Days: 7 days

Time: August

Per capita: 20000 yuan

With whom: one person

Play: food, shopping, photography, humanities, free travel, train, cycling, food forest

The author went to these places

Finland

Helsinki

Fort Finland

Parliament building

Museum of Contemporary Art

Helsinki Cathedral

University of Helsinki

President Office

Helsinki central station

Adenon Art Gallery

Helsinki Design Museum

Toy Museum

Published on 22:19, October 2, 2018

I believe many people still remember that the entertainment news once reported that when Tony Leung was bored, he would fly to London to feed pigeons. In fact, life should be so free, do what you want to do.

When summer comes this year, when many friends are thinking about how to avoid the hot and high temperature, it suddenly occurred to me that there are sunny afternoons and comfortable sea breeze in the other half of the earth. Yes, this is one of the happiest countries in the world: Finland. When it comes to Finland, many people think of the Baltic Sea, the mysterious Aurora Borealis, and Santa Claus, whom we had dreamed of countless times in our childhood.

I still remember that when I went to Latvian last year, I turned around in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Although it took only half a day, I had a strong yearning for this happy Nordic country. This time, I also made a very big decision to go to Helsinki to experience a real Nordic slow life, To experience the local culture, to understand the history, to taste the unique flavor of food, to take a closer look at the creative and technological full of Finnish manufacturing.

What is Finland like in your imagination?

Day1: the combination of music and food

Many people think it's too hard to go to Europe. The long-distance flight always gives people a kind of tension before departure. But it's a pleasure that Finnish Airlines opened a direct flight from Xi'an to Helsinki a few years ago. It takes more than eight hours to get to Finland. In the morning, you can eat a cold skin rougamo in Xi'an, and in the evening, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the Baltic Sea.

Just as I left Finland last year, I still chose Finnish airlines. It's also my personal complex to choose Finnish airlines, not only because it can fly directly from Xi'an to Helsinki, but also because I like the comfortable feeling of taking Finnish airlines. Perhaps some people here are sure to ask, isn't it just by plane? Can it take flowers by plane? Then I will tell you several reasons why I choose Finnish airlines.

Finn Airlines currently operates direct flights to Helsinki from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chongqing and Hong Kong in China. From A319 to A350, whether business class or economy class, the cabin space in all airliners is very large. For me, who is 1.83 meters tall, there is no sense of urgency in my seat. In addition, all the cabins are equipped with touch screens. More than 100 films of various types can be viewed at will, and translations in nine languages are also provided.

In fact, the first choice of Finnish Airlines was also due to the recommendation of friends. After seeing some comments on Finnish airlines on the Internet, I recognized it more. For its service, of course, there is no need to say that from the moment I entered the cabin, the smile of the stewardess moved me a lot. Because of their own needs, they came to help me deal with them for the first time. In fact, I think it's the best. Taking Finn airlines from Helsinki and back home is one of the shortest routes in Europe. On the flight from Xi'an to Helsinki, I sat next to a Chinese couple and two children. After chatting with them, I learned that they were going to Britain. I asked them, Xi'an has a direct flight to London, how can they still fly to Finland? The couple told me that they really like the service and ride feeling of Finnair, and they also hope to take a walk to Helsinki on the way. When I heard this, I realized that many people, like me, chose Finn airlines for a reason.

Finnish Airlines has been named the best airline in northern Europe by Skytrax's world airline award in London for nine consecutive years. A glass of blueberry juice in the crystal glass of Iittala, Finland's national treasure brand, is a greeting before the plane takes off. The delicacy and elegance of the glass coincide with the Finnish art, which is enough to prove the high quality welcome ceremony of Finn airlines for passengers. All the scenery outside the window glided back and forth, and my trip to Finland began.

The plane gradually soars in the sky, and it's time to eat on the plane. I can say that the flight meal of Finnish Airlines is absolutely unique in the world. First of all, they invited Liu Yifan to be the star chef of the airline. Now passengers in business class of Finnish airlines can enjoy the delicious food specially cooked by Liu Yifan.

Of course, the surprise is more than that. If music meets food, what kind of sparks will they produce? Star chef Liu Yifan went to Nordic countries to record pure music from nature, including rivers, sparks, forests, waterfalls and so on. Now he has integrated these natural inspirations into his dishes. From 2018, he will enjoy the world's first mode of providing personalized Nordic soundscape: listening and tasting on the flights from China to Europe. Because sound makes food more delicious.

Because of the music, because of the food, because of the comfort, more than 8 hours of flight is no longer boring, Finnish Airlines has given me a full of surprises at the beginning of the journey. As time goes by, the distance to Helsinki is getting shorter and shorter, and the excitement in my heart is gradually full of colorful waves. Looking out the window, the logo on finair's tail seems to be flying under the blue sky.

I feel that it's a pleasure not to take a plane for a long time, and the flight of more than 8 hours will soon be over. It was 14 o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived at wanta airport in Helsinki. From the airport to the urban area, you can choose to take the subway or bus, but because all the itineraries are arranged in Helsinki this time, you can apply for a city transportation card at the airport. You can take the bus or subway in Helsinki for a week, which is very convenient, and it's free to hold this card.

The transportation in Helsinki is very convenient. The most central part of the city should belong to the central railway station. The subway and bus can go to all parts of the city. There is no security check like that in China. Just swipe your card.

This time in Helsinki, we chose a hotel apartment, aallonkoti Hotel Apartments, which is only 500 meters away from the central railway station. At that time, we not only considered the convenience of location, but also the environment of this apartment was pure Nordic style, which was very different from the hotel we stayed in. Here, it's less than five minutes' walk from the central railway station.

