Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans Windmill Village is one of the most famous windmill villages in the Netherlands, located in the Zaanstad district, north of Amsterdam, and is known as the 'Dutch Windmill Museum'! Here, you will see many windmills with different characteristics, as well as a beautiful village. Nearby, there is also a cheese factory and a wooden shoe factory that you can visit, which is very special! The cheese factory also offers a lot of tasting services, allowing you to taste the texture of each cheese. It is recommended to spend half a day here, and you can reach this place within 15 minutes by taking a train from Amsterdam! It's very convenient and fast👍🏻 I came to the Netherlands this time through Trip.com to buy plane tickets, and after purchasing the tickets, I also enjoyed the free VIP lounge, and as a Diamond member, I can enjoy it twice!

📍 Zandan Lego Town - Sansians Windmill Village 🏰 For your first stop in the Netherlands, arrange the Lego town of Zandam and the windmill village of Sans Sans. From Amsterdam by train, both Lego Town and Sans Ceans Windmill Village are only about 5 minutes away. 🚂 In order to look more realistic, many houses in Lego town have broken the original square pattern, stacked on top of each other, full of childlike fun. 🏠 The windmill in the windmill village can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, and even retains the rare sawmill in the Netherlands, a windmill hut with fields and lakes, is completely only in the fairy tale world will appear in the scene, full of European pastoral style. 🌾

1. Address - 📍Keizersgracht Highlights - A long canal runs throughout the city where you can take a boat ride or cruise tour to have a look around the city at your pace. It is something one shouldn’t miss 🧡. I loved it. Rating - 5/5 🌟 2. Address - 📍Zaanse Schans Highlights - it is just 30 kms away from Amsterdam & it is the place where windmills are located. A popular tourist destination for chilling and having a cool picnic 🧡 Rating - 5/5 🌟 3. Address - 📍Kijk Kubus Highlights - This cubic yellow colored houses are located in rotterdam, an 1 hour journey from Amsterdam. Tickets are cheap 💶. A fun place to go around with children and family 🧡 Rating - 4.5/5 🌟

🌈Amsterdam - the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the North Holland province in the western part of the country. 🙋‍♀️The population is about 860,000, and the per capita GDP in the Netherlands is around $53,000, ranking among the top in Europe. It is a prosperous and wealthy city. 🚏Amsterdam is famous for its free style, inclusive atmosphere, beautiful canals, and unique architectural style. 👉There are also many famous museums and art galleries here, such as 🔺Van Gogh Museum, 🔺National Museum, 🔺Mauritshuis Museum, and so on. 🍱Amsterdam's 🔺 food culture is also very unique, with a variety of delicious food and snacks, including traditional Dutch platter breakfast, Dutch cheese, and Dutch fried meat rolls. ☕Here you can also enjoy a rich coffee culture and taste a variety of coffee and desserts. 🚲Amsterdam is also a city where environmental protection and bicycle culture are very popular. 👍Here, there are numerous bike lanes and rental stations, making cycling one of the main modes of transportation for Amsterdam residents! 📸✅"Windmill Town - Sheep Horn Village" 🔜🚏Zaanse Schans is a windmill village near Amsterdam, Netherlands, about 15 kilometers away from the city center of Amsterdam! 🔜🌟This small town is famous for its traditional 🔺Dutch windmills, 🔺wooden shoes, 🔺cheese, and 🔺chocolate handicrafts! 🔜📍Here you can learn about the traditional craftsmanship of Dutch handicrafts, and you can also climb to the top of the windmill to overlook the beautiful scenery and surrounding villages. 🔥Here are 22 traditional Dutch windmills, some of which have been converted into museums, allowing visitors to observe and learn about the history and workings of windmills up close.

Getting There - by train from Amsterdam Attractions - windmills, old town charm Food & Restaurants - various Shopping - souvenirs Zaanse Schans is famous for their windmills and the area is like a mini open air museums. It is also easily accessible by train from Amsterdam as a day trip. One can spend a few hours exploring the neighborhood and small town charm. One memorable experience is discovering the toll bridge for the ships, basically the bridge will open up to let the ships go past. As we were busy taking photos of the rainbow at the bridge (first photo), we did not realize the toll bridge was going to open up by splitting. Luckily, some kind locals warned us in time. We saw a lot of farm animals like sheep, goats and even a cute cat whilst exploring the area. It is nice to spend some time away from the city and explore this place with its own history. #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #netherlands #zaanse Schans #travelinspiration

🌟Today, I am bringing you an absolutely stunning Nordic journey. 🚢Without further ado, let's embark on a 21-day luxury cruise trip together. 📅 Departure Date: June 13, 2024 🌅 Cruise Overview 🚢Ship Name: Regent Seven Seas Navigator 🏗Size: Total tonnage of 28,550 tons, length of 173 meters, width of 25 meters, accommodating 490 passengers. 🎢Facilities: Luxurious all-suite design, each suite equipped with comfortable furniture, private bathroom, and modern amenities. The cruise features multiple restaurants, leisure and entertainment areas, swimming pool, gym, spa, and library. 🌍 Highlights of the Itinerary 🌈Cultural Tour: We will dive into a sea of culture, visiting the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Experience masterpieces by the great artists of the 'Golden Age.' 🌈Wonderful Windmill Village Walk: Step onto the land of Zaanse Schans Windmill Village and travel through time. Every corner showcases traditional craftsmanship, presenting authentic Dutch charm. 🌈Exploring Norwegian Small Towns: Norwegian towns like Nordfjordeid, Kristiansund, and Ålesund each tell a unique story. Experience the Atlantic Ocean Road, ancient theaters, and the beauty of natural scenery and human culture. 🗺 Detailed Itinerary 🔸Day 1: Depart from Beijing, head to Amsterdam 🔸Day 2-3: Amsterdam, visit the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Zaanse Schans Windmill Village, experience traditional Dutch craftsmanship 🔸Day 4-5: Nordfjordeid, explore the small town of Nordfjordeid, feel the tranquility and beauty 🔸Day 6: Kristiansund, Norwegian Atlantic Ocean Road, ancient opera house 🔸Day 7: Ålesund, visit Ålesund, experience the beauty of Art Nouveau architecture and nature 🔸Day 8-10: Stavanger, Kristiansand, Oslo, tour the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Canning Museum, Lysefjord, etc. 🔸Day 11: Helsingborg, ancient castles and stone churches, appreciate the inner history 🔸Day 12: Explore naval history, Germany's main naval base, experience military culture 🔸Day 13: Bay fishing village, Denmark's unique coastal culture 🔸Day 14: Gdańsk, Hanseatic relics, the ancient charm of the Baltic Sea and the mysterious allure of the Amber Road 🔸Day 15: Klaipėda, UNESCO World Heritage Site Curonian Spit, unique Lithuanian charm 🔸Day 16: Tallinn, the historical sediment of Tallinn Old Town, the unique charm of a World Cultural Heritage site 🔸Day 17: Helsinki, the free market at South Harbor Square, Finnish traditional crafts, livable city 🔸Day 18: Stockholm, Royal Palace, Swedish National Museum, immerse in art and history 🔸Day 19-20: Copenhagen, visit the Hans Christian Andersen statue, Parliament House, Little Mermaid statue 🔸Day 21: Return to China, end of the journey