Located at the northeastern tip of the Wachau at the confluence of the Danube and its tributary, the Krems River, Krems is the oldest city in Lower Austria and is set amidst a stunning landscape of rolling vineyards.

"The Austrian town is really beautiful, the natural scenery is very beautiful, there are many vineyards here, and when the grapes are ripe, they look red in the past, and there is a joy of harvest!" said Xia Yuxiang, the head of the group.

"Yes, the grapes here grow very well, and it is a small town, and it is not as fast-paced as the metropolis, the pace of life in the small town is a little slower, the surrounding living facilities have developed very well, there are also shops, you can still buy what you want to buy, so there are still people here, some old residents, who have lived for a long time, do not want to go, and have feelings for here!"

The stone gate in the west of the city, built in 1480, is one of the four major stone gates in the Middle Ages, is the symbol of Krems City, although it has experienced many years of vicissitudes, it is still preserved to the present, the ancient is to retain the classical architecture, the medieval style of the building, retains the original style, the stone gate here, Qu Lihua took pictures, kept as a souvenir.

A chic wine museum, a former convent, with exhibits that tell the story of winemaking in the Wachau region.

"The grapes here are the characteristics here, and the museum has collected some information and exhibits about grapes, so you can go to the museum to have a look!" said Xia Yuxiang, the head of the group.

The festival of Krems continues all year round, and visitors from all over the world come to the Danube Festival, the East-West Music Festival, the Wachau Film Festival, the Theater Festival, the Kabbalah Cabaret Festival, etc., Krems is located at the northeastern end of the Wachau, where the Krems River flows into the Danube, and it is the oldest city in Lower Austria.

There is also joy here, the local residents can also play the piano, can also hum folk songs, very happy, there are film festivals, music festivals, it is very happy, men, women and children, with children, come out to join in the fun, sometimes, can also hold a large-scale song and dance party on the street, the popularity is very strong, everyone likes to participate in such activities, add color to life.

Qu Lihua listened to Xia Yuxiang said that this town has expanded in scale, and some towns have merged, so it has expanded compared to the previous scale, and the biggest feature of Krims is that there are many ancient churches in the Middle Ages, including the oldest parish church in Krims, St. Vitus Parish Church, Dominican Church, Civil Hospital Church, Women's Hill Church, etc.

"There are so many churches here, you can see them everywhere you go, and that's probably the special feature here!" Meng Wenjie said.

"Yes, they attach great importance to the church, and it is also related to their history and culture!" said Head Xia Yuxiang.

Perched atop a hill overlooking the Danube, the Benedictine monastery of Melk stands majestically over the beautiful scenery of the region, whether by car or boat.

The monastery is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and through the episcopal courtyard, visitors can ascend the lavishly decorated Emperor's Steps and walk along the promenade, lined with portraits of the kings of Austria, followed by the library, topped by frescoes by Paul Trogg.

The Benedictine Steft Gertweg Abbey, in contrast to Krems, has a quaint tavern that retains a real down-to-earth feel, with cool, humid north winds from the nearby wooded areas colliding with the warm, dry eastern monsoon winds of the Pannonian plain in the Krems Valley, giving the region a climate as diverse as that of the Wachau and Campo Valley wine regions.

In addition to the coveted and elegant whites of Grüner Veltlina and Riesling, Pinot Blanc and soft and rich reds are also produced along the Danube.

Qu Lihua is not very familiar with the types of red wine, listening to the introduction of Xia Yuxiang, I also feel very fresh, I heard that the wine here is very mellow, French red dry, Italian wine, Austrian wine are very good, some wine is very expensive, there are also mid-grade wine with relatively favorable prices, the quality is very good, tourists who come here, will buy a few bottles to take back, give to relatives and friends, gifts are also very face-saving.

Meng Wenjie asked Head Xia Yuxiang, "What kind of industry is here?"

Xia Yuxiang, head of the group, said: "There are metallurgy, textile, chemical, building materials and tanning industries, which are some traditional industries. ”

Hallstatt is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful small towns in Austria, and it is a great place to explore the spectacular Salzkammergut region of Dachstein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The beautiful Baroque architecture testifies to the wealth of Hallstatt, which is based on its long history of salt production in prehistoric times.

"This is a famous place for the production of salt, this is close to the sea, there is a place to dry salt, the sun is good, the salt is produced and sold in other places, and it is welcome!"

Underground salt lakes in nearby caves, or explore the Dachstein Caves, Europe's most impressive cave network, with highlights including giant ice caves with their sub-zero summer temperatures and huge caverns with magnificent frozen waterfalls, and Mammoth Caves, with its huge tube-shaped galleries made up of ancient underground rivers.

On the ground, there is access to the superb viewing platform, an incredible metal structure suspended from the high mountains, where visitors can climb high and enjoy views of the surrounding Alps.

Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie climbed high and looked into the distance, and they really sighed.

"The scenery here is really beautiful, it is all natural scenery, there are mountains, there are trees, there are greenery, and there are waterfalls, which retain the most primitive beauty of nature!"

To the east of St. Vitus, on the rock wall above the valley, stand the most important medieval castles in Austria, these castles have a history, and a lot of things have happened, the process of which is omitted by the head of Xia Yuxiang and will not be described in detail.

The steep passage to the castle winds through several defensive gates, winding through the beautiful vaulted courtyard, there are still many churches, the walls and ceilings are frescoed, the church at the southwest end, you can see the tall church, the sharp tip of the church is very distinctive, the medieval building has clean walls, the windows are like small lattices, it is very neat, and the people of the town are also kind and smiling.

On the streets, there are not many people, and it is not as crowded as in big cities, and there are no traffic jams, so it is very nice to come on vacation here, and the mood is much more relaxed.

"It's good to come here to retire, the pace of life is slow, there are natural scenery around, relax, go to bars and cafes with a few friends, sit for an afternoon, look at the world outside the window, the mood is also a lot more relaxed, you can relieve stress, and the pace of life is much slower than in big cities!" said Xia Yuxiang, head of the group.

Qu Lihua nodded, "Yes, it's good to have a vacation here, looking at the green trees and natural scenery, the mood is also relaxed and happy!"

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