Rovaniemi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Santa Claus Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
The correct way to see the aurora, 6-day tour in Lapland
📍In 🇫🇮Lapland, of course, there are not only auroras waiting for you to pursue, but there are also more fun ways to travel in winter in Lapland! Multiple aurora travel guides
🧑🎄🌳Find Santa in the deep forest! Must go!
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📝Recommended route
D1️⃣ Helsinki (free travel)—Nordic polar train to Kemi
D2⃣️ Kemi (polar icebreaker experience or free activities)
D3⃣️ Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village)—Lost Crystal Mountain (digging amethyst)
D4⃣️ Hirknes (catching king crab + king crab feast)
D5⃣️ Inari (Sami Museum—Lake Inari)—Sami Mountain Top Viewing Platform—Gold Digger Museum—Return to Rovaniemi
D6⃣️ Rovaniemi free travel (optional dog sledding/reindeer sledding/snowmobile/ice hook/sled hunting aurora + bonfire picnic)
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🔥Super fire attractions
📍The only church in the world built in rock-Helsinki Cathedral
📍Polar icebreaker experience-will become a witness to the huge icebreaking ability of the ship
📍Hunting the aurora-appreciate the magic and spectacular of the dreamy aurora
📍Reindeer sledding-rushing in the snow, feeling the movie scene
📍Catch and taste the beautiful king crab-have a close contact with the giant
📍Santa Claus Village-UN certified Santa Claus hometown
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🎒 | Travel preparation
✅Finland is 5 hours behind Beijing
✅Pay attention to the weather forecast of the destination in advance, the temperature in the Arctic Circle in northern Finland may reach minus 40 degrees in winter, and there are many winds and heavy snow, and thick and medium-length down jackets are necessary
✅Shoes must choose waterproof and non-slip models, preferably boots, to ensure that the ankles are not cold
✅Warm hats (preferably able to protect the ears), earmuffs, scarves, gloves are necessary
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🔆Consumption index
🖍️Accommodation throughout the trip: the first night Helsinki to Kemi train sleeper accommodation (double room), the second to the fourth night 3 nights Nordic double room, three-star hotel
🖍️Vehicle throughout the trip: the first day Helsinki-Kemi one-way VR polar train double sleeper one night, the whole journey from the second day to the fifth day, a total of 4 days of 7-51 seat luxury air-conditioned bus or business car
🖍️Personnel: 1 Chinese driver and guide
🖍️Catering: hotel buffet breakfast
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🎍Suitable for people
✅Parent-child tour
✅Honeymoon tour
✅Group tour
✅Poor travel party
✅Student party
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📆Group schedule
📭11.3, 11.6, 11.10, 11.13, 11.17, 11.20, 11.24, 11.27
📭12.1, 12.4, 12.8, 12.11, 12.15, 12.18, 12.22, 12.25, 12.29
📭1.1, 1.5, 1.8, 1.12, 1.15, 1.19, 1.22, 1.26, 1.29
📭2.9, 2.10
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Nordic Travel | Finland Sweden 6-day Aurora Chinese Group
☃️𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒄~
🙅🏻♀️Still worrying about how to come to the Nordic, don't worry
✈️The 6-day round trip itinerary from Stockholm is here~
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——𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 the itinerary🗒️——
🔗Route: Stockholm⇆Finland Norway
🛫Transportation: Plane➕Car
🏡Accommodation: 3 nights four-star➕2 nights camp cabin
🍜Meals: 4 breakfasts➕traditional dinner➕barbecue
🎫Tickets: Ice Wine Hotel|Christmas Village|Snowmobile|Ice fishing......
