Tbilisi Citywalk Complete Guide: Stroll through "God's Backyard," Experience a Thousand Years of Eurasian Charm in One Day | Itinerary Planning (approx. 6-8

Tbilisi Citywalk Complete Guide: Stroll through "God's Backyard," Experience a Thousand Years of Eurasian Charm in One Day |

Itinerary Planning (approx. 6-8 hours total, mainly free attractions)
1️⃣Starting Point: Liberty Square
Landmark Check-in: Golden St. George Dragon-Slaying Column (original Lenin statue location), look around the Russian Empire-era buildings (City Hall, Marriott Hotel).
Transportation: Direct access via Liberty Square Metro Station, six surrounding streets radiate to the city's highlights.

2️⃣Old Town Artsy Alley (Loane Shavteli Street)
Highlights: Colorful wooden balconies entwined with grapevines, Instagrammable cafes, Anchiskhati Basilica (1500 years of history!).
Must-photograph: Internet-famous Puppet Clock Tower 📍 Watch the little angel ring the bell on the hour, mosaic wall covered with sticky notes.

3️⃣Kura River Embankment
Metekhi Church: 13th-century church on a cliff, overlooking the river.
Peace Bridge: Modern fiberglass landmark, thousands of LEDs light up 90 minutes before sunset ✨, stunning night view.

4️⃣Panoramic View from Above: Narikala Fortress
Choose one method:
✅ Cable car: Purchase a transport card at Rike Park Station (one-way 2.5 Lari ≈ 7 RMB), 6 minutes directly to the summit.
✅ Hike: Take the small path next to the Sulfur Bath area up the mountain, 30 minutes to the summit, great photo opportunities at the old town rooftop bars along the way.
✅ View: Ruined city walls + 20-meter-tall "Mother of Georgia" statue (left hand holding a wine bowl to welcome friends, right hand holding a sword pointing at wolves 🗡️), overlooking the golden dome of Holy Trinity Cathedral.

5️⃣Endpoint: Holy Trinity Cathedral
Tip: Free admission, headscarves provided for covering hair, the dome is bathed in golden light at dusk ⛪.
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🍷 Interspersed Experience: Georgian Healing Moments & Culinary Delights
Khinkali: Beef soup dumplings from Puris Sakhli in the Old Town, approx. 15 Lari per person (≈ 42 RMB).
Wine Ice Cream: Luca Polare (near Liberty Square), a magical combination of wine and milk flavors 🍨.
Underground Wine Cellar Tasting: 200-year-old Karalashvili Wine Cellar in the Old Town, 5 exclusive wines + Chacha spirit, 50 Lari/person.
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Hidden Gem Market: Dry Bridge Market: Hunt for Soviet medals, film cameras, church candlesticks, remember to bargain! Gallery 27: A labyrinth of light and shadow from colorful stained-glass windows, open 11:00-20:00, a free photo spot.
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💡 Practical Tips
Visa: Visa-free for Chinese passports! Can travel even with a blank passport.
Currency: Withdraw Lari from ATMs at the airport (1 Lari ≈ 2.8 RMB), use Visa/Mastercard in the city.
Transportation: Metro 0.5 Lari/ride, use Bolt App for taxis (within city ≤ 10 Lari).
Accommodation: Around Liberty Square, recommend Fabrika Hostel (bed from 30 Lari) or Hotel Flower (200 Lari/night).
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Tbilisi Citywalk: Wandering like a local is the real deal! In the morning, step on the polished cobblestone streets of the Old Town, in the afternoon, take the cable car up the mountain to wait for a breeze from the Caucasus, and at dusk, drink the last drop of red wine to the sound of church bells. Tbilisi, oh, it's a travel destination you can afford to love even with a monthly salary of 5000 RMB! ✨