Question 1: What is there to do in Zurich? Zurich is the capital of the canton of Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, and the richest city in Europe. It is located in the north of the Alps, at the northwest end of Lake Zurich, at the mouth of the Limmat River and Lake Zurich. Zurich has a population of 369,000. Zurich means "water" in Cretan. Villages were formed as early as 2000 years ago, a city-state was established in 1218, and joined the Swiss Confederation in 1351. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Zurich had become the cultural, educational and scientific center of Switzerland's main German-speaking peoples. Many famous scientists, including Einstein and Wolff Tong Pori, one of the founders of nuclear physics, studied and studied here. Worked.

Zurich is located at the heart of the trade routes from France to Eastern Europe and from Germany to Italy. It is also a water, land and air transportation hub. Industry and commerce have always been prosperous, especially the silk weaving industry, which has developed greatly. It was the center of the silk weaving industry north of the Alps in the Middle Ages. Now its industry ranks first in the country, and its machine manufacturing industry accounts for 3/4 of the country's GDP. The Swiss National Federation of Industry and Commerce is located here.

Zurich is not only the largest financial center in Switzerland, but also an important financial center in Western Europe. There are more than 120 banks concentrated here, more than half of which are foreign banks, so it enjoys the title of "Europe's Millionaire City". Silbolt Street and Exchange Street are lined with banks. The stock exchange's trading volume is second to none among Western European exchanges, and a total of 70% of Western Europe's securities transactions are conducted here. Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse is considered the richest street in the world. The funds mobilized from here every year have reached astronomical figures that are difficult to estimate.

Zurich and Kunming, China are sister cities.

Question 2: What are the fun places in Zurich? Bahnhofstrasse: Bahnhofstrasse is the main shopping strip in the center of the city. St. Peter's Basilica: This is the oldest church in Zurich. Its name can be found in historical documents dating back to 857. Women's Cathedral: The Women's Cathedral was a nursing home church for noble women in Zurich in the past. It was donated by King Ludwig West of Germany in 853. Zurich Toy Museum National Museum: The largest museum in Zurich, where you can browse thousands of years of European cultural history. Lake Zurich: Lake Zurich is 39 kilometers long, 4 kilometers wide, covers an area of ??88 square kilometers, and has a water depth of 143 meters. Romanesque Cathedral Zurich Opera House: This opera house is relatively old, founded in 1834, and is full of enterprising spirit. Gross Cathedral on Lindenhof Hill: This church was built from the 11th to the early 12th century. It has two towers and a very unique architectural style. Chinese Garden: In Zurich, Kunming City *** built an elegant and unique "Chinese Garden" imitating the pattern of "Green Lake Park". Bürler Collection Art Museum Beyer Clock Museum: Here it displays clocks and watches from the 16th to 20th centuries. The clock and museum are on the ground floor of the store, and the staff will lead visitors to the Essiedelen Abbey

Question 3: How to travel from Zurich to Switzerland Features: Pure Switzerland, the land of mountains and rivers. , stroll along Lake Zurich and feel the tranquil beauty of Switzerland; in Schaffhausen, feel the majesty of Europe's largest waterfall "Rhine Falls"; in Lucerne, watch the distant snow-capped mountains reflected in the crystal clear Lake Lucerne ; In Interlaken, climb the famous "Jungfrau" in the Alps and overlook the beautiful scenery of Switzerland from the top of the snow-capped mountains; in Leukerbad, Switzerland's largest hot spring resort, soak in a hot spring to completely relax with the distant mountain scenery. ; In Geneva, stroll through the English Park on the shores of Lake Geneva and enjoy the spectacular sight of the 150-meter-high fountain in the lake, the symbol of Geneva.

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Seasonal theme: During the Spring Festival, you can not only see Jungfrau and Mount Titlis in Switzerland, but also ride in the ski resorts of the Alps. Of course, the charm of Swiss shopping is also unstoppable: military knives, chocolates, and luxury watches.

_- Climate: Switzerland has a very changeable climate with four distinct seasons. The climate in the northern plains is warmer, while the southern part is hotter due to the influence of the Mediterranean.

Time difference: Switzerland is 7 months behind China. hours. That is: when it is 9 o'clock in the morning in Switzerland, it is 4 o'clock in the afternoon in Beijing. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, the time difference between daylight saving time and China is 6 hours. pm, Beijing time is 3 pm

Language: The official languages ??of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh, and English is widely used.

Commonly used expressions in English are as follows:

Currency exchange: Swiss banks, stations, airports, hotels and other places can provide foreign currency exchange services. Station exchange offices are the most convenient, open from morning to night and on weekends

Transportation:

1. As in China, vehicles in Switzerland drive on the right. Please pay attention to abide by traffic rules and protect your own safety.

