Things to note when traveling to the UK

1. Things to note when traveling to the UK: The UK is not in the Schengen area. Even if you get a UK student visa, you still need to apply for Schengen. If you have Schengen, you also need to apply for a UK visa.

2. Things to note when traveling to the UK: The currency used in the UK is the pound.

3. Things to note when traveling in the UK: The country code is +44 and the emergency number is 999.

4. Notes for traveling in the UK: drive on the left, and you can directly use your domestic driving license within 1 year after arriving in the UK. The UK is suitable for self-driving, and many companies offer off-site return services, but please be sure to drive on the left. The speed limit is 70mph on separated highways, otherwise 60mph. The rest depends on the street signs.

5. Since we have a train lover at home, we will basically choose trains besides self-driving. The train has a 16-25 card. Passports that meet the age requirements cost 26 pounds (price in 2012). It lasts for one year and the fare is discounted by 1/3. Basically, a trip from London to Edinburgh is worth the price of the train card.

6. Things to note when traveling to the UK: 230V British standard, three-pin socket.

7. British food and cooking is known as family delicacies. The characteristics of British cuisine are: less oil and lightness, less wine is used for seasoning, and condiments are mostly placed on the dining table for guests to choose. The cooking emphasizes freshness and tenderness, light taste, and the selection of ingredients focuses on seafood and various vegetables. The quantity of dishes is required to be small but refined. The cooking methods of British dishes are mostly steaming, boiling, and smoking.

8. Famous British dishes include: Chicken Salad, Grilled Prawn Soufflé, Potato Braised Lamb, Roasted Sheep Saddle, Winter Solstice Pudding, Meiji Steak, etc.