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What are the special attractions in Britain?

London, Buckingham Palace, Parliament House, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, British Museum, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Introduction to British attractions

London

The capital of Britain, with a population of 7.74 million, is located in the southeast of England. An important international trade and financial center and the largest industrial center in Britain. Its machinery, automobile manufacturing, chemical industry, printing and other industries enjoy a high reputation in the world.

Buckingham Palace

There are more than 6 halls in the palace, including banquet hall, ceremony hall, concert hall, library, gallery and royal philatelic room. Now it is the place where Queen Elizabeth II lives, and all the important state activities of the Queen are held in this palace. In addition, the head of state who came to Britain for a state visit also stayed in the palace. Its royal changing ceremony is also very traditional.

Parliament Building

Parliament Building is the largest Gothic building in the world, which was once the palace of the British monarch-Westminster Palace. The whole building is divided into upper and lower houses, which allow visitors to visit, and members can call, cheer or boo at will when meeting, which can be regarded as the most "free" meeting.

Big Ben

This clock is named "Big Ben" after the project supervisor Sir Ben jamin Hall, and weighs 13.5 tons. After more than 1 years, it has remained accurate and loud.

Westminster Abbey

The glass decoration in the church is exquisite and splendid. It has always been the place where British monarchs were crowned and members of the royal family held weddings, and it is also the mausoleum of the kings who died in many dynasties. The tombs of famous scientists Newton and Darwin and famous novelists Dickens and Hardy are all here. In addition, Westminster Abbey is also a place of honor that the British yearn for.

British Museum

The British Museum has the largest collection in the world. Egyptian stone carvings, mummies, giant murals, fine bronze wares, porcelain and large statues in Greece and Rome abound. Exhibition items in the museum: coins, medals, paintings and other cultural relics from various countries. There are a large number of precious China cultural relics in the oriental cultural relics section, which occupy several halls, and various cultural relics from Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties to Qing Dynasty are exhibited in different dynasties. There is also a priceless giant bronze bell and a three-story Buddha statue on the stairs outside the China Pavilion.

Hyde Park

is located in the west of London. There are large areas of grassland and Woods, which are the imperial gardens and hunting grounds of Henry VIII, and are open to civilians by Charles I. In the center of the park, there is a large artificial lake for boating, which is connected with Kensington Park. The marble arch at the northeast end is called "Free Forum" or "Speaker's Corner", which becomes an open forum for the public to make speeches freely on Sundays, but it is not allowed to attack the royal family or personally attack others.

Trafalgar Square

Square is a model of classical architecture, the largest and most lively square in Britain, and is known as the first scenic spot in Britain. Pigeons flock here, so it is called "Pigeon Square".

No.1 Downing Street

Downing Street was originally the surname of a British jazz in the 17th century, and all the small buildings in the street were his properties, hence the name Downing Street. George II became the residence of the "First Prime Minister of Britain". Since then, Downing Street has become the official residence and office of successive British prime ministers.

China, London

is also called "Chinatown". Visiting Chinatown can not only taste Chinese food overseas, but also understand the life of Chinese in Britain.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

One of the most attractive tourist attractions in London. Madame Tussaud was a French sculptor and a court teacher of King Louis XVI of France. The wax museum is divided into four floors, and the stratum is the "terror room". The cruel instruments of torture, bloody guillotine and gallows during the French Revolution are exhibited, and the music effect is even more creepy.

London Tower

The oldest castle in Europe, the place where the royal salute was fired, and it was once the most terrible prison, arsenal and execution ground in London. In the royal treasure room in the tower, national treasures such as the crown, kingball and scepter of the monarch since the 17th century are on display. Among them are: the "Imperial Crown" inlaid with more than 3, gems, and the scepter with a weight of 53 carats, which is called the "Star of Africa".

Tower Bridge

The most beautiful bridge on the Thames in London, the middle pavement can be hoisted and tall ships can pass freely. Not far away, the Belfast, the most complete warship preserved by Britain since World War II, is parked on the river.

