In the 5th anniversary of Lonely Planet magazine, there was a question that was "the foreign destination you yearn the most". As a result, Iceland unexpectedly defeated Japan, the United States and other places to win the championship.

In the 5th anniversary of Lonely Planet magazine, there was a question that was "the foreign destination you yearn the most". As a result, Iceland unexpectedly defeated Japan, the United States and other places to win the championship. We can't help but clap for you, however, you and I know: Iceland is far away. So we took out a small ruler and measured inch by inch how far we were from Iceland.

How far are we from Iceland

China does not have direct flights to Iceland, and you need to transfer at least once in the middle. The transfer location varies depending on the airline's choice (round trip starting from RMB 6,000). Many European cities have direct flights to Iceland.

cooler way to walk:

takes a boat from the European continent.

Smyril Line (www.smyrilline.com) operates a expensive but customer-friendly car ferry Norröna, once a week, from Hirsthals, Denmark to Sezisfès, in eastern Iceland.

How expensive is Iceland

Iceland is known for its high consumption level. When making a budget, you can refer to the following data:

Dinner with two courses: RMB250

Economy hotel double room: RMB600 ~ 800

A glass of beer (500ml): RMB55

Bus tickets to the capital: RMB22

Do you think the distance between you and your dreams is so far away? It doesn’t matter, at the end of the article, I will teach you a few ways to save money, care for your dreams, and start with protecting your kidneys!

"Eleven " is suitable to go to Iceland

Why is Iceland

Why do you vote for Iceland? We guess it may be because:

Reykjavik

As the northernmost capital in the world, the day and night changes in Reykjavik have a wonderful contrast: in summer, the city bathes in the sun for 22 hours every day, while in winter, it seems that it is eternal shrouded in the mysterious night. If this is excluded, it is as vibrant and full of cultural atmosphere as other European capitals.

Reykjavik Cathedral

Reykjavik Cathedral

This church will subvert the general stereotype of European churches: the entire building is built of concrete, the exterior has a terrifying sense of symmetry, and the interior is minimalist and free. Take the elevator to a height of 75 meters and you can find the perfect angle and the best view to overlook the entire city.

Icelandic Palm Museum

Icelandic Palm Museum

I swear, this is by no means a pornographic museum, on the contrary, it is so interesting! You may never dream of one day you will see the genitals of sperm whales, polar bears and mice in a high-sounding place. Before you can make a point of contentment, please make sure what these 283 creatures are.

Bar

A bar in Iceland on a cold night

At night, those restaurants and places that open after dinner become the best party places. The colder Iceland is, the more enthusiastic and wild Icelanders are. If your chin is about to be frozen, hide in a small bar and you will be hot immediately! According to professional recommendations, bar hiking starts with the most popular Kaffibarinn or Kaldi, a beer lover’s favorite.

Reykjavik International Film Festival

Bíó Paradís, located in the city center, is the home venue of the Reykjavik International Film Festival RIFF

If "National Day" comes, you may not miss this movie. It will last for 11 days starting in late September. If you like independent filmmaking, or all kinds of strange and cute shows, don't miss it.

People in cold areas often have a passion for "uncommon nature". According to the World Economic Forum's ranking in 2013, Icelanders are the most enthusiastic among 140 countries.

Golden Circle

Golden Circle is the most popular travel destination in Iceland and is very suitable for "Golden Week".There are three main destinations, all concentrated near the capital, so take a relaxing day trip!

Singhwadeli

Singhwadeli's giant Rift

Singhwadelir is located 40 kilometers east of Reykjavik. It is both the first national park in Iceland and the most important historical site in the country. Although only the stone foundation of the ancient camp is left, the landscape is still magnificent, and a giant rift valley formed by rivers and waterfalls can be seen (thingvellir.is; free).

Golden Waterfall

Rainbow on Golden Waterfall

Golden Waterfall (Gullfoss) is the most famous waterfall in Iceland. It consists of two small waterfalls with a height of 32 meters. Layers of water mist will splash before it enters the narrow canyon. On sunny days, the mist reflects a bright rainbow, and in winter, the ice shines, which also presents a wonderful scenery. There is a lookout on the waterfall and a step leading to the river bank under the waterfall. The water droplets splashed from the pouring waterfall filled the sky, forming rainbows under the sunlight, as if the entire waterfall was forged with gold, and the scene was extremely magnificent (Highway35; free).

geyser

Stok Fountain

"geysir" is a hot spring. When this spring is calm, it is a round pool with a diameter of 20 meters (although it is not so active now, imagine it erupts to 80 meters high), and the clear and green hot water fills the pool with full. There are other geysers in this hissing geothermal area, especially the Strokkur, which is sprayed about every 10 minutes, up to 30 meters high, and there are exhibitions on geysers, volcanoes and earthquakes across the street.

