How much does a trip to London cost?

First of all, you plan to go to London to watch the Olympic opening ceremony, which means you are not short of money. The price of the tickets probably won't sway your decision on whether to go. So I guess what you want to know is nothing more than transportation, accommodation and entertainment.

1. Transportation: The biggest expense is air tickets. It is estimated that the chance of buying a discounted ticket is almost 0. I don’t know where you are flying from. If you fly from HK, taking Cathay Pacific as an example, the one-way price is more than 5,000 Hong Kong dollars.

2. Accommodation: When you arrive in London, by your standards, you won’t go to a youth hostel. I stayed in a hotel in London that cost 80 pounds a night, which was slightly higher than domestic 3-star standards. But at that time, I estimated that even with current consumption levels, you would have to set aside 150 pounds a night.

3. Travel: When you arrive in London, it is impossible not to spend three or two days playing, otherwise you will be sorry for your round-trip air ticket. Fortunately, there are not many tourist attractions in London that require money. The London Eye is just a bit more expensive. Things like Westminster Abbey and the British Museum are all free. If you have extra time, you can also go to other cities in the south. If you are a little further away, you can go north to Manchester, which only takes 3 or 4 hours by train.

4. Food: In fact, as long as you don’t go to high-end restaurants, it won’t be too expensive. Of course you can't kill yourself with a 5-pound McDonald's meal. Chinese restaurants in London's Chinatown also have very cheap buffets, with prices ranging from a few pounds to more than ten pounds. It is estimated that the price will definitely increase by then, and you will have to set aside 10-20 pounds for a dinner.

Finally, I wish you a good time and London is still worth a visit.