Look at the garbage bird in Australia, it's really huge. But it seems that the locals don't come here to eat seafood. Anyway, it's just a famous tourist destination~~~ Bondi Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Sydney. The sand is really fine. Although it was a bit cold that day, Yunluo and An Chuyu still took off their shoes and walked down.
Many locals come here to play in the water. If you are traveling independently, you can choose to watch the sunset here. The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the most distinctive buildings of the century. It is also a world-renowned performing arts center and a landmark building in Sydney. The theater was designed by Danish designer Jorn Utzon.
Construction work started, and the Grand Theatre was officially completed in 2009. On 2008, the building was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The tour guide said that the original design was rejected, but later they found a better design and found this design from a pile of previous drawings. However, the opera house really cannot be viewed up close.
It really doesn't look good up close, firstly because there are too many tourists, and secondly because it doesn't have that splendid feeling. Yunluo met a very interesting old man here, who came here with his grandson and wanted to take a photo with his grandson. The handsome and shy grandson was too embarrassed to ask for help to take the photo, so the old man came over and said to Yunluo, "I think this girl is very interesting.
Just ask her for help." Yunluo quickly agreed and took the phone to take pictures for them. Yunluo also teased them that the reserved expression only needed one picture, and changing poses would be more handsome. The old man looked at Yunluo and made all kinds of funny movements. It was so cute~~~ You can always meet some interesting people and interesting things when traveling.
Friends who travel independently can try the water taxi shown in the picture below. It feels very cool and refreshing. The Royal Botanic Gardens is located in the city center, south of the Sydney Opera House, about one kilometer away, and can be reached on foot. From the Botanical Gardens, you can overlook the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House in the distance. This combination constitutes one of the most famous views in Sydney.
Therefore, this place is also considered the best place to take iconic photos of Sydney. Looking at the Sydney Opera House here with the light of the sunset, it is really much more beautiful, and everyone takes all kinds of photos here. Do you know! When Yunluo was taking pictures, he found that it was right next to him. At first, he didn't dare to confirm it. He asked his friends around him.
He said so, and he was more certain after hearing what they said. He just looked at it and walked away silently. Mrs. Macaulay's Chair is a stone chair carved by craftsmen in memory of Mrs. Macaulay. It is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sydney (the capital of New South Wales, Australia) is located on the southeast coast of Australia and is the first colonial settlement established by Europe in Australia.
Sydney was founded in 1612 by Arthur Phillip, the captain of the British First Fleet, in Sydney Bay. It was originally used to house exiled criminals, but later, with the influx of immigrants during the Australian gold rush, Sydney gradually became the most important city in the southern hemisphere. The city of Sydney was built around Port Jackson (including Sydney Harbour) and has become a world-famous port city over the centuries.
Touring Sydney at night, I was deeply attracted by the old buildings on the street. Although Australia's history is not too long, the old buildings are well preserved. I couldn't take pictures at night, so I just put two pictures here. I missed a restaurant on the way back to the hotel. So I bought some fast food, which tasted good and had a large portion.
I spent money in Australian dollars. After all the curiosity, I ended today's trip and went back to the hotel to take a shower and sleep. I got up early, had breakfast, and wandered around to take pictures. There were no passers-by walking hurriedly on the streets of Sydney at around 7 o'clock in the morning.
The wind is a bit strong in the morning, so remember to keep warm. The Blue Mountains is located 1,000 kilometers west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is a famous tourist destination in the state. The Blue Mountains is the general name for a series of plateaus and mountain ranges. Because there are many eucalyptus trees growing on the mountains, the gas released by the leaves gathers in the mountains.
The Blue Mountains are named after the formation of a layer of blue mist. There are many strange rocks near Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, including the Three Sisters Peak, Ginolan Cave, Wentworth Falls and Bird Pecking Rock. It is also famous for its rich Australian Aboriginal cultural heritage. The Greater Blue Mountains, which consists of parts of the Blue Mountains and nearby areas, was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2000.
It's about an hour away from the hotel where Yunluo and An Chuyu live. The weather is good, and you can see the blue mist from afar. The air on the mountain is really super good, an oxygen bar~ There are many rare plant species on the mountain. The tour guide introduced the Three Sisters Peak, which is a legend anyway. The ticket seems not expensive, and the ticket is a bracelet-shaped sticker.
You can take the cable car back and forth. The first section. Yunluo and An Chuyu took the red cable car (Cableway Jungle Cable Car) which is tilted at 100 degrees. It is very exciting when going down. The staff will help take pictures before it starts. The second section is the blue cable car (Railway Articulated Car). You must stand on the side close to the door.
The view there is the best, and you can also take pictures of the scenery outside. The third section, the yellow cable car (Skyway high-altitude transparent cable car), must stand in the middle section. At the beginning, the ground under your feet is not transparent. After the cable car starts, it will "swish" become transparent, and you can see the scenery below. Don't try it if you are afraid of heights, there are many people screaming there anyway.
