Travel and places emojis with their meaning

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You'll find all current travel and places emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!

๐ŸงญCompass
Which direction should I take? The maritime symbol indicates the geographic direction and serves for orientation and navigation. Stands for self-realization and goal-oriented action but also for being rooted at home and for protection during a journey.
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๐Ÿงญ Maps and Geography

EmojiNameMeaning
Compass
Which path is the right one? Finding direction, self-discovery, taking action.
World map
Off to see the world! Map, navigation, directions, route planning, travel.
Beach with umbrella
I need a vacation! Relaxation, free time, beach, sea, and sun.
Desert island
Time to switch off! Relaxation, vacation, the beach, wanderlust, or isolation.
Desert
Emptiness, loneliness, heat, dryness, or a creative block.
Volcano
I could explode! Lava, smoke, heat, strong emotions, or danger.
Mountain
Feel like hiking? Mountain climbing, nature, obstacles, or goals.
Snow-capped mountain
Winter sports, skiing, mountains, the Alps, or a big challenge.
Mount fuji
Off to Japan! Mount Fuji, World Heritage Site, summit, winter, spirituality.
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Landslide
Everythingโ€™s sliding out of control! Sudden collapse, failure, danger.
Camping
Weโ€™re going camping! Time off, tent camping, campfires, and a weekend trip.
Globe with meridians
Globe, earth, meridians, international, internet, or switching languages.
Map of Japan
Japan, geography, manga, pop culture and the home of emojis.
National park
Nature conservation, outdoor adventures, unspoiled nature, mountains, and lakes.
Globe showing Americas
Discover America? Earth, geography, global topics, and world politics.
Globe showing Europe-Africa
Travel, globalization, environmental and climate protection, Europe, Africa.
Globe showing Asia-Australia
I want to go to Asia! World trip, Australia and Asian countries.

๐Ÿ› Buildings and Places

EmojiNameMeaning
Playground slide
Off to the slide! Childhood, playground, fun, unwanted messages.
Brick
Building a house, construction materials, new beginnings, joy, happiness.
Circus tent
Step right up! Circus, acrobatics, magic, and clowning around.
Statue of Liberty
Off to NYC! Lady Liberty, freedom, an iconic U.S. landmark.
Tokyo tower
Tokyo landmark, often featured as a backdrop in movies and manga.
Castle
Let's head to the castle! Medieval fortress, defense, travel destination.
Japanese castle
Historical fortress, cultural icon of Japan, used in travel and architecture.
Stadium
Heading to the stadium! Sports venues, games, big events, concerts.
Ferris wheel
Amusement parks, carnivals, great views, a symbol of lifeโ€™s ups and downs.
Roller coaster
Buckle up for a ride full of thrills, speed, and ups and downs!
Carousel horse
Carefreeness, zest for life, repetition, childhood, amusement park.
Fountain
