Estonia Travel Guide

The Republic of Estonia is one of the three Baltic Sea countries in Eastern Europe. It is located on the east coast of the Baltic Sea, bordering Russia to the east, Latvia to the south, the Gulf of Finland to the north, Finland across the sea, and the Gulf of Riga to the southwest. The border line is 1445 kilometers long and the coastline is 3794 kilometers long.

Estonia has a maritime climate, with an average winter temperature of-5℃, an average summer temperature of 16℃, and an average annual precipitation of 500-700 mm. Natural resources are scarce, oil shale and limestone are the main minerals, and forests cover 47% of the country.

There are 1400 lakes in Estonia (most of them are small, the largest is Lake Chud, with an area of 3555 square kilometers), numerous swamps, a coastline of 3794 kilometers, and many bays, straits and islands. There are about 1500 islands among them, and the two largest are self-reliant provinces (namely Salle and Shiu provinces). The highest point is Suur Munamägi, at an altitude of 318 meters.

Estonia is not only known as a beautiful country surrounded by seas, but also the country with the best and most comfortable air quality in the world. The capital, Tallinn, is also known as the "Holy Land of Lung Washing." And here, sunrise and sunset rise from the sea.

Social etiquette handshake ceremony on international occasions adopts the internationally common title, that is, men are called "sir" and women are called "madam","miss", and "lady". National costumes are mainly used for festivals and cultural performances. During the holidays, women wear flowered skirts and embroidered lapel shirts, covered with brightly colored vests, scarves and aprons, and love round silver breasts. I usually eat meat, dairy products, pasta, peas, vegetables, etc., and like to drink homemade beer.

At present, most rural areas are two-story urban-style houses. The Singing Festival in Estonia has a long history and has a wide mass character. It has been held regularly every year since 1869. Harvest Festival is celebrated every year on June 20. During the holidays, urban and rural residents dance, sing and play games, presenting a festive atmosphere everywhere.

Business etiquette Estonia is relatively more individualistic, puts business first, is accustomed to direct language communication during the negotiation process, and is the most silent and conservative among the Baltic states.

In Estonia, long pauses are common in the negotiation process, which are relatively rare in Latvia and Lithuania. Interrupting someone in the middle of a speech is considered impolite, especially in Estonia and Latvia. Wait until the other person has finished speaking before you can begin to express your own opinions.

When talking about business, don't have too many facial expressions and have less hand gestures. Don't put your hands in your pockets while talking. In the Baltic States, chewing gum in public is considered impolite.

visa instructions 1. China citizens (including Hong Kong and Macao residents) need to apply for a visa in advance to go to Ireland.

2. Irish citizens of China do not apply for visas on arrival.

3. Common visas include airport transit visas, transit visas, short-term visas (valid for 6 months and a stay period of no more than 3 months) and long-term visas (valid for more than 6 months and a stay period of more than 3 months).

4. Estonia belongs to the Schengen Agreement. For short-term visa (Category C) applications, see "Schengen Visa".

5. Visa applications should be submitted 15 working days before departure. Taking into account factors such as visa acceptance time, it is recommended to submit visa applications one month in advance, but visa applications cannot be submitted as early as three months in advance.

6. Basic materials required (1) A valid passport, including at least two blank visa pages, and ensure that the passport will still be valid for at least 3 months when the visa expires.

(2) Fill in the visa application form and sign it in person.

(3) Provide recent (within 6 months) color passport photos, the size is 3.5x4.0cm.

(4) Provide an insurance policy covering the entire Schengen area period of stay with an insurance amount of not less than 30,000 euros for accidental injury, medical treatment and rescue.

7. Applicants prepare materials according to their requirements based on travel purposes: for short-term (Category C) visas, please refer to the "Schengen Visa".

8. Visa fees: Airport transit visa: 60 euros; Short-term visa (C): 60 euros; Short-term visa (C) Children aged 6-12:35 euros.

Note: The following persons are exempt from visa fees: 1. Children under 6 years old;2. Visa fees can be waived in accordance with relevant international conventions;3. Representatives of non-profit organizations organized by non-profit organizations who are 25 years old or younger;4. Holds diplomatic and official passports.

