Graduation trip | recommended 5-day trip to London

　　 It's another graduation season , This is the end of carefree youth , It is also the beginning of a new life journey . Take a trip to commemorate the days when I cried and laughed with my friends , Every moment of walking hand in hand is worth cherishing . London Pass （The London Pass） London classics have been planned for everyone 5 Day tour , Set out for the future ~

The first day

　　 Hop on and off the sightseeing bus

　　 The most classic way to play when you first arrive in London , It is to take the sightseeing bus to shuttle between the popular scenic spots in the city center , Enjoy the beauty of London . You can travel from gold by London Pass （Golden Tours） Or bus （Big Bus） Free sightseeing on any one of our one-day tour routes , And get on and off at any stop of multiple scenic spots , Enjoy the fun of relaxing .

　　 The routes of both bus operators will pass through the tower of London 、 Tower Bridge 、 Westminster Abbey 、 Buckingham Palace 、 Trafalgar Square and other famous scenic spots , There is also a multi language guide on the car , Let you take photos and punch cards at the same time , You can also learn about the history and culture of London .

　　 Tower of London

　　 Located on the North Bank of the Thames , Used to be used as a castle 、 palace 、 Treasury 、 Powder magazine 、 The Royal Mint 、 The tower of London in prison and zoo , It is one of the four world heritages of the capital city . It was built on 1066 year , Covers an area of 12 acres , Witnessed centuries of time and royal life , Every brick and tile is full of rich historical stories .

　　 The Normandy tower made of milky white stones （ It's called the white tower ） It's the most conspicuous here 、 above all 、 Oldest 、 The strongest building , There is an exhibition inside 17 The crown of Kings since the th century 、 A treasure house of scepters and royal jewelry , The revolving stairs lead to the top floor and overlook the surrounding scenery , The basement of St. John's church is also built underground .

　　 Tower Bridge in London

　　 Named after the nearby tower of London , Known as the “ The main gate of London ” The tower bridge was built in 1894 year , It is one of the landmarks and symbols of London . The height of the two towers of the tower bridge is 60 rice , Made of granite and steel . The bridge body is divided into two layers , The upper level is 43 Meter high glass overpass , can 360 Enjoy the urban landscape in an all-round way ; The lower deck is accessible to vehicles , Whenever a large ship passes , Start the mechanism in the main tower to separate the lower bridge body , Make way for the ship .

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　　 What is more wonderful is that , There is also a museum in the tower bridge , Various exhibitions tell visitors about the past of this most eye-catching London building 、 Now and in the future .

　　 St.Paul's Cathedral

　　 The highly recognizable and spectacular dome gives people a glimpse of its existence at a glance ！ As a world-famous religious Holy Land , St Paul's Cathedral in the classical architectural style has a magnificent and magnificent appearance 、 A solemn atmosphere , It is the fifth largest church in the world 、 The second Cathedral in England .

　　 The plane of the church is Latin Cross , high 111 rice 、 The diameter of 34 The dome of meters is just above the crossing . The interior of the church is magnificent and solemn , The walls around are evenly divided by double pilasters , Each bay and window are treated in the same style , The beautiful paintings on the ceiling are especially worth watching carefully .

　　 Of course, don't forget to experience the whispering gallery （Whispering Gallery） The magic of —— Climb up 259 Ladder of floor , Speak to the through hole , Echo can be heard at any other through hole .

　　 Debris building observation deck

　　 A place overlooking the most beautiful skyline in London , It is the observation deck of the debris building . with 310 Meters high , It's the tallest building in Britain 、 The second tallest building in Europe , Have the best view of the city . When the sun is shining , Standing on the observation deck, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of London with a radius of more than 60 kilometers .

　　 On the observation deck 12 A telescope , You can switch between sunrise and sunset modes to enjoy different scenes . More Than This , At sunset , You can also drink champagne in a high-rise bar , While harvesting unforgettable scenery and memories .

the second day

　　Uber The Thames sightseeing cruise

　　 I have seen the beauty of London from the land and the air , Today, it's time to enjoy the different city scenery from the Thames River .Uber Thames River sightseeing cruise every 20 Minutes from the yard hair boat , Stop in London 23 A pier , You can go on and off the cruise ship with a one-day ticket , Easily visit London landmarks .

　　 such as , You can go to the tower of London pier （Tower Pier） Get off the boat , Explore the tower of London and the historic city of London , Then continue to take the boat through tower bridge , Go to UNESCO World Heritage site —— Waterfront Greenwich （Maritime Greenwich）. perhaps , Disembark at Westminster Pier , Visit the Capitol and Westminster Abbey . All in all , Take this sightseeing boat , How to play is very convenient .