Although I have stayed in many star hotels, B & B and inns in recent years, when I entered the room, it gave me a different surprise. The layout of the whole room is full of Nordic style. The walls, furniture, including Kitchenware and so on, are all based on the white tone. The creative lamps and lanterns make the room more warm（ By the way, you need to change your shoes when you enter the door. It's a local custom and a courtesy.)

Although I am a Taurus, I like simple and creative things very much. Every item on display in the room is carefully selected and placed. The wooden stool gives people a comfortable and simple feeling. The books on display give the room more atmosphere of knowledge. The glass ornaments on the small desk show the Finnish people's super high level of handicraft.

There are many books about Finland and Helsinki in the room, which can let you know the story when you check in. There is no need to consider the problem of socket here. Careful homeowners have already prepared Chinese style plug on the plug board. The apartment also provides free bicycles, which is definitely a very good welfare for those who want to experience the slow life in Finland（ If you rent a bike in Finland, it costs 20-30 euro a day)

The advantage of choosing an apartment is that the whole room feels like home, where you can have a comfortable rest and make delicious meals. Here is also equipped with modern kitchen equipment and tableware, and kitchen washing supplies are all ready. You might as well buy some food materials in the nearby supermarket and make a big meal, so that you can really integrate into the life of the Finns.

Due to the different climate in different seasons in Finland, raincoats, rain shoes and thick coats are also provided in the cloakroom of the room. This is really something I didn't think of, and in the hotels and B & B I have stayed in, there has never been such meticulous and considerate service. Rooms and toilets are also equipped with adjustable temperature floor heating, these came to find more details than the surprise I imagined.

The bathroom is spacious, dry and wet, and equipped with a complete range of toiletries. The shower area and the washing area are also separated by glass, which greatly facilitates the embarrassment of two people entering the bathroom at the same time. The hot water in the shower will come out in less than 10 seconds. There are also washing machines and dryers in another part of the bathroom. It's too complete.

The room is on the third floor of the apartment. There is a small balcony outside. Not far away is the parliament building in Helsinki. In the afternoons, I sit here every day, using the coffee machine in my room to produce a cup of rich Finnish coffee, enjoying the beautiful scenery in the distance, breathing fresh and pure air, and watching the local people walking leisurely. Isn't this simple and long lost life what we have been longing for?

Day2: Helsinki with multi cultural elements

Helsinki is not a big city, but it is the most central city in Finland. It is also a very important transportation hub in northern Europe. For many years, Helsinki has been selected as the most livable city in the world and the country with the highest happiness value in the world. The climate here is very comfortable. Sitting on the balcony the afternoon before, enjoying the breeze, I fell asleep and woke up in the middle of the night. But it's also good. At least it gives us a good state to travel the next day. Fortunately, the next day gives us a blue sky.

Different from others, when I go to any country or city, I hope I can slow down and find its beauty. As early as before this trip, I prepared a simple itinerary and purpose for myself. I must feel the charm of Finland in a short distance and have an in-depth understanding of the history and Modernity of Helsinki. The first stop of this trip was the Helsinki Museum of Contemporary Art (Kiasma).

If you want to know a city, the museum is the best place. There are many museums with different themes in Helsinki, and the distance between them is also very close. The Museum of contemporary art is located in the center of Helsinki, with the parliament building on the West and the central railway station on the East. It's less than five minutes' walk from my apartment to the museum.

Helsinki Museum of contemporary art was built in 1998. It was designed by American architect Stephen hall. The design inspiration is from the human landscape and natural life in Finland. If I didn't learn from some relevant materials, I must have a very common attitude towards this museum. In fact, the Museum of contemporary art is very famous in northern Europe, and its design style is quite different from some museums we usually see, which is very avant-garde and bold.

The museum mainly focuses on the contemporary art development and excellent works of Finnish artists after 1860s. There are five floors in total. The first floor runs a coffee shop and a souvenir shop. In the eyes of local people, they are very popular. Every day, many people come here to buy their favorite souvenirs, and many people come specially for a cup of coffee. Sitting here tasting the beauty of coffee, you can also feel the profound cultural heritage of the museum.

Helsinki Museum of contemporary art is mainly displayed in the form of objects, pictures, words and videos. It collects the works of many Finnish artists and international famous artists. People here can not only understand the development of Finnish art, but also appreciate the works of many artists. Moreover, there are different ways of display here. Unlike the uniform layout of many museums we often see, it feels more casual here. Maybe these are related to the European lifestyle and attitude.

Here you can also see some works full of modern art forms, which use a variety of modern elements to fully show the European artistic atmosphere, and even some works are very creative. Because there are many visitors to the museum, how can we explain these things in the most attractive and simple way, so that more people can go into the museum to feel.

Helsinki Museum of contemporary art in addition to displaying some works of art, in fact, more time here is open to the outside world. Some areas of the museum can also provide people with music, dance, even lectures and seminars. The coffee shop on the first floor is adjacent to the garden and foyer. Its location makes it suitable for some informal activities, such as poetry recitation, round table discussion, etc. The lecture hall is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, because the rear facade is made of glass. When pedestrians pass by, they can see the indoor scene from the outside.

In fact, another outstanding feature of this museum is its design concept. The tour route of the whole exhibition hall seems simple, but in fact, the contents are quite complex. The spiral ascending tour mode uses the soft curve part of the building, so that the horizontal natural light can enter the interior of the building in many different ways. The curve composition and staggered morphological characteristics, as well as the interweaving and twisting of space and light, enable 25 exhibition rooms to obtain natural lighting. If I didn't understand the relevant information, I really can't imagine that there are so many design considerations for a museum. Perhaps this is the Finnish people's demand for innovation in some things. It is precisely because they have super high standard requirements that Finnish design has a high reputation all over the world.

