Edinburgh's famous tourist attractions

Recommendation of famous tourist attractions in Edinburgh

Dear friends studying in Britain, whether you are studying in England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland, we highly recommend you to travel to Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a world-famous tourist destination, known as "Vienna in the North". Whether it is her architecture, her British culture, or her music festivals and film festivals, it attracts friends from all over the world to visit here every year. Next, I would like to recommend some famous tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Go there if you have the chance, and leave your footprints!

Edinburgh Castle 1

Edinburgh Castle is located on an extinct volcano in the center of the city. Its history can be traced back to the 6th century. As a royal residence, military fortress and prison, Edinburgh Castle has witnessed the history of Scotland and has been listed as a world cultural heritage. This is the commanding height of Edinburgh, overlooking Edinburgh from the castle. There is a watchtower here with a good view. There is St Margaret's Church nearby, which is the oldest existing building in Edinburgh. The interior is simple and simple, but there are very beautiful glass windows with the design of Queen Margaret, Malcolm III's beloved wife.

2. Royal Mile on Royal Mile Avenue

Royal Mile Avenue is the central avenue of Edinburgh Old Town. This street starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Holy Cross Palace. The alleys on both sides crisscross, forming the skeleton of the old city. The ground paved with huge stones has long been polished, and the buildings on both sides of the avenue are simple and magnificent, full of historical atmosphere. Every afternoon, street performers in Scottish skirts will play bagpipes to remind tourists that they are in the ancient center of Scotland.

3. Carlton Hill, Carlton Hill

Carlton Hill lies to the east of Edinburgh. There are many buildings with a long history and elegant shapes scattered on the mountain. It is also the commanding height of Edinburgh. Walking along the top of the mountain, you can get a panoramic view of Edinburgh. Every sunrise and sunset, many tourists will come here specially to enjoy the beautiful scenery and often take beautiful photos. The mountain is not high, walk slowly and the scenery is lush all the way. When the weather is fine, many locals will come here to bask in the sun or have a picnic on the lawn.

4. Paseo de la Princesa

The total length of Prince Street is only 1.5km, but it is known as "the street with the best scenery in the world". This street divides Edinburgh into an old city and a new city, with the new city in the north and the old city in the south. The eastern end of Prince Street is connected with the low Carlton Hill. This is the best place to overlook the city view and Edinburgh Castle. On the south side of Prince Street is the beautiful Prince Street Garden, and there is a world-famous Scottish flower clock on the slope of the northeast corner of the garden. Behind the garden is the towering Edinburgh Castle. From this angle, the castle stands on the cliff, magnificent. During the Edinburgh International Arts Festival, artists in traditional Scottish skirts played bagpipes in Prince Street Garden from time to time.

5. Elephant Cafe Elephant House

Elephant is the theme of elephant cafe, and there are elephants everywhere. There are elephant dolls with different materials and styles in the glass cabinet, elephants on the chairs, elephant stickers on the glass and elephants printed on the coffee cups. Don't think that the owner just takes the elephant as a symbol and there is a story behind it. Because people are greedy for money and illegally obtain ivory, countless elephants are killed every year, and the once living environment is also destroyed. This corridor, located between the front hall and the back hall of the cafe, has become a publicity area for protecting elephants, covered with newspaper clippings and pictures of elephants, some of which are graffiti by customers.

The above scenic spots are recommended by parents studying in Edinburgh. I hope everyone can get to know it when they have a chance. I believe these beautiful scenery will not let everyone down.

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