Vienna

Our trip didn't start off smoothly. There was traffic, one of our companions had a stomachache, and so on, but all these difficulties were resolved with the help of our guide and driver. Hallstatt is incredibly beautiful, but unfortunately, the salt mine was under repair and we couldn't visit it, which was a bit of a shame.

I visited during free time on a group tour. Since they limit the number of visitors at any given time, I was able to take my time exploring the museum. I wanted to enjoy the realistic details of Klimt's "The Kiss," such as the brushstrokes and texture of the paint, up close, but there were many visitors taking photos with their smartphones, so I could only appreciate the painting from a certain distance. However, there was a display of a replica "part of the painting" next to the original, allowing visitors to touch and feel the simulated texture. This was a nice touch.

I was initially hesitant about the price and whether I should visit so many attractions... but after actually using it, I highly recommend it! I spent three full days in Vienna, taking the sightseeing bus to many important sights, and also went on a boat tour, Ferris wheel ride, and climbed the tower to see the view of Vienna from above. It was a very fulfilling experience! Vienna is a fantastic city!

The show was lively and didn't put me to sleep. I bought my tickets at KKDay, and I really liked the seats; I wonder if it was because I picked them up very early (I arrived at 7:20). I was initially worried that getting back to the hotel would be difficult since the show ended at 10 pm. However, I found that the venue, the Music Association Building, was very conveniently located; it was right next to the subway station, and only two stops away from Central Station. The show ended at 10 pm, and the subway was still crowded. I arrived at Central Station at 10:30 pm, walked back to the hotel, and the journey was safe. Everything went smoothly, completing my wonderful musical experience at the Golden Hall.

The entire building is an art gallery with a rich collection. A guided tour is a must to fully appreciate the details of the paintings. The exhibition halls have seats where you can relax while admiring the paintings, which is great. You should allow at least half a day (3-5 hours) for a visit. It is a very good art appreciation experience.