Unlocking the Hidden Gems of Swiss Train Travel
by LumiKokko
Jul 3, 2025
"Loving you is the beginning and the end of this story"
Because of Li Chuan and Xiao Qiu, Zurich has become a more romantic place. 💓 Li Chuan is buried in Zurich. He was born in Switzerland, studied in the United States, fell in love with a Chinese girl, and died in China.
💓 Let's follow Li Chuan to explore the beautiful city of Zurich~
✅️ What to prepare
1⃣ Documents: Bring a valid passport and other ID.
2⃣ Clothing: Zurich has four distinct seasons. The temperature in summer is usually 20-25°C, and in winter it is generally around 0°C. Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season.
3⃣ Currency: The Swiss franc is the local currency.
4⃣ Language: German is the main language in Zurich.
✅️ How to get there?
1⃣ Plane: Zurich International Airport is the largest airport in Switzerland.
2⃣ Train: Zurich is a railway hub in Switzerland, and you can take a train to other parts of Switzerland.
3⃣ Public transport: Public transport in Zurich mainly consists of trams, buses, and taxis.
✅️ What to do?
1⃣ Lindenhof Hill: A great place to enjoy a panoramic view of Zurich.
2⃣ Fraumünster Church: Famous for its beautiful stained glass windows.
3⃣ Bahnhofstrasse: Home to top luxury brands and high-end department stores.
4⃣ Lake Zurich: The lake is blue and surrounded by mountains.
5⃣ University of Zurich Observation Deck: You can see the whole city and the distant Alps.
6⃣ Limmat River: You can choose to walk along the river or take a boat tour.
6⃣ Swiss National Museum: The museum displays a wealth of Swiss historical relics and artworks.
7⃣ Bürkliplatz: The best place to get up close and personal with swans.
✅️ What to eat?
1⃣ Cheese fondue: Melt cheese and add white wine and garlic, then dip bread in it.
2⃣ Chocolate: Swiss chocolate is world-famous and can be bought as a gift.
3⃣ Swiss bread: Rich in wheat flavor, it goes well with a cup of coffee for a nice afternoon.
4⃣ Zurich veal: Thinly sliced veal cooked with cream, mushrooms, and white wine, tender and delicious.
✅️ Where to stay?
1⃣ Luxury: Park Hyatt Zurich, The Dolder Grand, etc.
2⃣ Budget: There are many budget hotels and homestays in downtown Zurich.
3⃣ Local style: You can choose to stay in a hotel or homestay in the old town of Zurich.
————Switzerland and Italy 10-day itinerary reference
Day 1: Shanghai ➡️ Zurich Airport ➡️ Airport transfer hotel ➡️ City tour
Day 2: Zurich ➡️ Lucerne
Day 3: Lucerne ➡️ Lungern ➡️ Brienz ➡️ Interlaken
Day 4: Interlaken ➡️ Grindelwald ➡️ Lauterbrunnen ➡️ Spiez
Day 5: Interlaken ➡️ Milan
Day 6: Milan ➡️ Florence
Day 7: Florence day tour
Day 8: Florence ➡️ Rome
Day 9: Rome day tour
Day 10: Rome ➡️ Shanghai
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