Some people are scared. It is recommended not to wear a hat, because this section of the cable car is not fully enclosed, and the wind is really strong. After returning, I saw in a travel program that there is also an Echo Valley in the Blue Mountains. I didn’t go this time, but friends who travel independently should not miss it~ Lunch was also enjoyed in the maple forest in the Blue Mountains, and we went out for a walk after dinner.
The scenery is really amazing. The introduction of Sydney Harbour Tall Ships says that sailing Sydney Harbour on a classic and comfortable tall ship will be an unforgettable and perfect experience! The sailing route passes by major landmarks in Sydney, including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Denison Bay, Garden Island, LUNA Park, and the Maritime Building.
The crew on board will introduce this unique tall wooden masted sailing ship in Sydney and its history in detail. Sit on the boat leisurely to enjoy the crew performance, taste the exquisite appetizers, and if you are willing to try, you will have the opportunity to experience the rope hoisting sail by yourself. Actually, Yunluo said that you are traveling independently, so don't waste time on this meaningless thing.
If you really spend this time visiting the Rocks area nearby, you may get a lot of surprises. I spent half an hour on the boat, which was so boring. I saw the Sydney Bridge and the Opera House on the boat. It feels like Sydney's classics are inseparable from the Opera House. The Rocks is the birthplace of Sydney, located in the bustling harbor.
It is one of the most popular areas in Sydney. Although the Rocks is a small block, its buildings retain the European style. The numerous bars, restaurants, craft shops and art galleries are filled with the nostalgic atmosphere of the English immigrant period. Just because it is a tour, I didn't stay here for too long. If I travel independently.
You can spend half a day here, and there are several famous restaurants nearby. It's very good. The photo was taken when we were on the road. We had dinner at a Vietnamese pho shop on George Street. Everyone should be careful. Yunluo and An Chuyu ordered two bowls, one of which was the signature beef pho. It was definitely the size of a small basin.
Australian bean sprouts are really delicious, plump and crispy. Yunluo almost rolled her eyes after eating these bean sprouts. The beef was not fully cooked when it came up, but it was just right after two turns. It really melted in the mouth. Add some lemon juice, that feeling is so wonderful. The seafood pho is also good~~~ Dawan's beef pho is Australian dollars, and the seafood pho is Australian dollars.
A bowl of duck blood costs Australian dollars. So here comes the question. What to do after eating and drinking? Of course, go to the supermarket to have a look! There is no itinerary for the day, so I chose to get up early and go out for a walk after breakfast. The location of the hotel this time is really super good, close to China Town and UTS (University of Technology, Sydney).
They are almost two streets away. There is a free bus opposite the hotel, which can go to Martin Place, Darling Harbour and other famous tourist destinations. The distance between each stop is not long. UTS (University of Technology Sydney) is the only university located in the center of Sydney. It has three major campuses, and the main campus is located in the center of Sydney.
It is adjacent to the Central Station and Chinatown, and within walking distance to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Another campus, Kuring-gai, is located in Chase National Park, 100 kilometers north of Sydney, with beautiful natural environment. I went to visit UTS in the morning. The library and other things were not open yet. I walked along the way and saw many Chinese students.
There were not many pedestrians, the weather was good, and there were some old buildings near the school. In the afternoon, I took Virgin Airlines VA to Cairns, Queensland. Cairns does not have daylight saving time. It seems that if you use a Xiaomi phone, it will automatically adjust it forward by one hour. Remember to adjust it back, the time difference is still one hour! I went directly to the hotel after getting off the plane.
The hotel this time was good. As long as you register as a member, you can surf the Internet for free in the room. Dinner was also solved in the hotel. There is also a casino in the hotel. Many people go there to try their luck, but Yunluo still went to the supermarket after dinner. Today's hotel is an upgraded international five-star hotel, which is not bad~~~ The place is also big enough. The above two photos are Pullman.
The view from the room is also very good. I have to say that the temperature difference between morning and night in Cairns is very big. I originally wanted to go to the coastal area to take some photos after breakfast, but the sudden heavy rain and strong wind made it really difficult to move.
The sky cleared up around 10:00, so luckily today's trip was not affected. Oh, by the way! It is not recommended to come to Cairns in January every year, because of the weather, it is basically windy, rainy and rough, and sometimes even the ships to the Great Barrier Reef will be suspended. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea in northeastern Australia.
It is the largest coral reef in the world, stretching for many kilometers, and consists of 3,000 coral reefs, coral islands, sandbanks and lagoons in different stages, which is a spectacular sight. It was listed as a "World Heritage Site" in 2007. There are many kinds of marine mollusks and fish, many of which are endangered species in the world. It is also known as the "transparent and clear wild kingdom in the sea".
The sea water temperature of the Great Barrier Reef is between ℃ and ℃. You can go swimming and sightseeing all year round. Please bring your coat, not for drying, because the air conditioning on the boat is really turned on. Even if you sit outside, the wind and waves are so strong that no one sitting outside will not get wet. Yunluo's ears were filled with water. Keep your eyes open the whole time.
