Live Your Best Lives
When I was little, a year felt like a lifetime, like it would never end. Now, a year seems as short as a month. Life spins around like a top, and before I knew it, 2019 is almost over. Travel is one of the few ways to escape the mundane world of life, offering a few days of relaxation, a moment of no return. What kind of trip would you like to take this year? Why not go see the aurora borealis?
The snow that crackles when you step on it, the reindeer that walk slowly and steadily, the gorgeous aurora that explodes above your head like fireworks, the glass cottage with warm light in the forest... Start planning from now on and use this dreamy trip as your New Year's gift.
Rovaniemi in Finland is one of the most popular destinations for aurora viewing in the world. It is the only provincial capital located on the Arctic Circle. The glass house hotel you often see on the Internet is here. Lying in the cabin and watching an aurora is one of the dreams of many people.
In addition to the Northern Lights, there are many other fun experiences here, such as dog sledding, reindeer farms, snowmobiles, etc. The world's only officially certified Santa Claus works here, and you can take a photo with Santa Claus in Santa Village.
You might not know that the Finns, who seem to be socially anxious, actually love saunas. You can also try a refreshing sauna in a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, and then jump into the icy lake, which is the most exciting Finnish way to play.
Iceland, a paradise on earth, is undoubtedly the most magical when bathed in the aurora borealis. This island, nestled entirely within the auroral belt and nicknamed the "Arctic Egg," offers opportunities to observe the aurora from anywhere in the country. On clear days, during a major aurora display, you can even witness the dazzling green dance of light from the dazzling lights of Reykjavik's capital.
Iceland, a hidden gem, offers countless other exciting activities and breathtaking scenery beyond the Northern Lights. You can hike up Vatnajökull, the world's third-largest glacier, and experience a bit of "Interstellar."
Step into the magical blue ice cave that can only be entered in winter; go to the black sand beach and pick up a piece of diamond-clear ice from the glacial lake; play the role of a rescue team member and search for the wreckage of the crashed plane; find a hot spring, take off your clothes and jump in for a comfortable bath. For Iceland, the aurora is not the only purpose of coming here, there are so many beautiful things waiting for you to encounter.
Chase it with a Buddhist mentality. When you happen to see the dancing aurora behind the clouds, you will truly understand the meaning of this trip.
Due to transportation and price constraints, Murmansk, Russia, is the cheapest place in the world for Chinese tourists to see the aurora borealis. Winter here boasts four extremes: polar night, aurora borealis, polar air, and incredibly expensive caviar. It's possible to see the aurora borealis from September to March, with November and February offering the highest chances of seeing it.
In autumn, before the snow falls, the lights are particularly bright; in winter, the lights and the white light reflected from the snow interfere with viewing, so people drive to the suburbs, leaving the city behind. It's best to plan at least four days here, as nature doesn't always show you this treasure; it depends on its mood.
This is a true Arctic port city. The polar night you've read about in books occurs from December 2nd to January 18th of the following year. The sun sinks below the horizon, while the North Star hangs almost vertically in the sky, shining with moving light.
God's preference for Norway is too obvious, especially the Lofoten Islands in the north.
This place is completely another kind of paradise: snow-capped mountains all year round, majestic fjords, sea roads shuttling between small islands, bright red fishing houses... In such a dreamy scene, if you encounter the aurora again, it will be an unforgettable sight.
Fairbanks is located in the heart of the auroral belt, and as the second largest city in Alaska, it has well-developed infrastructure and is a perfect place to observe the aurora, with auroras appearing more than 200 days a year.
Every winter, thousands of travelers flock to the area to soak in the hot springs and watch the aurora borealis, a truly wild experience. Traditional snow activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding, and ice fishing are also available. Alternatively, you can travel the Dawton Highway, the only road to the Arctic Circle, to the northernmost town in North America, earn an Arctic Circle certificate, and witness the authentic polar landscape.
Yellowknife, a little-known Canadian town, is located on the edge of the Arctic region, but it has a 95% chance of seeing the aurora!
You can ice skate on frozen lakes, go fishing, snowshoe, or traverse the northern wilderness on a snowmobile. Alternatively, you can experience dog sledding, where trained dogs guide you through the polar climate, traversing the snowy landscape and capturing stunning photos. Alternatively, you can savor northern delicacies like bison and pike at a local restaurant.
After a satisfying meal and a few drinks, you can slide into the warm bathtub and watch the northern lights twinkling in the sky amidst the steam. The lights dance like a silent and dazzling firework in the sky.
Watching a full sunrise at dawn, waiting for a meteor shower at night, or even traveling thousands of miles just to see the scenery in that postcard with your own eyes. Life needs this kind of ritual.
