Travel Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia

Travel Notes of Travellers:

• Travel Guide: Russia 7-Day Travel Guide 2017
• Traveling Alone: Northern Europe + Russia + Beijing 16 Days Tour (Part 2) Russia

travelling guideline:

1. Ballet performances. There are many theaters of all sizes here. The most convenient one is Alexandrinski Theater, which is located near Narvsky Prospekt. The performance usually starts at 7:30 p.m. and lasts for 2 hours, with a break in the middle. It should be noted that the audience must be dressed neatly to watch the performance. Generally speaking, the top dancers in St. Petersburg are not in the country in the summer, and usually study and exchange abroad. They return to the country for training and performances in the winter, so many theaters are closed for rest. Even if there are performances, they are second-rate roles. Only in winter can you enjoy top performances!

2. This activity is worth trying in St. Petersburg, the unique cruise ship of the "Venice of the North". Cruise ships are divided into two types: outer river cruise and inner river cruise. Neva River For the view of both banks, you can join at the pier opposite the Hermitage Museum. As for the river cruise, you can tour the canals in the city on smaller boats and join at the pier on the riverside of the fountain on Nalevsky Street.

3. St. Petersburg White Day Festival. June 21st of each year is the "Summer Solstice" in St. Petersburg, Russia, also known as the "White Day Festival". In the following days, St. Petersburg has 23 hours of daylight a day. In the early hours of the morning, some people take to the streets of St. Petersburg to experience the tranquility that is not available during the daytime. Looking around, you will see the world-famous The Winter Palace Showing extraordinary style and luxury.

4. The St. Petersburg Film Festival is jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Russian Union of Filmmakers, the St. Petersburg City Government and other organizations. It is also supported by some international organizations such as the Goethe Institute and the British Association. It is held in St. Petersburg from June 15th to 22nd every year.

Best time to visit:

June-September

Shopping recommendations:

Food: Caviar, vodka, cold sour fish, Russian pie, black bread.

Shopping: nesting dolls, painted wooden bowls, wooden spoons, Futega, military watches, etc.

The flea market in St. Petersburg is located diagonally opposite the Bloody Mary Church. It is only two streets away and has about 40 stalls. It is relatively small in scale and the types of goods are similar. After visiting the Bloody Church, it is okay to take a walk in this market, but there is no need to make a special trip there. Other markets are located in various places in the city, including outside St. Elon Church, next to the Alora battleship, Peter and Paul Fortress Entrance, around Nalevsky Prospekt, Nevsky Prospekt on both sides, etc. It is worth mentioning that there is a canteen inside the Alola battleship, which sells many maritime badges. There are also some in the Naval Museum, which are beautiful and distinctive and are very meaningful souvenirs.

The bookstore on Nalvsky Street (opposite the Kazan Cathedral) sells many English books, including picture albums, at reasonable prices. All are hardcover editions and are worth buying. At the entrances of many parks and historical sites, there are markets or shops that specialize in selling tourist souvenirs. Amber, fur, wooden dolls, hats and coats are all popular products for tourists.