If you know something about Finland, you are no stranger to the cartoon, which is the most famous cartoon image in Finland. Helsinki Art Museum collects many works of art by murming's creator, toff Jansson. The museum and a Popcorn cinema are located in the same building. Therefore, there is a famous slogan: art is the popcorn for the brain. But to be honest, I really smelled popcorn at that time.

Helsinki art museum is located on the second floor of the building. In fact, when you come to Helsinki, you will find that any museum here is very humanized. Tourists carry too many things with them. There is a special place for storing luggage at the entrance of the museum. If you like the history and culture of the museum, you can also buy some related books and souvenirs in the nearby souvenir shop. Many of them are made by local workers.

On the left-hand side of the entrance is the special exhibition of tofu Janson, which shows the murals she once created for the city hall and children's hospital.

In Helsinki Art Museum, you can see not only the works of art by Thomas Janson, the creator of mumming, but also another exhibition hall with the theme of graffiti culture of completely different styles. I believe many people and I have the same question, graffiti culture is not originated in the United States, graffiti culture is also popular in Helsinki?

In fact, the graffiti culture originated from Philadelphia, because the United States is a capitalist country, because the economic system leads to the gap between the rich and the poor in the American society, and gradually some people are dissatisfied and rebellious. In fact, our country is becoming more and more powerful, and it is also in line with the world culture. The street basketball, hip-hop dance, tattoo, graffiti and other cultural behaviors we see on TV are actually the representatives of American street rebellious culture.

Then in the 1980s, the graffiti culture gradually penetrated into Helsinki, Finland. Many local young people began to paint in some public places, streets, roads, telephone booths, even on the subway and trains. In fact, many people didn't understand graffiti very well at the beginning. These behaviors destroyed the beauty and civilization of the city, but the young people at that time didn't think so much and still went their own way. At that time, graffiti destroyed the beauty of the city, and many young people had no little contact with the police.

In my personal eyes, graffiti is an attitude, whether it's dissatisfaction with some things or attitude towards one's own life. However, the early graffiti culture is indeed rebellious and more convenient. Gradually, in the later stage, graffiti is no longer a simple anti cultural social behavior, but has added artistic things in it, so it is gradually accepted by more people.

In the graffiti exhibition hall, we can see the graffiti culture popular from the earliest Helsinki, as well as the earliest tools used. The site also provides hand-made graffiti templates. In fact, according to the information preserved at that time, Finland was greatly influenced by the United States, because at that time, the Western Street Culture and other aspects were relatively close.

In fact, the earliest graffiti appeared in the form of symbols, which was relatively monotonous, and gradually evolved into characters and cartoon characters. Graffiti seems more casual, but after adding more rendering elements in the later stage, the requirements are also higher and higher. For those who create these patterns and cultures, they need to have solid painting skills and imagination. Nowadays, we can still see the preserved graffiti on the streets of many foreign countries, and even see them in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities in our country.

Helsinki art museum is a very good place. In your spare time, you can sit down and read some of mumming's comic books. You can also feel the charm of VR in the museum. Of course, if you have more time to enjoy here, you might as well go to the cinema nearby to watch a film, which is a very good choice.

Helsinki Cathedral was built in 1852 by German architect Engel. In front of the cathedral is the Senate Square. On the East and west sides are the cabinet building and the University of Helsinki. Not far from the south is the presidential palace, the seat of the Supreme Court and the city hall. In the center of the Senate Square, which is covered with ancient stones, stands a bronze statue of Czar Alexander II built in 1894 to commemorate the extensive autonomy he has given Finland. Nowadays, every year, the seminary of Helsinki University holds a traditional and grand graduation ceremony in Helsinki church.

Savotta is a very Finnish restaurant. It is located in an old building across the road from Helsinki Cathedral. The doors of many restaurants in Helsinki are not very eye-catching. If you don't pay attention when you walk here, it's really hard to notice. You didn't see it when you went out to Helsinki the day before yesterday.

Savotta is well-known in Helsinki. It has been operating here for more than 10 years, and it is difficult to have a seat almost every afternoon and on holidays. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance for dining here. The interior decoration and design of the restaurant still retain the style of the 18th century, including the service staff here are wearing traditional clothes, and the service attitude is very enthusiastic.

The lamps, tables, chairs and carpets in the restaurant are all made by hand, and it can be seen that they have been made for some years. In addition, some retro films and life ornaments are put on the windowsill. You can feel the strong Finnish flavor when dining here. So that's why I came to Helsinki to taste the first restaurant.

Finnish people's pursuit of quality is not reflected in life, they are also full of persistence for food. Each dish selects the freshest and best tasting ingredients. A dish contains 11 kinds of fresh ingredients, especially the fried smoked salmon, which is very tender. Finnish French toast is also delicious.

Helsinki is the port city of Finland, so the fish here has become a part of the staple food. It tastes delicious and tender. Elk meat is better than expected, especially with sauce.

When I finished the meal, it was already night outside, which seemed to make me go back to the time when I first came to Helsinki. That night, it had just rained, the breeze was blowing, the electric rail cars came and went, the same street view, the same feeling.

Day3: meet the French president in Helsinki

Every day in Helsinki is very comfortable. You can enjoy the sea breeze from the Baltic Sea in the early morning. Under the bright sunshine, the crowd on the street is busy, and a new day begins.