Freshness, relaxation, park, meeting place, urban architecture, and summer.
Hot springs
Hot spring, steam, relaxation, healing, wellness.
Tent
Feel like camping? Time off, adventure, campsite, or festival.
Hut
Comfort, retreat, simple home, country house, mountain cabin.
House
Finally home! A sense of security, homecoming, stability, and home.
House with garden
Buying a house, moving, homeownership, garden, working from home, or private life.
Houses
Weโ€™re moving! Moving, new development, housing development, neighborhood.
Derelict house
Desolate, abandoned, neglected, dilapidated, in need of renovation.
Building construction
In progress! Under construction, construction work, construction site, or new project.
Barber pole
Haircut, shave, beard care, menโ€™s barber, or vintage style.
Factory
Factory work, production, industry, exhaust fumes, environmental pollution.
Office building
Off to the office! Workplace, business life, bureaucracy, or big city.
Department store
Want to go shopping? Shopping trip, gifts, or a date.
Japanese post office
Is the mail here? Post office, mailbox symbol (ใ€’), letters, packages.
Post office
Shipping, delivery, postal services, forms, a government agency, or administration.
Hospital
Are you sick? Accident, emergency room, doctor, treatment, or care.
Bank
I need to go to the bank! Money, finances, accounts, transfers, credit, savings.
Hotel
Check-in, overnight stay, accommodation, business trip, or retreat.
Convenience store
Shopping, errands, a kiosk, a stopover, or availability.
School
Education, classes, homework, exams, start of school, vacation.
Love hotel
Discretion, love hotel, secret affair, or intimate meeting.
Wedding
Wedding announcement, wedding ceremony, church, invitation, or congratulations.
Classical building
Temples, museums, architecture, culture, history, law, and government.
Church
Contemplation, faith, worship services, church, and life events.
Mosque
Friday prayer, Ramadan, Eid, Islam and the Muslim community.
Synagogue
Prayer, Judaism, Israel, congregation, and place of assembly.
Hindu temple
On a pilgrimage! Spirituality, worship, rituals, and cultural heritage.
Kaaba
Devotion, Hajj, Mecca, Islamic sanctuary and pilgrimage site.
Shinto shrine
Transition, entrance, torii gate, Shinto, Japan's nature-based religion.
Sunrise
New day, new luck! Hope, optimism and a fresh start.
Sunrise over mountains
Hope, a new beginning, getting up early, daybreak, or a mountain vacation.
Sunset
Romantic atmosphere, date, after work, and end of the day.
Cityscape at dusk
Urban atmosphere, dusk, lights, going out or coming home.
Cityscape
Off to the city! Big city, city skyline, skyscrapers and urban life.
Night with stars
Romance, melancholy, nightlife, city and a clear, starry night.
Bridge at night
Romantic date, night out, city trip, transition, or connection.
Foggy
Uncertainty, a mysterious atmosphere, fog, or poor visibility.
Bellhop bell
Is anyone there? Help, call for service, reception, or attention.
Moai
Distant, stoic, poker face, Moai statue, monument, Easter Island.

