Türkiye Station 42, Bursa
⛱️Must-see attractions:
[One] Green Mosque: Located in downtown Bursa, the top is connected by a piece of marble to two vaults, which is very rare. Many interior walls are decorated with hexagonal green tiles, which is famous.
[Two] Bursa Grand Mosque: Located in the center of Bursa, it is an important religious activity site for local Muslims. Every day, many believers come to pray and circle the temple.
[Three] Jumalekzik Town: Named a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2014, this town continues Ottoman trade culture and traditional rural life. Villagers sell jams and handmade products in front of their homes. , handicrafts, daily necessities, etc.
[Four] Bursa Cable Car: One of the longest cable cars in the world, you can enjoy the forest-covered hillsides and the panoramic view of Bursa city along the way.
🍜Food guide:
[One] Iskender kebab: Bursa is the birthplace and consists of layers of flat bread sandwiched with grilled meat.
[Two] Bean soup: a common local delicacy with rich flavor.
[Three] Roasted old corn and roasted chestnuts: common street snacks. Roasted chestnuts are similar to sugar-fried chestnuts but without sugar. Roasted corn is very sweet.
🏨Accommodation guide:
[One] Safran Hotel: Located in the Old Town of Bursa, 500 meters from the Great Mosque of Bursa, the rooms are carpeted and provide free breakfast, tea and coffee.
[Two] Bursa Sheraton Hotel: Located in the city center, with convenient transportation and complete facilities, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the city from the upper floors.
[Three] Resorts near Uludag Mountain: suitable for winter skiing, with complete accommodation and entertainment facilities. Bursa is still very famous for skiing. Friends who like skiing can stay here.
🚄Traffic guide:
[One] Departing from Istanbul: You can take a ferry from Istanbul's Eminönü or Kabataş pier to Bursa's Mudanya pier, and then transfer to a bus to the city; you can also take a long-distance bus from Istanbul, which takes about 2 kilometers many hours;
[Two] Rent a car and drive yourself: If you rent a car from Istanbul Airport, the trip will take the toll highway, and the journey will take about more than 2 hours;
[Three] From other cities in Turkey, you can consider taking a flight to Bursa's Jankapal Airport, and then transfer to the airport bus or taxi to the city.
💗Other tips: Bursa is the fourth largest city in Türkiye, south of Istanbul and across the Sea of Marmara. The transportation in the city is mature, and I personally feel that it is the most European city in Türkiye. The Bursa Metro is called Bursaray and has two lines. There are many bus lines covering the entire city. The tram has two routes, T1 Circular Line and T3 Line. Taxis are yellow and can be hailed on the street or hailed through a mobile app. car.