Blue Lag

Blue lagoon

Blue lagoon is the symbol of Iceland, and it is probably the first photo to dream for you. Located southwest of Reykjavik, this artificial spa is set in a creeping volcanic lava. The Blue Lagoon is formed by black volcanic lava , and the spring water is milky blue. The lake is covered with wooden bridges, a cave-like sauna, and a cafe and restaurant. It is very convenient to get from Reykjavik and you can take a group tour.

Geothermal hot springs are the pride of Iceland. The locals call the steaming geothermal pool "hot pot". Many geothermal pools are charged, while some are relatively remote and free. Please follow the customs and shower clean before taking a bath.

Northern

Midnight sunshine in northern Iceland

Akureyri

If you want to visit northern Iceland, the second largest city in this country is the most suitable base camp. Although tourists make the city bustling, it is also very suitable for exploring the other side of Iceland, such as visiting a bizarre museum, or finding a homestay on the shore, and relaxing at the m Lake natural baths - less people than the Blue Lake Lake.

m Lake

m Lake

2000 years ago created the fairyland of Lake Mývatn, and now it has become the home of wild birds. There is a hiking route on the east shore of the lake that is enough for you to take for half a day. This scenic route extends from Reykjahlíð to the Dark Castle (Dimmuborgir). The middle of the journey you will also encounter the hot spring water in the cave of Grjótagjá, with a total length of 8 kilometers.

In Nordic, you rarely hear the word "ecotourism", but green environmental protection has become a norm. Please always remember: The reason why Iceland attracts you is the result of the Icelandic people's awe of nature in their bones for a century. We strictly demand ourselves and do not destroy it.

Western

Western 0Iceland is snowing heavily

Snaefel Glacier National Park

Moon color Snaefel Volcano

This national park is located in western Iceland and is a hometown of ice sheets, lava lands and seaside hiking. The movie "HTM5 Adventures of the Center of the Earth" adapted from the masterpiece of Jules Verne (Jules Verne) was filmed here, and the glaciers here are also famous for it.In summer, the park administrator will provide free tour guides. Snefire is located at the heart of the park, and Verne describes the volcano as an entrance to the center of the earth. The glacier-covered volcano has been dormant for 1900 years.

Housechuandier Peninsula

Cape Cliff

This is one of the only remaining wastelands in Europe and one of the most empty areas in Iceland. It has deep fjords, dizzy cliffs and desolate tundra. Remember, there is almost no service here, but you can experience a stunning hike, which will take you to see the cape cliffs, waterfalls and mountains, and you can also see various birds, Arctic foxes, seals and whales. However, unless you are experienced and wear a GPS system, please hike under the guidance of the guide. WestTours offers a 4-day walking tour.

Rent a car at the airport and you can explore Iceland in all aspects. The main attractions are concentrated near Iceland's "Road 1". The best self-driving season is undoubtedly spring and summer; in winter, it is best to rent a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle, but the premise is that you are a very mature snow driver.

East

Stodvarfjordur in eastern Iceland

East fjord

Winding coastline highway

Far from Reykjavik, drive through Iceland. It is a magical experience to walk along the road along the winding coastline, pass through a small fishing village, and then walk alongside the beautiful Grand Fjord. Sometimes, in Iceland, you really feel like you are walking to the ends of the world, alone, with only the legendary stories of the heroes of the Green Forest and the giants and the hordes of strolling reindeer. Sea kayaking is very popular here. To reach the eastern fjord, we recommend you drive by yourself. Although you can fly here and then participate in a local group tour, the cost is relatively high.

Money Saving Guide

1. When the budget is limited, the time is tight, you can combine the European continent and Iceland to arrange a 3-4-day trip for Iceland, and only walk Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle.

2. What attracts you is its mystery and undisturbed, and this also means that many exciting attractions here are free, such as lava grounds, steaming geothermal pools, Viking ruins, and waterfalls gushing out of the valley. Save another amount of fun in the tickets!

3. Although not driving by yourself will lose some of the joy of getting close to the virgin land, the energy and money saved can also give you some comfort. The Blue Lagoon can book buses to and from the capital accommodation place to pick up and send buses; the Golden Circle takes many options for classic day trips from the capital; the Snefire area has day trips and multi-day trips from the capital all year round; the northern region can use domestic routes to fly to Akureyri to participate in day trips from Akureyri, which are available all year round.

Written by 丨Li Yuzhen WeChat editor丨Qin Jing

Some content and pictures are from "Lonely Planet" magazine

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