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National Art Gallery (Tel: 7747 2885; www.nationalgallery.org.uk； Trafalgar Square WC2；; Charing Cross subway station; Free tickets; Time: Monday to Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday, 10am-6pm, Wednesday, 10am-9pm, group travel time, 1 1:30am and 2:30pm) is one of the largest art galleries in the world, with a collection of more than 2,000 western European paintings. Here are representative works of various important periods in the history of western art, including Da? Finch, Michelangelo, Van? The works of Gao and Renoir.

The National Portrait Gallery walks back from the National Gallery, and the corner is the National Portrait Gallery (Tel: 7306 0055; ; www.npg.org.uk； WC2 Saint Martin Square; Charing Cross subway station; Tickets are free; Time: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday, 10am-6pm, Thursday and Friday, 10am-9pm) Collect portraits of some famous or unknown people in Britain from ancient times to the present. The bottom floor is the most interesting, focusing on the portraits of some people in contemporary British pop culture.

The British Museum was built at 1753 (Tel: 7323 8000; ; www . thebritish museum . AC . uk； Big Russell stwc1; Russell Sq subway station; Free admission, free reception of various tour groups; Time: Saturday to Wednesday 10am- 5: 30pm, Thursday to Friday 10am- 8: 30pm) It is one of the earliest and best museums in the world. The collections of precious anthropological and ancient cultural relics in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome are unparalleled. The big courtyard of the British Museum is the largest covered square in Europe. It was opened in 2000, and its architecture is amazing.

St James' Church, Westminster Abbey and Pimlico Abbey (St Zhan Mu's Church, West Minister &; Pimilico)

Westminster Abbey (Tel: 72222 5152; www.westminster-abbey.org； Parliament sqsw1; Westminster subway station; Adult/discount ticket 7.5/5; Time: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday from 9: 30 am to 4:45 pm, Wednesday from 9: 30 am to 8: 00 pm, Saturday from 9: 30 am to 2:45 pm, only Sunday service) has a long history, which began in the century A.D.1/KLOC-0 when King Edward, the confessor of England, built a church here. Behind the altar is the coronation chair. Since 1066, all the kings of England have been crowned here, except two. Many famous people, including Darwin and Chaucer, are buried in this church.

Tate British Art Museum, built in 1897, has a long history (Tel: 7887 8000; ; www.tate.org.uk； Milbank SW1; Dimliko station; Free tickets; Time: 10am-5:50pm) There is an exquisite collection of British works of art from16th century to the end of 20th century. There are cruise ships to tate modern (one-way/daily ticket 3.4/5, 18 minutes, 10am-5:50pm) and exquisite collection of British works of art from the 6th century to the end of the 20th century. There are cruise ships to tate modern (one-way/daily ticket 3.4/5, 18 minutes, 10am-5pm every 40 minutes), and the cruise ships call at the London Eye.

Buckingham Palace was built in 1705, which was the residence of the Duke of Buckingham at that time. Buckingham Palace (Tel: 7766 7300; ; www.royal.gov.uk； Buckingham Palace Road SW1; Victoria/Green Park subway station; Adult/discount ticket12.95/11; Time: July 3 1 to September 26, 9: 30 am-4: 00 pm, April to June 1 1:30am, the next day from July to February) It has been the residence of the British royal family since June 1837. 19 The luxuriously decorated state guesthouse is open to tourists in summer, and there are galleries and throne halls. There are some pink thrones of kings and queens with the initials "ER" and "P" on them.

St James Park (Tel: 79301793; www.royalparks.gov.uk； Mail SW1; Subway St. Jim Park Station; Time: 5 am-dusk) A long and narrow park, adjacent to a shopping mall, with beautiful scenery inside, Buckingham Palace and Whitehall at the south end. Here, with green grass, sparkling lakes and flowers, it is a good place for leisure.

Kensington and Knightsbridge (Kensington &; Knight Bridge)

Victoria and Albert Museum (Victoria &; Albert Museum) (Tel: 74922000; www . VAM . AC . uk； SW7 Cromwell Road; South Kensington subway station; Free tickets; Time: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday 10am- 5:45pm, Wednesday 10am- 10pm) The number of handicrafts in the collection ranks first in the world, and the collection dates from 3000 BC to modern times. Nearly 150 exhibition hall, from furniture to fashion, from pottery to sculpture, everything is available.

The fascinating interactive exhibition of the Natural History Museum makes the Natural History Museum (Tel: 7492 5000; ; www . nhm . AC . uk； SW7 Cromwell Road; South Kensington subway station; Free tickets; Time: Monday to Saturday 10am- 5: 30pm, Sunday 1 1am- 5: 30pm) has become a favorite place for children and adults. Highlights include Darwin Center, which displays various specimens collected by Captain Cook; There are also vivid earthquake experiences and impressive dinosaur skeletons.