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——𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 the route📖——
❄️Day1: Stockholm—Kiruna (direct flight to the Arctic Circle, chasing the aurora by dog sled)
❄️Day2: Kiruna—Abisko Lake District Camp (Sami Aurora Camp, Arctic Wilderness Survival Experience)
❄️Day3: Kiruna—Pero (crossing the Abisko Ice and Snow World Arctic Jungle)
❄️Day4: Pero—Reindeer Farm—Rovaniemi—Kemi (ride a reindeer sled slowly, visit Santa Claus Village)
❄️Day5: Kemi—Icebreaker—Luleå (Sampo Icebreaker goes to sea, experience the super exciting sea ice float)
❄️Day6: Luleå—Stockholm (visit the famous Swedish city with Scandinavian Arctic characteristics)
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——𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 Nordic check-in attractions🦌——
❗Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland are the main destinations for winter travel in the Nordic countries, and Denmark is usually visited more in summer!
Denmark: Copenhagen, Odense, the hometown of Andersen's fairy tales, Legoland, Roskilde Music Festival
Sweden: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Aurora Sky Station, Swedish Royal Family, Swedish Design
Norway: Oslo, Bergen, Fjord Tour, Flåm Railway, Norwegian Forest Cat
Finland: Helsinki, Lapland, Santa Claus Village, Finnish Ice House Hotel, Finnish Sauna
Iceland: Reykjavik, Iceland Ring Road, Glacier Lake, Blue Lagoon Hot Spring, Volcanic Geothermal
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——𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 special food🍓——
🍰Vanilla cream cake, onion pancake, Danish beer
🍩Egg beef sandwich, pickled herring, blueberry pie
🥐Salmon sashimi, brown sauce, ice lamb soup
🥮Charcoal grilled black bread, herring pie, black coffee
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Nordic Travel | Classic Three Countries 9 Days Just for Whale Watching and Chasing the Aurora!
The Nordic three countries, Sweden, Finland, and Norway, are the dream travel destinations for many people🌍 Here are the mysterious auroras🌌, spectacular glaciers🗻, romantic glass houses🏠, and cute Santa Claus🎁
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✅Best Nordic travel experiences:
❄️Swedish Ice Hotel: The largest ice and snow building in the world🏢, which is redesigned and renovated every year, to experience the charm of ice and snow art🎨
❄️Finnish Glass House: Lying in a warm bed, watching the aurora flickering overhead🌠, as beautiful as a fairy tale👸
❄️Norwegian Icebreaker: Take a civilian icebreaker🚢, cross the frozen sea, and feel the excitement of Arctic exploration😎
❄️Santa Claus Village: Visit the famous Santa Claus in the world🎅, send postcards from the Arctic Circle📮, and harvest a joy of childhood😊
❄️Aurora Hunting: Follow the professional guide👮, drive a snowmobile🏍, find the best aurora viewing point, and capture the beautiful moment of the aurora📷
❄️Husky Sledding: Together with the cute husky puppies🐶, drive the sled in the snow, enjoy the speed and passion🔥
❄️King Crab Fishing: Catch the huge king crab🦀 yourself, taste the fresh and delicious seafood feast🍽
❄️Hot Spring Bath: In the cold winter, soak in the steaming hot spring🛀, relax your body and mind, and resist the cold🌡
❄️VR Train: Experience the scenes of the Hollywood movie 'The Polar Express'🎬, sit in the luxurious soft sleeper compartment, and enjoy the ice and snow scenery outside the window🚞
❄️Or: Sami Cultural Village🏕, Ice Lake Fishing🎣, Urho Kekkonen Park🌲, Varanger Fjord🌊, Five-Star Bear Den Villa
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✅Itinerary
D1: Helsinki—Rovaniemi
◾Experience VR Tundra Train VIP Soft Sleeper Compartment)
D2: Rovaniemi—Salliselka
◾Visit Santa Claus in the fairy tale, stay in the five-star Bear Den Villa Hotel in the Arctic Circle
D3: Salliselka—Kakslauttanen
◾Stay in the Kelo Dome Glass Ice House Suite to watch the aurora while lying down, and experience dog sledding on the snowfield
D4: Kakslauttanen—Varanger Fjord—Hillkines
◾Arctic Ocean king crab fishing, taste the king crab feast
D5: Hillkines—Levi
◾Experience the polar hot spring at minus 37 degrees
D6: Levi—Kiruna
◾Visit the art building Ice Hotel, outdoor activities in the ice and snow world
D7: Kiruna—Kuvala Reserve
◾Sami Aurora Camp, Arctic wilderness survival experience
