It was said that the weather in the northern foothills of the Alps would not be good in the next two or three days, and it was estimated that it would be difficult to clear up in a short time. I could only sigh that I was unlucky. Hiking in the fog on a cold day was not what Yunluo and An Chuyu liked, so they gave up the idea of going to Bacha An Chuyu See and just walked around the hillside. The snow-capped mountains in the distance occasionally showed their true appearance.
I thought it would be beautiful to see the snow-capped mountains on a sunny day. I couldn't see the lake and mountains, so the theme was changed to alpine wildflowers. First, at an altitude of more than 2,100 meters, the green grass was dotted with wildflowers of various colors. On the way back, many backpackers came to the top of the mountain, and the clouds and mist made everyone's faces full of regret. Taking the cable car down the mountain, it was still a fairyland.
It was just that my heartbeat accelerated as I went down. Back at the Grindelwald train station, I asked the ticket office if I could climb the Jungfraujoch in the afternoon, and the answer I got was yes. I don't know why the staff at the cable car station and the train station said completely different things, which made An Chuyu feel unhappy all morning.
So I bought the Grindelwald-Kleinescheidegg-Jungfraujoch uphill ticket and the Jungfraujoch-Kleinescheidegg-Wengen downhill ticket. This is the most expensive train ticket in the world. It hurts to talk about it. Finally, I can go to Jungfraujoch. An Chuyu is suddenly much happier.
Along the way, there are idyllic mountain village scenery, and cows are grazing leisurely in the mountains. At Kleinescheidegg station, transfer to the Jungfrau Cogwheel Train and head to the top of Europe. Here is a piece of popular science: The Jungfrau Cogwheel Train is a 3-track narrow-gauge train, with a cogwheel track between the 2 narrow-gauge tracks for the cogwheel train to drive.
Each train has two or three carriages, driven by a power car, and can travel at a maximum speed of 24 kilometers per hour in the mountains. The railway was built from 1896 to 1912. It was opened to traffic in August 1912, and the terminal station is Jungfraujoch Station at an altitude of 3,454 meters, which is also the highest railway station in Europe.
Before reaching Jungfraujoch Station, you will stop at several small stations. The snow-capped mountains are within reach. The last 7 kilometers of tracks are built in a granite mountain tunnel. It took 14 years to dig this tunnel. It is one of the legendary projects in the history of world railways. There are two small stations in this tunnel, Eigerwand Station and Eismeer Station. The train will stop at each station for 5 minutes.
Visitors can get off the train and admire the Jungfrau and the glacier through the glass windows carved out of the tunnel rock wall. Doesn't it feel like traveling through time and space? The views from the glass windows of Eigerwand Station and Eismeer Station are not as far as the horizon, but they are much better than the views in the morning. We finally arrived at the Jungfrau Station.
First, we went to the observation deck at an altitude of 3,571 meters to overlook the beautiful snow-capped mountains. There were photos in the tunnel reflecting the construction of the Jungfrau Railway in those years, paying tribute to these fearless people. Although there were still thick clouds in the sky, the beautiful Aletsch Glacier in the distance was clearly visible. The Aletsch Glacier is the largest and longest glacier in the Alps.
It stretches 24 kilometers and is 1.6 kilometers wide. Affected by global warming, the glacier melted 100 meters between 2005 and 2006. The Aletsch Glacier is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its magnificent pristine scenery. The Glacier Play Park allows tourists to have fun in the snow and experience the charm of the snow-capped mountains firsthand.
People are really like ants...Photos taken at the top of Europe. The Ice Palace is actually some ice sculptures. The ice surface is super slippery and it is extremely difficult to walk. After a round, we finally came to the Glacier Playland. Step on the snow and be in the snowy mountains. There is also an Eclat specialty store on the Jungfrau. An Chuyu picked a few flavors, which can be regarded as a small souvenir.
After two hours of crazy fun, we dragged our tired bodies down the mountain by train. From white to green, the beautiful scenery changed so quickly. Monaco Monaco saw the waterfall again, Yunluo and An Chuyu returned to Lauterbrunnen. It was time to say goodbye, although there were regrets. But there were also surprises. One day, Yunluo and An Chuyu will definitely come back, the beautiful Alps always make people reluctant to leave.
