Attention, friends who are going to travel to London. Xiaobian wants to tell you some tourist transportation strategies about London, mainly about the LondonPass, including some scenic spots recommendations. What is LondonPass

LondonPass (London City Sightseeing Card) is the most popular tourist card in the UK, including free visits to more than 8 famous scenic spots in and around London, and with London Pass, you can directly enter some major scenic spots without queuing. In addition to free access to more than 8 scenic spots in London and priority in queuing, London

Pass also gives away two brochures, one is an introduction to scenic spots that can be visited free of charge, including museums, galleries, historical buildings, etc., and the other is entitled to preferential discounts, including catering, leisure, shopping and tourist routes. The discount prices of some restaurants and theaters are very cost-effective.

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Pass London City Sightseeing Card is very powerful. If you thoroughly study the user manual and make full use of it, you can save money, effort and time to visit London. It should be said that it is a self-help card for London.

For foreign tourists, when they get a card for 8 scenic spots, the most difficult thing is how to choose the most representative scenic spots from these scenic spots to visit, and how to visit London most efficiently in the shortest time?

In fact, not all the scenic spots need to be reached one by one, which is inevitably a bit time-consuming. Due to the limitation of travel time, we only need to choose a few most representative scenic spots, so how can we effectively plan your trip? Here are some famous tourist routes in London, all of which are included in the London

Pass, hoping to bring you convenience when you are about to travel in London.

Most of the scenic spots are concentrated along the Thames in London. These scenic spots include churches, museums, planetariums, royal houses, classic buildings, etc., which represent the history, culture and art of Britain and are suitable for self-help tours in London for 2-3 days. LondonPass London attractions recommendation

The plan is divided into three steps:

On the first day, around Big Ben, visit the main attractions around. You can choose Charing

Cross subway station in the center of London as the starting station, and then visit the National Gallery of Britain for 2-3 hours. Arrive at Buckingham Palace before 1: 3 to visit the changing ceremony; Then, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Building, Big Ben, London Eye and Tate Gallery are coming in turn. There are also St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare Theatre, China City and so on around. If you have unlimited physical strength, all these places can be reached on foot.

On the second day, visit the scenic spots around Tower Bridge in London, including the Tower of London and the Belfast Museum. If you eat food, you can go to the famous Borough

Market in Britain. If you have time, you can continue to the lower reaches of the Thames by boat and visit university of greenwich and the Royal Observatory.

On the third day, according to your hobbies, choose to go shopping (recommended shopping routes in Britain), experience English football culture, or go to Windsor Castle to experience British royal culture and so on. Introduction to the classic scenic spots in London

1. Thames Sightseeing Cruise

As the most classic and beautiful traffic route in London, Thames Sightseeing Cruise must be experienced. First, because sightseeing cruise ships pass through many scenic spots in London, they can be used as traffic between scenic spots; Second, you can enjoy the most beautiful river view in London and watch the ancient buildings along the river by boat. Start at Westminster Pier, where you can visit the famous British buildings Big Ben, Parliament House, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and National Gallery, and then take a cruise to the next stop, the Tower of London, the Tower of London, the Belfast Museum and so on. After that, you can continue to take a cruise to Greenwich in the lower reaches of the Thames, where there are the Royal Observatory, university of greenwich and the Financial City of London. Thames cruise ships are operated by many different companies, some of which have slightly special routes.

But the most common way is to take a boat from CityCruise to the Tower of London (2 minutes one way) or Greenwich (4 minutes). With LondonPass, you can go up and down all day, saving the ticket.

2.W Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, adjacent to the Parliament Building, is not only the chapel of the Anglican Church, but also the place where kings of past dynasties were crowned and members of the royal family held their weddings. Prince William's wedding was held here in 211. It can be said that it is the highest-ranking church in Britain. Apart from members of the royal family, many celebrities are buried here and regarded as the supreme honor, including Newton, Darwin and Churchill. Therefore, some people say that people go to Westminster Abbey not to pay tribute to the monarch, but to those who have contributed to the country. The whole church building is a representative of Gothic style, which is both magnificent and solemn and quiet, and the sunshine presents colorful colors through colored glass.

There are also the Parliament Building, Big Ben and the London Eye around. You can choose to visit from here. You can enter for free with LondonPass.

