Which country is Serbia? Serbia Travel Guide

Located in Eastern Europe, Serbia is a country on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a country with a long and complex history. We remember the wars of the former Yugoslavia very well. This country, which was destroyed by the West and the United States, is still going strong. Here is an introduction to Serbia and its travel tips.

What is Serbia? Where is it?

Serbia is the main country of the former Yugoslavia, with which the "Balkan Powder Keg", the "Sarajevo Incident", and the "bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia" are all It is a country that has suffered and is still suffering. It is a country that has suffered and is still suffering. After the breakup of Yugoslavia, Serbia became an independent country.

Serbia's capital is Belgrade, once the capital of Yugoslavia. NATO bombing, the Croatian War, the Kosovo War and multiple dissolutions have left the land in a state of disrepair. And it's been nearly 30 years since it happened; the wars have left traumas that can't be erased.

Serbia is a landlocked country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.

The first is Serbia on Goldmap,

the second is on Google Maps. The area separated by a dotted line on Google Maps is called Kosovo, somewhat similar to the Chinese region of Taiwan.

This gives a general idea of the relationship between Serbia and China and the international situation in Serbia.

Religion, history, culture, ethnicity, international situation, language, etc. in Serbia.

In Serbia, Orthodox Christianity is the main religion of the Serbian people.

SvetiSava Church in Belgrade

Serbia was occupied by the Ottoman Turkish Empire for centuries, so Serbs hate Turkey. But Serbia is heavily influenced by Turkish culture. For example, traditional Serbian music is like a mix of Romanian, Turkish and Arabic music.

Serbia is populated mainly by Slavs, the main ethnic group in Russia. Serbia has historically been Russia's most loyal partner.

Located in the center of Belgrade, it is known as the Moscow Hotel. This shows the relationship between Serbia and Russia. (Desserts are cheap here)

But in Serbia's Kosovo, the main inhabitants are Albanians who practice Islam. There have been many conflicts and genocides in Kosovo and Serbia in recent decades. The conflict is still going on.

Every time I pass by the Belgrade City Hall, I am afraid to look at the petitioners, who are holding pictures of their loved ones who died in the conflict.

Some are also holding Russian flags in the hope that Russia will help them recover Kosovo. In fact, Serbia's own military strength is sufficient without Russian help. But recovering Kosovo is impossible because Kosovo's independence is supported by Europe and America.

China doesn't recognize Kosovo, just like Serbia doesn't recognize Taiwan region. A friend of mine in the Taiwan region said that she doesn't need a visa in Europe except for Serbia, and it cost her a lot of money to get that visa.

"Have you seen the news? China and Serbia will exempt each other from visas next year."

"Unsurprisingly, our chairmen have gone to your side of the market ."

Beginning January 15, 2017, Chinese passport holders will be able to stay in Serbia for 30 days without a visa.

(Anyone interested in traveling to Serbia can ask me any questions.)

In Serbia, people speak Serbian, which is a Slavic language. There are Cyrillic and Latin versions, and the Latin version is generally used nowadays. Serbian is similar to languages like Russian and Polish. It is similar to Croatian Bosnian.

English is not very popular in Serbia, but it is more popular than in countries like Italy and China.

Serbia's Economy

Serbia, which fought against the EU and was bombed by NATO, has been in the doldrums.

Twenty years ago, little Walker was so hungry that he took 10 million dinars from his mother and ran to the home of a bread seller.

"The price has gone up, now you can buy a loaf of bread for 50 million dinars."

"But yesterday it was only 5 million."

Dinar banknotes during the inflationary period, 1991-1995.

The currency used in Serbia is the dinar.

On the streets of Serbia, there are currency exchange booths everywhere, ready to exchange euros for dinars. Some people here feel safe exchanging dinars for euros so they can leave the country later or worry about another war breaking out. Currently, one yuan is equal to about 17 dinars. But they don't exchange the yuan.

People's standard of living

Maria used to be one of the best students in her school because she believed that "My God, Maria, your paintings really exceed my expectations!" You are a genius . Don't let your talent be a regret! " So Maria became a designer. in 2016, Maria got her first job after graduation. It was 50 euros a month, you read that right, that's about 1,900 RMB. She lives in Bay City, the country's capital and largest city. Maria's 70-year-old father earns 800 euros a month, a trade in which he has worked all his life.

The place where Maria used to work, and where I like to walk, is probably the most modern part of Bay City.

Mirissa was also a good student and graduated as an artist. Unable to make ends meet, she chose to become an English teacher and teach online classes. She still can't make ends meet and now lives with her mom. Mirissa has the bluest, clearest eyes I've ever seen. I've also seen her artwork, which is so exquisite that it blows me away.

There is no subway in the capital's north city, and there is no need or money for one.

Much of it has been sold by the government to foreign corporations.

