Love Never Fails

I learned more about Cesky Krumlov when I was back from my trip to Austria and Czech early April this year. After reading sorts of instructions on internet, I can see its long history and importance. Looking at the photos, I can easily recall the happy time I spent there.

After taking 3.5 hour shuttle bus from Prague, we met our nice hostel host who offered to pick us from bus station to the hostel for free. It was a bit late and cold in the evening but nothing can hide the beauty of the old town. Under moonlight, we can see that the Vltava River surrounds the town. Houses with peaked roof are built up closely. Across the Vltava River, the castle stands upright on a mountain. What we can hear is only the sound of the river. All of these made me fell into romantic atmosphere. I could not wait for tomorrow’s coming!

We woke up very early on the second day (hard to achieve if I went to office for work) and spent a whole day to stroll the old town. It is said that the town was created around 1250s. We experienced the historical culture by visiting the castle, St. Vitus’ Church, Main Square and other well-preserved buildings. On the top of the castle which is the second largest in the Czech Republic, we saw spectacular views of the old town: houses with orange and peaked roof are in picturesque disorder. Between the town and castle, there is the impetuous Vltava River. Further behind the town, the rolling hills surrounds the town with the river. Just like the map of the town shows, this is a vivid cartoon world!

You can’t miss out to buy souvenirs in Cesky Krumlov. Although this is only a small town, you can find out many gifts which can stand for the Czech Republic such as wood working decorations, toys, stationeries and sorts of Muppets, crystal, with acceptable prices. My favorite souvenirs are the wood working cartoon characters ‘Mole and his friends’ which brought me back to my childhood and multi color- pencils of a famous brand-KOH-I-NOOR. They were then improved to be the most favorite ones of my friends. 

Even you didn’t buy anything in Cesky Krumlov, you would enjoy the enchanted atmosphere in each small shop and museum. Along narrow cobblestone streets, each shop shows visitors their own style but all colorful and lovely. You can spend time tasting every product leisurely. 

It is not expensive to enjoy a good meal in Cesky Krumlov. We chose one of the most recommended restaurants near the Main Square- Mastal Restaurant which is very comfortable and low-key style. The food was very delicious and the quantity is really huge! However, the price is only around RMB160 (US$24)! It was the best meal we had in our trip, both for the taste and price! 

We left Cesky Krumlov for Salzburg, Austria in the following day. I know we already went around every street of the charming town, but I will be missing all the happy moments I enjoyed here. If you have a chance to visit Czech Republic, don’t miss out to make a plan for Cesky Krumlov!

P.S., If you prefer to experience the leisure atmosphere in Cesky Krumlov, I recommend you to avoid the summit of the travel period, probably before May.