　　 Old Royal Naval Academy in London

　　 Located in Greenwich , Covers an area of 18 acres , Have 500 The Old Royal Naval Academy with a long history is the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I , It is also a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO .1694 year , Christopher, the great British architect who designed St Paul's Cathedral • Sir Raine （Sir Christopher Wren） Invited to redesign the Greenwich Palace at that time , Thus, the Old Royal Naval Academy is presented , The two domes are inspired by St Paul's Cathedral .

　　 The painted Hall of the college covers an area of 4000 Square meters , It is known as the Sistine Chapel in England , Its exquisite Baroque murals were painted by British artist James • Sir Thornhill spent 19 Years to complete , On the ceiling 200 Many painted figures are lifelike , Very artistic , Therefore, at the time of unveiling, this hall is destined to become a stunning color feast .

　　 The Royal Observatory in Greenwich

　　 The birthplace of British Astronomical history 、 Location of Greenwich mean time , At the Royal Observatory in Greenwich . The Royal Observatory, which stands on the banks of the Thames, was built in 1675 year , The original intention of its establishment is to solve the problem of the high-speed development of British navigation , Precise longitude indication urgently needed for maritime navigation . Located on the primary meridian dividing the eastern and western hemispheres , The Royal Observatory is near 400 It has been in the forefront of astronomical research for years .

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　　 ad locum , You can see how time is standardized , How was the first telescope made , And how science has changed over time , And explore the past together 、 Present and future astronomical wonders . Of course, don't forget to cross the meridian with your feet , Punch in the eastern and western hemispheres at the same time ！

　　 The Cutty Sark

　　 You know what ？ This ship is long 64.7 The ancient rice 3 A masted sailboat sails on 1869 Annual launching , rely on 17 The forward speed of knots becomes 19 century 70 One of the fastest ships on the sea in the s . This proud speed makes it the most profitable merchant ship , So it travels all over the world to bring tea from China —— The most popular commodity at that time , Transport to Victorian England . The Cutty Sark, a British merchant ship, visited 16 A different country , The voyage is equivalent to two and a half round trips to the moon and the earth .

　　 Now? , This legendary ancient sailing boat has become a museum open to the outside world , Keep 90% The original look of . When visiting , You can meet Cutty Sark's past in an interactive exhibition , Listen to the captain tell the story of life on the sea in the sailing age , Learn about ancient sailing ships 150 Adventure stories over the years , And enjoy a panoramic view of the Thames .

On the third day

　　 Shakespeare's tour of the globe theatre

　　 The charm of Shakespeare's classic plays , Of course, you should experience it once . Located on the South Bank of the Thames 、 The Shakespeare Globe Theatre opposite St Paul's Cathedral was built in 1987 year , It is a circular open-air theatre rebuilt on the original site of Shakespeare Theatre in London , Shakespeare wrote his classic and eternal works here .

　　 In this theater , Theatrical performances are usually arranged in the afternoon and evening , Each performance is available for 1300 Spectators enjoy at the same time . and , There are no spotlights in the theater 、 Equipment such as microphones or loudspeakers , All the music was played live with the instruments of the time , It can present the most realistic stage performance effect at that time , Let the audience better feel the charm of Shakespeare's classic plays .

　　 London Eye

　　 The banks of the Thames are the most striking 、 The most romantic scenic spot , It is the London eye ！ On 1999 The London eye, which opened at the end of the year, is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe , One of the landmarks of London , share 32 A passenger cabin , Each cabin can carry about 25 people , The time for one revolution is 30 minute . The London eye, which rises into the air, has a great view of London , It can let you see the ancient charm and fashionable prosperity of the city .

