Visiting St. Petersburg

⛱️Must-see attractions: Winter Palace (located on the Palace Square in St. Petersburg, formerly the palace of the Russian Empire Tsars, it was converted into a part of the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum after the October Revolution. It is an outstanding example of Russian neoclassical architecture in the mid-18th century. The Hermitage Museum, along with the British Museum in London, the Louvre Museum in Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is known as the world's four major museums. It was originally the private museum of the Russian Empress Catherine II.), Peterhof Palace (designed by the Swiss Domenico Trezzini, it is the suburban palace of the Russian Tsars of the past dynasties and an early building in St. Petersburg. It is located in the forest on the south bank of the Gulf of Finland, about 40 km from St. Petersburg, covering an area of more than 400 hectares.), Catherine Palace (also known as Tsarskoye Selo, it is a building built during the reign of Peter the Great of Tsarist Russia. The palace is exquisitely and luxuriously built, with fresh and soft colors, exuding the femininity and charm of women. It can be said that the garden is full of poems and paintings, and everywhere is filled with intoxicating melodies and the fragrance of flowers and plants. The atmosphere of Empress Catherine's extravagant life still permeates the entire garden.) Kazan Cathedral (After the completion of the Kazan Cathedral, it enshrines the most effective Kazan icon of Our Lady in Russia, which has appeared many times) 🌄Travel Guide: 1. You need to take off your coat to visit the Winter Palace. There are also Chinese guide maps and interpreters in the museum (deposit of RUB 2,000 or ID card) to facilitate your visit. The ticket prices for students and adults are RUB 3,000 and RUB 5,000 respectively. Remember that it is closed on Mondays, so don't make a wasted trip. The painting hall of the Winter Palace houses thousands of oil paintings, with collections dating back to the fourth century. The treasures of the museum include the authentic works of the three masters of the Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Da Vinci's "Madonna Litta" is even more breathtaking. No matter which angle you look at it from, the eyes of the infant are fixed on you. 2. The starting point of the Peterhof Palace Garden is a large fountain⛲️ composed of golden bronze statues. Although the fountain is not open in winter, you can imagine the gurgling water in summer. Nevertheless, even in the season without fountains, the beauty of the garden is still amazing. Whether it is strolling on the flower-filled paths or sitting on a bench to admire the sea view, Peterhof Palace can provide you with an unforgettable experience. The Peterhof Palace Garden of Peter the Great is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen. There are more than 100 statues, 150 fountains, more than 2,000 spouts, and two trapezoidal waterfalls. In addition to the spectacular Grand Cascade on the central axis, there are many interesting small fountains hidden in the forest. Each fountain has a unique story. It is truly a veritable kingdom of fountains! 3. Catherine Palace An amazing masterpiece of gold, amber and imperial luxury! The Amber Room took my breath away like walking into a jewelry box. Crowds? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely! The gardens are pure fairytale magic. Go early, book in advance, and prepare to be dazzled! 😍✨The Amber Room, one of them, was a gift from Prussian King William I to Russian Peter the Great in 1716. The walls are inlaid with more than 6 tons of amber and precious jewelry. It was later stolen by the Nazis, and Russia spent tens of millions of dollars to re-engrave it. 4. Kazan Cathedral tickets are purchased twice. The first time you buy a ticket to the first floor museum for RUB 450, and the second time you buy a ticket to the dome observation deck for RUB 200. You can stand at a high place and have a panoramic view of St. Petersburg. The interior of the church introduces how to decorate the church and the image of St. Mary. Many student groups come to study and visit. 💗Other tips: At night, you can also watch Swan Lake in the theater next to the Winter Palace. After the show, you can see the rich night view of the Winter Palace, which is dazzling and refreshing.