In the evening, we took the train to the next stop, the town of Brienz, for accommodation. Brienz is located on the shore of Lake Brienz, the "right eye of God", and is a town famous for its woodcarving. Yunluo and An Chuyu chose a B&B hotel called "cottage". The hotel owners are an elderly couple who are very kind. Because the daughter-in-law is a human being.
The old man can also speak simple Chinese. This is probably the place where Yunluo and An Chuyu feel most satisfied during their entire trip. The wooden house is decorated in a simple and unique style, and the scenery outside the window is picturesque. Monaco Monaco Monaco Monaco Monaco Through the small window, the tranquil Lake Brienz comes into view. Monaco This is the wooden house where the hotel owner lives.
Monaco This is another guest room in Monaco. The sun slowly sets behind the mountains. Another day is about to pass. Counting on my fingers, there are only two days left in Switzerland.
I woke up naturally in the cabin and opened the door to enjoy the view of Lake Brienz in the morning. From Brienz, there is a cogwheel train that takes you up to Rothorn Peak, where you can overlook Lake Brienz and Jungfrau from the top of the mountain. I didn't try it because I had just taken the cogwheel train from Jungfrau. After packing up, breakfast started, with bread, jam, milk, and juice.
Although it is very traditional, it is very enjoyable to have breakfast while enjoying the lake view. After breakfast, I took various photos around the cute cabin. After playing in the cabin, I went to the town of Brienz. Monaco Monaco sat quietly by the lake, integrating himself into the beautiful picture. I really want to swim in the lake like a water bird.
Monaco Monaco Railway Station is right beside the clear water. It can be regarded as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. In the afternoon, we took a train from Brienz to Lucerne. Lucerne is said to be the most beautiful and ideal tourist city in Switzerland. Unfortunately, the weather was not good. After arriving in Lucerne, the cloudy and rainy weather followed Yunluo and An Chuyu to Lucerne.
Because of the bad weather, we didn't walk along the shore of Lake Lucerne, but only went to the most famous Chapel Bridge in the city. Chapel means "small church" in German. It is named after St. Peter's Church not far from the bridge. The railings on both sides of the bridge are decorated with red flowers all year round, which looks like a flower gallery, so it is also called the "Flower Bridge".
The wooden bridge was built in 1333 and is 200 meters long. There is an octagonal water tower near the center of the bridge, which was once used to store spoils of war and jewelry during battles. It was also used as a prison and execution room for a period of time. Monaco Monaco Monaco Rain in Monaco does not have much impact on waterfowl such as white geese in the river.
After Monaco, we went to Lucerne. Because of the bad weather, there were few people on the street. There was actually a Chinese restaurant in the core area, and the price was really high. The rain was getting heavier, so we had to rush back to the hotel in the rain. The greatest happiness of traveling is good weather. Maybe Yunluo and An Chuyu had used too much luck before.
The weather was often gloomy and rainy afterwards, which greatly affected our interest in sightseeing and taking photos. We rested during the rainy night and had to go to Mount Rigi early the next morning.
Early in the morning, I arrived at the pier opposite the Lucerne train station and took a boat to Mount Rigi. Lucerne train station square. At the pier, there are white geese wherever there is water, and the Hof church is in the distance. The clouds in the sky are still very thick, and the sun occasionally shines through the gaps in the clouds. The sun is out~ The Swiss are extremely enviable.
Weggis town, Yunluo and An Chuyu returned to the pier in the afternoon. The cable car was the means for Yunluo and An Chuyu to go down the mountain. At this time, a seabird began to fly with the boat, as if escorting Yunluo and An Chuyu. After a while, another seabird also joined the escort formation. After nearly an hour's boat ride, they arrived at the town of Vitznau.
The cogwheel train going up the mountain. This section of railway was opened in 1871 and is one of the earliest mountain railways opened in Europe. The sun is shining brightly at the foot of the mountain. The train is slowly going up and soon it turns 45 degrees upwards. Standing in the carriage almost makes you fall down. The view outside the window is beautiful. Arriving at the station halfway. A big black dog boarded the train and lay obediently beside his owner.
