Travel Guide to Lyon, France
Scenic spot introduction:
Lyon is the second most populous city in France after Paris. It is located in the southeast of France between the Rhone River and Saone River Located on the Presqu'ile Peninsula in central Spain, the ancient city has a long history. Its old city center is full of medieval buildings and churches. It is known as a city "with a pink heart".Attractions distribution:
Lyon has a long history. Rhone River (Rhone) and Saone River The Saone and the Saone meet here, forming a "three-way estuary". The geographical advantage of water transportation enabled the Romans to establish a city called Lugdunum here as early as the first century BC, and developed it into one of the three capitals of the Gallo-Roman period. In the 15th century AD, Lyon became the trade center of Europe with its prosperous commerce and finance; in the 17th and 18th centuries, Lyon's silk weaving industry brought the city the earliest wealth and an important political status, becoming the silk weaving center of Europe; in recent years, Lyon has made great progress in industry and commerce, transportation, science and education, becoming the second largest metropolitan area and economic and cultural center in France after Paris.Lyon is divided into two parts by the north-south Rhone River and Saone River It is divided into three areas. The two rivers meet at the southern end of Lyon, and the peninsula area in the middle is Old Lyon The Red Cross Mountain on the north side of the peninsula is also known as the "Working Mountain" and is a traditional silk workshop area. Saone River The low Fourvière Hill on the west bank is the birthplace of Lyon. Rhone River The east coast is newly regulated Badi District The city of Lyon displays architectural forms and urban landscapes from various periods in history, and it still plays an important role in the political, cultural and economic development of Europe.
Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Cultural tours, shopping, sightseeing, ancient city, city toursTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe > France > Lyon
How to get there:
External transportation
Train: Lyon has two train stations, Perrache Station in the city center and Part-Dieu Station far from the city center. There are about 60 TGV trains a day between Paris and Lyon, and the journey between the two cities only takes 2 hours. In addition, Lyon Train Station also has trains to Provence, Auvergne, Alps, Alsace, Nord and Switzerland.
Airplane: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport is the only modern giant airport in France comparable to Charles de Gaulle Airport, with more than 60 international routes. The airport is located 25 kilometers southeast of the city. There is an airport bus between the Perrache train station in the city center and the airport, which takes 40 minutes and costs about 5 euros.
Internal Transportation
Public transportation in Lyon is very convenient. There are 4 subway lines in operation, with a total length of 25 kilometers, divided into four lines, ABCD, and four colors: red, blue, orange, and green. In addition, there are two trams and a mountain cable car. A one-day pass for trams and subways costs 4.2 euros, and there is also a 2-hour pass for 2 euros. Using the Lyon Bus Pass is the best choice for tourists. This unlimited pass can be used on various lines of various transportation tools in Lyon (subway, tram, bus, cable car, trolleybus) in the city.
Visitors can also visit the quay on the Celestins embankment in Lyon.
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Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Lyon is world-famous for its cuisine. In addition to high-end fine dining restaurants, its traditional bistros are also well-known throughout France. Rue Mercière, Rue Saint Jean and Rue des Marronniers are three famous tourist snack streets in Lyon.
Place Bellecour The Republic Street and Avenue Hugo The pedestrian street together brings together famous brand stores from all over the world and is a must-visit place for tourists who love shopping.
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