Detailed information about the scenic beauty of the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a place where you can start a different journey. Whether it's far away and unfamiliar, or familiar, the Netherlands will always give you the most unexpected and unforgettable knowledge. No matter how bizarre you see and hear, new and strange design and architecture, rare technology and water projects that make the world shocked, and behavior that is considered innovative in the eyes of knowledgeable Europeans ...... Don't be surprised, this is Holland, where "strange and bizarre" is the norm. This is the Netherlands, where "glitz and glamor" is the most normal form of existence. But if you only think of this as a "new and strange" country, it's not. Incredibly happy and peaceful lives abound here.

The Dutch don't copy what everyone else does, they just put more thought into their own world than anyone else does - because they'll tell you with conviction and confidence, "You'll be more than at home here. be immensely comfortable!"

One city, two or three things to do, eat, stay and play all in one Happy to be here

Suggested destinations:

The Hague, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Sheepshead Village, Van Gogh National Forest, Delft

The Hague

The Royal Luxury Experience

Royal Mauritshaus

Royal Moritz Art Museum

The most intriguing painting here is undoubtedly The Maiden with the Pearl Earring, painted by the Dutch painter Vermeer in 1665. In the painting, a young girl wearing a blue cloth scarf looks back sideways, her red lips slightly open, wanting to speak, and her shining eyes are slightly smiling. The girl's dress is simple and well-defined, with a tear-drop pearl earring in her left ear, which has captivated many modern artists with its matching light and dark colors.

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Moritz is located in the center of The Hague. It was originally the palace of Prince Moritz and was transformed into the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in 1821. The curves of the gallery's blue roof and white walls are reflected in the shimmering canals. Inside, the baroque shag carpet absorbs the sound of the feet, and the luxurious atmosphere can be seen everywhere. The collection of 300 paintings since the Dutch Golden Age are heavyweights, such as Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson with Professor Dulp, Vermeer's Maiden with a Pearl Earring, Picasso's Woman and Pottery, and Ruspen's Assumption of the Virgin Mary, to name a few.

Kurzaal Panorama Painting Hall, Li Hongzhang Hotel

--Dinner has to be classy too!

The Vermeer Lunch and Dinner is a feast you can't afford to miss at the LHM Grand Hotel. See the stunning paintings of the Dutch Golden Age guru Vermeer in the ancient splendor of the Kurzaal Hall, and enjoy a feast for the mind and the taste buds. Enjoying art at a Vermeer dinner is like wandering through a museum of Vermeer's paintings. The classic painting "The Cook" depicts the affluent life of the Dutch people, and shows a peaceful and meticulously detailed image of a cook. And a glimpse of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" takes in your soul.

Listen to the heartfelt exclamations in an art-filled atmosphere and savor them for a long time. The Vermeer Dinner returns people in the fast-paced modern life to the embrace of honor and elegance.

TIPS Kurhaus Hotel information:

Kurhaus Hotel

Address: Gevers Deynootplein 30, 2586 CK Den Haag

Website: www.kurhaus.nl

Royal Beach Scheveningen

-- Sunset, horseback riding for the most romantic moments for two

While in Holland you can visit by bicycle, in Silvanningen riding can also be - horseback riding. Imagine if you can really come here, then the most beautiful moment is the two people, embracing each other to sit and watch the sunset sink below the sea level, behind the far side of the Li Hongzhang Hotel has been dyed into a golden red by the sunset sunshine, surrounded by no noise, nature will tell you what is the "beauty of peace".

Evening is the most beautiful time of the Silvaningen beach, the deep blue sea water in the pink sunset slowly swirling under the background of the swirling ...... or riding a high horse gallop, or along the warm beach hand in hand walk, this moment as if the heart and breath are connected with nature, we have become the Silvaningen beautiful beach of the most beautiful scenery. The most beautiful view of the beautiful beaches of Scheveningen.

The Hague - more highlights not to be missed:

Stroll through the Reichstag and meet the Dutch Prime Minister.

Want to meet the Queen in her golden carriage? Not the Queen's office!

Visit the Peace Palace and find the China Stone on the Road to Peace.

Built for just one painting, experience one of the world's most exquisite, largest and oldest surviving 360-degree panoramic paintings.

Visit Escher Palace and enter the dream-making space genius Escher.

Madurodam Miniature City is a collection of famous Dutch landscapes.

