The best route for first-time visit
If you are visiting the Netherlands for the first time and time is limited, this 3-day classic travel guide can help you efficiently check in to must visit attractions while experiencing Dutch culture, scenery, and cuisine!
Overview of itinerary
★ DAY 1: Amsterdam - Culture&Canal Tour
Recommended route:Museum area → Canal tour → City center exploration → Night tour of red light district
Morning:Museum&Cultural Exploration
Van Gogh Museum:This museum houses the worlds largest collection of Van Goghs works, including "Sunflowers" and "Starry Sky".
The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands: houses artworks from the Dutch Golden Age, such as Rembrandts "Night Watch".
Museumplein:Here is the iconic "lawn+Amsterdam landmark" sui for photography.
Noon:Featured cuisine
Recommended restaurants:The Pancake Bakery/Foodhallen
Afternoon: Canal Tour&City Walk
Canal Cruise: Amsterdams canals are a world cultural heritage site, you can see the architecture, bridges, and water houses of the Golden Age by boat.
Dam Square&Royal Palace: This is the center of Amsterdam, surrounded by shopping streets, the Dutch Royal Palace, and national monuments.
De 9 Straatjes: an internet famous shopping area with a gathering of specialty small shops and cafes.
Evening:Night Tour of Red Light District&Featured Bars
Red Light District (De Wallen): Learn about the open culture of the Netherlands and experience the unique nightlife atmosphere.
Recommended bars: SkyLounge Amsterdam (rooftop night view)/Proeflokaal Arendsnet (Dutch craft beer)
★ Day 2:Windmill Village+The Hague
Recommended route: Sansiansi Windmill Village → Childrens Embankment → The Hague Art and Beach
Morning:Zaanse Schans Windmill Village: From Amsterdam, it takes 20 minutes by train to reach
✅ Experience:
·Visit the 17th century windmill (and also see the windmill in operation)
·Watch Dutch wooden shoe making
·Tasting authentic Dutch cheese
Noon:Kinderdijk (Childrens Embankment)
Arrive by train+bus (approximately 1 hour)
A world cultural heritage site with 19 windmills arranged in a row, perfect for photography and cycling.
Afternoon:Den Haag
The childrens embankment takes about an hour to reach The Hague
The Peace Palace: The location of the International Court of Justice, with a solemn and magnificent appearance.
Mauritshuis Royal Gallery:Appreciating The Girl with Pearl Earrings.
Scheveningen Beach:The most famous beach in the Netherlands, perfect for leisurely walks.
Evening:Hague cuisine
Recommended restaurant:Simonis (the most famous seafood restaurant)
★ DAY 3:Rotterdam&Delft
Recommended route:Rotterdam Modern Architecture → Delft Ancient Town
Morning: Rotterdam - Only 20 minutes from The Hague to Rotterdam
Must Check in Modern Architecture:
·**Cube Houses * *:Perfect for taking photos!
·Erasmus Bridge:Landmark of Rotterdam
·Markthal Market Hall:Internet celebrity food court
Noon:Delft: Rotterdam to Delft is only 15 minutes away
Small town highlights:
·**Royal Delft Museum * * Experience Royal Dutch Ceramics
·Delft Old Town ⛪ One of the most beautiful towns in Europe
Afternoon: Return to Amsterdam - Take a 30 minute train ride back to Amsterdam, ending the perfect journey!
Travel Tips
✔ Transportation card:It is recommended to purchase Holland Travel Ticket, which allows unlimited train/bus rides within one day
✔ Accommodation recommendations:
·Amsterdam:Hotel Jakarta (high cost performance+good landscape)
·Rotterdam:Mainport Hotel (modern+prime location)
✔ The weather changes greatly, carry a raincoat with you!
Summary | 3-Day Perfect Experience
✅ Experience Amsterdams Canal Culture&Museum
✅ Appreciating Windmill Village&World Cultural Heritage Childrens Embankment
✅ Enjoy The Hague art and North Sea beach scenery
✅ Exploring the Modern Architecture of Rotterdam and the Charm of Delfts Ancient Town
With this arrangement, you can not only deeply experience the classic culture of the Netherlands in 3 days, but also experience the styles of different cities, which is definitely worth the ticket price!✨
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