2. The Swiss transportation system consists of trains, cars, Ships and mountain cable cars complement each other. These travel tools are linked together to form a transportation network covering the entire Switzerland. It needs to be reminded that transportation costs in Switzerland are generally higher

Communication:

1 There are two types of public telephones in Switzerland: card-operated and coin-operated. Among them, card-operated telephones are commonly used. Tourists can buy phone cards at post and telecommunications offices, train stations, newsstands, gas stations, etc. You can also use major credit cards and international reservation cards to make calls

2. The methods for calling Swiss landlines and mobile phones from China are as follows: 0041-area code (the first 0 in the area code needs to be omitted)-number; 0041 -Mobile phone number

The methods for making calls to Chinese landlines and mobile phones in Switzerland are as follows: 0086-area code (the first 0 in the area code needs to be omitted)-number; 0086-mobile number

3 , Swiss hotels generally provide Internet services, but it is not excluded that charges are required. Please ask the hotel staff before using it

Hotel:

1. In areas with mature tourism industry, some hotels have older equipment. Old, please understand

2. Hotels generally have pay TVs, telephones, paid drinks and snacks in the room, etc. Please inquire about the fees before using them to avoid misunderstandings during checkout

< p> 3. Cold water in hotels is generally drinkable, but the water quality varies. For health reasons, it is recommended to drink bottled water

4. Pay attention to safety and economy when using electricity and water, and pay attention to safety when smoking. If there is any damage to the facilities, Personal compensation is required

Shopping:

1. Goods worth buying in Switzerland include watches, crystals, wool knitting, leather goods, Swiss Army knives, chocolates, etc.

2. In Switzerland, Reback and Toffni supermarkets as well as Smithtonian Market are good shopping places

Shopping tax refund:

1. In Switzerland, there is a Tax Free and Global Tax Refund can apply for tax refund when the total store consumption reaches 400 Swiss francs (approximately RMB 2,800). The tax refund amount is generally 5% of the consumption, and the tax refund is valid for one month

2. The process is as follows:

(1) Fill in relevant personal information on the tax refund form issued by the store, The product name, amount and purchase date should be filled in by the store staff

(2) The tax refund form will be stamped by the inspector when transiting at the airport

(3) Hold the stamp of the customs stamp Go to the airport tax refund counter to apply for tax refund with your tax refund form

Restaurant:

1. When using the buffet, you should take a small amount first and take more if you like

2. Western food generally uses a knife and fork. The fork is held in the left hand and the knife is held in the right hand. It is not advisable to wave the knife and fork when talking to avoid the collision of the tableware

3. During prime holidays and tourist peak seasons, you may have to wait for a meal, please understand

Tips/service charges: in Switzerland , the driver can request a tip of 10% of the fare. Tips are generally not publicly collected in restaurants because service fees will be added to the bill

Attractions and other public places:

1. Please do not smoke, spit, or make loud noises in public places. Do not jump in queues or crowd in queues, and do not follow others... >>

Question 4: What are the fun places in Switzerland worth visiting? Where is the Jungfrau Railway Station?

You can see the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. It is said that you can see as far as the Black Forest in Germany and anywhere in France. In fact, people will not notice it at all when you are up there. , only paying attention to the glacier at your feet, which is indeed very spectacular. And the scenery all the way up the mountain from Interlaken is also particularly good. Jungfrau Railway Station is also the highest railway station in Europe

Matterhorn Peak

Zermatt is a small town that retains a lot of Valais characteristics. There are some small streets that you can just turn into. Just a little bit of a scene. Of course, you must see the Matterhorn when you go there, which is the pointed triangular peak on the Swiss logo everywhere.

There are basically three main ways to see the mountains: take the mountaineering train opposite the Zermatt train station, and go to the Gornergrat station opposite the Matterhorn to overlook the Matterhorn

Rigi Peak, in Lucerne

Although the hill is not high, the view is very broad and you can see Zurich.