The Peace Palace is full of secrets!

Find the Italian Hundred Flowers marble floor, the Danish Angel Fountain, the Fuso East wall hangings, four 2-meter-high Chinese cloisonné vases, the 3.2-kilogram Russian Giant Vase, the Belgian cast-iron bronze door, the Swiss Traditional Engraved Floor Clock, the German Regulus Triple-Span Arch ......

Rotterdam

Novelties! Harbor tour

Spidoo cruise: the "first boat" to see the "first big harbor"

How can you come to Rotterdam without seeing Europe's first big harbor--Rotterdam harbor, which is the largest harbor in the world. The Port of Rotterdam is the main artery of the Rhine, the busiest river in the world. Board a stylish Spido cruise ship to see the charming style of "Manhattan on the Maas": from the Erasmus Bridge under the sail, past the world-famous New York Hotel, the picturesque beauty of the Port of Vail into the eyes, luxury yachts parked full of wharves, from all continents and the world of the large and small giant ocean-going ships and river boats from the side of the sail past, neatly arranged Colorful containers are piled up, rows of tall cranes stand on the pier, 75 minutes to really feel the busy of Europe's largest port!

Weird and strange is not a strange thing to see here! Amphibious Architecture

Rotterdam's architecture is world famous for its novelty and avant-garde features, such as the Cube House, the Swan Bridge, the Euromast, the Unilever Sky Tower ...... and the list goes on and on. To start this architectural journey, you need to choose the newest mode of transportation - the amphibious water bus. The yellow bus, which can carry up to 48 passengers, completes its land tour and then drives, or rather plunges, into the Maas River like a duck! The bus is instantly transformed into a sailing boat and you can continue to enjoy Rotterdam's marvelous architecture on the Maas.

Eyes can be blamed, but hungry tummies are not

Top 10 restaurants in Rotterdam, the capital of gastronomy

Rotterdam was voted 'Capital of Dutch Gastronomy 2010' by Special Bite, the leading restaurant guide in the Netherlands, and Ivy's restaurant tops the list. From traditional French cuisine to spicy exotic dishes, from traditional Dutch brownstones to trendy surprises, everything is possible in Rotterdam!

TIPS Recommended restaurants:

Michelin-starred restaurants: Restaurant Ivy, Parkheuvel, Fred, Amarone

Favorite restaurants: Bazar, Hotel New York, Level, Gusto, Rotown, La Pizza, De Unie, Lux, Moo, Bazar, Hotel New York, Level, Gusto, La Pizza, Unie, Lux, Moo. Unie, Lux, Mooii

Specialty Luxury Restaurants: Euromast Brasserie High Altitude, De Harmonie Garden Restaurant, Las Palmas Fish Restaurant, Wereldmuseum Museum Restaurant, Rosso Red Fashion Restaurant, De Jonge de Jong Delft Blue Restaurant, De Tuin Antique Restaurant, Look Garlic Restaurant, Viva Afrika African Restaurant, Toko94 Tropical Restaurant, Zenne Turkish Restaurant.

European Mast Aerial Suite: the tallest landmark in the Netherlands, a unique aerial experience

The European Mast was built on the occasion of the Rotterdam Flower Expo, and Queen Beatrix was present at the grand unveiling ceremony in 1960. The Euromast is now 185 meters high and remains one of the tallest landmarks in the Netherlands. The two suites at a height of 112 meters are sure to be a favorite amongst curiosity seekers. Spend the night together on the largest and highest balcony in Holland, admiring the twinkling stars above you and the glittering harbor city below you, and in the morning, look forward to the first rays of sunshine from the comfort of your double bed. Looking for a bit of a thrill? Then choose to rappel down from the top of the tower, and feel the taste of gliding high above the ground.

Euromast

Address: Parkhaven 20, Rotterdam

Website: www.euromast.nl

Rotterdam - more not to be missed:

"The Rotterdam." Return to the Titanic Afternoon Tea.

Practice your orientation in the most innovative cubicle!

Lean on the riverbank and admire the Swan Bridge, the most beautiful bridge in the world.

Sip on a bottle of Skidan's 100-year-old gin.