Dogs in Switzerland are so happy. They can enjoy the mountains and rivers by train. After getting on the train, the two children were invited into the driver's cabin. The children were very excited. Why did this child remind Yunluo of Rooney? The altitude rose to 1,453 meters above sea level. The temperature dropped sharply, and Yunluo began to shiver.
The worst thing is that the clouds gathered at this altitude, and the world outside the window gradually turned into a white world. The train terminal is the Rigikulm station on the top of the mountain, which is nearly 1,800 meters above sea level. After getting off the train, I found that it was impossible to climb the mountain. Because of the heavy fog, visibility was very low, and the temperature was very low that day, shorts and shorts could not support it for too long.
Hiking trail signs. Climb to the top of Mount Rigi and overlook the lake and mountains. This was the original plan, but now I can't even see the observation tower on the top of the mountain, and the road up the mountain is also blurry. I can only envy other hikers, which is really a pity. I was so cold that I planned to run back to the train station in less than five minutes, but I found that I couldn't find the way back in the fog.
After finally finding the station by sound, I jumped on the train without saying anything, and the trip to Mount Rigi ended in a hurry. I took the train back to Rigi Kaltbad and took the cable car down the mountain. Trains, boats, and cable cars are the main means of transportation for traveling in Switzerland. Switzerland's public transportation system is well-developed and the time connection is reasonable, which is what Yunlu admires most.
The cable car is much faster than the mountain train. It took only a few minutes to reach the town of Weggis at the foot of the mountain. In addition to flowers and fruits, there are many unique furnishings in the courtyard, full of childlike innocence. The steeple church in the town. The chess board by the lake. When I boarded the boat, I walked around the lake for a while. I really like small towns like this in Switzerland.
There are mountains and lakes, it is very quiet, it is a perfect place for retirement. The mother duck takes the ducklings swimming. Write a postcard to record your mood. The boat is coming. Back to Lucerne, start to tour Lucerne, and make up for what I didn't finish the day before. The first stop is Hof Church. Hof Church was first built in 735 and was a Romanesque building when it was built.
In the 14th century, the church was transformed into a double-towered Gothic building. The second stop is the Lion Monument. This is one of the most famous statues in the world, carved on natural rock by a Danish sculptor in 1821. The lion is 10 meters long and 3 meters high, lying on the ground in pain, with a broken spear stuck in its shoulder, and a shield with the Swiss national emblem next to it.
This statue was built to commemorate the 786 Swiss mercenaries who died in August 1792 to protect the safety of Louis XVI's family. At that time, Switzerland was a poor and backward country, and men were forced to work as mercenaries in various European countries to make a living. The Swiss mercenaries were loyal to their employers and brave, but after this incident.
Switzerland stopped exporting mercenaries, leaving only the Guards serving the Catholic Church in the Vatican. American writer Mark Twain praised the lion as "the most tragic and touching statue in the world." Next to the Lion Monument is the Iceberg Park, which has landform relics left by the Quaternary glaciers, as well as the Glacier Museum, the Observation Tower, and the Swiss House.
Alhambra mirror maze, etc. Monaco Monaco Back to the Pont des Flowers, there are many more people on the street than the day before. Monaco Monaco Take the train to the last destination of the Swiss trip - Zurich. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the richest city in Europe. It is one of the world's financial centers.
After dropping off the luggage at the hotel, we took a tram to the center of Zurich. The center of Zurich feels like a river, several bridges, and various churches. St. Peter's Cathedral on Augustin Lane is the oldest church in Zurich. The church tower clock tower, which was built in 1534, has the largest church clock pointer in Europe. This church tower is also used to monitor fires.
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It is said that if a fire breaks out, someone will hold a flag in the direction of the fire to tell people where to put out the fire. Fraumunster. The 13th-century tower-style Fraumunster was once the church of the Zurich aristocratic women's nursing home. Grossmunster was built during the Carolingian dynasty.