๐Ÿš— Ground Transport

EmojiNameMeaning
Automobile
Mobility, independence, car rides, road trips, travel, adventure.
Taxi
Need a cab? Transportation, travel, city, public, fast.
Sport utility vehicle
Off to adventure! Freedom, independence, RVs.
Pickup truck
Independence, adventure, off-roading, transportation, versatile.
Bus
All aboard! Public transit, school bus, eco-friendly, travel.
Trolleybus
Eco-friendly, eases traffic, common in Europe and Asia.
Racing car
Let the engines roar! Racing, Formula 1, speed, driving style.
Police car
Woo woo, the police are here! Warning, law, morality, conscience.
Ambulance
Help is near! Injuries, hospital, medical assistance, accidents.
Fire engine
Where's the fire? Fire, emergency, lend a hand.
Minibus
Small bus, camping, vacation, road trip.
Delivery truck
The package is delivered! Transporting goods, delivery under 3.5 tons.
Articulated lorry
I'm moving! Semi-truck, moving, transport, heavy load.
Tractor
Agriculture, farm, fresh country air, rednecks.
Manual wheelchair
I need help! Mobility aid, accessibility, disability.
Motorized wheelchair
Powered wheelchair, mobility aid, disability, movement.
Kick scooter
Kids & adults, muscle power, short distances, leisure fun.
Bicycle
Let's go on a bike ride! Transportation, leisure, sport, healthy, eco-friendly.
Motor scooter
Scooter, fast, city traffic, popular.
Motorcycle
I'm already on the road! Racing, speed, MotoGP.
Auto rickshaw
Electric rickshaw, motorized, Asia, adventure, travel.
Wheel
Tires, vehicles, speed, breakdown, fifth wheel.
Oncoming police car
The police are coming! Emergency, call for help, crime.
Oncoming bus
Arrival, transportation, means of transport, travel, vacation.
Oncoming automobile
I'm on the road! Traffic, trip, arrival.
Oncoming taxi
Right there! Transportation, city traffic, mobility, metropolitan areas.
Skateboard
Ready for the skate park! Hobby, sport, culture, street surfing.
Railway car
Which compartment? Passenger and freight transport, travel.
Roller skate
Leisure, fast movement, 80s cult, balance, skill.
Tram car
Streetcar, city traffic, transportation, public transit.
Mountain railway
I'm planning a trip! Mountain scenery, panoramic views, Switzerland.
Monorail
Amusement park? Monorail, a means of transportation in parks and cities.
High-speed train
Full speed ahead! Fast, high-speed travel over long distances.
Bullet train
Off to Tokyo! The Shinkansen in Japan is fast and covers long distances.
Light rail
I'm in the city! Urban traffic, big city, public transportation.
Locomotive
Journey, progress, steam, power, and determination.
Train
Fully focused! Determination, movement, change, community.
Metro
Subway, public transportation, Paris, hidden truths, orientation.
Tram
Off into the hustle and bustle! Streetcar, electric, flexible, return.
Station
It's all Greek to me! Decision, confusion, departure.
Police car light
I need your help! Police, emergency, warning.
Oil drum
Oil, storage, danger, explosion, environment, transportation.
Fuel pump
Refueling, fuel, energy, break, vehicle, and mobility.
Construction
I'm stuck in traffic! Construction, delay, detour, maintenance.
Vertical traffic light
I'm running late! Stop, traffic, breakdown, traffic-light nutrition labels.
Horizontal traffic light
Red light ahead! Intersection, stoplight, signal, stop, traffic, safety.
Bus stop
Stopping point, orientation, boarding or alighting, public transportation.
Stop sign
Stop! Stop sign, traffic, halt, danger, interruption.
Railway track
Train ride, train station, delay, stuck or moving.
Motorway
Letโ€™s go! On the highway, car trip, traffic, route, or traffic jam.

๐Ÿšก Air and Sea Travel

EmojiNameMeaning
Aerial tramway
Success, mountain, transportation, view, hiking, skiing.
Mountain cableway
Let's hit the mountains! Mountain crossing, winter sports, hiking, summits.
Suspension railway
I'm floating! Tough terrain, big cities, suspended.
Parachute
For the thrill! Adrenaline, adventure, safety, freedom.
Airplane
Air travel, airplane, flight mode, transportation, vacation.
Airplane departure
Suitcase packed? Takeoff, trip, vacation, city, abroad, on the go.
Airplane arrival
I have landed safely! Touchdown, arrival, homecoming.
Small airplane
Luxury travel, regional airport, wanderlust, vacation, lifestyle, and hobby.
Seat
I've reserved seats for us! Transportation, travel, plane, train, or bus.
Satellite
Silence is over! Connectivity, signal, radar, high-tech, big-picture vision.
Rocket
Blast off! Space, speed, adventure, infinity.
Flying saucer
Aliens, the unknown, encounter, warning, mystery.
Helicopter
We're going on a helicopter tour! Altitude, view, rescue, surveillance.
Canoe
Paddling, experiencing nature, tranquility, water sports, and adventure.
Sailboat
I'm dreaming of a deserted island! Sun, sea, wanderlust, sailing.
Speedboat
Full speed ahead! Water sports, vacation, summer, travel, and lifestyle.
Motor boat
Adventure, leisure, water skiing, enjoyment, luxury, and wealth.
Passenger ship
We're going on a cruise! Waters, seasickness, adventures, and faraway places.
Ferry
Off to new horizons! Ferry, transportation, crossing, connection.
Ship
Cruise, vacation trip, seasickness, trade, ocean, Titanic.
Ring buoy
You're my lifesaver! Emergency, safety, help, signal, maritime.
Anchor
I need stability! Sailing, hope, loyalty, and security.
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