Day8: Kiruna—Tornio
◾Arctic jungle adventure and camp barbecue, ice fishing, skiing, sledding
Day9: Tornio—Oulu—Helsinki
◾Sampo icebreaker goes out to sea to break ice, experience super exciting sea ice floating
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✅Nordic Three Countries Travel Tips:
1⃣️The weather in the Nordic countries is relatively cold, you need to wear warm clothes and shoes, it is best to bring gloves and hats
2⃣️The sockets in the Nordic countries are European standard, you need to bring a converter
3⃣️The languages in the Nordic countries are diverse, you can use translation software or English to communicate
4⃣️The scenery in the Nordic countries is very beautiful, you need to take more photos to commemorate, it is best to bring a selfie stick or tripod
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Unforgettable memories in Santa Claus Village 🇫🇮
Santa Claus village is located in Rovaniemi and this is one of the famous attractions in the world. The Santa is located in the Santa Office and you are able to see him if you go to there!
In my recent trip to Rovaniemi, I have participated the Husky ride and hugging Huskies in the Husky Park which located near to Santa Claus village . They are adorable and look happy when seeing humans!
Secondly, I went to the Santa Office to see the Santa and have a little conversation with him.
Overall, it was an unforgettable experience for me to explore my dream Santa Village!
#rovaniemi #santaclaus
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Santa Claus Holiday Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Meet Santa claus
Cant believe it..
We have reached the Artic Circle of the world..
To meet Santa Claus..
So Santa Claus: Myth or reality?
Come and see for yourself to found out..
It is forbidden to take pictures/records from our camera/mobile phone if you want to meet Santa Claus..
1 printed photo with frame and 1 picture send via email cost me 60Euros.#rovaniemi #finland #lapland #santaclaus #santaclausvillage
#christmastrip Visiting Santa a few years ago. It's decorated year round, it certainly more impressive in the snow.
Magical Trip of a Lifetime
We travelled to Lapland as a surprise for my 8 year old daughter and created memories that will last a lifetime. From landing at the airport the magic begins, elves greet you - there’s reindeers on the roadside and it’s nearly always dusk! Nothing was left to chance and the moment she met the real Santa Claus will stay in our hearts forever! If you can manage to do this trip it’s well worth the price tag! #Makingmemories #adventure #bucketlistdone
Encountering Mr Santa Claus a 2nd time 🎅
#2023travelwish #finland
When I first had a personal encounter with the official Santa Claus at his Lapland village in December 2013, never did I predict a repeated visit 9 years later.
Judging by his businesslike manner, I was certain he wasn’t the same Santa I had met back then, but still went ahead with my request for an autograph on that printed photo anyway 😂
Merry Christmas, everyone! Not all believe in Santa Claus, but the season of love, joy & giving should truly be fulfilled! 🎄💚
My travel wish for 2023 would be to continue exploring foreign lands & revisit familiar boundaries to gain different invaluable insights!
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Ounasvaara Ski Centre Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
The Ounasvaara Ski Center is simply amazing
You must go skiing in Finland in winter. Finland is really beautiful, the snow is very clean and soft, it's just like a fairy tale world!!! Near Christmas, you can also visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi~
The overall cost of the Ounasvaara ski resort is very cheap, with a full set of ski equipment for 3 hours only costing 28 euros. The ticket price for the beginner area for 3 hours is 13 euros, but the slopes in this area are too small and short. If you are confident in your skills, you can directly go to the advanced track. I was too bored in the beginner area, so I bought an additional hour on the advanced track for 18 euros. It was my first time skiing on a mountain trail, and it was so much fun! You can also enjoy the beautiful snow scenery on the way up the mountain by cable car. Because the sunset time is early, the sky always presents a dreamy pink-purple hue.
