There is such a niche European country to play, do not need high fees, the price is lower than Thailand, but the appearance is comparable to France, Italy and Switzerland
With 472 kilometers of coastline comparable to Greece's seascape, it is the most popular seaside resort
It has a magnificent mountain view comparable to Switzerland, with undulating mountains and lakes intertwined to create a vivid landscape picture
It has been listed as "Europe's Best Travel Destination 2018" and "World's Best Travel Destination 2023" list
It's in Europe
But prices are beating Southeast Asia
You can drink coffee for 3 yuan
For 100 yuan, you can live in a 4-star sea view room
200 yuan can eat, drink and have fun all day
It is known as the "Land of Mountain Eagles"
Albania
On January 16, 2023, China and Albania signed a mutual visa exemption agreement in Tirana, the capital of Afghanistan, which officially came into effect on March 18, which also means that holders of Chinese ordinary passports can enter Albania visa-free and stay for 90 days
Where is Albania?
Albania is in the southeast of Europe and the southwest of the Balkan Peninsula, and the overall area is not large, equivalent to two Chengdu. However, it is adjacent to Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries, and has many charming scenery.
Moreover, neighboring countries are also very friendly to China's entry policies, which is equivalent to checking in 6 countries at one time, and the cost performance is simply against the sky! Experience an unprecedented six-country road trip!
*Visas for various countries: Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are visa-free for China, Montenegro can obtain visa-free with a valid U.S. visa/Schengen visa, or participate in a group tour, North Macedonia can be visa-free with a US-Canada-UK Schengen visa, and Bulgaria can be visa-free with a valid Schengen visa.
Explore the Balkans by car
Xiaobian will send dry goods first! This time a self-driving trip is enough to check most of the scenery of the Balkan Peninsula! The blue coastline and magnificent mountains along the way are enough to shock you.
- By car: Albania - Macedonia - Bulgaria - Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro - Albania
- Consumption time: 12 days (for reference only)
Once you arrive at Dinara Airport, the capital of Albania, pick up your pre-booked car on your rental car and start a 12-day self-driving trip to 6 countries.
Along the way, you can see Macedonia with its rich historical monuments, taste Bulgaria's unique yogurt, Serbia full of handsome guys and beautiful women, hospitable Bosniac blacks, and Montenegro with its small and hidden beauty.
The sea view is not lost to Greece
Saranda
Located in a coastal city at the southern tip of Albania, Saranda has a typical Mediterranean climate and is the most beautiful and famous beach in Albania.
With 290 days of sunshine a year, stunning sea views, romantic beaches and beautiful clouds, it's like paradise on earth. Every year, many people come here to start their honeymoon.
Himara
Himara, a seaside town in Albania, is a real place to relax and get. Walking on the beach during the day and feeling the sea breeze and watching the sunset at night will not be boring even if you stay for a few days.
The locals live at a particularly slow pace, with shops opening at noon and few cars on the road, and everyone likes to sit in cafes or teahouses and have fun.
Vlora
Vlora is Albania's seaside gateway city. It has the longest, largest and most beautiful bay on the Albanian coast, 19 km long.
Next to the coastal road built around the mountain, there are various beaches and rocky coasts, and when you come to the high part of the road, you can also see the blue sea in different shades, which is very shocking.
If you're a road trip lover, don't miss this place.
Enjoy the slow life in Europe
Dinara
Dinara is the capital of Albania and the first stop for everyone to enter Albania, and it is one of the few small cities in Europe where you can feel the socialist atmosphere.
Biloku is Tirana's most prosperous area, full of bars and cafes, and bustling shopping malls. If you're here, be sure to stop by a café and experience the local atmosphere.
Berrat
There are no noisy tourists, expensive restaurants, just old houses scattered on the hillside and locals chatting along winding stone roads.
With thousands of white cottages built on the mountain, it is also known as the city of a thousand windows, and is a famous tourist destination. At night, thousands of homes are lit up, and the beauty of the whole city is inextricable.
Kolcha
Korça has a reputation as the cultural capital and the city is full of ancient buildings. Compared to several other famous tourist cities, it is more quiet and laid-back.
There are many coffee shops and small restaurants in the pedestrian streets of the city, so you can sit down and taste the local food in your spare time. Drama lovers may wish to stay here for a while, the theater here shows some of the best dramas in Albania.
Shkodra
Shkodra is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The rolling mountains and Lake Shkodra weave a magnificent landscape picture here.
Rozafa Castle is the most prestigious area here, and you can see many ancient buildings full of historical charm. Coming to the top of the castle, you can also take in the scenery of the whole city.
Local specialities
Roast whole lamb
In Albania, roasted whole lamb is a local specialty. The lamb is grilled golden brown and served with a special sauce that makes the taste unforgettable.
Shortbread pie
The delicacies that can be found on the streets of Albania are mostly triangular, with different fillings – cheese, tomato onions, spinach, minced meat, etc. – under the charred dough – with a hint of butter.
Grilled rainbow trout
Locals cut the fish into pieces, sprinkle with various seasonings and walnuts, and grill it on a baking sheet until it is charred and tender on the outside and firm on the inside.
Balakumu cookies
It is made from a mixture of cornmeal, butter, eggs, and granulated sugar. Just made, it has the aroma of butter and milk.
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