Indulge in the sweet life of Belgium.

🎈 Bruges and Ghent are two of the most charming towns in Belgium, and they're much more fun than the capital, Brussels! The scenery, architecture, history, and experience are all next level. ⏰ Itinerary Both towns are small, with concentrated attractions, and only half an hour apart by train. Stay in Ghent until the evening to enjoy the beautiful night view. 🗺️ Bruges is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, known as the "Venice of the North" and the "Sleeping Beauty of the Middle Ages." It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [One] Minnewater Park A 8-minute walk from Bruges Train Station, it's as beautiful as a painting, and you can see flocks of white swans. [Two] Mary's Bridge An 8-minute walk from Minnewater Park, it's perfect for photos. [Three] Rozenhoedkaai A 7-minute walk from Mary's Bridge, it's a great photo spot. Don't miss the boat tour in Bruges, which costs €15 and lasts 40 minutes. The view from the boat is very different from the view from the shore. [Four] Burg Square A 2-minute walk from Rozenhoedkaai, it's next to the Town Hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. The Basilica is named after the rumored blood of Jesus, and some areas are free, but you'll need to pay extra to see the Holy Blood. [Five] Market Square A 3-minute walk from Burg Square, it's the heart of Bruges, and the most prominent landmark is the Belfry of Bruges. You can climb to the top for a panoramic view of Bruges, but you'll need to climb 366 steps. The nearby Provincial Palace and Bruges History Museum are also magnificent. 🗺️ Ghent In the 13th century, Ghent was the second largest city in Europe after Paris, known as the "Medieval Manhattan." The city is full of exquisite and luxurious buildings, and the attractions are very concentrated, all close to each other. [One] St. Michael's Bridge (from the Gent-Sint-Pieters train station, take a tram/bus to the bridge, which takes about 20–30 minutes). It's the center of Ghent, and next to St. Michael's Church. [Two] Graslei/Korenlei The stepped gable buildings on both sides of the river are beautiful, and each one is trying to outdo the others in beauty and wealth. [Three] Old Post Office The exterior is classical and elegant, and the interior has been converted into shops. [Four] St. Nicholas' Church, Belfry of Ghent, and St. Bavo's Cathedral These form the iconic "Three Towers" of Ghent. The Belfry of Ghent is the tallest building in Ghent, at 91 meters, and you need to pay to climb to the top, but there is an elevator. [Five] Ghent Town Hall It took three centuries to complete, and you can see Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architectural styles from different periods by walking around the outside. [Six] Gravensteen It was once the administrative center, mint, and prison of Ghent. Tickets cost €13, but I wasn't too interested, so I didn't go inside, just took photos outside.