Science Museum (Tel: 0870 870 4868; www.sciencemuseum.org.uk； Exhibition Road SW7 Metro South Kensington Station; Free tickets; Time: 10am-6pm) vividly shows the usually profound theme. Exhibitions such as human landing on the moon show the progress of science, technology, industry and medicine in the world; The exhibition held in the newly-built Wellcome Building shows the influence of contemporary science on human daily life.

Hyde Park) (Tel: 7298 2000; ; www.royalparks.gov.uk； Metro Hyde Park Station; Time: 5 am-dusk) is the largest park in central London and the largest park in central London. Marx's burial place. There are both carefully restored gardens and vast wasteland overgrown with weeds. Visit Snake Gallery (Tel: 7402 6075; www.serpentinegallery.org； Kensington Garden W8; Knightsbridge/south kensington subway station; Free tickets; Time: 10am-6pm) or Kensington Palace (Kensington Palace; Tel: 08707515170; www.hrp.org.uk； Kensington Garden W8; Metro Gaosheng Kensington/Notting Hill Gate Station; Adult/discount ticket10.8/8.2; Time: March to 65438+1October 10am- 5pm,165438+1October to February 10am- 4pm) and in the park. In a sense, Kensington Palace has become a "holy land" for Princess Diana.

urban district

St Paul's Cathedral is the masterpiece of British architect Sir Christopher Wren (Tel: 72468348; ; www.stpauls.co.uk； St Paul's Church Cemetery EC4 Church; Metro Sao Paulo station; Adult/discount ticket 7/6; Time: Monday to Saturday, 8: 30 am-4:00 pm, only open on Sundays) It has the largest dome in London. There is an echo wall inside. If you speak in a low voice near its wall, the sound can reach the other end 32 meters away from the circular wall, hence the name. There are also high-rise galleries, where you can enjoy the amazing scenery of London.

Tower of London, home of dazzling crown jewels, guards and crows, Tower of London (Tel: 0870 756 6060; ; www.hrp.org.uk； Tashan EC3 Subway Tashan Station; Adult/discount ticket13.5/10.5; Time: March 9- 5: 00 am to 10 Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning 10- 5: 00 pm; 165438+ 0: 00 a.m.-4: 00 p.m., Sunday and Monday 10am- 4: 00 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday of the following year) as a national bunker, royal residence, prison and execution place. In order to avoid queuing for tickets, you can buy tickets in advance at any subway station.

The Metro Tower Hill Station is a permanent symbol of London, with neo-Gothic towers and blue cables. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the sidewalk of Tower Bridge.

Nan 'an area

Tate modern's popular tate modern (Tel: 7887 8008; ; www.tate.org.uk； Se1on the shore; Subway Blackfriars/Southwark Station; Free tickets; Time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday to Saturday 10am- 10pm) It used to be an abandoned power station along the Thames, and now it has become a landmark building in London, exhibiting works of art from the 20th century, and the exhibits are arranged according to the theme, such as still life, objects and sketches. Coffee room (second and seventh floors; Time: Sunday to Thursday 10am- 5: 30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am- 9: 30pm) is an excellent place to enjoy the scenery of the Thames, so it is famous all over the world. There is a cruise service to Tate Museum (one-way/day ticket is 3.4/5, 18 minutes, 10am-5pm every 40 minutes), and the cruise has a stop at the London Eye.

British Airways London Eye (Tel: 0870 500 0600; ; www.ba-londoneye.com； Jubilee Garden; Nan 'an SE1; Waterloo subway station; Adult/discount ticket11.5/9; Time: February, March and February 10 to/kloc-0: 30am-7pm, April, May, September 10am-8pm, June to August 10am- 10pm). The fully sealed glass cabin for viewing the scenery takes 30 minutes for each rotation. Buy tickets at the ticket office behind the Ferris wheel, or, better yet, book in advance.

Saatchi Gallery) (Tel: 7823 2363; ; www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk； County hall se1; Waterloo/Westminster station; Adult/discount ticket 8.75/6.75; Time: Sunday to Thursday10am-7:15pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-9: 15pm) brought together the greatest works of the so-called "Young British Art (YBA) Movement" and exhibited Damian permanently. Damien Hurst, Tracy? Tracy Emin, Sarah. Works by artists such as Sarra lucas.

The Imperial War Museum displays a large number of military collections, covering all aspects of war (from reconnaissance to trench warfare). The Imperial War Museum (Tel: 7416 5339; www.iwm.org.uk； Lamberthz Road SE1; Lamberthz North Subway Station, free of charge; Time: 10AM-6PM) A large part of the exhibits are about the destruction of life and society by war.

Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge (subway station Sao Paulo /Blackfriars), which was opened in 2000, was closed just three days after its opening. This is because the weight and movement of a large number of pedestrians cause the bridge to shake. 18 months later, the Millennium Bridge was reopened. Now, its elegant "light blade" design has brought thousands of people from St. Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the river to the Tate Museum on the south bank.