Don't let the seawater get into your eyes. Here is a reminder for friends who are prone to seasickness. Don't think that when the wind and waves are not big at the beginning, you can walk around on the boat. When the boat sails out of the place without mountains, you will vomit even if you take seasickness medicine. The big waves, one after another, are really not covered. If you don't hold the railing with your hands, you may fall off the boat.
Anyway, some people fell down from their seats indoors. Blackmore's seasickness lozenges were available on the boat, so you should put them in your mouth when you get on the boat. Also, you must bring the hotel's bath towel~ You can put it on when it's cold, and wipe it when the waves are big. The whole boat trip takes about minutes. To be honest, it was really hard to bear when it was halfway through.
I was a little scared. But I admire those dedicated boatmen. No matter how big the waves are, they are always in front. They serve tea and water, and help people throw away vomit bags. They are really dedicated. Sometimes some tourists move around for no reason, and they can't stand steadily, but they still come to help and support tourists who are about to fall. The broadcast on the boat sounded.
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It's almost minutes to reach the Great Barrier Reef. Yunluo stood up and looked at the sea water. Wow~~~ It's really blue and green, without pollution. Looking into the distance, you can already see the Great Barrier Reef. On the Great Barrier Reef. Please remember to read the precautions first. Birds on the island cannot be fed, and you cannot walk barefoot on the beach.
Because there are a lot of corals here, if your feet are scratched, the wound will not heal for a month, because corals contain high protein, which prevents wounds from healing. Well, put away the vomiting mood, let Yunluo and An Chuyu slowly surf on the Great Barrier Reef. After lunch, Yunluo and An Chuyu took a glass boat to go out to sea to see the corals and fish on the seabed.
It really feels like being in fish soup, hahaha, you can have a meal by picking up any fish. If you are seasick, please don't eat too much, anyway, while watching fish and corals, you are also watching people vomiting. After returning from the glass boat, I had ice cream and walked around the Great Barrier Reef. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete a circle, walking and stopping.
Chatting. Just kidding, time passed too fast, Yunluo and An Chuyu had to go back, goodbye to the Great Barrier Reef, Yunluo and An Chuyu went back with the regret of not being able to upgrade this time, the return boat was a small boat, there was no medicine~~~ which meant it was actually okay, at least no waves hit Yunluo's face. After returning to the hotel, I hurried to wash up.
Because you will find that your body is covered with sand, and your hair is messy like a fool. Well, Yunluo wants to go back to the hotel to change her style. She puts on her little red high heels and goes shopping at DFS. After that, she originally wanted to go to the Korean restaurant to solve her food and clothing, but it was crowded and there were only simple set meals, no army pot or the like. So, she went to the supermarket as usual.
Grilled chicken, pizza with Fanta; blueberries, yogurt with potato chips. The original flight to Brisbane was cancelled, and I was replaced with an earlier one. I thought I could have breakfast at the hotel in the morning.
As a result, they were told that they had to pay extra. Originally it was 100 yuan (if I heard it correctly), but later it was 100 yuan! Yunluo thought, can you guys go a little further! Later, after coordination, Yunluo and An Chuyu were allowed to have breakfast without paying extra. I give a thumbs up to the team leader! In the case of not having breakfast, everyone's interests were preserved.
International five-star, what the hell is going on! After an hour's flight, I arrived in beautiful Brisbane. I took a photo of the plane at the airport. Actually, this is prohibited, but if you act quickly, no one will say anything to you, hahaha. Brisbane (English: Brisbane), or Brisbane, is the capital of Queensland, Australia.
Located in the northeast of Australia, it borders the Sunshine Coast to the north and the international tourist destination Gold Coast to the south. The metropolitan area has a population of over 10,000, making it the third most populous city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane is a rapidly developing city, with the Technology Quadrangle in Brisbane being particularly famous and having a great influence internationally.
Today I had airport fast food for lunch. Since it is fast food, it is junk food. Since I want to eat fast food, I should eat local fast food, hungryjack's. The beef is good, but there is nothing special about the rest. Well, Yunluo is actually a die-hard fan of McDonald's. After lunch, I went to South Bank Park.
There is a saying that Brisbane has "three no's": no gold on the Gold Coast, no stories on the Story Bridge, and no kangaroos at Kangaroo Point. The tour guide said that if you look up at Brisbane, the sky is very blue but there are no clouds. It's true! South Bank Parklands is located on the south bank of the Brisbane River, covering an area of hectares. It was originally the venue for the 1989 World Expo.
After the exhibition, the municipal authorities originally wanted to convert it into apartment housing, but were opposed by citizens. Later, they changed their mind and turned it into a waterfront park. Except for food and parking fees, there is no charge at all. It is a good place for all citizens to relax. There is a Ferris wheel here, which is a landmark building in Brisbane, but it seems that not many people ride it.
The fee is in Australian dollars per person. Yunluo and An Chuyu got lost here, so they didn't dare to walk around, so they just walked around. In fact, there are still many attractions near South Bank Park. There is a big shopping mall opposite, a museum behind, and there seems to be a performance center nearby. There is also a graffiti wall next to the shopping mall. (~^~)