"Around the World Voyage" - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Attractions Recomme

When the cruise ship sails into Guanabara Bay, the outline of Rio de Janeiro gradually becomes clear in the view - the white figure of Christ the Redeemer is embedded between the green mountains, Sugarloaf Mountain guards the bay entrance, and the golden ribbon of the beach wraps around the coast. Every landmark of this "City of God" is waiting for travelers to explore on foot.​ 📍Corcovado Mountain🗽​ It is the soul symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Located east of the Tijuca National Forest Park, on the top of a 710-meter-high mountain, the giant Christ the Redeemer statue spreads its arms, and its white figure is particularly dazzling in the sun. This statue was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Brazil's independence. Standing under the statue and looking up, you can see the lines of the folds moving slightly as if blown by the wind, as if it is really overlooking the entire city with a gentle posture - underfoot are "building blocks" of red-roofed houses, and in the distance, the blue of the Atlantic Ocean and the green of Guanabara Bay collide. Even the air is filled with a sense of security of being guarded. If you take the small train up the mountain, the tropical rainforest along the way will first "bathe" your eyes. Occasionally, a corner of the Christ statue leaks through the cracks of the towering trees. The closer you get, the more your heart leaps with joy.​ 📍Copacabana Beach🏖️​ The title of "one of the most famous beaches in the world" is well-deserved. The 4.5-kilometer-long coast is like gilded by the sun. The fine white sand is soft underfoot, and the waves push the foam back and forth, engraving "chill" into every grain of sand. The beach is a playground during the day: figures in bikinis chase volleyball, surfboards carve arcs on the waves, vendors selling coconuts shuttle with towers of coconuts, and their shouts mixed with the sound of waves become a natural BGM. It's even better in the evening. The setting sun dyes the sea orange-red, people on beach chairs clink glasses with cocktails, and even the evening wind carries the sweetness of rum. If you stay in a nearby hotel, you can see people jogging in the early morning stepping on the dew. Then you'll understand why locals say "A day in Copacabana never disappoints".​ 📍Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)🍞​ The name alone is lovely - named for its resemblance to a French round loaf, but it hides the most panoramic view of Rio. It stands at the entrance of Guanabara Bay. The most interesting part is taking the cable car to the top: first take a ride to "Urca Hill" halfway up the mountain, then transfer to the cable car to the top. The bay water below changes from green to blue, the white figure of Corcovado Mountain in the distance becomes clearer and clearer, and even Copacabana Beach shrinks into a shining golden thread. The wind at the top is strong, blowing people's hair around, but you don't want to hide - you can see Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon floating like an emerald on the sea, and the church spires and glass curtain walls of high-rise buildings in the city are all included in this "Rio panorama". If you come on a cloudy day, the mist will wrap around the mountain top. When the cable car passes through the clouds, it's like entering a fairyland. When the mist disperses, the whole city suddenly appears, making people clap their hands in surprise.​ 📍Rio Olympic Boulevard🏟️​ It's a "gift" from the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio, and now it's a popular place for locals to take a walk after dinner. It spreads along the shore of Guanabara Bay. The colorful floor tiles on the boulevard feel like hopscotch when you step on them. Along the way, you can meet artists selling hand drums, shaking their heads to the samba rhythm. The most not-to-be-missed is the "World Peace" mural - on the tens of meters long wall, people of different skin colors hold hands, and the sun's halo is embedded with smiling faces from all over the world. Taking a photo in front of the painting, even the shadow is warm. It's best to come in the evening. When the streetlights are on, the colors of the mural are brighter, and the lights of the cruise ships in the distance are dotted, like picking stars into the bay.​ #AroundTheWorld #CruiseTravel #GlobalRoute #Brazil #RioDeJaneiro #ChristTheRedeemer #CorcovadoMountain #RioDeJaneiroGuide #SouthAmericaTravel​