I skied on tracks 6, 8, and 9. The level of track 6 is easy, and 8 and 9 are directly rushing down from the top of the mountain, which is really steep, but the feeling of adrenaline rush is wonderful. Although Rovaniemi is close to -20 degrees, you don't feel cold when you are constantly moving and when the sun is out. However, you can feel the temperature drop when the sun sets around three or four o'clock. After having enough fun, I was satisfied and went back~
Rovaniemi Ounasvaara Ski Center
Of course, you have to check in at the natural snow field when you go to Northern Europe! We went to the largest snow field in Rovaniemi, Finland, the Ounasvaara Ski Center. We drove there because we rented a car at the time~ You can also call a taxi to go there.
📌Address: Taunontie 14,FIN-96600 Rovaniemi
🎈Procedure: Get off the car in the parking lot of the snow field, find the small house in picture 3 and go in, rent snow clothes and snow gear, and pay in this small house. Find the machine in picture 4 to fill in the English information, then turn around to the staff to report the filled name and you can pay~
🎈The price list can be found by searching the name of the snow field. I also took a picture of the price list in picture 8. The full snow track is about 3 hours 35.5 euros + the money for the key card is about 40+ euros~
The beginner's snow track is 13 euros, and you don't need the money for the key card. Ordinary snow gear includes shoes and snowboards. I'm a bit confused about whether or not I charged for it. The price impression will not exceed about 20 euros. Helmets and snow suits cost extra. I bought a three-hour beginner's snow track and added a full snow track for the last hour. I rented the snow gear there. The total price was 57 euros. If you are a beginner, I recommend the beginner's snow track (after entering, I found that the beginner's snow track is all children. The children here in Northern Europe are jumping and sliding on the advanced snow track. It's really amazing)
A must-visit ski resort in Finland
This winter I went skiing at the Ounasvaara Ski Center in Rovaniemi, Finland. After arriving, I first filled in the information in English on the indoor machine, then turned to the staff to report the filled name and then I could pay. The admission ticket is 45 euros/day, and the equipment rental fee is 23 euros/person. You can also choose an hourly admission ticket, but the difference between a 3-hour admission ticket and a 1-day admission ticket is only a few euros.
You need to prepare your own clothes, and skiing equipment can be rented on site for 23 euros (including ski poles, ski boots, skis, and helmets). Ski goggles are also available for sale at 60 euros/pair, and lockers for storing items are rented at 5 euros each.
Beginners can go to the beginner's ski field, which has a gentle slope. If you're tired, you can also play with snow tubes next to the ski trail. On the other side, there is also a professional full ski trail, which is very high and exciting. A friend went to experience it and came back to show me that the speed of sliding down was almost 100 yards. Pay attention to safety and experience as needed! If you're not particularly good at skiing, don't go up and suffer, you'll come down crying! (The local children are really born for snow, they all feel like flying)
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Santa Claus' Main Post office Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
The Arctic Circle is just across the village. When you come here, you can find a white line with the Arctic Circle dimension and a certificate that spans the polar circle.
Santa's Post Office has a variety of fairy-tale stamps, greeting cards and gifts. The letters sent from here will be sent to Santa Claus's postmarks to the rest of the world.
This is a place of emotional travel, waiting for you to send blessings to friends in the distance.
Come to Santa Claus Village, don't miss the Santa Post Office! Here, buy a postcard, write a full blessing, put it in the mailbox, and wait for the mail to arrive at home.
There are three mailboxes here, two big mailboxes, one small mailbox, the red small mailbox is sent to Santa Claus, in the two big mailboxes, the yellow one will be sent that night, and The red one will be sent out before Christmas that year, which is especially meaningful, although it will wait for half a year.
