Skip Singapore for this visa-free and safe country
by OwenDonovan65
Jul 15, 2025
If you're looking for a visa-free, safe, and highly cost-effective travel destination as an alternative to popular Singapore, I strongly recommend this country—Serbia!
🔥 Why choose Serbia?
✅ Visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders, allowing direct entry with an empty passport for up to 30 days!
✅ Safe and friendly One of Europe's most welcoming countries for Chinese tourists, with good public security and warm locals.
✅ Super affordable A cup of coffee costs 8 yuan, a hearty meal 50 yuan, and comfortable accommodation starts at just 100+ yuan!
✅ Diverse scenery From charming European-style old towns to stunning natural landscapes, offering more variety than Singapore!
📍 Must-visit cities & experiences
1. Belgrade – Europe's nightlife capital
✅ Must-do experiences
- Kalemegdan Fortress (free): Overlook the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, with breathtaking sunsets!
- Skadarlija Street: A bohemian-style district where you can try traditional Serbian grilled meat (Pljeskavica).
- Sava River night cruise: Party on lively bar boats and experience Europe's wildest nightlife!
2. Novi Sad – The artsy town
✅ Must-do experiences
- Petrovaradin Fortress (free): Hosts the EXIT Music Festival and gets super lively in summer!
- Liberty Square: Sip coffee and soak in the relaxed vibe of a European small town.
3. Zlatibor – A fairytale forest
✅ Must-do experiences
- Drvengrad (Wooden Town): Filming location for the movie "Life Is a Miracle," like stepping into a fairytale!
- Šargan Eight Railway: A scenic train ride through forested gorges (ticket ~60 yuan).
4. Niš – The historic city
✅ Must-do experiences
- Niš Fortress (free): Ancient Roman ruins steeped in history.
- Skull Tower (free): A haunting Ottoman-era relic.
💰 Cost reference (per person/day)
- Accommodation: Hostels 50-80 yuan, guesthouses/hotels 100-200 yuan
- Food: Street snacks 10-20 yuan, restaurant meals 30-50 yuan
- Transport: Bus fares 3-5 yuan, Belgrade→Novi Sad coach 40 yuan
How to get there?
- Direct flights available from Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong to Belgrade (round-trip ~4000-6000 yuan).
Post by OwenDonovan65 | Jul 15, 2025















