The eight traditional towns northeast of Moscow, rich in history, known as the Russian Golden Ring, Suzdal is one of them, more known as the "diamond on the golden ring."

In terms of history, Suzdal is older than Moscow, and was the capital of a kingdom when Moscow was deserted. Later, Suzdal was isolated in a corner, inadvertently leaving behind a fairytale world. This is probably the place with the highest density of churches, with 33 churches, five monasteries and 17 bell towers in a small space, with pointed roofs in almost every view.

A rustic town, meaning "city of God", with its sunny and cloudy days, as well as its sunrise and sunset. Cool in the shade, the summer wind blows away the fatigue of a few days before the storm in St. Petersburg.
Susidar was first recorded in the Russian Chronicles in 1024, so this year is his 1000th year, so many places are under construction to celebrate the millennium.

Accommodation: Choose near the ancient trade corridor, it is more convenient to go anywhere, and you can also experience the accommodation of cabins. In front of the door is the Kamka River that flows through the town, on the other side there is a village church, which is quiet and peaceful, and all the attractions are also within walking distance.

The whole town is not big enough to explore on foot. The distance from the northernmost to southernmost scenic spot is 3 km, a 40-minute walk. Among them, the Evfimi Men's Monastery, the Kremlin, the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life, these three attractions and all the exhibitions, the package price of 1,200 Lu.

💜 Convent of Holy Intercession

Admission: Free
Opening hours: 7:45-19:00

Built in 1364, there is an old legend that in 1552, when Tsar Ivan the Terrible marched on Kazan from Suzdal, the abbess Vasilisa predicted the victory of Ivan the Terrible. On the day of Intercession, Kazan was occupied. Upon his return, the king placed a miraculous statue of the Virgin in the Convent of Intercession, decorated with precious stones, gold and pearls.

💜 Evfimi Monastery for Men

Admission: not including museum 350 LU, including museum 600 LU
Opening hours: Closed on Mondays, Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Founded in 1352 as a defensive fortress, it is one of the largest monasteries in Russia and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992. The most famous of these is the seven-green onion-topped Church of the Virgin Nativity, built in the 16th century and filled with watercolor frescoes. At noon, the clergy of the church will sing for 1-2 minutes.

💜 Smolensk Church

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:00-19:00, Friday-Saturday 10:00-21:00

Next to the Smolensk Church is an old house that was a townhouse used by merchants in the 17th-18th centuries and now has some temporary exhibitions.


About eating: There is a restaurant next to Pushkarskaya Sloboda, which is beside the river, and the environment is particularly beautiful, 200 RMB per person. There are also many restaurants in town, and prices are generally less than 100 yuan per person.