Many people come to Helsinki for a simple visit. In fact, there are many places to visit in Helsinki. It's better to slow down and have a deep understanding of the charm of the city than to walk around. Opposite Helsinki central railway station, there is a very special building. In fact, this is Helsinki National Art Museum, also known as adenon Art Museum. It is named after adenon, the ancient Greek goddess temple, which means that the art museum is like a temple in the world.

Adenung art museum is the oldest art museum in Helsinki. It has a history of more than 100 years since its completion. It can be said that it is the gathering place of Finnish art. Each country has its own most special cultural treasure house, and adenon art museum is also the most classic in the whole Nordic countries. The art treasures collected here can be said to witness Finland's art sublimation from early to modern times.

In the corridor of the entrance on the second floor, there is a whole wall with paintings and some sculptures of early figures. In fact, there was no camera in the European aristocratic period. At that time, people were more popular with portraits, and they could only record people's appearance in this way. So at that time, the aristocratic people would wear beautiful clothes, Get some of the best-known painters in the area and paint a portrait of yourself for them. It is believed that many people can find portraits in the aristocratic families when they watch European films.

Some people say that when you come to Finland, you don't want to go to adenon Art Museum, just like when you go to France without going through the Louvre. This sentence is also enough to prove the importance of the museum. Whether from the number of collected works or the overall cultural background of the works, its overall value can not be shaken. The kalevara Drawing Exhibition, once famous in Finland, has been on display here for six months and is said to have attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world in one summer.

Adenung Art Museum collects works of the most golden period in Finland, most of which are from the mid-18th century to the mid-20th century. It also contains some internationally famous products, mainly classified by sculpture, oil painting, watercolor and woodcut. And there are many outstanding artists recorded here: such as cheroff, Van Gogh, Fernand, Cezanne and so on.

If you are a careful person, you will find that every work displayed here is displayed according to the time. It is not as casual as the items displayed in some museums. Every year, there will be other different art collections touring here, and adenon Art Museum has two regular theme exhibitions every year, which is also the most visited Art Museum in Finland.

The fighter capercaillies, also known as fighting grouse, is an oil painting created by Finnish painter Ferdinand von Wright in 1886. Although the painting looked old-fashioned at that time, it gradually became one of the most classic paintings in Finland in the following time. I saw a lot of celebrities' works in adenon Museum, but the only one I missed was sinberry's: the injured angel. The painting was named Finnish "traditional Chinese painting" in a poll held by adenon Art Museum in 2006.

Under the yoke, also known as burning bush, was created by Finnish painter Eero jarnefelt in 1893.

This street in Auvers sur oise was created by Van Gogh in 1890 in the Northern French town of Orville watts, where he finally committed suicide. This is one of his last paintings. It was owned by Van Gogh's younger brother, who died and was collected by his sister-in-law. Later, Julien Leclercq bought it from Van Gogh's sister-in-law. Leclercq, a French poet and art critic, organized the first Van Gogh retrospective in Paris in 1901. He married Finnish pianist Fanny flodin and sold Fanny to the Antell delegation in 1903 for inclusion in Ateneum's collection. As a result, Ateneum became the first museum in the world to have van Gogh's works.

The adenon Gallery has a collection of over 4300 paintings and more than 750 sculptures, ranging from Rococo portraits in the 18th century to the experimental art movement in the 20th century. Each article here has its own front and back, and it can be completely preserved to tell more foreign tourists the cause of the story, which may be the embodiment of the value of adenon Art Museum.

If you really want to know about the early history and culture of Europe and Finland, adenung art museum is absolutely a place that you can't miss. Give yourself enough time to taste and discover. When you understand the stories behind these works, the value of the harvest is far greater than that of the horse watching flowers and the scenic spots that you have to go only to punch in.

If Santa Claus is our childhood memory of Finland, what I still remember about Finland now is design. Finland's design can be said to be the representative of Nordic countries, simple and practical, including more and more home decoration styles are designed in Nordic style. Why Finnish design is so outstanding can be found in the Helsinki Design Museum.

All the museums I saw in Helsinki were built very early, and the design museum is no exception. You can feel it from the architectural appearance, including the entrance door. It was built in 1873. Originally a comprehensive learning institution of art and craft, the art and Design Museum Foundation was established in 1989 to support the activities of the museum.

In fact, the Helsinki Design Gallery is also full of misfortune. It was ransacked during World War II. Then, in 1978, the Finnish government re established the design museum in a building in central Helsinki. Today, the collection here is more and more abundant, with a total of more than 75000 pieces and 40000 design drawings. All kinds of designs in the museum come from more than 1000 designers from various industries.

Beautiful designs can be seen in various cities in Finland. For example, the crystal glass of the feittala freezing series that I used when I took the Finnish airlines this time belongs to Finland's national treasure furniture brand. Here you can learn about Finnish design elements and ideas, how to make world-famous crafts.

Iittala was founded in a small town in Helsinki, Finland, with a history of 131 years. This town is famous for making the best glass in the world. The most talented glass craftsmen in the world gather in this town to maintain the most exquisite hand-made glass technology. Over the past 100 years, we have been adhering to the high-quality production method, which is worthy of the world's admiration.

Helsinki Design Museum has exhibited the design history of Finland since 1920s and works of various periods. There are also many modern design exhibits, such as glass crafts exhibition, electronic products exhibition and so on. Here you can see things full of design sense, from small glassware to most life furniture. If you are a design lover, you must come here to have a look, and maybe you can get some unexpected design inspiration.

In fact, most of the design inspiration of Finns comes from life and nature. They are good at finding the details around them, and then integrate them into the creation. Only in this way can we see such simple and practical works of art full of life. Helsinki design gallery also regularly displays the latest works of designers for visitors from all over the world.