　　 British Museum

　　 Come to London , The British Museum, one of the four largest museums in the world, must be there . Founded on 1753 year , The British Museum has more than 800 Ten thousand excellent collections , Throughout 200 More than ten thousand years of human history . From print and sketch collection , To prehistory 、 The European 、 Greek and Roman period exhibits , And ancient Egyptian mummies and Rosetta stone tablets , The rich collection here attracts nearly every year 700 The arrival of ten thousand tourists .

The fourth day

　　 Buckingham Palace

　　 As the main residence and office of the British monarch in London , And one of the venues for the British national celebration and royal welcome ceremony , Buckingham Palace has long been an important tourist attraction in the capital . Buckingham Palace will be open to visitors in summer , The Royal Guard changing ceremony held in front of its door every morning is a scene that cannot be missed by British royal culture .

　　 When visiting Buckingham Palace , You can also visit the The Queen's gallery . This small public art gallery, which shows the collection of the British royal family, has a wealth of exhibits , From an amazing number 、 A wide range of paintings 、 Sculpture and other works of art , There should be a large number of shining priceless treasures entrusted by her Majesty the queen , Dazzling 、 It's amazing . Ticket price of the Queen's art gallery 17 pound , You can visit... Free of charge with a London Pass .

　　 Westminster Abbey

　　 The venue of the British royal wedding 、 British Royal coronation Church 、 UNESCO World Heritage Site —— Westminster Abbey with many titles is an important building in British history .

　　 Founded in AD 960 year , Gothic style church buildings are mainly composed of churches and monasteries , Not only have painting 、 Stained glass windows and other religious relics , It also has the most important memorial sculpture collection in Britain . Here are many royal weddings （ It was here that Princess Kate and Prince William got married in the century ）、 funeral 、 The venue of national celebrations and commemorative activities , It's also 3000 Many famous British people （ Newton 、 Darwin et al ）, as well as 100 Many famous poets （ Like Shakespeare 、 dickens ） A place of long sleep , More than... Every year 100 Ten thousand people came here to understand 1000 Years of British history .

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　　 Museum of natural history

　　 Go to the natural history museum in South Kensington, London 《 Wonderful night in the Museum 》 How do you feel ？ This popular scenic spot with the appearance of a medieval cathedral , Have 8000 Ten thousand specimens of animals, plants and fossil minerals , First opened in 1881 year , It is the largest natural history museum in Europe .

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　　 In its 4 With a construction area of more than 10000 square meters , You can see with entomology 、 botany 、 zoology 、 Paleontology 、 Various exhibits related to Mineralogy and other disciplines , Free to explore the magical earth and the rich variety of animals and plants .

　　 Kensington Palace

　　 Located on the west side of Kensington garden , This palace, which combines refinement and luxury, was built in 1605 year , since 17 It has been the residence of the British royal family since the th century , Witness 300 The growth background and life style of British royal family members in the past years , Now it is the residence of Prince William and his wife .

　　 Here are some things you can't miss ：16 The king's stairs of the th century , A king's gallery full of exquisite Royal Collection paintings , Queen Mary's national apartment , Princess Diana classic fashion show , A sunken garden full of exotic flowers and plants （Sunken Gardens） wait .

Fifth day

　　 Windsor Castle

　　 Don't visit the Queen's favorite weekend resort , Your trip to London is not complete . Located on a man-made hill on the South Bank of the Thames , Founded by William I 1070 Windsor Castle in is the largest and oldest castle in the world today , It condenses the English 1000 Years of history , Have become 39 The residence of a monarch , It is the largest castle still inhabited in the world today （ Covers an area of 5.3 ha /13 acres ）.

　　 With amazing courtyards 、 Round towers and vast surrounding plains , Windsor Castle is divided into three districts . The upper Castle area in the East is the Royal private house , Including the king's and Queen's restaurants 、 Studio 、 The ballroom 、 Audience hall 、 Living room, etc , Famous for collecting royal paintings and treasures ; Zhongpu district is dominated by round towers , Surrounded by a dense Rose Garden ; The lower Castle area in the West refers to the entrance to Windsor Castle from the Thames bank , St George's church here is one of the most outstanding Gothic buildings in England .

　　 In addition to visiting various luxurious and charming suites with different decoration styles , Please also set aside time for the magnificent royal guard changing ceremony in the castle （ Tuesday every week 、 Four 、 Saturday morning 11 spot ）！

　　 This wonderful trip will be the best memory of your youth , Happy graduation ！