English introduction to Edinburgh tourist attractions English introduction to British tourist attractions

English introduction to famous British attractions, preferably with Chinese translation, thank you

Famous British scenic spots in Chinese and English:

1. Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a famous ancient cultural city in the United Kingdom and the capital of Scotland. It is located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in the central lowlands of Scotland. Area 260km_. The city was established in 1329 and was the capital of the Kingdom of Scotland from 1437 to 1707. Papermaking and printing and publishing industries have a long history, and industries such as shipbuilding, chemicals, nuclear energy, electronics, cables, glass and food are also important. With the development of the North Sea oil fields, a series of related industries and services have been established. Important transportation hub and airport.

Edinburgh has been regarded as the capital of Scotland since the 15th century, but political power moved south to London several times in 1603 and 1707. The autonomy of the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999. Important cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland are also located in Edinburgh. Economically, Edinburgh now mainly relies on the financial industry and is the largest financial center in the UK outside London.

Edinburgh has a long history, and many historical buildings are well preserved. Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St. Giles Cathedral and other attractions are located here. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town are both listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In 2004 Edinburgh became the world's first city of literature. Education in Edinburgh is also very developed. The University of Edinburgh, one of the oldest universities in the UK, is located here and is now one of the world's top universities. The globally authoritative QS World University Rankings ranked the University of Edinburgh 17th in the world and first in Scotland in 2015. Together with cultural activities such as the Edinburgh International Arts Festival, Edinburgh has become _1]_ the second largest tourist city after London.