The Burj Dubai, for example, which is under construction, was sold to the UAE, and when it's finished it could be the tallest building in Serbia, so it attracts a lot of attention.

But after a trip to China, Maria said there are hundreds of Burj Dubai under construction in any second- or third-tier city in China. I said, "Have you ever heard of real estate speculation? What about real estate?"

Prices in Serbia

A box of Cheerios like this is about $5, which is cheaper in the countryside. But I never buy them.

A restaurant in the center of the capital, which I love, is about 50 RMB for a meal for two people.

I buy bread at the supermarket for 6 yuan, which is enough to feed me for a day.

Pink buses, I think buses are something more expensive in the north city. The government sells the right to operate public ****ing buses to private companies. It's about 6 bucks a trip. A train ticket from Bay City to Novi Sad in about two hours is only $29.

I don't know, I've never stayed in a hotel. I think it would be about the same price as a third-tier city in the country.

Yummy!

The dish is called Musaka, and the main ingredients are potatoes, meat sauce, and sour cream.

It was made by Bogdan. He's a chef, a first-class chef. His dream is to work and live in China and learn Chinese cooking. But he has not been able to apply for a work visa, probably because he is not fluent in English and no hotels have hired him. I hope some hotels will offer him this winter.

Traditional Serbian cuisine can't get away from this!

Chunky's paprika

There are many ways to make it, such as putting pork and cheese in it and cooking it. A first class bar.

The traditional Serbian breakfast is also an appetizer, they say.

The picture shows bacon and yogurt cheese, the rest are KajMak, Pihtije, Varci, Pogaa, Kroasani, Ajvar, Rakija. sorry, the rest I don't know how to express it in Chinese most of them are all related to meat. Serbians are very fond of meat.

Rakija is a Serbian specialty wine, fruit brandy,

similar to Russian vodka, strong liquor.

Well, it's all Slavic drinking.

The first time I had dinner with Maria's high school friends, they chose a restaurant that looked great downtown. The waiter gave us each a glass of Rakija, and after the French show and the German show, he said we had to try this wine here, and it seemed like the only Chinese we could speak was Chinese. I said I didn't want to drink it and then the waiter gave me a half a dozen explanations about how the wine is made, how the ingredients are chosen, how complicated the process is and how good it tastes . Maria, they said to me, it's ok, if you don't want to drink it, you don't have to. After dinner, they said it was on the house and said I was a guest and couldn't pay. Gosh, hearing that, my mind was filled with emotion. They were as poor as I was and invited me to dinner. And then brainstormed and drank that Rakija cup. They almost applauded.

That was my first drink and I haven't had one since.

Afterward we all became friends. But I also know that if I hadn't had that drink, we'd still be friends.

Dinner that day went like this.

Fruits of Serbia

Serbia is rich in natural resources and has a wide variety of fruits of excellent quality!

Serbia in May, the world of cherry cherries.

If you want them, climb the tree next to Maria's house and eat them. No money.

Blackberries at the fruit market, which are not mulberries.

I picked the raspberries myself!

I made my own light breakfast of fried eggs, bread, apple juice and blueberries. Lots of blueberries in July. By the way, apple juice! The Serbian juice was pure and super flavorful. I never eat apples, but I really like apple juice. Juice in supermarkets here is about four to six dollars a liter. My favorites are cherry juice and apple juice.

Fruit trees

One?

I pick a lot of things.

Then I put them all together in a fruit bowl.

Serbian scenery, and eating and drinking!

Belgrade

Kamedan Castle

Sitting on top of the castle at night.

Hang your feet over the ramparts and enjoy the night view of the northern city.

Overlooking part of Bay City, with the equestrian arena in the center.

You can learn to ride a horse here. It's not expensive.

This place is called Ada, a lake formed when the Sava River broke. There are many water recreation programs.

I like to sunbathe here. Not too crowded in the summer, but there is a nudist area. Be careful to avoid it. Why? There are no hot guys and girls naked there, it's all old men and women.

In Belgrade, there are two big rivers running through the city, the Sava and the Danube, which runs halfway across Europe!

Swans on the Danube

Zemun on the Danube

Walking across the Ada Bridge

Night view of the Danube!

And! You can have dinner at a restaurant on the water on the Danube! Super romantic! But you have to make a reservation!

We didn't have a reservation and the seats next to us were all booked, so we had to sit in the middle of the restaurant.

Bogdan and Maria were looking at the menu.

Luckily this table didn't come, so we sat here.

Eating and watching the sun set a little.

A pale pink sky over the Danube.

The best Chinese restaurant in Serbia is not in the capital, but in Novi Sad

If you ever miss Chinese food.

Went there once in winter with a friend.

The church in Novi Sad is also worth seeing.

Write a feature article about future travel in Serbia.

