In Munich, during mid-July, the weather was slightly chilly, with temperatures consistently ranging from 19 to 25 degrees Celsius. Even in the early mornings or late evenings, the air was quite pleasant, a stark contrast to Hanoi or many other places where people need to wear jackets when the temperature drops below 20 degrees.
To visit Munich during this time, tourists can take a direct flight from Hanoi to Frankfurt, followed by a 6-hour drive by car. It's possible to stop in Nuremberg for sightseeing before heading to Germany's third largest city. Along the way to the center of Munich, visitors can enjoy stunning scenery from the car, with vibrant colors of the fields of crops on either side of the highway, mostly wheat.
European countries often share many similarities in scenery, culture, and lifestyle. However, Germany still has many unique features, especially in its architecture. Unlike France or some Eastern European countries, it is a blend of inherited architectural and cultural heritage, with ancient and modern structures intertwined. Munich has no skyscrapers. By regulation, all buildings and structures here cannot exceed 109 meters in height.
Many travel enthusiasts, when imagining a trip to Munich, probably immediately think of visiting the Allianz Arena, the home stadium of Bayern Munich, located in the north of the city. A large financial group purchased the naming rights for the stadium for 30 years. If visiting during the national league season, tourists can even attend a match on Saturday or Sunday.
They say you haven't really been to Germany without drinking beer and enjoying sausages. In the afternoons, the beer establishments in central Munich are packed with customers. A glass of authentic German beer here costs 7 Euros or more, depending on the size.
Beer in Munich tastes distinctly better than the same brand in other countries, making it well worth the money. Minh, a Vietnamese tourist, ordered a 1-liter glass and then added a 500ml glass to really enjoy it. Minh shared that he rarely drinks alcohol in Hanoi, but he had to make an effort to drink so he wouldn't regret it later.
“I remember that day I was running all over the floors, down to the courtyard, outside and back inside, trying every way to find a table to sit at, but it took forever to find an empty seat. I even had to ask permission and share a table with a young man from West Asia. Even after returning to Vietnam, I still vividly remember that smooth, tingling taste that few beers anywhere else can match,” Minh said.
For those who want to relax and enjoy nature, a stroll through the park is a great option. Taking a rickshaw ride around Olympic Park is also a delightful experience. The rickshaws are spacious and can seat up to three people. The rickshaw drivers are remarkably fit; they comfortably play music, take photos, and record videos for their passengers. The rickshaws constantly go back and forth between the streets and the park, making many loops, and the weather is pleasant and enjoyable.
While Olympic Park may not be the most scenic of many parks in Europe, its size and the amount of greenery it contains are quite impressive. The park was built to host the 20th Summer Olympic Games in 1972 in Munich. It also includes a stadium, the Olympic arena, and a swimming pool with a capacity of 69,000 seats.
Many streets in Munich are lined with beautiful green trees. Any tourist passing by can't help but stop to take some photos for social media. Wandering through the streets, visitors can also encounter street artists performing, singing, and playing musical instruments. By dropping one or two coins into the basket at their feet, visitors can take a souvenir photo with them.
Munich also boasts the world-famous Nymphenburg Palace, considered the most beautiful castle in Western Europe. This historical site is a harmonious blend of architectural structures and a park. In 1664, Ferdinand Maria built this castle as a gift for his fiancée, Adelheid von Savoyen, upon her giving birth to his heir, Max Emanuel.
According to Mr. Huong, a Vietnamese tour guide, if tourists visit Munich in October, they also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world-famous Octoberfest festival, which includes the beer-bathing rituals.
These experiences will become easier for Vietnamese tourists when, in October, Vietnam Airlines, the national airline of Vietnam, opens a direct flight route between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Munich.
Currently, to get to Munich, travelers can fly from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt. However, from October onwards, travelers can fly directly from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to Munich, significantly shortening travel time by up to half a day.
From October 2024, Vietnam Airlines will operate the Hanoi-Munich route with a frequency of 2 flights per week, departing from Hanoi on Fridays and Sundays, and from Munich on Mondays and Saturdays. The Ho Chi Minh City-Munich route will operate 1 flight per week on Mondays and vice versa on Tuesdays.
From December 2024, Vietnam Airlines will add one more flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Munich, departing from Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesdays and from Munich on Thursdays each week.
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