The most important thing is that to go to Vitznau, the starting point of the mountain train, you almost have to take a boat from Lucerne. This boat trip feels particularly good

[Zurich Cathedral]

Zurich Cathedral It is one of the three main churches in Zurich, Switzerland (the other two are Zurich's Frauenkirche and St. Peter's Church). The church is located near the banks of the Limmat River. Today's church was built around 1100 and unveiled around 1220. According to legend the earliest church was founded by Charlemagne. Zurich Cathedral was a monastic church that in the Middle Ages competed with Zurich's Frauenkirche across the Limmat River. Charlemagne's horse kneels before the tombs of Zurich's patron saints Felix

and Regula. According to legend, it predates the Cathedral of Our Lady, which was built by Charlemagne's grandson. Recent archaeological evidence proves that this was a Roman burial ground. [Cathedral of Our Lady]

Founded in 853 by Ludwig der Deutsche, the grandson of Charlemagne, Louis the German, it is a Reformed church. The Frauenkirche that now stands in Zurich was rebuilt on the original site in the 12th century and is a representative Gothic building. In front of the church, the man riding a horse is Hans Waldmann, who has been the mayor of Zurich for many years. [Lake Zurich]

Lake Zurich is a famous glacial lake in Switzerland. The scenery of Lake Zurich is extremely beautiful. There are medieval-style pebble paths along the river for tourists to walk around the lake. They can also swim, picnic, sunbathe and tour the lake area by boat. [Bahnhof Street]

Bahnhof Street in Zurich, Switzerland is the richest street in the world. The street was built during the Roman rule in 15 BC and became one of the busiest and most "expensive" streets in the city.

Question 5: When is the best time to travel to Zurich? Best time to travel: All seasons. Zurich has a Mediterranean climate, with an altitude of 556 meters. The four seasons here are relatively distinct. The maximum temperature in spring and summer does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. The climate is pleasant and suitable for various outdoor sports. In autumn and winter, there are mostly cloudy and rainy days, and the temperature is low, but for large areas For Zurich, where some attractions are indoors, it does not have much impact; skiing in winter, in particular, has always been universally loved by everyone. Winter is a good season for skiing in Zurich.

Question 6: Are there any good places to go in Zurich? 1 The Town Hall (Rathaus) is one of the most beautiful buildings in Zurich. It was built in 1694-1698 and is a Renaissance-style building. 2 Fraumnster is located in the southern part of the hill. Dating back to 853, it was originally a nunnery and was converted into a church in the 13th century. The church adopts Romanesque architecture, and the stained glass and murals of the church are all made by famous artists, so they are very famous. 3. Water Church (Wasserkirche), a Gothic building built in the 15th century, was named after the waterside of the Lima River. 4 Cathedral (Gros *** nster), a Romanesque church built in the 11th century. It was once the birthplace of the religious reform, and the famous religious reformer Zwingli once preached here. 5 Bahnhofstrasse is a north-south avenue that runs from the main train station to the shore of Lake Zurich, with a total length of just over one kilometer. This street and surrounding neighborhoods are Zurich's largest financial and business shopping district. There are famous department stores, brand-name stores, antique jewelry stores, etc. on both sides of the street, making it a shopping paradise for tourists. 6 Art Museum (Kunsthaus) displays medieval antiques and artworks, including 17th-century Swiss paintings and 19th- and 20th-century European paintings and sculptures. 7 The Swiss National Museum (Schweizerische Lande *** useum) was built in 1893-1898 and has the largest collection of historical artifacts in Switzerland. The Rietberg Museum displays non-European art, including art from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and Africa. Local special events April: Zurich Six Rings Festival August: Swiss Women's Tennis Open September: Junior Shooting Conference November: Wine Festival Held on board, you can taste wines from all over the world for free. Carnival The festive atmosphere can be maintained until February. Whiskey Boat and Cigar Festival You can board four huge seminar boats moored on the Zurich pier to taste and buy more than 800 of the world's top malt whiskeys and a wide range of fine cigars. The world's top speakers from Scotland and Germany will hold 12 unique seminars. December: Christmas lighting The "Sternenhimmel" ("Starry Sky") has decorated Barnhofstrasse with 20,640 tiny lights since 1971; this Christmas is the last year these lights will shine, as they have been on display since 2005 From now on, this famous commercial street will be equipped with a modern lighting system. New Year's Eve Race The Zurich New Year's Eve Race is a large-scale sport: around 16,000 runners (participants ranging from amateurs to world-class athletes) will complete the distance from 0.869 to 6.086 miles.

Lichterschwimmen Lichterschwimmen is a Christmas tradition where 800 floating candles are released from the Stadthausquai onto the Limmat River. Zurich Tourist Office offers fruit drinks and some desserts to guests at the Weinplatz. Christmas Concerts A large number of artistic concerts and Christmas carol singing round out the series of musical events.

Question 7: When traveling to Switzerland in December, what other places in Switzerland are recommended besides Zurich?

Interlaken

Lucerne

Geneva

Montreux

Lugano

St. Moritz

Question 8: What are the interesting places in Switzerland? Switzerland is a country endowed with magnificent natural scenery. It has modern and pollution-free cities full of culture. It keeps pace with the times and is famous for its friendliness and hospitality. It is a mountainous country in central Europe, bordering France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein.