Kid's Causeway Windmill Cluster: Chivalry is more than a dream

If the story of Tangiguid is still fresh in your mind, riding among the windmill clusters is surely the way to go. Flying on your "mount" and clutching your "weapon" (a camera, of course), you lunge towards a series of ancient, tall windmills. Under the setting sun, the windmill waved its huge long arm to attack, raised "weapons" to meet, from different angles to launch an all-out attack on it, as if the medieval windmill wars again. It's only fitting that you come to the "Windmill Kingdom" to experience the "Battle of the Windmills".

Maastricht

The unexpected

Paradise Bookstore: Yes! This is the "Heavenly Bookstore" rumored on Twitter

Read in the closest place to God

Almost every bookworm dreams of having a bookstore like this: anytime you want, you can push the door open, have a drink, flip through the pages, and quietly immerse yourself in a book, and you'll be able to read the book in your favorite place. and immerse yourself in the world of books. The Dominicanen Bookstore in Maastricht is one such dream bookstore. Not only is it the bookstore with the most English-language books in Maastricht, but what makes it even more unique is that it's in the middle of a Dominican church.

The bookstore chain proposed renovating the church in 2002, a daunting task that balanced the church's character and historical importance with the commercial implications. The designers took full advantage of the church's solemn and deep architectural features to create a sense of tranquility and distance from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this church bookstore, there is both natural and artificial lighting. Customers have an unobstructed view of the entire bookshelf from top to bottom under such lighting. The top floor of a normal church is not open to the public, but now people can climb to the top of the three black shelves to get a closer look at the 14th-century frescoes on the dome of the church, as well as overlooking the entire church.

Address: Dominikanerkerkstraat 1, Maastricht

It was "The Church Bookstore", now it's "The Church Hotel. In the center of Maastricht's old town, there's a church-hotel, the Kreischlund, that's hidden from the rest of the city. From the outside, it looks like any other church, but inside there is a lot more to it. It is a unique "design between heaven and earth".

Not only is the hotel's hardware unrivaled, but the second-floor terrace in the nave is the hotel's gastronomic space, where you can not only sample Michelin-starred cuisine, but also enjoy the view of the Old Town through the huge church windows. At night, the wine bar, converted from the original choir seats, is even more charming. Savor more than 1,800 varieties of top wines, try a piece of local fruit dessert, or a cup of unique Maastricht coffee for a one-of-a-kind wine night in Maastricht.

Kruisherenhotel

Address: Kruisherengang 19-23, Maastricht

Website: www.chateauhotels.nl

Three countries in one footstep, three borders, three cultures in one

Maastricht is situated at the triple border of the Netherlands Maastricht is located at the triple junction of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, neighboring Germany in the east and Belgium in the west and south, only half an hour away from Aachen, one hour away from Cologne, one hour away from Düsseldorf, and four hours away from Paris by car. Several traditional commercial routes in Western Europe meet here, and historically, this is a key place for countries to fight over, having been invaded by Britain, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and other countries for more than 20 times, and formally belonged to the Netherlands only in 1830. It is because of its geography and history that Maastricht is characterized by a blend of European countries in its architecture, religion and cuisine, and its residents generally speak Dutch, German and French.

Maastricht is the most cosmopolitan city in the Netherlands, and has been described as "a region without borders" and "the most un-Dutch city in the Netherlands". For example, Maastricht cuisine is closer to the French flavor, very sophisticated, and there are many crisp local beer brands. Spanish-style white houses, French-style shopping streets, as well as the countless cafes and vineyards on the hillside, you can not help but wonder where you are. It combines the quality of life of the South with the simplicity and organization of the North.

Maastricht - more highlights not to be missed:

Grotten St. Peter's Cave (Grotten St. Pietersberg) Seek out the caves that protected The Night Watch during World War II, as well as Cretaceous-age fossils on the rock walls that are 7 million years old.

Experience one of Thermae 2000's famous mountain spa treatments in the spa country of Valkenburg.

Arrive in Vaals to climb the highest peak in Holland, 322.5 meters above sea level, and see three wildernesses in one footstep.