Walking around Helsinki for several days, I know more about their history, culture and modern design. Walking in the street still can recall those pictures. Originally, I was going to have dinner in Ravintola OLO, near the Helsinki wharf. Suddenly, I saw the orderly guard of honor passing by. Finally, I learned that I met the French president on a state visit to Finland.

I met the pictures I usually saw on TV today. Helsinki really gave me too many surprises. All the way with the guard of honor came to the presidential palace in Helsinki, at this time all around has been completely blocked up, tourists can only stand far outside the fence tube to see. Maybe it's the reason why the city of Helsinki often sees political figures visiting. Not many people watched here that afternoon.

In fact, the presidential palace in Helsinki is not very big. It's just opposite the wharf. When the guard of honor was ready, it began to wait for the arrival of the French president, but then again, was the carpet a little small?

Before I was in China, I occasionally saw the team at the beginning of the police car, but this time I saw the French team in Helsinki, which is still more powerful than I imagined. After waiting for more than half an hour, I first saw the helicopter flying in the sky, and then the French president's motorcade came.

People have taken out their mobile phones to record this rare moment, while the surrounding police are very alert looking at the crowd around. This kind of scene really gives people a sense of tension and excitement. There are more than 10 cars in front of and behind, one of which is Audi with the French flag on the front. I think French President Marco Polo should be in that car at that time.

Fortunately, I took a camera when I went out, or I would have missed the opportunity to record this moment myself. At the moment when the national anthem was played, Finnish President shawley ninisto accompanied French President makeron on the red carpet to inspect the Finnish army. Although this kind of thing has nothing to do with our common people, I was really excited to watch it at that time.

During the inspection of the army, a tourist outside also sang the French national anthem, which suddenly aroused the national pride that I was born in a strong motherland. After finishing the red carpet, French President Nicolas macarone and his wife shook hands with the crowd. Although this is a small episode in the journey, it is also a very happy thing for me.

I had no intention of meeting makron on a state visit to Finland, so I pushed back the one who had made an appointment for Ravintola OLO's meal for a while. At this time, I was already hungry. There are five Michelin stores in Helsinki, among which raventola OLO is probably the most famous. Although it is only a star of Michelin, it does not affect its position in the local people's mind.

The environment in the restaurant is very elegant, and the simple design style gives people a comfortable feeling. You can choose a single point or set meal, and there are many kinds of red wine here, so the choice is very high. The service staff here are very enthusiastic. When serving each dish, they will give a detailed introduction to the contents and production methods of this dish.

The set meal is convenient for people with choice phobia. Although the weight of each dish is not very large, the degree of production of each dish is also very high. The choice and collocation of food materials are really original. A special recommendation is baked bread. In fact, when I sat down, I saw a kind of fermented dough on the table. At that time, I wondered what it was? The staff covered it with a plate. When it came to this dish, the staff uncovered it and found it was a piece of bread. The bread baked now is not as hard as we used to eat. It's really delicious with special butter.

I won't tell you about the taste of each dish, but I can say that Ravintola OLO definitely came to a restaurant highly recommended by Helsinki. Dining here is really a pleasure. It's a very comfortable environment and atmosphere. The service attitude of the staff is also excellent. What's more, the cost performance here is very high.

Day4: design and technology in Finland

Kaapelitehdas is located in the west of Helsinki. It can be reached by subway from central railway station. It used to be a large cable factory, but now it is abandoned. Although it seems insignificant, it is Finland's largest cultural and Art Center. Now it has museums, galleries, song and dance theaters, art schools, and many local cultural and recreational activities are held here.

Kaapelitehdas has three museums: Photography Museum, drama Museum and restaurant Museum. It's free to visit here as long as you show Helsinki card. The first floor of the building is the Photography Museum, which is similar to some photography exhibitions we often see in China, but it is more about art photography and cultural photography, and it also retains many classic photography works.

In fact, I personally like the photography here. It's more casual, and I can see human nature through some photos. There are all kinds of people's photo materials, men and women, there are the cry of the bottom, the vent of life, and the fear of darkness. Every work catches people's eyes, especially shocking.

On the second floor is the drama Museum of Finland. It's embarrassing to say that I didn't know much about drama culture in China. However, after walking here, I can feel that there are still many differences in drama culture between the two countries, not only in clothing, but also in cultural background. However, they have something in common, which also belongs to the world's drama culture.

Finnish drama was founded in the 19th century. In 1827, the drama house was established in Helsinki. It was the earliest drama performance center in Finland. At that time, it was mainly performed by art groups from Sweden and Germany. In 1840, Finnish social activist hanikanin also created the comedy wizard in Finnish for the first time in 1845, which should be regarded as the first real drama in Finland.

Many costumes left behind at that time are preserved here. In fact, through some costumes, we can learn that the main contents displayed on the Finnish drama stage are the Finnish national independence, the social status of women, the fate of farmers, the suffering of workers and so on. Finnish dramatists are usually social activists. Their experience and attention to social problems determine the characteristics and development direction of Finnish drama.

In the history of Finnish drama, realism is the main art school, but it is seldom influenced by realism in other European countries. Finnish national independence movement is the foundation of Finnish realistic literature and art schools. Among many dramatists, one must be mentioned, that is kiwi. He is the pioneer of realistic drama literature. Most of his works are based on personal experience, which endows many works with modern life interest.

If you are a drama lover, if you come to Finland, you must go to Tampere, where there are not only beautiful natural scenery, but also rich drama background, so it is called the capital of drama. There are many wonderful cultural activities such as drama festival, Jazz Festival and Film Festival every year.

