Cinque Terre, Italy

Preliminary preparations - Documents: Bring a valid passport, visa and other necessary documents. - Clothing: In spring and autumn, prepare light clothing, and a thin jacket for the morning and evening. In summer, remember to bring sun-protective clothing, swimsuits, etc. In winter, prepare thick coats, scarves, gloves and other warm clothing. - Other items: Purchase phone cards or rent mobile Wi-Fi devices in advance to facilitate Internet access. Prepare common medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc. Transportation Guide - External transportation: From Milan, the train takes about 3 hours; from Pisa, the train takes about 1 hour to reach La Spezia Station where the Cinque Terre is located. - Internal transportation: There are regional trains between the five fishing villages, with a trip every 30 minutes. You can also choose to hike along the "Blue Trail" (Sentiero Azzurro) to enjoy the magnificent sea views and village scenery. Attractions - Riomaggiore: One of the oldest villages in the Cinque Terre, famous for its steep houses and colorful buildings, it offers stunning views at sunset. - Manarola: Known as the most charming village, with houses built on rocks and a beautiful seaside path, it is a great place to photograph the sunset. - Corniglia: located on a cliff, reached by climbing 380 steps, with stunning sea and mountain views. - Vernazza: It has unique colorful houses and a picturesque port. It is also a good place to watch the sunset. You can climb the Doria Castle to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire fishing village. - Monterosso al Mare: The only village in the Cinque Terre with a sandy beach, where you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, boating and other beach activities. Food recommendations - Seafood dishes: such as salt-baked anchovies, fried seafood, and clay pot seafood, etc., with tender meat and delicious taste. - Specialty sauce: Pesto sauce, made with basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, grated Parmesan and feta cheese, can be served with pasta. - Wine: The white wine and ciacchio produced in Cinque Terre are refreshing and go well with seafood. Accommodation options - Riomaggiore: There are five-star hotels such as Grand Hotel Porto Roca, as well as affordable options such as Blue Hostel. - Manarola: Apartments in the Marais area, offering sea views and private balconies, perfect for a holiday. - Monterosso: The Qatar Tower Apartments are centrally located and have sea view rooms with complete facilities, making them suitable for long-term stays.