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My favorite visa-free country so far is Armenia.

There is a hidden gem in the Caucasus region 🤭 Located at the junction of Europe and Asia 🌎, Armenia is visa-free for Chinese citizens. There are fewer people, beautiful scenery, and high cost performance ☀️ Here is an Armenia travel guide for you 🤲 · 🌈Itinerary recommendations: 🔸Day 1: Arrive in Yerevan → Republic Square 🔸Day 2: Yerevan Cascade → National Gallery of Armenia → Citywalk 🔸Day 3: Yerevan → Geghard Monastery → Garni Temple → Zvartnots Archaeological Site → Vagharshapat 🔸Day 4: Vagharshapat → Etchmiadzin Cathedral → Lake Sevan 🔸Day 5: Lake Sevan → Dilijan 🔸Day 6: Dilijan → Goris → Tatev Monastery 🔸Day 7: Goris → Yerevan · 🌈Attractions: 📍Yerevan: 🔸Republic Square: The city center of Yerevan, surrounded by the core buildings of Armenia. There is a musical fountain at night, making it a great place to experience the city's vitality and appreciate architectural art. 🔸Yerevan Cascade: A stepped building built on a mountain. Each floor is an art exhibition center where you can enjoy various artworks and overlook the city's beautiful scenery. 🔸National Gallery of Armenia: It houses many medieval artworks, especially paintings related to churches. It is a must-visit place for art lovers. 📍Vagharshapat: 🔸Etchmiadzin Cathedral: The first church in Armenia, known as the "Vatican of Armenia." It houses many precious cultural relics and artworks, with high historical and religious value. 📍Goris: 🔸Tatev Monastery: Located near the border of Azerbaijan and Iran, it is known as the "Church on the Cliff." It has a unique architectural style and spectacular scenery. You can take a cable car to get there. 🔸Lake Sevan: The largest lake in the Caucasus region, known as the "Tears of Transcaucasia." Sevan Monastery is located on the original Sevan Island in the lake and consists of three churches. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, and you can enjoy the lake and mountains or take a boat tour. 📍Dilijan: 🔸Dilijan National Park: One of the four national parks in Armenia, it is famous for its forest landscape, rich biodiversity, medicinal mineral springs, natural and cultural monuments, etc. It is a great place to get close to nature and relax. · 🌈Transportation: To get to Armenia from China, you can take a flight from cities such as Urumqi, which has direct flights to Yerevan. · 🌈Food recommendations: 🔸Armenian barbecue 🔸Lavash bread 🔸Dolma 🔸Khash · 🌈Notes: 🔸Armenia is a country with a strong religious atmosphere. When visiting churches and monasteries, you need to respect local religious beliefs and customs, dress appropriately, and keep quiet. 🔸When interacting with locals, respect their culture and traditions. 🔸Armenia is visa-free for Chinese citizens for up to 90 days.
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Posted: Nov 19, 2024
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