If you come to Helsinki after reading my travel notes, I believe you are very lucky, because on August 29, 2018, Helsinki Amos Rex Gallery just opened, and it took five years to build it. Due to the urban planning regulations of Helsinki, the historical buildings on the ground are not allowed to continue to expand. 13000 cubic meters of underground rock have been hollowed out, creating 2200 square meters of irregular exhibition space. The Amos Rex Art Gallery has created this miracle.

Amos Rex is located on Mannerheim Avenue in Helsinki, opposite the silver gray curtain wall of the Finnish Museum of contemporary art. In the square of the museum, the undulating dome and the circular skylight were designed to be beautiful at first. In fact, these circular skylights are designed to transmit the natural light through the skylight. Visitors can climb and walk freely on them.

As soon as I entered the first exhibition hall, it gave me too much surprise. Because of the projection of light painting, the huge room was very dreamy. The dynamic light is reflected on the ground and the wall. In a moment, the flowers bloom slowly in the middle, and in a moment, all kinds of animals appear nearby. It seems that people are in a fairy tale world. The most special thing is that when people walk on it and step on the most blooming flowers, they will disappear, and then they will appear in a new way.

Amos Rex is probably one of the coolest museums I've ever seen. In fact, they used 137 projectors, motion sensor systems and the 8-mile cable of teamlab digital multiverse to create a dynamic natural dream. Pink Butterflies, green crocodiles and colorful plants are blooming everywhere.

There was a drizzle outside, but there was an endless stream of tourists in the museum, but many of them were parents with their children. And this scene has become a paradise for children, some children are chasing animals, some children are waiting for the flowers to open, and some children are still sitting in the corner to sleep, so lovely.

Amos Rex Museum of art really surprised me. At least I have not seen such light painting special effects created by using technological elements in so many countries and cities, and I have been here for one and a half hours. In fact, the natural light painting created by this technology can not only let children get rich imagination, but also let people have a more intimate feeling for nature.

The dynamic art black hole in another exhibition hall is also incredible. The low sound effect and the surrounding air flow slowly absorb the black hole on the roof. Although it's only in the virtual space, only using the elements of science and technology and digital technology, maybe it's for tourists to get closer to nature. This also proves the strength of Finns in the non-traditional art space.

After my visit to Amos Rex Art Museum, I came to Ekberg, the oldest bakery in Helsinki, which was founded in 1858 and has a history of more than 100 years. Let me introduce you to Ekberg. They run coffee shops and bakeries. Many people choose to have breakfast in the coffee shop in the morning and have coffee in the bakery at noon to talk about their life.

Finns are famous for drinking coffee. They can drink at least three to five cups a day. In such a country famous for coffee, coffee must be one of the most important enjoyment in their life. In Ekberg, the most famous is this kind of bag of coffee powder, which is processed with the purest coffee beans. A cup of coffee is very rich, and the price of a bag is 8.9 euro.

Of course, the cake here is also very famous in the local area, because there is only one shop in Helsinki, so many people will come here. If you come to Helsinki, don't miss this cake shop. They are all ready-made, and the taste is very rich and soft.

Every day in Helsinki is very enjoyable. Every day is to learn about Finnish culture and taste delicious food. Ultima is a restaurant located next to the market pier. Like all the restaurants I went to before, the entrance of Ultima is not very eye-catching. If you don't pay attention, you may pass it.

The doors of most restaurants in Helsinki seem a little humble, but the interior is the opposite. Each restaurant has its own style, and Ultima adds more fashion elements and sense of life. What's more, unlike many restaurants, the kitchen is located in the middle of the first floor of the restaurant. It's fully open and seemingly incomprehensible. In fact, it allows customers and chefs to interact more, and customers can see the cooking process of chefs through the open kitchen.

Ultima's dishes are very delicate. Each dish uses the freshest meat and ingredients, and is equipped with a specially prepared sauce. It tastes slightly sweet, but does not affect the overall taste.

My favorite is this lamb chop. It's fat but not greasy. It's roasted at the right temperature. It doesn't feel like burnt firewood. It tastes fresh and fragrant with a secret sauce and a trace of scallion. After the appetizer and main course, a small dessert was specially presented. The combination of ice cream and fresh milk seemed to melt into the mouth.

Northern Europe's night came earlier, and the impression of Finland was that it had seen such street scenes. In the urban buildings of northern Europe, people come and go on both sides of the road, and old electric rail cars full of northern European style come slowly in the picture.

The old and new civilization of Helsinki is very obvious. The buildings on both sides of the street are very neat, and the air is interwoven with various intricate wires. People who have been busy for a day are waiting for the bus to go home. Occasionally, they can see people standing in the light of the waiting hall reading books, and the old-fashioned electric rail cars jingling in the distance from north to south, Driving from east to west.

This is the night in Helsinki. There is no noise during the day, but there is a little more peace. The roadside shop gradually closed the door and turned out the light. At this time, I was still wandering in the street here, without any sleepiness. In the dead of night, my thoughts gradually increased, and I like Helsinki more and more in a few days of close reading.

Day5: a warm afternoon in Fort Finland

During the past few days in Helsinki, I learned a lot about history and culture in the museum, which changed my previous views and cognition. Of course, it also made me more nostalgic and fond of it. After experiencing the strong history and culture, today I choose to travel to Fort Finland to enjoy a pleasant natural experience.

I feel a little aggrieved for myself. It's sunny these days when I came to Helsinki, but it's a pity that when I go out on that day, it's dark sky, but in other words, different weather can also enjoy different scenery. Helsinki on a cloudy day gives me a relaxed and comfortable feeling. The morning is still the same as before, and people are already busy.

