The journey of truth, goodness, and beauty in Aojie

        For overseas travel, I prefer to follow a tour group. Although it lacks freedom and casualness, I can learn about the local history and culture through the introduction of the tour guide. Especially the leader of this Ojie tour, who has decades of experience leading European groups, is well versed in the European history of World War I and World War II, immersing us in the dreamlike scenery of the local town and enjoying a trip to a world cultural heritage site.

                Strolling along the Halstadter Lake, which has been listed as a World Heritage Site since 1997, overlooking the Alps and admiring wild ducks and swans swimming leisurely on the surface of the lake. On the hillside, there are small wooden houses, which are like the grandpa's mountain cabin in the cartoon story "Little Angel", full of romantic atmosphere.

        Salzburg is known as the "hometown of salt", and the entire city is divided by the Salt River into a new city area and an old town. As Mozart once lived here, we also visited Mozart's house, as well as the alleys where Mozart often played in his childhood, the historic cafes, and the old bookstore established in 1594. The old and new towns are connected by a Lover's Bridge, which is adorned with colorful keychains that shine brightly. Entering the new urban area, the most representative attraction is the Mirabell Palace, which is filled with statues of Greek mythology. In addition to the flower bed, the courtyard also has four statues of wind, earth, fire, and water. It is said that many scenes in the movie "True, Good, and Beautiful" were filmed in Salzburg.

        Baishui Apartment is one of the characteristic buildings in Vienna, designed by the artist Mr. Baishui. He advocates freedom and opposes straight lines and rules, so he extensively uses irregular curves and colorful colors to design national houses that coexist with vegetation.

        Kurenlov Town is a must visit attraction in the Czech Republic and was designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1992. The entire town is surrounded by the Vltava River, with characteristic red brick tile houses built on mountaintops. From the castle district, the town is viewed from above, with over 40 households of red brick tiles and winding rivers, as well as colorful painted towers, making tourists want to take photos of their visit no matter what.

        The second distinctive city in the Czech Republic is Karlovy Vary. Although Taiwan has various hot springs from north to south, it has never been heard that hot spring water can be drunk. However, in Karlovy Vary, hot spring water is not only drinkable, but also has different therapeutic effects at different temperatures. It is rumored that 72 degree hot springs can treat cardiovascular diseases, while the 64 degree hot springs first discovered by Charles IV have the effect of treating rheumatism. We strolled through the town, buying a small cup shaped like a hot spring drink, paired with hot spring cakes, walking along the corridors of hot spring water, enjoying the unique Czech experience.

        Prague is also an important tourist attraction in the Czech Republic, divided into the new and old districts by the Democracy Avenue. The center of the new district is Wenceslaus Square, which houses the statue of Bohemian King Wenceslaus, as well as Prague's spiritual symbols such as the National Theatre and the History Museum. The adjacent buildings are high-end shops, restaurants, cafes, five-star hotels, etc., known as the Czech version of the Champs - É lys é es Avenue.

        The Old Town Square, also known as Hus Square and Municipal Square, has a statue of Hus, the founder of the Reformation, standing in the center of the square. Nearby are Gothic style buildings such as the Church of Tyne, the Gunpowder Tower, the Old City Hall, and a traditional market that has existed since 1232. The most popular among tourists is the astronomical clock, which rings at exactly one o'clock with the skull symbolizing death. Then, the two windows above the clock open, and the twelve disciples of Jesus take turns to appear inside the windows. The bell finally ends with a round of applause. Tourists can purchase tickets to visit the top of the astronomical clock tower, overlooking the entire Prague Square. They can also enjoy the unique architectural aesthetics of Prague along the banks by swimming through the Vltava River, such as the Baroque dome, Gothic spires, and luxurious Rococo.

        The town of Terchi, located on the border of Austria, is surrounded by lakes on three sides. It was named one of the seven most beautiful towns in Europe in 2013 and was designated as a World Heritage City by the United Nations in 1992. Before heading to Sakhalia Square, pass by a sparsely populated old village with distinctive red roofs reflecting in the water. The square features mountain shaped walls, archways, and colorful houses in macaron color, giving it a unique flavor.

        Maria Theresa, the mother of the Habsburg family in the once prosperous Austro Hungarian Empire, strengthened her family's power through marriage alliances with various European countries and became known as the European Mother in Law. After the defeat in World War I, the country's power declined day by day, nationalism rose, Hungary, Slovakia and other countries declared independence one after another, and the empire disintegrated; After its defeat in World War II, Austria was annexed and eventually became the independent country it is today. In the last two days of our trip, we visited the city center of Vienna, including the Opera House, the St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, and the Humboldt Palace, one of the three major palaces in Europe, witnessing the rise and fall of the Habsburg family. Through this trip, in addition to visiting the architectural styles of different periods, admiring the city of Prague, and strolling in the embrace of green mountains and waters, we also visited countless world cultural relics and delved into the history of the Austro Hungarian Empire, making it a perfect journey for both body and mind.

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