Switzerland is a world-famous tourist destination. Her beautiful lakes and mountains attract countless tourists from all over the world. The tourism and hotel industries are very developed. Switzerland has gone through two world wars without being affected by the war because of its unique geographical location and consistent neutral stance. The capital of Switzerland is Bern, and other large cities such as Geneva, Zurich, Basel, etc. are also world-famous. The official languages ??of Switzerland are French, German, Italian and Romance languages. In terms of industry, commerce and tourism, English is still the common language.

Lake of Geneva, also known as Lake Leman, is a famous lake in Western Europe. It looks like a crescent moon lying across the border between Switzerland and France. The blue lake water never freezes all year round. The magnificent artificial fountain in the lake is 150 meters high. Parks are scattered along the lake, with continuous villas, and you can overlook the snowy scenery of Mont Blanc. It can be called a wonderland on earth. . The most famous flower clock is the one in the English Garden on the shores of Lake Geneva. The clock face changes color with the seasons. No matter the sun is blazing or the wind is raining, the bright and fragrant clock always runs accurately.

Lucerne is known as a beautiful city with forests and lakes, about 60 kilometers away from Zurich. Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, etc. are the main tourist attractions. Climb Pilates Snow Mountain from Lucerne and you will enjoy the beauty of Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains and forests.

Jungfrau (Jungfrau) is translated as Jungfrau Peak. It is one of the most spectacular peaks in the Alps and one of the highest peaks in Europe. Located in south-central Switzerland.

Lake of Zurich is one of the deepest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland and is known as the King of Lakes. Located in northern Switzerland

St. Moritz is an alpine tourist resort with a pleasant climate

Question 9: The best food and specialty snacks in Zurich, Switzerland. Is Zurich a city of food? reputation. Famous delicacies from all over the world are gathered here. More than 1,300 restaurants in the city provide any kind of delicacies from all over the world that tourists can imagine. Of course, you must first taste Swiss-style cheese fondue and fried potato pancakes when visiting Switzerland. Other delicacies from around the world, such as French cuisine, Mediterranean snacks, Japanese cuisine, Chinese-style dishes, etc., are all available.

The locals are famous for their love of sweets, so there are many types of sweets, the most famous of which is Swiss traditional cheese.

Beef Beef:

A representative dish of Zurich. Thinly sliced ??tender beef is cooked in butter, which tastes almost like beef stew.

Cheese fondue:

First put 2 to 3 kinds of cheese into the pot, heat it with white wine, and then dip the bread cut into small pieces into the melted cheese. A delicacy to eat. The taste varies greatly depending on the region, cheese type, and combination method. When eating cheese fondue, it is suitable to drink white wine, which can aid digestion.

Air-dried beef:

A dish made from large pieces of beef that have been air-dried for 1 to 2 years and cut into thin slices. As a representative appetizer, it is a great dish to go with wine. In addition, dried beef is a traditional delicacy of Valais and Graubünden.

Question 10: What are the interesting places in Switzerland? They should be beautiful. Fun places, of course you have to go skiing when you come to Switzerland, you have to see the famous Alps, the beautiful Jungfraujoch, and Zermatt, the highest point in Switzerland, the Matterhorn. If you are pressed for time, it is recommended that you take the modern panoramic Glacier Express to tour the Swiss Alps. The train consists of four panoramic carriages and the world's longest dining car. This magical journey extends from the alpine valley Segantini to the glacier world composed of many 4,000-meter peaks in Valais. The world-famous Matterhorn is close to Very close at hand. The final stop is Zermatt, where you can spend the night or go skiing. In short, in just 8 hours, you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery in Switzerland to the maximum extent, which is really touching. When it comes to shopping, of course you have to buy Swiss Army knives and watches when you come to Switzerland. The prices here are definitely cheaper than in China, and you don’t have to worry about buying fakes.

You can also get a 7% tax refund when you leave the country. For detailed tax refund methods, you can refer to this article swissinfo/...536115. In addition, there are other small gifts with Swiss characteristics, such as postcards, cow cups, bells, clothing, etc. Yes, there are such tourist souvenir shops in all major cities, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to buy them. In addition, if you like famous brands, Fox City in Switzerland is the largest famous brand factory store. Details swissinfo/...541474 You can find all major famous brands here. But remember to get a tax refund. In general, 4 or 5 days in Switzerland is really short, so you have to arrange it according to your own preferences and budget, so I really hope that my introduction above can be helpful to you. You can also check out the website of the Swiss National Tourism Administration and hope you can design a perfect travel plan.

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