Advice on visiting London
London is the most visited city in the UK and one of the worldsfavourite destinations. If you are in London and want to find the best and most exciting places to visit, the best shows and great nightlife, here is your tour guide.
Visiting Buckingham Palace
Being London’s landmark, this grand 775-room building is where Queen Elizabeth hosts feasts and meets heads of state. But if you’re dreaming of taking a visit to it, you’ll need to plan your trip carefully. The palace is typically only open during the summer months from July 23rd to October 3rd. Visiting hours are from 9:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m. If you’re visiting when the palace isn’t available to tour, you can still see the Changing of the Guard.
Hitting the London Eye
The London Eye is a playful addition to the city skyline. Standing near centuries-old architecture, this Ferris wheel goes round slowly over the left bank of the Thames, serving up views over the London Bridge and the Shard to the west, plus a wide sight of the Palace of Westminster. Buy your tickets in advance online, choose a clear day and go first thing in the morning to avoid crowds peak.
Drinking afternoon tea
Afternoon tea — a sacred, buttery ritual (仪式) — is the reason enough to come to London. The British have taken a simple tea break and turned it into a luxurious ceremony, complete with patterned china, layered plates of finger sandwiches and cream and jam. And we haven’t mentioned the cakes, which are often brought around on a wheeled cart. When making a reservation, remember that afternoon tea isn’t a snack but a full meal with sweet and salty elements, and you’ll be stuffed. The smart move is to skip lunch and maybe even dinner.
Top shows and best nights out in London
Here is our choice of the ten top London shows: Dominion Theatre; The Lion King Lyceum Theatre; Billy Elliot Victoria Palace Theatre; Phantom of the Opera Her Majesty’s Theatre; Thriller Lyric Theatre and the The Mousetrap St Martin’s Theatre.
【小题1】Which is a proper time to visit Buckingham Palace?| A．July. 18, 10 a.m. | B．Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. |
| C．Sep. 27, 3 p.m. | D．Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. |
| A．it provides a good view of some places of interest |
| B．it makes London’s skyline seem more harmonious |
| C．it spins quickly over the left bank of the Thames |
| D．it is more historic compared to the nearby buildings |
| A．It is a short break with light snacks. |
| B．It is a full meal with various tasty foods. |
| C．It combines sour and sweet flavours well. |
| D．It is complete with pretty silver dishware. |
