Switzerland Travel | Walking in the Oil Painting-like Zurich

Backed by the Alps, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. "Zurich" means "water town" in Celtic, and the Limmat River separates the old and new city areas, with the southern end of the city being Lake Zurich. The crescent-shaped Lake Zurich, with one end deep into the center of Zurich and the other extending southeast. The leisurely white swans can be seen everywhere on the lake, walking along the lake as if walking in a painting, beautiful and healing. The Zurich Cathedral, founded in 1100, is a landmark building in Zurich. The unique twin towers have long been a symbol of the city, blending various architectural styles such as Romanesque and Neo-Gothic. Almost all postcards of Zurich feature the silhouette of this cathedral. The old town of Zurich is a must-visit place, with cobblestone streets lined with elegant and beautiful ancient buildings, permeated with a nostalgic and retro atmosphere. Here, you can truly experience the life of Zurich people, with various shops including bookstores, flower shops, fashion jewelry and antique shops, etc. The famous Bahnhofstrasse is here, as one of the world's most expensive shopping streets, offering top luxury brands, jewelry, private banks, and everything you could want. This is not a big city, one day is enough to explore, but there are many places worth checking in. No need for any guide, you can walk around and enjoy the leisure of strolling.