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In view of the fact that postcards are easy to lose items, here is also a good service to provide postmarks, as long as you buy stamps here (the stamps must be purchased at the post office here), and then pay extra For some expenses, you can directly put on the beautiful Santa's exclusive postmark on the postcard (not restricting whether the postcard is purchased at the post office here), and you don't need to mail it, you can take it home directly, not afraid of losing it. The only regret is that there is no domestic postmark.
The village of Santa Claus in Rovaniemi, Finland must be a place that every child with a childlike heart wants to go. The most special thing is that you can cross the Arctic Circle and write to Santa Claus.
The post office of Santa Claus Village, closed at 5 pm. Through the glass windows decorated with pine trees, there are still dark lights, postcards and beautiful souvenirs. There are two kinds of mail boxes here. The orange is the postcard sent immediately. The red color is sent before Christmas. The most special one is the special postmark here. It is Santa Claus and its sleigh. The world is unique. It is best to send friends. Gifts. Most of the postcards here are about Christmas and the characteristics of Northern Finland. From 1 Euro to 2 Euro, the stamps are also sold there. It is also beautiful and special. It seems to be about 2.4 Euros.
Here is the place where children around the world place their hopes and dreams. Children from any country in the world can write letters to Santa Claus here. Of course, in thousands of letters every year, Santa Claus will pick up some letters. So I can really talk, and the children who receive the letter must be especially lucky.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
[After 81° north latitude, I realize that life is spiritual and beautiful]
If Aurora is the most dazzling color in winter, then Midnight Sun is the most picturesque scenery in summer. If such a natural wonder can come in person A live experience will be a dreamy journey in this life. The climate in the
Arctic region is cold all year round. The Arctic Ocean is a vast, frozen sea surrounded by numerous islands and coastal areas in North America and northern Asia. The North Pole refers to the northern end of the Earth's rotation axis, that is, the point at 90° north latitude. The Arctic region refers to the area within the Arctic Circle that is 66°34' north latitude near the North Pole. In the winter, the sun is always below the horizon, and the sea is completely frozen. In summer, temperatures rise above freezing, and the edge of the Arctic Ocean melts, and the sun hangs in the sky for weeks. The Arctic Ocean is rich in fish and plankton, which provides a rich source of food for millions of seabirds nesting here in the summer. At the same time, it is also the food of seals, whales and other marine animals. Most of the area around the Arctic Ocean is relatively flat with no trees growing. The winter land is frozen and the ground is covered with thick snow. In the summer, the snow melts, the surface soil thaws, the plants grow and bloom, and food is provided for animals such as reindeer and yak. At the same time, carnivores such as wolves and polar bears also survive by preying on other animals.
A lot of guests went to the South Pole and the North Pole after the ship, and they thought that the Antarctic and the Arctic are polar, but the feeling is very different. The Antarctic is pure and the Arctic is vast. The Arctic has a wide range, which can refer to the Arctic Circle or the 90° North Point. As a traveler, you can go to the Svalbard Islands, the hometown of polar bears, or Greenland, which has more than 80% snow and ice coverage;
The Arctic Circle Aurora shooting experience
said that at least once in the life of the Aurora, but people who have seen the Aurora want to say that for such a legendary Tianxiang people will be addictive, once, not enough.
Photography equipment: Professional SLR + wide-angle head + tripod + shutter release
shooting mode: M file, full manual, aperture shutter needs to adjust according to the actual situation
focus mode: manual focus, focus ring to infinity , then turn some more to ensure clear prospects
shooting venue: try to stay away from the city, away from light pollution. The countryside, forests and lakes are ideal places.