Its unique twin towers have become the symbol of Zurich. The dark clouds in the sky are a wonderful background for the church. Monaco walked along the river and bridges and took photos. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with this city. Monaco Zurich Train Station. No matter how beautiful the scenery is, I have to say goodbye. The short trip to Zurich ended at the train station.
After a quick meal, they returned to the hotel to rest. Yunluo and An Chuyu were going to return to France to experience the romantic city - Paris.
We flew to Paris early in the morning on Air France. We took the Réb line and transferred to Metro Line 14. We arrived at the ibisbercy hotel at noon. The weather was not good. It was rainy and the temperature dropped a lot. Our plan to take a boat trip on the Seine River was shelved. The first stop was the Sacre Coeur. The Sacre Coeur was built in 1910 and was not completed until 1935.
Its white dome has a unique style that combines Romanesque and Byzantine styles, and has an oriental feel. Because of the rain, the white church looks a bit dirty, but there are still many tourists coming here. There are two equestrian statues on both sides of the dome: French King Saint Louis and national hero Joan of Arc.
Monaco's church is built on the heights of Montmartre. Standing in the square in front of the church, you can overlook the scenery of Paris. It was foggy on a rainy day and visibility was low. The church in Monaco was solemn and dignified, and no photos were allowed. I took a quick walk and left. The rain really affected my enthusiasm for sightseeing. Walking through the streets of Montmartre in the rain.
Find the famous Love Wall. The founder of the Love Wall is a musician named Baron. He collected "Yun Luo loves you" written in more than 300 languages. He also asked a French female designer to design the Love Wall. The Love Wall is in an inconspicuous street park. It took some time to find it.
There is a painting of a girl on the top of the wall, and a line of small words next to the painting reads: Soy ons raison nable, exig ons lim possible. The Chinese word "Love you" is on the far left of the wall of love. Flowers in the park. A small street in the Montmartre area, with almost no people because of the rain. Very quiet.
The Monaco Erotic Museum is located on a main street in Montmartre, surrounded by various adult shops. For the sake of Internet purity, the exhibits in the museum are not shown in the picture, but it is indeed a museum with artistic characteristics. Next to the Monaco Erotic Museum is the famous Moulin Rouge. The red windmill is its symbol.
This is the oldest and most famous show in Paris, and the birthplace of the French Cancan dance. The show attracts audiences with beauties, singing and dancing, juggling, mimicry and other programs, and attracts many tourists who like nightlife every day. Because of the heavy rain in Monaco, there is really nowhere to go, so An Chuyu suggested going to Galeries Lafayette.
Check out the bags you like and kill time on this frustrating rainy day. Who knew that when we got to Galeries Lafayette, we found out that the mall was closed on Sundays, and so was the Printemps next door... Yunluo was wondering why there was not even a single Chinese person on the subway to Galeries Lafayette, and it turned out that everyone had done better homework than Yunluo and An Chuyu.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier. I was soaked and uncomfortable. I had to go back to the hotel to rest. I passed by the Paris Opera House and took a photo. I wanted to find a restaurant near the Vatican Hotel to eat something hot to warm myself up, but many restaurants were closed on Sundays... Finally, I chose a Japanese restaurant opened by a Hong Konger and ordered udon noodles and skewers. The taste was so-so.
The first day in Paris was spent in this cold rain, which was very disappointing. I can only hope that the weather will be better in the next two days, at least it won’t rain.
Rain clouds still covered the city of Paris. In order to satisfy An Chuyu's shopping desire, the first stop was the Chanel store at 42 Avenue Montaigne. An Chuyu asked to arrive earlier because she was afraid that the bags she liked would be snatched away by others due to the large number of people. When she arrived at the store at 9:40, the store was not open. Could it be that it was closed on Mondays?
After asking, I learned that the store opens at 10 o'clock. There are only two couples in line, Yunluo and An Chuyu. That's great. An Chuyu once again showed her talent as a girl in the shopping process. She caught a Chinese clerk as soon as she entered the store, which made communication much easier. I won't go into the shopping process, it's nothing more than trying and struggling. (To be continued...)