Serbia, located in Eastern Europe, has a woman's average that beats the likes of the UK. There are many supermodels in Serbia and Miranda Kerr has Serbian roots.

This model is also called Maria.

By the way, I have more than one friend named Maria Maria is a very common name in Cyprus, it's not Maria but, Marija.

One time Maria and I were shopping on the street and suddenly Maria disappeared and I shouted "". I ended up with half the women on the street looking at me, so I rushed off.

The average height of young men in Serbia is 182. Serbian boys are much taller and more handsome than the ones I've seen on the streets of Germany and Russia. Maybe because there are less immigrants?

A handsome Serbian man flew with us from the UAE to Serbia.

Almost everyone in Serbia is friendly, at least everyone I met was nice to me.

One time I was going home from a nightclub in Belgrade until 1am, but I didn't have any money in my pocket, so I had to wait for the night bus. But I couldn't figure out the bus route, so I asked a tall Serbian girl on the side of the road. She said she didn't know, she was from another city. As soon as I thanked her for leaving, she stopped me and said she would look it up on her cell phone. After looking it up, she said she would take me there. When we got to the bus stop, she asked another pretty young lady if she was going to the university town. The other young lady said she was also waiting for this bus. We went the same way. The taller lady handed me over to this pretty lady and walked back.

After getting on the night bus, the pretty young lady told me not to worry. She would call me when I got to the station, even though she didn't get off at the same station as me.

After getting off at the station together, she double-checked that I knew the way, and then she walked back. She missed the station where she dropped me off. It was very touching.

But to foreigners,

Serbians are a different kind of being.

Germans

"Where are you? I'm traveling in an RV."

"I'm in Serbia. Come over and hang out with me!"

"I don't want my car torn apart and my tires stolen and sold."

Nordic

"Where are you going next, home?"

"No, I should go to Serbia."

"I won't judge that behavior. You've always been a lunatic."

Italian

"Are you coming to Italy?"

"No, I'll stay in Serbia."

"Can you stand the Serbs? They're barbaric and don't pay attention to personal hygiene."

"You're stupid and dirty!"

Most of my friends know how I reacted when I went to Serbia.

Serbia gets blackballed as badly as China in the Western media.

But trust me, Serbians are friendly.

There are no refugees in Serbia, only refugees passing through.

I was with some volunteers who worked in refugee camps on the Serbian border. Those refugees can't get into Austria, so they are stationed at the Serbian border.

Refugees in Serbia: what the hell, so poor?

Then I left in a hurry.

Also

Note the gypsies in Serbia.

I'm afraid to see them in Serbia.

Someday I'll write about them in detail, but I'll just meet them and avoid them anyway.

Serbia is now a parliamentary democracy and not part of the EU. The current president, Aleksandar Vucic.

About the President

Vu?i? had a very high percentage of votes. Just after half of the votes were counted, he received roughly 60% of the vote among several candidates. He was sworn in as president at the end of May this year.

It may seem like he won a popular landslide, but he didn't.

In postwar Serbia, the education system was not perfect. Most of the rural population was poor and could not afford a good education. In addition, a well-educated person may not be able to find a job in Serbia, even a low-paying one.

"The good students, the smart people, the rich people have all run away. Anywhere is better than here." This is how they laugh at themselves when they eat at a restaurant with friends.

"You can see us here because we're too stupid to go abroad, hahahahahahahaha."

When the results were chosen, all my friends reacted as follows:

"He won, I knew it. Seeing his face makes me sick to my stomach. He will continue to exploit the Serbian people."

"He only controls the media, corrupts and corrupts, makes promises to poor people who are uneducated and unassertive, and deceives them that he will bring them a better life. Those poor people can't afford smartphones and have to believe one lie after another that he plays on TV."

"I can't. I have to do something."

Massive protests erupted in the Serbian capital after the vote results emerged. There were also a number of protests in other cities that lasted more than a month. Many people were arrested by police.

Maria's brother Walker, who was in Norway, returned to join Maria and their parents in the protests. At the first protest, angry Serbs filled the city center with about 800,000 to 100,000 people.

On television the next day, "Yesterday, a number of citizens unhappy with the elections came to the center of Belgrade, and there were about 2,000 to 5,000 people there. Next"

"Dragon, see? You want to make money in Serbia? Be a politician!"

They said this to me.

The state of LGBT people in Serbia

It's miserable. About the same as Russia. Hahahahaha

A country's tolerance for LGBT is related to its economic development, education level, and religion. Serbia is not a developed country.

I asked Maria if I could wear my pink tank top to the club.

"Sure, I'm a Slavic woman and I can beat ten of them with one."

"But the people who want to beat me up are Slavs too"

And then you can only wear a straight jacket before you go out.

If you're dressed particularly gay, don't worry about whether or not anyone will stare at you, because someone will probably rush up and just hit you.