Transportation There are no direct flights to China in Estonia. Currently, there are two routes available: 1. Transit via Moscow: Take China Civil Aviation or other flights to Moscow first, and then transfer to Tallinn, Estonia. The inconvenience of this route is that you have to leave the airport and stay for one day, so you have to apply for a Russian transit visa.

2. Transit via Helsinki: Take Finnair to depart at noon and arrive in Helsinki at more than 3 pm (due to time difference). After waiting at the airport for more than an hour, he transferred to a small plane to Tallinn and arrived at his destination 40 minutes later. The convenience of this route is that it takes half a day to arrive without leaving the airport. The journey is continuous and complete, saving time and physical strength, and eliminating the trouble of moving luggage around.

In terms of accommodation, you can generally live in farms and youth hostels, which are relatively affordable. A minimum of Estonia kroner per person is required and breakfast is generally included in the room rate. Depending on the service level, B&B hotels cost 250 to 500 Estonia kroner per person, and hotel rates are more than 250 Estonia kroner per person. In Tallinn, apartments for one to four people cost 750 to 1200 Estonia kroner. Price reference: low KR250-550, medium KR550-900, high KR900-1600, luxury KR1600+ meal price reference: low KR1-40, medium KR40-80, high KR80-180, luxury KR180

Internet situation

Estonia's telecommunications industry is relatively developed. E-commerce and e-government are common. Internet coverage is high. Airports, hotels and even gas stations have free wireless network coverage. The network speed is fast and it is very convenient to access the Internet.

Telephone and international and domestic phone calls, charges

After opening international calls, Estonia's local landlines and mobile phones can make calls in our country. The method is: dial the domestic landline, country code + area code + telephone. For example, calling Beijing City: 0086+10+ landline number; dial the domestic mobile phone, country code + mobile phone number 0086+ mobile phone number; Both landline and mobile phone make domestic calls are 0.52 euros per minute; the local mobile phone network standard of Aiko is the same as that of China, and Chinese mobile phones are directly used in Aiko.

power supply

The power interface in Estonia is a European standard interface (two-phase round plug). A conversion plug is needed to use domestic electrical appliances. The standard voltage is 220 volts.

Due to historical reasons, Estonia's daily diet is very close to that of Germany, because ethnic Russians make up more than 20% of the Estonia population. People usually eat meat and dairy products, while pasta and vegetables, especially peas, are the most popular vegetables. Its traditional famous dish-roast pork chop is classic yet elegant, with charred skin and tender meat, and carefully cut into small pieces for consumption. It is even more exciting. The local homemade beer is also a popular drink. It is freshly made and fresh. Enjoy the comfort of being drunk.

Moreover, Russian-style dishes can be seen everywhere here, the most common one being Russian black bread-Leba. There are also many special delicacies in Estonia, such as Marineeritud angerjas submerged eel, Silgusoust Baltic sour fish, Mulgikapsad pork with pickled cabbage, Verivorst blood sausage, etc.

Because Estonia is located in Northern Europe, the types of vegetables and fruits are not very rich due to the influence of climate. Generally, only a few ordinary vegetables can be seen in supermarkets, such as cabbage, onions, potatoes, and carrots. Other ingredients, such as garlic and ginger, are relatively expensive. For fruit, it can be regarded as a luxury, and the price is very high. As a result, Estonia's diet is more meat-oriented and has fewer fruit or vegetable ingredients.

Travel tips 1. Tallinn, the capital, is a high-incidence area, with crime accounting for nearly half of the statistics. The high-incidence areas in Tallinn are concentrated in the city center and the southern region. Beware of pickpockets in shops, hotels, stations, long-distance buses and other public places. Avoid traveling alone at night. Drug addicts are the most dangerous because they are likely to endanger the lives of passers-by in order to get a small amount of money. It is recommended to keep some cash with you in case of emergencies. In case of an accident, please try to remain calm, call 110 in time to call the police and contact our Embassy in Ireland.

2. It is best to familiarize yourself with traffic rules in advance when driving locally. Pay attention to anti-slip when driving in winter, and you can replace tires that adapt to ice and snow roads for vehicles. For foreign drivers who are not familiar with the situation, they should pay attention to: avoid pedestrians and buses; turn on headlights when driving day and night.

3. Call the emergency center and dial 112. Use your mobile phone to dial 118 to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

4. Note: In Estonia, MessteM) is a men's toilet, and NaisteN) is a women's toilet.