218 Edinburgh transportation+accommodation+visa strategy

Everyone in Edinburgh, England must have heard of it. Today, Xiaobian will tell you about some related raiders. You can go on and have a look, and you can get some relevant information when you go to this scenic spot. Best travel time

Summer is the best season to visit Edinburgh, which is an old castle city, so different seasons will have different experiences. No matter when you go, the biggest possibility is that you will encounter both sunshine and rain. The days in Edinburgh in summer are relatively long. There are Edinburgh International Art Festival and Military Music Festival in August. Edinburgh is very lively at this time. If you want to join the carnival of the festival, August will be the best time to visit Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is the birthplace of Scottish New Year's Eve. Every year, many visitors from all over the world attend one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world. The three-day activities include drama, music, dance and crazy street dances. If you visit Edinburgh on New Year's Day, the world-famous Edinburgh New Year's Eve will make you unforgettable.

the first night of the event was opened with the torch

processing. When the flashing light passes through the cold winter night, the whole Edinburgh will be surrounded and lit by the torch. Tens of thousands of people holding torches formed a sea of fire, and the procession started from the historic Royal Mile Avenue to Carlton Hill, where they enjoyed the spectacular historical drama (Son

etLumiere) and ended with a grand fireworks display. About traffic

External traffic

Airplane: Edinburgh

Airport is located 12 kilometers west of Edinburgh city center. Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa and other international airlines have opened flights to Edinburgh, and they can choose to leave from airports such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong Kong. In addition, low-cost airlines such as Easyjet

Ryanair also have flights from other British cities or European cities to and from Edinburgh.

Trains: There are two railway stations in Edinburgh. Waverley Railway Station is the main railway station in Edinburgh, located in the center of the city, from which all trains to major cities in Britain leave. Haymarket Railway Station is the second largest railway station in Edinburgh, and trains bound for the west, north or periphery of Edinburgh will stop here.

car: Edinburgh bus station is located in the northeast corner of St. Andrews Square. Long-distance buses can connect Edinburgh with all major cities in Scotland and most cities in England.

Internal transportation

Bus: LothianBuses are mainly used to provide transportation services in this city and its surrounding areas, and most routes pass through Princes

Street. Besides ordinary buses, Lothian Bus also operates tourist buses, night buses and airport buses in the city.

The scenic spots in Edinburgh are basically concentrated near Prince Street. Generally speaking, you can walk, but if you want to go to a hotel far from the city center or go to the seaside in Edinburgh, you have to take a bus. There are so many buses here that you can buy a one-day pass for the convenience of traveling, and you can use it unlimited times in one day.

Bike: It's a good choice to visit Edinburgh by bike. Of course, in order to avoid getting lost, we should carefully plan the tour route in advance. About food

There are many dining options in Edinburgh, ranging from high-end Michelin restaurants to popular food suitable for backpackers. It is easy to find delicious restaurants in the city center. If time is short, supermarkets and street shops also provide simple meals such as take-away sandwiches. Of course, if you have enough time, you can sit down and enjoy an authentic English breakfast. The breakfast is rich in variety, fresh in ingredients and absolutely unforgettable. In some tourist areas, hotels will provide English breakfast for tourists. Some places can even have a delicious English breakfast in the afternoon. The most unforgettable food is Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish.

Haggis

is a traditional Scottish dish. The basic method is to mix haggis (heart, heart and lungs), oats, sheep fat, broth, onions and spices, sew them into the stomach of sheep, and cook them by barbecue and other methods. The taste is salty, spicy and strong. Because of its unique flavor, haggis has become a traditional flavor food that Scots love, and it is eaten with whiskey.

Salmon

The long coastline gives Scotland rich marine resources, and the fish, shrimp and shellfish here are all fresh and delicious. Salmon, in particular, is an indispensable delicacy on the Scottish table. Salmon is usually cooked by smoking or served as a cold food with bread and butter. About Accommodation

Hotels in Edinburgh are relatively expensive. If they are near Prince Street or RoyalMile, the price will be even higher. Three-and four-star hotels are the largest number of traditional hotels in Edinburgh.

compared with traditional hotels and guesthouses, there are many family hotels in Edinburgh (b&; B) Not only the price is moderate, but also the local customs can be fully realized. Most of these family hotels are scattered in urban communities, some of which are opened all the year round and some are temporarily rented out.

For backpackers, there are many youth hostels to choose from in Edinburgh. Most of them are located in the old city, which is convenient for sightseeing and transportation. So don't worry about accommodation, you can always find something suitable for you. It is best for friends who go around Edinburgh Festival to book in advance. About visas

Britain has opened a number of visa application centers in China, and British tourist visas can be processed in many cities such as Beijing, Shenyang, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Fuzhou. When you apply for a visa, you need to prepare a lot of materials, so it is best to prepare all the materials at once.

1. Prepare application materials

See the following

2. Apply online

Applicants need to complete and submit the application form online. When applying online, you need to fill in your personal information as required. After completing the form, print out the application form and sign it. After completing the online application, you will receive an email containing the applicant's application number.

3. Online Payment

All UK visa applicants in China must pay the visa fee online. You can use VISA card, Master card, China UnionPay debit card and credit card or Alipay to make payment.

4. After the appointment is successful, go to the visa application center

Visit the visa center on the appointed date and submit the application form, supporting documents, face photos and fingerprints here.

visa application materials

1. Original passport, with at least one blank page

2. Complete visa application form and sign it

3. Copy of ID card

4. Proof of current work or study and translation

5. Proof of funds (bank statement or passbook, bank deposit or balance certificate, payroll, tax bill, etc.

2. The British outlet is three hole socket, which requires a converter. You can buy it at home or locally, and many supermarkets sell it.

3. Edinburgh Tourist Information Center is located on Prince Street, where you can get tourist guides, city maps, etc., and you can also consult accommodation information.

4. British people have the habit of tipping. Usually in restaurants, taxi drivers, hotels, etc., you should pay the corresponding fees to the staff who are helpful to you.

5. The weather in Britain is changeable. In fact, it seldom rains heavily, but it just stops under the intermittent light rain. You'd better take rain gear when you go out.