Explore Serbia on a $2000 Budget: Ultimate Travel Guide

🌆 Must-Visits in Belgrade 1. Kalemegdan Fortress Highlights: Panoramic views of the Sava and Danube rivers meeting, sunset 🌇, and ancient Roman/Austro-Hungarian ruins. Tips: Free entry; wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone paths; best visited at dusk. 2. Saint Sava Temple Highlights: One of the world's largest Orthodox churches, golden domes, and mosaic murals in the underground crypt. Tips: Free admission; dress modestly (no tank tops/short skirts), remove hats/sunglasses. 3. Zemun District Highlights: Colorful riverside houses, Gardos Tower for city views, and grilled fish at Danube restaurants. Tips: 20-minute drive from downtown; ideal for lunch or sunset visits. ⛰️ Nature & Hidden Gems 1. Uvac Canyon Highlights: Winding karst landscapes, white-headed eagle sanctuary, and boat cave explorations. Tips: Private car from Belgrade (~3.5 hrs); free viewpoints but rugged trails require grippy shoes; support local honey vendors. 2. Tara National Park Highlights: Europe's deepest Drina River Canyon, the iconic "House on the Drina," and Banjska Stena viewpoint. Tips: Drive or join day tours; free park entry with marked trails; pair with a visit to Kusturica's Wooden Town. 🏰 History & Culture 1. Novi Sad Highlights: Petrovaradin Fortress ("Danube Gibraltar"), EXIT Festival (July), and Baroque old town. Tips: Fortress tower entry ~200 dinars; book accommodations early for the festival. 2. Monastery Trail Top Picks: Studenica Monastery (UNESCO, 13th-century frescoes) and 16 secluded monasteries in Fruška Gora. ⚠️ Practical Tips Visa: 90-day visa-free for Chinese passports. Transport: Rent cars with an IDP (ideal for mountains); city day-pass at 250 dinars. Season: Best in May-Jun/Sep-Oct; ski at Kopaonik (Nov-May). Costs: Low prices (¥1≈15 dinars); meals ¥40-80/person; carry small cash. 💡 Unique Experiences: Try Ćevapi grilled meat with Rakija on Skadarlija Street; Reflect at NATO bombing sites (Chinese Embassy Memorial).