Sheep's Corner Village and Van Gogh Forest

Sheep's Corner Village - stay in a garden villa and enjoy delicious onion soup

Sheep's Corner Village is just like her name, far away from the hustle and bustle, pure and peaceful. A large mushroom-like residence "grows" on both sides of the river, and the river naturally divides the families. A small wooden bridge with a high arch is the entrance to the houses, and the courtyard without walls extends all the way to the water's edge, with large purple or white flowers and several colorful ceramics of different sizes or a set of white tables and chairs placed in the courtyard, which are interesting and unique. Most of the houses in Yangjiao Village are roofed with reeds, which are warm in winter and cool in summer, and are sturdy and durable. Don't look down on these reeds, the price of which is 10 times that of ordinary bricks and tiles. The houses are full of idyllic atmosphere, with rustic wooden furniture, fresh fabrics and various decorations of various sizes, cozy but not cluttered.

Sheep's Horn Village, there really are sheep's horns!

Sheep's Horn Village got its name in the 18th century. At the time, there was a considerable lack of good quality land in the area, with almost 28% of the land being sandy. It was settled by a group of coal diggers, whose excavations led to the formation of watercourses and lakes of various sizes. During their daily excavations, in addition to coal, they also dug up a lot of "goat horns" in the ground, which were identified as a group of wild goats that lived around 1170. Therefore, they called the place Giethoorn, and the name has been retained to this day.

Dutch afternoon tea, flowers and swans

In the warmth of the afternoon sun, every hostel's courtyard will not be missing the cozy afternoon sunshine coffee and tea: under the shade of the trees, next to the creek, in the flowers, the people in love with each other to taste a cup of strong coffee together, gossiping and gazing at the leisurely ducks or swans lingering, or in the backyard to read a piece of prose, or simply sit here quietly to write postcards. Or just sit here quietly writing postcards, not caring about the passage of time, to seize the moment is not a gorgeous refreshing good.

Swinging boat in Yangjiao Village, clear mind and healthy life

In Yangjiao Village, which is crisscrossed by waterways, the best way to relax is to rent a special electric flat-bottomed wooden boat and aimlessly wander in the village streams, relaxing in the water, watching the dappled shadows of the trees swaying in the water, with fallen leaves drifting down from time to time, and blocks of simple and elegant reed huts reflecting on the water surface of the rivers. Fresh air, feel the tranquility and comfort of nature. On sunny days, many people will sit on the grass outside the house and read the newspaper, and when they see us rowing through the door in our boats, they will also say hello in a friendly way.

Yangjiao Village's "high-end thatched houses"

Yangjiao Village's houses are also a major feature. The roofs are made of local reeds, the main reed-producing area in the Netherlands. These reed huts are warm in winter and cool in summer, sturdy and durable, almost like a farmhouse in a paradise. Don't underestimate these reeds, it is surprisingly 10 times the price of ordinary bricks and tiles. The people who live here are lawyers, doctors and other high-income people.

Watch the twilight and morning of the garden house as you ride along

The real beauty of Sheepscot Village lies in the way of life in its midst. Everyone lives in the most natural state, they have a share of space with their pets, and with the cows, sheep and waterfowl***. Ride a bicycle, with the soft morning sunshine through the village, light birdsong endless, small bridges, farmhouses, canals everywhere into the picture, stay to do a small town letter carrier can not help but be enviable. In the twilight, a small dog is napping on the green grass, two mallards are combing their feathers, a sleepy kitten is looking down at the garden from the window sill, not interested in the ducks, and the man of the house is organizing the blue rowing boat. The view of nature and idleness was mesmerizing.

Van Gogh's Forest Kuhlemüller Gallery

Modern art investment

The area was originally known as the Hogh? Van Leeuwen National Forest, but it's better known as Van Gogh's Forest because of the Kroller Muller Museum's important association with the master. The museum's proprietress specialized in collecting what she considered to be the most forward-thinking works of modern art, even if they were not socially acceptable at the time. This included a one-off purchase of 35 Van Gogh works 25 years after his death, all of which are now housed in the Kunstmuseum Kühler-Muller in the Van Gogh Forest. The gallery now houses not only 278 Van Gogh paintings, but also many 19th- and 20th-century classics by Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, Mondrian, and Renoir, the masters of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism.

Must-see works: Café Seat at Night, Suspension Bridge at Arles, Sower at Sunset, Harvest, Potato Eater, and Self-Portrait.

Kroller Muller Museum

Address: Houtkampweg 6, 6731 AW, Otterlo

Hours: open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, sculpture garden until 16:30; closed New Year's Day

Tickets: adults €18.30 (including forest and Museum), ages 6-12 €9.15 (including forest and museum) ages 5 and under free; 10% off for groups of 20 or more

Website: www.kmm.nl

Van Gogh Forest Ride

Grab your little baskets and rags, let's have a picnic!