3. Parliament Building and Big Ben

Visit Big Ben, which should be the first stop for many tourists to visit London. In the process of our knowledge, Big Ben seems to have become synonymous with London in Britain, just as Tiananmen is to Beijing, China, the White House is to new york, and the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, France.

Big Ben in London, located on the Thames River, is an affiliated bell tower of the British Parliament Building complex and is the world's largest. Built in 1859, Big Ben is one of the landmark buildings in London. The bell tower is 97.5 meters high, 9 feet in diameter and weighs 13.5 tons. As a symbol of London and Britain, Big Ben is huge and gorgeous. Big Ben has been striking the time for the city of London since 1859. According to Greenwich Mean Time, it strikes every other hour. Its sound is deep and profound, and its bell can be heard several miles away in Fiona Fang. Big Ben is equipped with a microphone and connected to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Therefore, whenever the clock strikes the time, people can hear its powerful voice from the BBC.

4. Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the royal palace in Britain and the place where the Queen of England works today. Together with the Forbidden City in China, the American White House, the French Palace of Versailles and the Russian Kremlin, it has become the five largest palaces in the world. Buckingham Palace is located in Westminster Autonomous Region of London, and it is close to the major attractions in London, such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St James' Park, Oxford Street, etc. It is also one of the important attractions that visitors to Britain can't miss.

Most people who come to Buckingham Palace can't visit it because of various inconveniences. But what made them feel glad you came was the handover ceremony of the Guards. Usually, in normal weather, the new guards will gather in St. James's Palace and Wellington Barracks, and at 11:am, accompanied by the band, they will start marching towards Buckingham Palace, and at 11:3, they will arrive in the vestibule area of Buckingham to start the handover ceremony lasting about 45 minutes.

5. The National Gallery of Britain

When you go to Europe, you must see the fine arts. More than 2, famous paintings in the National Gallery are exhibited free of charge. The most famous ones are Sunflower by Van Gogh, Madonna in the Rock by Leonardo da Vinci and Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Arnovani by Yang Fan Ike. You must not miss them. If you are afraid you can't understand it, there are 8 paintings in Chinese, which can be visited for more than 2 hours. The Art Museum has specially designed a parent-child tour route for the paintings suitable for children. The interpreter costs 3.5 pounds, and it is free to use London

Pass.

the national gallery of art, founded in 1824, has a collection of nearly 2,3 fine works of art from the 13th to 19th centuries. Most of the works in museums are donated by private individuals or purchased by museums, so their styles are obviously different from those in other European art galleries. The collection covers the typical masterpieces of almost all periods in the history of European art, and mainly small and medium-sized works. Even if you don't know much about art, you can intuitively realize the borderless and shocking power of art by visiting this unique art hall. In addition, the art museum is adjacent to Trafalgar Square, and the terrace at the main entrance is the best angle overlooking the square.

6. tate modern

tate modern is located on the south bank of the Thames in England, facing St. Paul's Cathedral across the bank. The Millennium Bridge across the Thames connects them. The exterior of tate modern is covered by brown brick walls and the interior is reinforced. Originally, it was a magnificent power plant, and the big chimney was its symbol. Later, tate modern was rebuilt by two young Swiss architects, Jacques

Herzog and Pierrede

Meuron. They transformed the huge turbine workshop into a hall, which can hold small gatherings and display artworks, and also has the functions of main passage and distribution center. After the expansion of tate modern, obvious changes have taken place, and tate modern has had a great impact on the urban construction and tourism in London.

the museum itself is free, and the interpreter is 4 pounds, and it can be free by using LondonPass. There are many interesting things in the gift shop.

7. The Tower of London

The Tower of London is known as the Forbidden City in Britain, and the Lonely

Planet says that if you only enter one London toll attraction, then enter the Tower of London! A tower that has been used for thousands of years started as an engineering defense demand, and later it was used as a military factory, a zoo, a palace, etc. The most famous one was used as a prison, where people with status were held. Use London

Pass to save 2 pounds of tickets, and the most important thing is to take the fast track!

it is close to the tower bridge on the north bank of the Thames, and it is a huge building complex covering an area of about 7, square meters, with a thousand-year-old Norman castle building. The official name of the Tower of London is "Her Majesty's Palace and Castle, the Tower of London", although it was James I who lived as the last ruler of the palace centuries ago. The Tower of London has condensed centuries of architectural art, and it is also a symbol of British kingship and a witness of history. In 1988, it was listed as a cultural heritage in the World Heritage List.

