kremlin is located at the west side of the Red Square, and it is one of the largest building complex in the world. It has been included as a World Cultural Heritage site.It is the residence of the President of the Russian Federation and the center of power of Russia.There is also a large collection of Russia’s historical art treasures here. Tourists are allowed access to some parts of the building to look around.

The Summer Palace was constructed by Peter the Great and is located in the forest on the Gulf of Finland. It is a magnificent palace surrounded by fountains, forests and flowers. It is known as the “Russian Versailles”.The best way to tour around the summer palace is to take public transportation until the entrance of the upper garden. You start the tour around the upper garden before going to the lower garden, and finally, leave the place by boat. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Gulf of Finland along the way.

St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most prestigious churches in Russia. This exquisite Eastern Orthodox church is renowned for its nine “onion heads” of different shapes and colors, making it one of the most beautiful scenes in the city center of Moscow.It has become part of the State Historical Museum now, and you can appreciate the fine murals inside the museum.

The Ekaterina Palace, also known as Catherine Palace, is located 25 km south of St. Petersburg.The exterior of the palace is decorated in three colors - blue, white and gold - which gives it a fresh and elegant look, reflecting the gentle temperament of a lady.The interior of the palace is covered in brilliant lights and vibrant colors. Among the many rooms is the famous and extravagantly luxurious Amber Room, which is decorated in amber and gold.The flowers in the back-garden blooms during summer, and the green meadow is so inviting that you want to sleep on it. There is nothing in the imagination that can be more beautiful.

The Church on Spilled Blood, also known as Church of the Resurrection of Christ and Churchof Our Savior on Spilled Blood, is a rarely-seen pure Russian-style architecture in St. Petersburg. It was constructed during the era of Alexander II of Russia and was named as such after he was killed.The richly colored “onion head” on the exterior of the church is very beautiful and eye-catching. There are beautiful mosaics and murals inside the church.You can take a complete picture of the church from the other side of Griboyedov Canal.

Lake Baikal is one of the oldest lakes in the world.Li Jian’s song “Lake Baikal” popularized the lake, which is also known as “The Blue Eye of Siberia”.You can admire the flowers hereduring spring, spend the holidays here during summer, view the red leaves during autumn, and explore ice and snow during winter. The scenery is different and beautiful all year round throughout the four seasons. The scenic lakes and mountain will move every heart.

There are several historic towns scattered around the northeast direction of Moscow. They form a travel loop together with Moscow, and so the towns on this loop are called the Golden Ring Towns.This includes several towns such as Sergiev Posad, Vladimir and Suzdal.These towns are well worth visiting for their historic architectures.Take for example, The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra of Sergiev Posad. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia, and the architecture is extremely captivating.

If you dream to see the aurora, and you think that the cost of going to North America and Northern Europe is too high, why not come to Russia and pursue the Aurora goddess!Russia'sMurmansk is one of the largest cities in the Arctic Circle. Over here, you can see the splendid aurora borealis in the winter. Furthermore, the cost is much more affordable than North America and Northern Europe. Your dream of seeing the aurora is no longer out of reach.