The Forest Park will take your riding trip to the max. There's no need to worry about safety, with over 40 kilometers of bike paths and clear, easy-to-follow signs, you'll have no trouble getting around. Looking up, the blue sky is like a narrow winding canal. Slowly stop and go deeper into the path, bare feet ruffle the sparkling lake, lightly step on the wildflowers in full bloom grass, reach out your hand to taste the fine sand flowing through the cracks of your fingers, feel the purple lavender swaying caress. The small or large sculptures and the sudden appearance of squirrels, deer and wild boars add to the fun of the ride, creating a near-perfect harmony with the surrounding natural ****.

Suggested explorations:

Visit the Underground Museum in the Van Gogh Forest Visitor Center.

Experience the geological structure at different depths underground, how deep the roots of the trees are, where the underground water is, and what state the magma is in at the center of the earth.

Stand on the high steps of the Palais du Louvre overlooking the gardens, with the baroque French gardens in full view.

Volendam

Gourmet fish dinner tour

Spaander "sea" view hotel: 80% of the diners are big names

Spaander Hotel faces "the sea". Over the past hundred years, Auguste Renoir, Roosevelt, Disney, Kirk Douglas, Muhammad Ali, Van Basten and many other celebrities have been attracted by the hotel's beauty.

Hotel Spaander

Address:

Haven 15-19, 1131 EP Volendam

Website:

More highlights of Volendam-not-to-be-missed:

Dress up in a traditional Dutch costume in front of the green hut or the in front of the fishing harbor to take a few pictures and leave a memento of being Dutch for once.

Take a look around the homes, the lawns are decorated with all kinds of fairy tale dolls, mermaids, Dumbo and Snow White lying in a crystal coffin ......

The 32-kilometer barrage dam is a wonder of the world, and you can marvel at the spirit of the Dutch to reclaim the sea.

The Alkmaar Cheese Market takes you back to the 16th-century capital of cheese, where you can sample some of the finest cheeses.

The North Sea's delicious and nutritious fish dinners: eat your way to health

Variety and nutrition: raw herring

Volendam is famous for its fish dinners, which include salmon, freshwater cod, sole, and silverfish, all of which are prepared in a variety of ways, including raw, steamed, deep-fried, and smoked. You can find restaurants specializing in fish dishes in the markets along the sea. Volendam is best known for its connection to raw herring, which was invented by the town's fishermen who invented the method of removing the innards with a single cut, which greatly increased the shelf life of the herring and made the Netherlands stand out from the competition in the fishing industry and become a wagon trainer on the sea. Nowadays raw herring is still a Dutch favorite, with its rich vitamins, calcium and unsaturated fatty acids doing wonders for the body. It's important to remember that the most authentic way to eat raw herring is to lift the tail and tilt your head back to take a bite.

Delft Blue

-Delft Blue: the national treasure of the Netherlands!

As the only remaining seventeenth-century Delft Porcelain factory, Royal Delft, the oldest porcelain factory, still follows centuries of traditional hand-painted porcelain methods. Royal Delft porcelain can be called the national treasure of the Netherlands, loved by the Dutch royal family.

Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the museum's Royal Delft private collection of antique porcelain, a glimpse of the history of Delft blue pottery. At Royal Delft, visitors can watch the entire production process. In the showroom, visitors can admire the complete collection of Royal Delft porcelain, from classic to modern, and purchase their favorite pieces. At the same time, visitors can join any of our painting classes and hand-paint their own tiles, plates or cutlery! All painting classes are available for groups and individuals. And Chinese guides and Chinese speaking services are available.

The Royal Delft can be visited during a tour of nearby cities and is easily accessible by car or public ****transport from Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam.

Royal Delft can also organize and develop all the activities according to the wishes and needs of the visitors.

Admission: €12.50 for adults, €6.25 for 13-18 year olds, free for under 12 year olds; €9.50 for groups of 20 or more, €35 for guided tours for groups (up to 30 people)

Opening times:

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 to Mar. 15, 2016, 12:00-17:00,: daily opening times 9:00 -17:00 Closing time December 25 December 26 January 1 Address Rotterdamseweg 196, 2628 AR Delft

Website: www.royaldelft.com