The market dock is always a place to wake up the city. It is not only a place to take a boat to Fort Finland, but also a place where local people set up stalls every morning. If you come here, you can also find some things with local characteristics. When we came here, there were already many people, and an endless stream of tourists were tasting Finnish snacks here.

Find the ticket office of JT line at the market wharf, and you can buy tickets to Finland Fort every 15 minutes. Of course, if you have a Helsinki travel card, you can exchange the ticket for free. You can see some large cruise ships at the dock, because Helsinki is a port city, and it has become a place for many cruise ships to stop and play.

At the end of September, the weather was very comfortable. Sitting on the boat, you can feel the Baltic sea breeze and enjoy the beautiful scenery around the island. It's really an intoxicating enjoyment. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the island by boat from the market wharf. The first island you arrive at is xiaoheidao, where there is only one wharf. You have to go back the same way after you visit the island. When the ship docked here, many tourists who had returned from the tour had been waiting on the shore.

If you don't know about Fort Finland, you may think it's just an island with fresh air and green atmosphere. Built more than 250 years ago, it is one of the largest coastal defense military fortresses in the world and the most famous scenic spot in Helsinki. In 1991, the Finnish castle was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and protected.

You will never think that such a beautiful place is a military fortress on the sea. At the end of the 18th century, the Russians relied on karanstad, which occupies an important strategic position in the eastern part of the Baltic Sea, to protect its central city St. Petersburg, and used it as the base camp and supply base for the Russian fleet to fight against the Swedish naval forces, which posed a great threat to Finland. At that time, it was designed by a Swedish artillery officer, okustin. In fact, it was mainly to prevent the Russian invasion of Finland.

During the war, Fort Finland was an important military fortress for coastal defense, and occupied a crucial military position in the war of independence and liberation of Finland. During the period of Finland's internal revolution, there were fierce and large-scale conflicts between the radical parties and the conservative parties. Many members of the radical parties were arrested after their failure, and Fort Finland was used for imprisonment. Now the fort, barracks, castles and so on are preserved on the island. When the Finnish Fort appears in front of the public as a tourist attraction, these things left over from the war have also become a witness.

Big black island is the only island inhabited by people in Finland. A friend of mine in Helsinki told me that many local people are eager to live here because it has the most beautiful natural scenery, the freshest air and the most comfortable life. Compared with the noisy city, it is the most desirable place for Helsinki people to live.

People living here have a boat in every family. It's a romantic and happy life to ride in a boat with their beloved in the ocean and watch the sunset in the distance at sunset.

Here I am particularly willing to spend a few days to feel slowly, walk anywhere, watch the children chasing each other happily, and the old people sitting under the eaves chatting with each other. This is not the life that people often say they yearn for. There is no noise, no dispute, only a quiet and simple life.

Fort Finland was built three times in 1927, 1976 and 1987. At present, the 8 km wall, 105 cannons, 290 machine rooms and some famous museums are preserved here: the Museum of Fort Finland, which introduces the history and architectural works of the castle, the Ellen White Museum, which displays the cultural relics of the reign of Sweden, and the toy museum, which collects old toys since the 19th century, The former military museum of Maneki, the visco submarine Museum, the coastal cannon Museum, which displays the heavy guns of different times in the castle, and the Customs Museum which details the work and history of the old customs（ Some museums need to buy tickets again.)

After the baptism of history, the once mighty cannons now seem so lonely and weak, but at that time they brought strong backing to the Finns. Here we can see the past and present of Finland. Now there is no smoke and blood of war. It has become a place for people to travel and live.

With a low whistle, the cruise ship full of tourists slowly left the port and headed for Yuanwang. For those tourists, Helsinki is just a short stop in their journey, but I spent a week feeling the warmth of Helsinki. Every place here has left me unforgettable memories. I walk through the streets of foreign countries every day, but I feel familiar with them.

If you have plenty of time, you must go to the museum on the big black island to have a look. The remaining ones can let you know more about Fort Finland. Besides, some activities will be held here from time to time to enjoy the happy atmosphere with more than 800 local people on the island.

In fact, the most unforgettable thing about every trip is not the most spectacular sunrise and the most beautiful scenery, but the most warm things. During the trip, I met several Finnish friends, who impressed me with their hospitality and politeness. I still remember when I was in a hurry because there was something wrong with Google Maps on my mobile phone, a construction worker next to me kindly gave me directions. I was still afraid that I could not find my way. I put down my own business and took me to the intersection. These are unforgettable moments in my trip to Finland.

The king's gate should be the place where every tourist must punch in when they come to Finland. It was built for the king of Sweden to land on the island. On the nearby marble tablet is engraved the motto that Augustine wrote to the posterity: stand here with your own strength, don't rely on the help of foreigners.

In fact, the most beautiful time of Finnish fort is in the afternoon, when the soft and warm sun gradually falls. There is neither the heat of the afternoon nor the cool of the evening.

Many of the houses are surrounded by dense trees. The occasionally exposed roof makes me feel like walking into the remote countryside. It's really idyllic. Here, I need to give you a suggestion. When you come to the island to play, if you want to shoot local people, you must be allowed by others, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. It was when I was photographing children playing that I was stopped by the parents.

Finns are more likely to stay away from their friends and family than many of us are now close to mobile phones. Talk about life, talk about life, laughter, the relationship between people is getting closer and closer. See this scene, but for themselves have a great sense of shame, I hope we can put down the mobile phone company, cherish the happy time with the people around us.