Bay's big LGBT gathering once a year is rare. We're all ready to go, but Ponyawan doesn't agree, even though her girlfriend wants to go. Ponyawan was worried that some homophobes would come in and stab people at the party. We thought it was reasonable and then dragged her there that night. Security checks were very strict. When you check in, you have to open your bag and check for drugs, knives, guns, etc.

But the nightlife in Belgrade is still great. People like me who don't drink think it's great haha.

My day with nothing to do.

"Maria, can you drive me to Kosovo?"

"Then we'll just have to take a tank, if you don't want to be burned alive or beaten to a pulp in the car with me."

"Then I'll go alone."

Then I called the embassy, "Can I go to Kosovo? Do I need to apply for a visa to Kosovo? Is there such a thing as a Kosovo visa?"

A Serbian woman worker: "You can go to Kosovo without a visa because, as you know, Kosovo is Serbian territory"

"How can I go alone? What car? How do I get back?"

"Well you can um I'll ask my colleagues back home and call you back."

A few minutes later an embassy staff member called me. He was from China. "You can't go. There are border checks. What are you doing alone in Kosovo?" Do you have a Kosovo visa or an EU Schengen visa?"

"To travel, I have a Schengen visa"

"It's a bit unsafe for you to go alone. If you go, you can't come back. Besides, there's no trains or buses*** or anything. If you must go, find someone to drive you."

"Okay"

"Maria, will you take me to Kosovo in a tank?"

"I don't know how to drive a tank."

"You Slavs drink water. Can't you drive a tank?"

"When are you leaving?"

In Serbian

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You listen to me, where are we going?

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Serbian friends insisted on reading the Serbian version when they realized I wrote this. I'll finish this Serbian version when I learn and have time.

May the friendship between China and Serbia last forever.

Senior year last year's dream was to be a diplomat.

I wasn't good enough.

On the question of English popularity

I live in Belgrade and I speak only English myself, but I can't help it. The popularity among young people is ok. Usually when you go to malls, hotels, supermarkets, cafes you speak English. There are also a lot of people who speak English very well. It's not usually inconvenient. If you really want to meet someone who doesn't speak English at all, you can use Google Translate to communicate with some simple words.

On the question of whether tourism can be profitable.

It's hard to say. I am not a tourist. But since Serbia is visa-free to China, I really feel that there are more Chinese people traveling on the streets. Actually Serbia can be used as a transit point for traveling around. After all, Belgrade is the biggest city in the Balkans, and big airlines have flights to Belgrade from their respective hub airports, such as Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air France, Alitalia and so on.

And it looks like Hainan Airlines is going to start direct flights from Beijing to Belgrade (via Prague) recently. After flying to Serbia, if you have a Schengen multiple-entry visa, you can go to the neighboring countries for a few days, such as Budapest, Hungary in the north (3.5 hours by car) or Vienna, Austria (6-7 hours by car), Croatia in the west (four hours by car to Zagreb, five or six hours to Lake Sixteen, known as Europe's Jiuzhaigou:) and one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones Dubrovnik, an hour by plane), and

Some people in the comments section have asked me to write more when I have time, but I haven't thought about what to write. What do you want to ask? Say it in the comments section and I'll try to write about it.

Original answer below

First time I've been asked to answer a question, so excited.

Thanks (purposely no typos,)

I've been living in Serbia for two years and my company is stationed here. Most of the time in Belgrade, with occasional trips to neighboring cities and countries (mainly the rest of the former Yugoslavia and Hungary).

What kind of country is Serbia?

First of all, let's talk about Serbia. As the main ethnic group of the former Yugoslavia, Serbs were very lost in the years after the split. It was a low point for the country. After Slovenia and Croatia declared independence in the early 1990s, civil war broke out in Bosnia and Herzegovina during its independence due to ethnic conflicts between Serbs, Croats and Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supported by their respective ethnic groups. After the war, the Serbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the Serbian nation, established the "Serbian State of Peace", which is now one of the three major states of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia (then called Yugoslavia) was bombed again in 1999 because of the Kosovo issue. There are still many bombed sites in Belgrade, including the monument where the former Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia is located. After these two wars, Serbia (called Serbia after Montenegro seceded in 2006) has lost its influence in the region and its economy is not doing well. Far inferior to Slovenia and Croatia, which split from west to south, it lost its access to the sea and became landlocked. However, this is not the first time in all these years that Serbia has appeared in the Balkans. Let's hope they can return to their former glory.

The biggest feeling of living here for the past two years is that the ethnic problem is a big one, and it's not good for anyone, whether it's the dominant ethnic group or the so-called minorities.

Now talking to a lot of ordinary Serbs, many of them also miss the former Yugoslavia.

Cell phone coding and logic is messy, just some of my own feelings.

The phone did not find a photo of the monument to the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia.