Perth, Australia Travel Guide

Perth City

Scenic spot introduction:

Perth is the capital of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth largest city in Australia. Due to its vast living space and high quality of life, it ranks among the best in the annual selection of the world's best cities to live in. It also has a mild climate. The unique scenery along the Swan River has made Perth a very popular tourist destination. Perth is located on the banks of the Swan River (also translated as Swan River) in the southwest corner of Australia. It is a place where black swans gather. It is known as the "Black Swan City". There are black swans on the logo of the Western Australia Tourism Bureau. In addition, Perth’s Wildflower Festival every September has long been famous in the world and is known as the “Wildflower Capital”.

Attractions distribution:

Perth is a tourist resort with both modern high-rise buildings and rural charm. There are Catholic cathedrals, five universities, state parliament buildings, etc. in the city. It is surrounded by Fremantle Harbor, Wave Rock, and Pinnacles. , Rottnest Island, Sunset Beach, King's Garden and other beautiful natural attractions.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, ethnic tourism, cultural tourism, cities, monuments, museums, gardens

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

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How to get there:

Aircraft: Perth has intensive domestic and international flights and is an important gateway to Australia's west coast. Perth's international airport is ten kilometers away from the domestic airport. The international airport is 20 kilometers northeast of the city center. It takes 30 to 40 minutes to get to the city center by bus or taxi.

Train: There is a transcontinental railway "lndian Pacific" train between Perth and Sydney. This train is a sightseeing train, so passengers need to make a reservation in advance. Three times a week, it leaves on time from Sydney on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and leaves from Perth on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, taking about 65 hours.

Car: There are two express bus companies, Greyhound and Pioneer, running between Perth and major domestic cities. It takes about 70 hours to depart from Sydney and about 50 hours to depart from Melbourne. Departing from Adelaide it takes approximately 36 hours.

Port

Fremantle Port is located 16 kilometers southwest of Perth. It is famous as Australia's maritime gateway. It has regular routes with Singapore; in addition, since Cruise ships from Europe also dock here.

Sightseeing buses: There are free buses in the city center, starting from King's Park in the west to the cricket ground in the east; from Barak St. Jetty Pier in the south to the museum in the north. In addition, there is a free city loop bus, City Cliper, which is divided into five routes: red, yellow, blue, green and white, and serves around specific areas.

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Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

Food: North Bridge and the harbor Fremantle are Perth’s main food paradises, where you can eat cheap and delicious seafood, fresh vegetables and fruits.

Accommodation: The main gathering places of hotels are located in the urban area and the south bank of the Swan River represented by Burswood. Major hotels in the urban area include: Hyatt (Hyatt) and Sheraton (Sheraton), which have been operating in Perth for many years, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn (Crown and Holiday Inn), Hilton Rendezvous (Hilton), etc. under the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Tour route:

Four-day tour:

Day 1: Fremantle

Day 2: Wave Rock → Swan Valley Winery (

Day 3 : The Pinnacles → Yanchep National Park → Cervantes Town

Day 4: King's Park → Perth Mint (Perth Mint) → Swan River Bank

Best time to visit:

October → April of the following year

Shopping recommendations:

There are two major shopping malls in Perth, namely Murray Mall and Hay Street Mall. In addition, the ancient King Street and Forrest Place are also two very good shopping locations.

Aboriginal handicrafts, wine produced in the Swan Valley and the Southwest are all local souvenirs, and the local wool boots are of good quality. In addition, the commemorative coins of the Perth Mint of Western Australia are issued in limited quantities and are worth collecting.