As the sun set, I took a boat back to downtown Helsinki. Compared with the static history in the museum, the beautiful natural scenery is more lively and friendly, so my day in Helsinki is over again, short and full, happy and satisfied.

Day6: ice and fire in the Baltic Sea

If you don't say that sauna was invented by Finns, you must not know. In fact, I didn't know how much people like sauna until I came to Finland. Almost every family has its own sauna house by the lake in the suburbs. Of course, we won't miss such an experience this time.

Just imagine what it's like to enjoy an authentic Finnish sauna on the coast of the Baltic Sea, and loyly can satisfy all your thoughts. Although many families in Finland have their own sauna rooms, more young people here will meet their friends in groups. Because you can enjoy the stimulation of ice and fire here.

In Helsinki, whether it's a week or a weekend, it's almost crowded, but when we came to loyly this time, we just opened the door in the morning, so it's very quiet here. The decoration style here is full of Finnish creativity. In my spare time, I sit here with my friends to enjoy the fragrance of a latte and the sea breeze from the Baltic Sea.

Although it is close to the Baltic Sea, the design in loyly absolutely guarantees the privacy of customers, and the whole service is quite advanced. Because the temperature in the sauna was too high, there was no shooting. However, the boards of the sauna here are more ecological, and the temperature of the hot stone is more moderate.

Imagine a 50 degree hot sauna inside and a sub zero Baltic Sea outside. Finns who can play create a new way to play. After staying in the sauna and relaxing, they quickly run out of the room and jump into the sea. This kind of feeling should be incomparable. If a friend wants to go to loyly, I suggest that he or she should choose after 9 a.m., when the customers are the least and the weather is the most comfortable.

I believe that many people will go to Finland to pursue the mysterious Aurora, and some people will go to Iceland to experience the blend of ice and fire. When they come to Helsinki, there is something that can not be missed: it is full of Finnish design elements. Near Helsinki Cathedral, there is a new design shop: tre. Whether it's life goods, accessories, costumes and so on, it's full of local design style, which is very popular with local people and tourists.

Here, any small item will become full of vitality and life. These items may feel very simple in our eyes, but a walk in the hands of designers will show us different pictures in our foreword.

Many Finnish design brands are famous all over the world, whether it is unikko designed by MARIMEKKO, crystal glass by Iittala, or unique Finnish postcards. You can find them here, and the price is very affordable in the local area. For me who like to decorate my family, I can't extricate myself from walking here. I love everything very much.

Every time I go to a country or a city, I will buy some souvenirs for myself for no reason. If you come to Helsinki, you might as well come here to have a look. Maybe you also have the space and items that belong to your favorite.

There is still an endless stream of people at the market dock. Tourists at the nearby stalls happily choose their favorite items. This is Helsinki's life, simple and full of happiness.

There is also an open-air sauna beside the market dock, where you can fully enjoy the day's bath. When the night comes, the huge ferris wheel is particularly gorgeous under the light.

It's getting dark, the streets are getting colder and colder, people are already on their way home, and I'm still wandering in the streets of Helsinki. In fact, there is no need to ask too much for life. The pressure of reality gives us a profound lesson every day. How can we live as we please, how can we live safely, how can we live simply and happily. Sometimes a very small thing, we will infinitely enlarge it, when we turn around and look back, we may be disappointed with our previous attitude. Yes, life can not be too idealistic, but we must have a stubborn heart.

Day7: about food, housing and transportation

1.About the itinerary< 1> : Xi'an → Helsinki< 2> : Helsinki Museum of contemporary art → Helsinki Art Museum → savotta< 3> : Adeline Art Museum → Helsinki Design Museum → raventola OLO< 4> Methods: kaapelitehdas → Amos Rex Gallery → Ekberg → Ultima< 5> : Fort Finland< 6> It is: loyly → tre → Helsinki< 7> : Helsinki → Xi'an. 2. About equipment. Camera: Canon 70D. Lens: 10-18 wide angle lens, 50 fixed focus lens, 18-135 long focus lens. Others: tripod, battery, memory card, etc.

3.About accommodation. Aallonkoti Hotel Apartments 。

4.About food< 1>：Savotta。

<2>65306Restaurant Olo*12290

<3> Ultima

5.About visa< 1> : the validity of the passport shall not be less than 6 months< 2> : light background, 35mm x 45mm< 3> : a visa application form< 4> : the original certificate of the applicant's work unit< 5> : itinerary, hotel booking, and confirmed return flight to Helsinki< 6> : half a year's Bank flow< 7> : 50000 yuan in the bank. 6. About money. The currency used in Finland is the euro. It is suggested that you can exchange it in advance in the Bank of China before departure, or you can get a Huaxia card, because there is no handling charge for the first payment of Huaxia card from the foreign ATM every month. At present, the exchange rate of euro is: 1 euro = 7.9 yuan. 7. About WiFi. Every time I go abroad, roaming package is my best choice. Not only the signal is stable, but also the endurance time is relatively long. It's more than enough to be fully charged for one day, and many countries now have 4G signals, so there's no need to worry about the problem of no network signals in the future.

8.About shopping. Of course, the cake here is also very famous in the local area, because there is only one shop in Helsinki, so many people will come here. If you come to Helsinki, don't miss this cake shop. They are all ready-made, and the taste is very rich and soft.

9.About transportation. Finnish Airlines has been named the best airline in northern Europe by Skytrax's world airline award in London for nine consecutive years. Finn Airlines currently operates direct flights to Helsinki from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chongqing and Hong Kong in China. From A319 to A350, whether business class or economy class, the cabin space in all airliners is very large. For me, who is 1.83 meters tall, there is no sense of urgency in my