Head to Sweden! New Direct Flights Added, Nordic Fairy Tale Within Easy Reach
Good news! Direct flights from Beijing and Shanghai to Sweden have significantly increased, no transfers needed, easily unlock the Nordic secrets!
This wild land and archipelago far in Northern Europe has never been this close!
✈️Flight Benefits at a Glance
Beijing → Stockholm: Air China increases frequency, 7 flights per week starting April, 11 flights per week starting June, 2 flights daily during summer, approx. 9 hours direct
Shanghai → Stockholm: China Eastern resumes flights on June 22, 3 flights per week, approx. 11 hours flight
Stockholm, as the starting point of Sweden, holds all our most romantic imaginations for summer. To live up to this long-awaited "Sweden trip," we've compiled a Sweden travel guide collection, so let's start from this beautiful Nordic capital~
📍Stockholm | Venice of the North
14 islands + 57 bridges, full of canal city vibes 🌊
Old Town Gamla Stan: medieval colorful wooden houses, cobblestone streets, Nobel Museum is super photogenic
City Hall: Blue Hall, venue for the Nobel Banquet; Golden Hall's mosaic murals are stunning and viral-worthy
Vasa Museum: 17th-century warship fully salvaged, a must-visit for history buffs
Drottningholm Palace: World Heritage site, Nordic Versailles, palace gardens are incredibly picturesque
📍Gothenburg | Gentle West Coast Port
Sweden's second-largest city, artistic and relaxed 🌿
Feskekôrka (Fish Church): Gothic seafood market, try fresh salmon and Swedish meatballs
Lilla Bommen: vintage sailboats + seaside sunset, a super healing stroll
Volvo Museum: a must-visit for car enthusiasts, learn about Nordic industrial aesthetics
📍Malmö | Cross-Border Design City
A bridge connects to Denmark, where retro meets future 🌉
Turning Torso: Northern Europe's tallest building, twisted design is full of sci-fi flair
Øresund Bridge: check out the cross-country bridge, gaze at the Copenhagen skyline
Old Town Square: Renaissance architecture + colorful streets, few crowds and beautiful scenery, super photogenic
📍Lapland | Arctic Circle Aurora Secret Realm 🌌
Sweden's northern polar wonderland, the ultimate aurora and wilderness experience
Aurora Viewing: September – March is prime season, Abisko and Kiruna have extremely high aurora probability
Must-visit: ICEHOTEL, glass igloos for aurora viewing, Sami reindeer camps
Special Experiences: dog sledding, snowmobiling, polar trekking, encounter the wild romance of the Arctic
✨Must-Try in Sweden
Fika coffee break: relax at a corner cafe, experience the slow Nordic life
Archipelago island hopping: boat through the Baltic Sea islands, see the blue sea and sky
Summer Midnight Sun: the midnight sun never sets, long and super fun days
🍽Must-Try Swedish Delicacies
Swedish meatballs, Gravlax (cured salmon), open-faced shrimp sandwich, Kanelbulle (cinnamon bun), Princess cake
Lapland exclusives: reindeer stew, smoked reindeer meat, cloudberry jam, baked cheese bread, polar flavors that will captivate your taste buds
📝Travel Tips
Visa: Apply for a Schengen visa in advance for a smoother trip
Transportation: Trains connect the three major cities
Attire: Large temperature difference between day and night, light jacket essential; thick down jacket for aurora season