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Just 5 hours (flight time) away from Xinjiang, there is a little-known overseas travel destination known as the "Backyard of Europe".
If you were a student with a keen eye for geography, you'll definitely be familiar with this place! That's right! The Caucasus Mountains, often referred to as the "Eurasian Dividing Line," are right here.
There are four countries in the Caucasus region: Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. The last three are called the "Caucasus Three Countries".
When you come here, you will see rolling mountains, lush meadows, blue lakes, romantic towns... It's like the Garden of Eden on earth!
A church far away from the world, an ancient village with a long history, a monastery built on a cliff... this place is peaceful and looks like a "paradise on earth".
I can guarantee that when you come here, you will definitely get lost in this "mysterious pure land"!
✈And the good news is that at present, tourism exchanges between the three Caucasus countries and our country have been resumed, and tourists can prepare to sign up and set off!
Visas for three countries are also very convenient
Tips:
●Armenia visa-free photo
●Azerbaijan photo visa on arrival
Georgian electronic visa with photo
To apply for a visa, you only need the first page of your household registration and a two-inch photo with a white background.
Friends who want to go, hurry up!
Want to learn more about the Three Caucasian Kingdoms? Next, I'll explore them from four perspectives! Read on!
One mountain: Caucasus Mountains
It is the Eurasian continental dividing line I just mentioned!
Two seas: the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea
It is the best place for Caucasian people to vacation!
Three countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia
Although it is somewhat unfamiliar to most people, it is a rare tourist paradise!
01. Prometheus the Firelord was chained to the Kazbek peak in the Caucasus Mountains
It is said that when the world was first created, there was no fire on earth. Prometheus stole fire from Zeus for mankind and was locked on Mount Kazbek in the Caucasus for 30,000 years.
Today, many tourists go to Kazbekistan for this Greek myth, to see the towering snow-capped mountains where Prometheus was imprisoned, and the world-famous Holy Trinity Church in the mountains.
02. Noah's Ark, carrying the seeds of life, landed on the edge of Mount Ararat
According to the Book of Genesis, God and all creatures in the world built Noah's Ark in order to avoid a catastrophic flood. After the flood, the Ark finally docked on Mount Ararat.
03. Jesus' robe was passed down here, leaving behind a magical legend of the Pillar of Life
It is said that after Jesus died, a man from Mtskheta took the robe back to his hometown. The moment his sister took the robe, she died of excessive emotion, and no one could take the robe out of her hands.
So, Jesus' robe was buried with this ordinary woman in Mtskheta. Not long after, a huge cedar tree grew from the woman's grave. Later, Sister Nino built this church over the tomb and made the cedar trunk into the seventh pillar supporting the church!
04. The spear used in Jesus' crucifixion remains in the Echmiadzin Cathedral in Armenia
According to legend, when Jesus was nailed to the cross, a centurion in the Roman army pierced Jesus' chest with a spear in his hand. Blood splashed on his almost blind eyes, and his sight was immediately restored. The brave officer immediately became a monk.
Later generations revered this spear as the "Holy Spear" and it is now kept in the Echmeath Cathedral, which made it famous all over the world!
Roman Empire, Greek city-states, Persian Empire, Arab Empire, Tsarist Russia
These five regions all had dynasties that were once glorious in the world. They expanded, invaded, and ruled the Caucasus region, making the civilization of the Caucasus region mysterious and complex!
📍Azerbaijan
It is said that this tower protected countless girls from being ravaged by foreign enemies during the war, hence the beautiful name of the Maiden Tower.
Unique mud volcanoes, here we will take an off-road vehicle to shuttle between the mud volcanoes and experience the wild atmosphere!
📍Georgia
The capital of Georgia two thousand years ago represents the height of development of ancient Georgian civilization.
📍Armenia
Built in the 4th century AD, it is the first church in Armenia and is known as the "Vatican" of Armenia.
Geghard means "holy spear". It houses the spear that killed Jesus. It is a pinnacle of the Middle Ages, with a simple and dark style and magical light and shadow.
A bold and innovative work of civil architecture, it is a typical example of urban architecture with superb architectural skills. The harmony and compactness displayed in its asymmetrical layout are amazing and have had a profound impact on the development of medieval Armenian architecture.
In addition to the above, there are many places worth visiting in the three Caucasus countries, so I will show you some more!
This place is known as the "City of Fire", and the three flame towers have become magical landmarks of the Fire Kingdom.
This is the world-famous "place with eternal fire". The religious buildings preserved here are mainly places where believers of Hinduism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism and other religions worship fire.
This is a unique winemaking method with a history of 8,000 years, and it has not been lost yet. Brothers and sisters must come and try it, and you can even show off a little!
The Caucasus volume of the famous travel book "Lonely Planet" chose this place as the cover picture!
This is an impressive remnant of the Middle Ages, with over 20 towers in its walls, all named after the towns at the end of the road that passes through each gate. Only a small part of the site is walkable, but the views overlooking the Alazani Valley are not to be missed!
At a specific time every day, the two characters will slowly move towards each other, hug, kiss, then pass through each other's bodies and continue to walk away. This is so romantic~
This is a monument to the friendship between Russia and Georgia, peace and love!
The interior of the church is decorated with mosaics, and the outer walls have exquisite reliefs with beautiful flowers and animals. In 1994, it was approved by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and included in the World Heritage List as a cultural heritage.
This place is known as the "Mirror of the Caucasus". The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and wild flowers. The lake water is blue, like a huge sapphire spread among the mountains, reflecting the white clouds in the sky and the snow-capped peaks in the distance.
This is one of the most popular landmarks in Armenia, nicknamed the "Little Greek Acropolis"!
This is the memorial hall for the designer of the former Soviet MiG aircraft. Come and pay your respects!
That's it for our introduction to the three Caucasian countries! If you're also fascinated by this place, why not join us on a trip to this lesser-known destination?
