God's Backyard - Georgia

✨Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, blends ancient history, unique culture, and modern vibes.

✅Must-Visit Attractions
1. Old Tbilisi
- 🌟Highlights: Narrow cobblestone streets, 🌈colorful wooden balconies, and sulfur baths.
- 👍Recommendation: Stroll along Shardeni Street, ☕soaking up the artistic atmosphere of cafés and galleries.
- Abanotubani Sulfur Baths: ♨️Experience traditional sulfur baths (e.g., Orbeliani Bathhouse—advance booking recommended).

2. Holy Trinity Cathedral🏰
- Georgia’s largest Orthodox church, with golden domes overlooking the city. [CityNight]Night views are especially stunning.

3. Narikala Fortress
- The best spot for panoramic views of Tbilisi. 🌄Visit at dusk—reachable on foot or by cable car (departing from Rike Park).

4. Peace Bridge🌉
- A modern glass-and-steel bridge linking the old and new towns, 🪩brilliantly lit at night.

5. Dry Bridge Market
- Hunt for Soviet-era antiques, vintage items, and 📿handicrafts—perfect for retro lovers.

6. Georgian National Museum
- Explore Georgia’s history, especially the prehistoric gold exhibit and Soviet occupation section.

🍜Food Recommendations
1. Traditional Georgian Cuisine
- Khinkali🥠 (soup dumplings): Try "Khinkali House."
- Khachapuri🫓 (cheese bread): Don’t miss Adjaruli Khachapuri (boat-shaped).
- Churchkhela (nut candy)🍬: A common street snack.

2. Wine Experience🍾
- Georgia is the birthplace of wine—sample local qvevri wines (e.g., Saperavi, Rkatsiteli).

🌴Day Trips
1. Mtskheta
- A UNESCO-listed ancient city with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery.

2. Kazbegi
- Stop at Ananuri Fortress en route to 🏔Gergeti Trinity Church beneath snow-capped peaks. 🚐Book a private or group tour.

3. Gori
- Stalin’s hometown, featuring the Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe cave town.

🚗Transport Guide
- Airport transfers: [Metro]Metro (Red Line to Rustaveli) or taxis (Bolt/Yandex ~20-30 GEL).
- City transport: Metro (1 GEL/ride), buses, or walking (Old Town is pedestrian-friendly).
- Car rental/taxis: [TaxiFront]International license required; hire drivers for mountain routes (local agencies available).

🏫Accommodation Picks
- Luxury: Stamba Hotel (industrial chic) or Rooms Hotel Tbilisi.
- Budget: Fabrika (hostel/creative hub) or Old Town guesthouses.
- 🌟Unique: Traditional courtyard hotels near sulfur baths.

⚠️Tips
1. Visa: E-visa ($20, official website) or visa-free with a valid developed-country visa for Chinese passport holders.
2. Currency: GEL (1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL in 2023). 💰Cash is widely used.
3. Language: Limited English; download a translator or learn basic Georgian (e.g., "Gamarjoba" for hello).
4. Safety: Generally safe, but avoid isolated areas at night.

Best Seasons
- Spring/Fall (🌱Apr-Jun, 🍁Sep-Oct): Pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
- ❄Winter (Nov-Mar): ⛷️Skiing in mountains, 🎄festive Christmas vibes.
- ☘️Summer (Jul-Aug): Hot—escape to Kazbegi or the Black Sea coast.

Tbilisi is ideal for slow travel—take extra days to savor its laid-back charm. With more time, explore other Georgian destinations!