Step into the fascinating world of flowers in Europe: the Netherlands
___ One of the European Styles Zero Nine
As mentioned in the previous article, at the end of the tour in Brussels, known as the "European capital" and "conference city", on the way to the neighboring Dutch capital Amsterdam, in the Belgian border area, to experience the all-round high civilization of the European Highway Service Area.
Yesterday, it was suddenly reported that Brussels was attacked by terrorism, and the airport subway explosions shocked the world, resulting in 34 deaths and 187 injuries. After the attack, Belgian traffic was completely blocked, and security alert was raised to the highest level. There are reports of attacks claimed by ISIS. This is an extremely serious incident following the outbreak of terror in Paris. Major cities in Europe and the United States have strengthened security, and here, the author expresses his deep condolences to the victims, and expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims. Countries are strongly condemning and issuing travel warnings.
The world is tolerant of dirt and dirt, and the fear and arrogance will eventually leave a great calamity, and this incident has undoubtedly taught the Belgian authorities a profound lesson. The team was fortunate to have a tragic explosion not long after the front foot from Paris to Brussels, and we would like to remind compatriots who travel to Europe and the United States to always pay attention to safety.
Or get down to business; In fact, the tourist bus is back on the road from the road sign signs, our Xiaoxiana highway service area is already in the Netherlands, but the EU transit is visa-free, tourists are a little inattentive people with the car to cross the border in an instant. Countries have the characteristics of each country's style, entering the Netherlands natural scenery is obviously very different, the south bordering Belgium also sees some hills, and further down the central extension the terrain is more and more gentle and flat, the fields are full of verdant and lush landscape,
On the turquoise field like a blanket, occasionally tall typical Dutch windmills dancing is very good-looking, windmills dashing and bending leisurely, seemingly static but full of movement, can be described as still in motion, moving in stillness, dynamic and static integration, the meaning is endlessly charming, full of legend, eternal, can't help but imagine the wonderful and charming artistic conception of the fairy tale world.
This is a spectacle that can only be enjoyed in the "Land of Windmills". Open the mobile phone roaming treasure and search for "Dutch windmills" to find: people call the Netherlands "the country of windmills", the Netherlands is a country in western Europe with a population of more than 10 million. The real name of the country is "Netherlands". "Nid" means low, and "Lan" means land, collectively known as "low-lying country".
One-third of the Netherlands is only 1 meter above the surface of the North Sea, and nearly a quarter is below sea level, which is a veritable "Netherlands". In 1229, the Dutch invented the first windmill to power humans, and since then the windmill has become a symbol of Dutch national culture. The Dutch designate the second Saturday of May as "Windmill Day", when the windmills turn across the country and celebrate the whole country. Since windmills are rare, the Dutch often visit the Windmill Village Sanctuary or the Windmill Museum, just like tourists from all over the world. This encounter with the windmill village is a great honor.
The bus takes more than an hour from the motorway service area to reach its destination, during which time the guide briefly introduces the tourists to the overview of the Netherlands;
The Netherlands is a world-famous lowland country with a land area of 41,864 square kilometers and borders Germany and Belgium. One of the founding members of the European Union and NATO. In the 17th century, the Netherlands was the world's maritime hegemon and was known as a coachman on the sea. The Netherlands has 12 provinces with 443 communes. The capital is Amsterdam, but the central government, the king's residence, all government offices and foreign embassies, the Supreme Court and many organizations are located in The Hague. The Netherlands is a highly developed capitalist country, known for its seawalls, windmills, tulips and tolerant social ethos, and has the most liberal laws in the world for dealing with drugs, the sex trade, and abortion. The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and euthanasia. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate with warm winters and cool summers. The territory has rivers running horizontally, mainly including the Rhine and the Maas. The northwest coast lies the IJsselmeer.
The Netherlands has one of the highest population densities in the world, with a population density of more than 407.5 people per km². In 2015, the Netherlands ranked 59th in the world in terms of total population 16715999. The flag of the Netherlands is rectangular in shape with a length to width ratio of 3:2. From top to bottom, it is composed of three parallel and equal horizontal rectangles of red, white and blue. The greatest influence in Dutch society was Roman Catholicism and Dutch Protestantism. The Netherlands has a complete health and medical network, and implements a 12-year (5~16 years old) full-time compulsory education system. The Netherlands has smooth transportation by land, sea and air, and Amsterdam has nearly 200 large and small waterways and thousands of bridges. Located at the mouth of the Rhine and Maas, the Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in the world.
Amsterdam Airport is a major airport in the Netherlands and Europe, and has repeatedly been awarded the title of the world's best airport. The Netherlands is one of the top ten economies in the West, ranking ninth in the world in terms of per capita national income of 51,210 euros in 2015, and the gap between rich and poor is the smallest in Europe. Dutch football is among the best in the world, and the national flower of the Netherlands, the tulip, is known all over the world.
The sermon tourist attraction tour guide highlighted; Windmills, wooden shoes, cheese, and tulips are known as the four treasures of the Netherlands, so I hope to pay special attention to the taste during sightseeing.
The Amsterdam itinerary attractions are relatively concentrated, the team first travels the main roads of the city to stroll through the bustling streets, and then visits the dam square (Dam Square), which is known as the heart of Amsterdam and the birthplace of history not far from the central railway station, to see the former City Hall, the Dutch Royal Palace, and the famous People's Monument.
Then visit the world's most famous Dutch Coaster diamond factory, the Rijksmuseum, and the Central Station.
In-depth tourists take a boat to swim in the beautiful Emperor's Canal; The Amsterdam Canal Belt connects more than 100 islands and is a 75-kilometer-long canal network consisting of more than 160 canals and 1,281 bridges.
The city of Amsterdam is centered on the central railway station, stretched out by the curved Gentlemen's Canal, King's Canal, Prinsengracht, and the outermost Zingel Canal, and its main attractions are concentrated in the 1.5 km radius canal belt. There's no better way to see Amsterdam's water than with a canal tour. Admire the 17th-century buildings lining the banks through the glass roof windows. Colorful and shaped, gorgeous, elegant and epic.
Volendam is a scenic town on the shores of IJsselmeer in North Holland, where you can find the epitome of the prosperity of the former Dutch dammed land and land rejuvenation, and the fantasy town and romantic canal are not to be missed.
For example, if you have a deep appreciation of the essence of Dutch culture, you can visit the Van Gogh Museum, the Sex Museum, and visit Keukenhof Park to see the world's most spectacular tulips, the Netherlands has always been famous for windmills, casinos, drugs and red light districts, and erotic windows are a curious place for the world.
In short, the first trip to Amsterdam in the Netherlands highlights openness and romance, and it feels like you have come to the world of charming flowers.
Xiao Mu's Travels 2015.7