8. Belfast Museum

Belfast was built in 1938 and participated in World War II. Now it is parked near Tower Bridge for tourists to visit. You can visit the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Use London

Pass to save tickets and provide audio guide.

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Belfast was once one of the most advanced warships in the first half of the 2th century. It dealt a heavy blow to the German scharnhorst during World War II and played an important role in the subsequent Normandy landing. Warships also participated in the Arctic escort war, the Cold War confrontation and the Korean War.

After retiring, this warship with outstanding military achievements turned into a naval museum, which was moored in the south bank water not far from Tower Bridge for a long time. The warship has 9 floors, and the turret, engine room, communication room and bedroom on board are all kept as they are, and part of the cabin space has been changed into an exhibition hall. There is a comfortable hammock specially designed for a kitten in the back cabin.

9. Greenwich Royal Observatory

Greenwich is like a small town. Here is the prime meridian-zero meridian, but it is not the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres; There are Cutty

Sark galleon models and museums here. There are many movie locations in university of greenwich; Of course, there is Greenwich Park, one of the royal gardens, which is a good place to pick chestnuts in October. Is there any reason not to go? It is recommended to take a cruise from Westminster, enjoy the scenery of the Thames all the way, and easily get to Greenwich ~ you can also take a boat to visit the Tower of London on your return trip. Want to cross the zero meridian? With London

Pass, you can enter for free.

This is a comprehensive observatory built by King charles ii of England in Greenwich, London in 1675. It is located on a hill overlooking the Thames in London in Greenwich Park.

1. Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been the residence of the British royal family since the 17th century. It is also the former residence of Princess Diana. You can visit Victorian architecture, fashion and gardens. It's free to use LondonPass.

Kensington Palace is a royal palace in London, located in Kensington and Kensington Garden in Chelsea. It has been the residence of the British royal family since the 17th century. At present, it is the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and the Prince and Princess of Kent. Kensington Palace is also the unofficial base of Prince Harry.

11. Royal Albert Concert Hall

Near Kensington Park, Queen Victoria built a concert hall in memory of her beloved husband. There is a guided tour between 1: 3 and 3: 3 (from summer to 4: 3), and the journey takes about one hour. Use London

Pass to save tickets. And some products in the gift shop can enjoy a 1% discount.

The Royal Albert Concert Hall is an artistic landmark in Knightsbridge, Westminster, London, England. Since Queen Victoria opened the concert hall in 1871, the world's top artists have appeared in this landmark. The appearance of Albert Concert Hall, which was completed in 1871, is imitated from the Colosseum in Rome, and the ancient red bricks add some ancient meaning to the concert hall. Albert Hall was originally planned to be built as an art science hall, but Queen Victoria renamed it Albert Hall in memory of her dead husband Albert.

12. Windsor Castle

The most recommended scenic spot in p>LondonPass! Not only do you save tickets, but you don't have to wait in line! Queue for at least 2 hours in summer. There is a Chinese voice guide in the castle to show you the history and life of the British royal family.

With the Londonpass, you can take a free train or bus to Windsor, start from LondonPaddington Railway Station, change at Slough Station and get off at WindsorEtonCentral Railway Station.

Windsor Castle is one of the official residences of the Queen of England and the largest inhabited castle in the world. The current queen spends a lot of time living here and often carries out various official and private activities here. Whenever the queen is in the castle, the royal flag will be raised. Windsor Castle is divided into three areas: upper, middle and lower. The upper area mainly includes the banquet hall, doll house and other palace furnishings. The central area has a round tower surrounded by rose gardens, and the lower area has the Gothic style St. George's Church.

Besides Windsor Castle, there are many other places worth visiting in Windsor Town, such as the famous Eton College and the Royal Jockey Club. The nearby town of Bray is also a famous food city in Britain. There are two Michelin-starred restaurants in a small place.

13. Stamford Bridge Stadium

How can you go to England without experiencing the football culture? Even if you are not a Premier League fan, you should experience the soccer atmosphere. There are several famous stadiums around London, which were built in 1877.