Zurich, the largest city in the Swiss Confederation, is also the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country. It is also known as the "European Billionaire City" due to the concentration of the headquarters of more than 120 banks around the world, more than half of which are foreign banks. At the same time, Zurich is also the richest city in Europe.
Zurich has a population of 403,000 and an area of 91.9 square kilometers. The city is divided into east and west banks by the Limmat River. The west bank is the old town of Zurich, while the east bank is the new town of Zurich.
As the richest city in Europe, it is the financial capital of Switzerland, and the cold financial figures are by no means the full picture. It also has a long urban history and profound cultural heritage, and is filled with elegant artistic atmosphere, which makes people linger.
The Old Town is the most charming part of Zurich. Although the old houses here are very old, but walking on the street, you can feel the European medieval style slowly, which makes people linger. Many visitors to Zurich never set foot outside the Old Town, because there are so many sights and things to do in the Old Town that you can't bear to leave.
When you come to a city, one of the indispensable items is shopping. Zurich's main shopping areas are concentrated in the city center. The more famous shopping streets are: Bahnhof Street, Shizhuhua Street and Augustine Lane in the old city. Bahnhofstrasse is one of the richest streets in the world. The decoration of the shops on both sides of this street is also very luxurious, with many expensive fashion watches and so on.
Zurich, the art capital, has the most colorful nightlife in Switzerland. Zurich is the commercial center of Switzerland, with a series of unique tourist attractions all over the city, more than 50 museums, more than 100 art galleries, international fashion brand stores, Zurich specialty brand store, Switzerland's most colorful and lively nightlife. The multicultural atmosphere and colorful entertainment attract tourists from all over the world. Zurich is indeed a destination worth visiting countless times, whether it is a full trip to Switzerland or if you are just passing through Zurich in a hurry, don't miss the opportunity to visit.
Zurich is not only rich, but also livable.Zurich has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world by UN-Habitat for many years in a row. Zurich's city center is full of carefully manicured gardens and surrounding forests, which are known as the "green lungs of the city". About 26.5% of Zurich's area is covered by green vegetation such as flowers and trees.
Although the largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is not as grand and flamboyant as Paris and Berlin. It has the hustle and bustle of a big city, and the quietness of a beautiful place, which may be the charm of Zurich.
Some people say that "there are a thousand Zurich in the heart of a thousand people". Zurich is a diverse city with a developed economy, diverse cultures, and a landscape that is infinitely close to nature. It is bustling, quiet and beautiful, lying quietly by Lake Zurich, waiting for your arrival.