🇭🇷 Croatia Travel Guide | From ancient cities to waterfalls, a perfect fusion of land and sea

#5月好去处2025 🏛 Must-visit cities and attractions 1. Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic Walk on the city wall and overlook the red-tiled houses and the ocean. The outer wall is nearly 2km long and 25m high. It is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Walk on the stone-paved street Stradun (Placa) and experience medieval life with the surrounding monuments It is recommended to climb Lovrijenac Castle and take 200 steps to take pictures of the sunset. You can see the city wall against the sea 2. Plitvice Lakes National Park – Green Water and Waterfall Wonderland The trail is combined with a wooden plank road to shuttle through 16 terraced lakes and waterfalls. The water color changes charmingly with the light. It is recommended to reserve more than 6 hours and stay for at least half a day. There are fewer people in the early morning. 3. Krka National Park – Waterfalls for swimming, Skradinski Buk for swimming and enjoying the natural water flow 4. Istria – Rovinj, Hom, Motovun Rovinj is a fairytale fishing village with a strong Italian style, charming stone alleys and coastal scenery. Hum is the world's smallest town and Motovun hill town, a super fairy experience. 5. Korčula – Marco Polo's hometown An ancient town with a medieval fishbone layout. The city atmosphere is warm at night. The bar is cheap at about €2.5 per pint. You can climb Hum Mountain to overlook the entire island, enjoy sword dance performances and Roman ruins. 🏙 One-day recommendation for the capital Zagreb Wander around the Dolac market and the cathedral (Gothic style twin towers, 108m high) in the morning. In the afternoon, taste the traditional Strukli at Ilica Shopping Street; then visit St. Mark's Cathedral and Lotrščak Tower in the upper town to enjoy the city view If you have time, experience the humorous artillery ceremony and the world's shortest cable car (Funicular) 🚗 Transportation arrangement suggestions Road + small boat: Dublin and Zagreb can be reached by bus/train; national parks and self-driving are more convenient. Island hopping: Take a boat from Dublin to islands such as Korcula and Hvar, which can be a day trip or two days. 🎒 Intimate suggestions Avoid the crowds: Dublin City Wall and Plitvice, it is recommended to go in the morning when the park opens or at sunset. Clothing: Please wear non-slip shoes when the city wall is wet; there are many stone steps in the mountain city, so bring a sun hat, comfortable shoes, and swimwear. Budget management: Dublin beer is €2.5, and tourism consumption is more affordable than Italy. 🌟 Summary Croatia combines the charm of medieval ancient cities, fairyland lakes and island coasts. The food impresses people with fresh seafood and cost-effective local wine. Whether it is cultural exploration, natural scenery or island relaxation, you can find a dream travel experience here. If you want to arrange a 5-7 day itinerary of "Zagreb + Plitvice + Dušan + Korcula", I can also help you design it!