🇳🇱 Amsterdam One-Day Guide: Meet the Soul of Freedom and Paintings in a Waterfront City

"This is a city like a painting." #Amsterdam's freedom is not about noise, but about living quietly. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation｜XO Hotels Park West: A quiet and quality choice outside the city This four-star hotel is located in the west of Amsterdam. The transportation is not very convenient. We took a train from Belgium to Amsterdam's #Schiphol Airport Train Station, and then arrived in about 20 minutes. There is also a bus stop nearby. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the bus stop, and about 15-20 minutes to reach the city center and major attractions. Compared to the noisy and crowded city center, this place is quiet and safe, very suitable for those who want to really rest during the trip (like we chose to stay here the day before the return trip); or those who don’t mind a longer commute in exchange for cheaper accommodation~ Summary of advantages: 🛏 The room is spacious, the bed is super comfortable, and you can see the European-style street view from the window 🚿 The bathroom is separated into dry and wet areas, the water pressure is strong enough, and the happiness after taking a shower +100... ☕ There is a Nespresso machine in the room, and you can wake up to the aroma of coffee every morning 🧳 There are elevators and self-service luggage lockers, which are very friendly to long-distance travelers 👉 Small reminder: The hotel does not provide breakfast, but there are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, and there are also simple brunch nearby. 🎨 Anne Frank House｜A silence deep in history This is the most emotional stop of my trip. "Anne Frank Huis" is an originally inconspicuous building, but when you walk in, You will see the small attic where she hid, walk through the dark stairs where she hid from the Nazis, and hear the hopes and fears written in her diary. 📍 Tips: Tickets must be booked several weeks in advance, and it is almost impossible to buy tickets on site. You can buy them through the official website. 🎧 Very, very, recommended, rent an audio guide, listen to her story, sink into it step by step, not only moved, but also shocked. 🥹🥹🥹 🍰 There is a cafe after leaving the exhibition. You can get reading materials and books for free by ordering desserts or tea. Read quietly next to Anne Frank House. It is highly recommended for friends who like reading! 🌻 Van Gogh Museum｜His madness is actually more sober than us In the Van Gogh Museum, you can see Van Gogh's early grayness, and the crazy and bright colors in the late period. The collision of pain and love actually contains the unrestrained and persistence of this great artist in life. 🎫 It is recommended to buy tickets on the official website in advance and enter directly at the right time. 🖼 Don't miss: "Sunflower" series, "Self-Portrait", and his letter manuscript to Theo 👀 The museum itself is beautifully designed! 🚲 Street view impression｜Life here is lived on bicycles In Amsterdam, bicycles are not a transportation option, but life. The streets are full of bicycles, bells, and people moving forward with the wind, forming a rhythm - orderly, balanced and chic. 📷 My favorite street view observation corners: - De 9 Straatjes: full of niche selection stores, second-hand bookstores and fragrance stores. When you are tired, find a window cafe to sit and stare. - Jordaan: Residential areas and galleries are mixed together, the alleys are quiet, but there is a sense of story. - Canal District (Grachtengordel) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: At dusk, the light and reflections on the bridge will make you slow down unconsciously. 🛶 If you have time, you can take a canal boat to see the skeleton and blood of this water city. 🎒 Conclusion｜The freedom of this city does not shout, but exists quietly In Amsterdam, you can feel the peace that neither Paris nor Belgium has. You can drink coffee when the sun shines into the window, and watch the sparkling waves at sunset. There is the weight of history here, and the tenderness of the present. #Amsterdam #Netherlands #Dutch Travel #New Year's Good Place 2025 #Dutch City Exploration #Amsterdam Accommodation #Dutch Style #Europe #Must-see for European Travel