Thames

originates from the Cotswolds in England, flows through Oxford, London and other important cities, and flows into the North Sea. It is the most important river in southern England. It is not only the main artery of London, but also the most historic river in Britain.

Greenwich Observatory

The observation station established by Duke Gloucester, the British Regent, was converted into the Royal Observatory in charles ii, and the observatory was moved to a new site for exhibition. There are ancient astronomical instruments in the museum, and the meridian mark marked with copper bars on the ground is used as the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.

Churchill Manor

One of the best baroque buildings in Britain. There are a large number of paintings, sculptures and exquisite furniture in the palace, and the long library is unique. The gardens of the palace are famous for their colorful, including small waterfalls, Italian gardens, natural botanical gardens and playgrounds. The famous British wartime prime ministers Winston Churchill were born here.

Marx's Tomb

On March 14th, 1683, Marx died and was buried in the cemetery of Highgate Cemetery in north London. In 1956, Max's tomb was rebuilt. At the same time, Marx's wife Yan Ni, his youngest daughter Ellie, his grandson and the housekeeper were buried. There is also a 4-foot-high bust bronze statue on the tomb, which was made by Lawrence Brad, the late president of the Royal Society of Sculptors.

Niujin

Oxford University Town is the oldest university in Britain, known as "the city full of dream spires", and the cathedral of Christian College is remarkable. The buildings around the baroque rotunda in Myra, which is opened by Rick Clive, are good places to photograph.

Cambridge

has been an important town since Roman times. In the 11th century, a group of religious scholars left Oxford University in 129 after a dispute between the college and religion. There are 31 colleges in the university, the oldest of which is Peter College. Most of the college buildings are concentrated around the square called atrium, which covers an unparalleled mixture of architectural styles for more than 6 years from the late Middle Ages to the modern times.

Windsor Castle

The summer palace of the Queen of England is also the largest castle still for living in the world. The most worth seeing in the castle is the exquisite and magnificent St.George`s Chapel. The main parts of the tour include the palace, treasures owned and collected by the royal family, luxurious banquet hall, royal bedroom, lounge, music room, samurai armor, famous oil paintings, tapestries and ornaments, and ceiling decoration.

Bath

is located in the winding great basin in the Avon Valley, where the Roman baths are famous for their hot springs. The mineral-rich springs and natural pure hot springs have laid the foundation for the prosperity of Bath since ancient times.

Manchester

In the late 18th century, arkwright's steam-powered textile machine brought the cotton spinning industry into a new territory, which made it prosperous. In 195s, it was the first city to carry out large-scale slum clearance and plan smoke-free zones.

York

has preserved many medieval buildings. Walking into the city center is like entering a vivid museum. Stone Street, Notre Dame Abbey, York Castle Museum, Trinity Church, Notre Dame Church and the oldest pavilion in York-

Stratford

the hometown of Shakespeare, the world's great writer. Cherish the difference between the great and the ordinary. Old streets, riverside, churches, and everything along the way are the legendary life of Shakespeare!

Windermere

(Lake District)

The most beautiful piece of land in England is a primitive volcanic zone in the north of England. It is famous for its rolling mountains and green and clear lakes. Along the endless mountains, Yuan Ye, scattered mountain cottages, sheep and cattle and lakes, the most beautiful pictures of life are in front of you.

Edinburgh

is famous for its art (it was once known as "Athens in the North"). Modern and classical harmony blend with each other, with NORTH BRIDGE ST on North Bridge Street as the vertical line and ROYAL MILE on Royal Mile as the horizontal line. The ancient city at the end of Royal Mile-Edinburgh Castle (palace, fortress, fortress, prison) at the top of the city is all moving.

Glasgow

is named after Glascu, which means "land of green grass". In 199, he was elected as european capital of culture, and he was not inferior to Edinburgh in art.