富有的真义

富有的真义

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. But if you consider wealth to be merely expensive jewelry and brand luggage, you are mistaken.

In Switzerland, what people are more interested in than luxury goods is fishing in a lake amid the mountains, a gourmet meal made using local produce, a visit to a historic castle or a famous museum, a glass of local wine that you won't find elsewhere, or a terraced vineyard preserved at the cost of economic interests.

Mont Salève is a key place to visit when it comes to getting to know Geneva. Mont Salève, the“Balcony” of Geneva, is actually located on French terrain. This is because Lake Geneva lies on the border between France and Switzerland.

In Switzerland, mountain cliffs are the gliders' favorite spot. Mont Salève is no exception. When the weather is good, the adrenaline junkies jump off Mont Salève and cross the border, flying freely above Geneva like a bird.

Twenty three year old Baltasar takes tourists fishing in Lake Geneva every day. This ambitious young man bought his first boat at the age of 13 with the money he earned by singing in hotels. He now ownsfive boats. Baltasar told us that one doesn't fish as much as they want in Lake Geneva. To maintain the eco balance, the Swiss Confederation made the laws on fishing and hunting in Constitution. Everyone fishing in the country is restricted to catching a certain amount of fish.

The Lavaux area at the north shore of Lake Geneva is home to vineyards that stretch for 30 kilometers. The region has the enviable reputation of having the most beautiful vineyards in the world. However, as urbanization grew, the winemaking towns started to feel threatened. However, most of the people in Lavaux choose the preservation of the old vineyards passed down by their ancestors over economic interests. This persistence and belief put Lavaux on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2007. One of the reasons the region made the list is as follows:“The Lavaux vineyard landscape is an outstanding example that displays centuries of interaction between people and their environment in a very specific and productive way, optimising the local resources to produce a highly valued wine that was a significant part of the local economy.”

New Findings 新发现

1. Jet d'Eau

日内瓦大喷泉

Jet d'Eau built in 1891 in Geneva is the world's largest man-made fountain, propelling water 140 meters in the air to create a spectacular sight.

2. International cuisine

美食联合国

Geneva is the "United Nations" of gourmet cuisine. With over 1,100 restaurants, it is the city with the most restaurants per capita in the world.

3. Free cycling

免费骑单车

It is free to rent a bike in Geneva. All it takes is to show your passport and pay 20 Swiss Franc as a deposit.

瑞士是全世界最富有的国家之一。但如果你认为的富有只与昂贵的珠宝首饰、名牌箱包联系在一起，那就大错特错了。

在瑞士，人们比对奢侈品更感兴趣的，是一次在美丽湖光山色中的滑翔垂钓，一顿用当地最好食材制作出来的美食，一趟对历经沧桑的古堡或著名博物馆的游览，一杯外面喝不到的本土葡萄酒，或一片宁愿牺牲经济利益都要保存下来的葡萄梯田。

在瑞士境内，只要有悬崖陡坡的高山，都是滑翔爱好者钟爱的场所，萨雷布山也不例外。它被称为日内瓦阳台，却位于法国境内，这是因为日内瓦湖刚好处于瑞法交界处。天气好的时候，一些热爱大自然的人会从萨雷布山纵身一跃，穿越两国边境，像鸟儿一样在空中自由地翱翔。

今年23岁的巴尔塔沙，每天都要带游客在日内瓦湖上钓鱼。这个有想法的年轻人13岁的时候就用自己在酒店卖唱攒下的钱买了第一艘船，到现在他已经拥有五艘船了。他说，日内瓦湖里的鱼可不是你想钓多少就钓多少。为了维护生态平衡，瑞士联邦政府在宪法中规定了渔业与狩猎的相关条例，所以每一个来这里钓鱼的人都有限定的垂钓数量。

在瑞士日内瓦湖北岸的拉沃地区，有绵延30公里的葡萄园，它堪称世界上最美的葡萄园。随着城市化的进程，这些葡萄酒小镇也开始受到威胁，但很多拉沃人宁愿牺牲经济利益，也要保存祖先留下的古老葡萄园。正是这份坚持与坚守，让拉沃梯田葡萄园在2007年被列入联合国世界文化遗产名录。

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Text by Outlook Photos by VCG Translation by Sonia