Parameter setting: Take my 5d2+17-40 as an example. The shooting parameters are based on ambient light, the maximum aperture is 4, the shutter is in 5-15 seconds, and the high sensitivity is 5d2, so the iso is basically no more than 2000.
white balance setting: Many people recommend white balance to daylight mode. For big bursts, white balance adjusts which file you are happy with; for us pity encounters kp values between 2-4 Most of the naked eye is white, and only when it is slightly stronger can you see green or even pink. I would suggest to adjust the K file directly, the color temperature is adjusted to a cold place, and the 2500K-3200K aurora band will look greener!
Aurora composition: Be sure to have a vision to create an atmosphere! Just taking the aurora against the sky, the picture will look dull. The foreground can be a forest, a lighted cabin, people, of course, I think the most beautiful prospect is the iced lake, and the aurora appearing in the sky can still be reflected on the lake.
Explore the winter fairy tale journey in Finland
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🌞Hi, travelers! Today we are flying to the mysterious and fascinating Finland🇫🇮, to explore those desirable Nordic landmarks and attractions.
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Finland is located in northern Europe, with a intoxicating maritime climate🌍🌈 Here, blue sky, white clouds and cool sea breeze are the norm. ⏰Travel tips: Finnish time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, 6 hours behind China, and 5 hours difference during daylight saving time.
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🎁D1: The journey begins in Helsinki, passing through Oulu and Kemi, and finally arriving in Haparanda. The Nordic scenery along the way will take you into a fairy-tale world of ice and snow.
🚢D2: Board the shocking icebreaker in Haparanda, heading to Kukkola Falls, feeling the power of ice sea fission, returning to Haparanda, looking forward to tomorrow's excitement!
🚗D3: Stroll in the famous Santa Claus Village, then drive a snowmobile to gallop in the snow field, stay overnight in the Aurora Glass House, waiting for the dancing figure of the mysterious Aurora Borealis under the starry sky 💡
🛶D4 Deep into the polar light chase again in Salisarka, as if in a dreamy ice and snow fairyland.
🦀D5: Turn to Hilkines, catch the huge king crab yourself, enjoy a rich king crab feast, let the taste buds also leave a unique memory in the Arctic.
🚀D6: Salisarka Polar Museum, this ice-breaking light-chasing journey ends here, but the unique charm from the Finnish Arctic Circle will always be in my heart.
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✨Helsinki: The charm of the city of winter fairy tales🏰
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📍Helsinki, the city known as the 'Daughter of the Baltic Sea'. The Helsinki Cathedral ⛪ stands in the city center, its pure white and elegant appearance is like a castle in a fairy tale world, which is fascinating. Not far away is the historic Finnish fortress 🏰, which has witnessed the vicissitudes of Finland and is now a World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
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⛄Rovaniemi: Follow the footsteps of Santa Claus🤶
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🎅Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus, is full of strong Christmas atmosphere. Stepping into the Santa Claus Village 🎁, it's like being in a dreamy winter wonderland. The Christmas Park 🎄 is a dream playground for children, you can also take a photo in front of the Arctic Circle 💫, feel the unique experience of standing at the top of the earth. Don't forget to visit the quiet Rovaniemi Church ✝, the tranquility and sacredness there add a solemn color to the journey.
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💰The currency used is Euro, shopping in Finland is completely stress-free! Especially recommended is the STOCKMAN mall in Helsinki, it is a paradise for shopping addicts, foreign tourists can even enjoy an additional 10% discount after tax-free! Excited heart, trembling hands, all kinds of well-known brands such as moomin, marimekko, iittala are available, come here to treasure hunt first, it's not too late to look for your favorite items slowly😊
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🚨In case of emergency, please dial 112 for help, this is the national emergency hotline in Finland, don't forget it at the critical moment Rescue hotline💪
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🛍About tax refund, here is a big note: be sure to refund the tax before checking luggage! Bring your passport, credit card and pen (for filling in information), you can choose to refund in cash or to the credit card. Remember not to tear off the tax-free seal, otherwise the tax refund will be ruined Oops! 😱
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