Fashion and Textile Museum (Fashion &; The main exhibits of the Textile Museum are various fashion, fashion and textile museums (Tel: 7403 0222; ; www.ftmlondon.org； Se1,83 Bermondsey Street; London Bridge Subway Station; Adult/discount ticket 6/4; Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4: 15pm, Sunday noon -4: 15pm) Appearance colors-orange and pink-are the same as those used by its founder and eccentric British designer zandra rhodes. The split-level exhibition hall displays gorgeous modern fashions, and its permanent collection includes clothes designed by fashion masters such as christian dior, Chanel, Ossie Clark and mary quant.

As the museum with the largest collection of Dali works in Europe, Dali Universe (Tel: 7620 2720; ; www.daliuniverse.com； County Hall, Binjiang Building SE1; Waterloo/Westminster station; Adult/discount ticket 8.5/7; Time: 10am-5: 30pm) More than 500 works by Dali, including one of the famous "Maevis Lip Sofa" and "Lobster Phone".

Jubilee Bridge (subway embankment/Waterloo Station) extends from boarding subway station to Royal Festival Hall and London Eye. This is a footbridge, on which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Thames. The scenery is particularly beautiful at night, and the white iron tower seems to be floating in the air.

South London

Walking in Greenwich means visiting Greenwich at the best time of the day, and it takes a long time to see all the scenery. Take the docklands light rail (DLR) and get off at Cutty Sark Station or Greenwich Station. First, visit the beautiful Katisak (Tel: 8858 3445; www.cuttysark.org.uk； King William walks se10; Adult/Concession Ticket 4.25/3.25; Time: 10am-5pm), it is the only clipper in Britain to transport tea and wool. Visit Greenwich Market; Again; Time: Thursday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm), and then visit the Queen's House; ; Tel: 8858 4422; www . NMM . AC . uk； Romney road se10; Free tickets; Time: July and August 10am-6pm, September to June 10am-5pm), Inigo? Designed by Inigo Jones in 16 16, it is the retirement place of Queen James I (Danish Princess Anne). National Maritime Museum; (; Tel: 8858 4422; www . NMM . AC . uk； Romney road se10; Free tickets; Time: July and August 10am-6pm, September to next June 10am-5pm), which preserved the fine traditions of the British navy. Climb the hillside behind this museum and you will come to the Royal Observatory. ; Tel: 8858 4422; www . NMM . AC . uk； Romney road se10; Free tickets; Time: July, August 10am-6pm, September to June 10am-5pm). There is a brass line in the courtyard of the Observatory, which is the symbol of the prime meridian, which divides the world into the eastern hemisphere and the western hemisphere.

Around London

When you are tired of the noise of the city, there are many places around London where you can take a nap. Brighton, Bath, Oxford and Cambridge can all go back and forth in one day. You can also choose Windsor and Eaton, which are closer to London and full of aristocratic atmosphere. There are two trains every hour from London Waterloo Station to Windsor and Eton River Station (Windsor and Eton River; One way/round trip 6.4/6.7, 1 hour).

Windsor Castle (Windsor Castle; Tel: 020-7766 7304; www.royalresidences.com； Adult/discount ticket 12/ 10, and the ticket price will be halved when the state-owned apartment is closed; Time: March to 65438+1October 9: 45 am-4 pm,165438+1October to February 9: 45 am-3 pm, April to June Monday-Saturday11. For over 900 years, it has been the residence of the king of England. Famous scenic spots include St. George's Church in14th century, which contains the tomb of 10 monarch (not allowed to visit on Sundays), the amazing doll house of Queen Mary and the gorgeous national apartment. When the royal family comes to live here, the ceremony hall will be closed-so you should call in advance to find out. If the queen lived here, the royal flag would fly over Windsor Castle.

Eton College; ; Tel: 67117; www.etoncollege.com； Tickets are 3.8 pounds, and 1 hour group tour is 4.9 pounds; Time: March 27th to April 20th, July 3rd to September 7th,10am-4: 30pm, April 27th, 2 1 to July 2nd, September 8th to10pm, 2:/kloc. This famous public school has trained 18 British prime ministers and many members of the royal family. The latest generation of royal family members studying here are Prince William and Prince Harry. Some buildings here were built by Henry VI when he established this school in the middle of15th century.

No matter how careful you are, living in London always costs a lot of money. Booking a hotel is always the best way, especially in summer. Visit the accommodation line in London; ; Tel: 7932 2020; Www.visitlondonoffers.com) for the most detailed information (booking is free). Another way is to contact the hotel directly. Although the accommodation hotline can provide information about most hotels, you can contact the Youth Hostel Association (Youth Hostel Association; Tel: 0870 770 6113; Www.yha.org.uk) or YMCA; Tel: 8520 5599; Www.ymca.org.uk). During Easter and summer vacation, student dormitories and university dormitories are open to non-students, and the price is slightly expensive. Tel: 7995 7575 or 7 107 5750, or visit www.lse.ac.uk/collections/vacations for more information. There is no doubt that the rent is also very expensive. To know the latest price changes, please check the classified columns of the following newspapers: house and property, Wednesday's booty supplement, TNT, overtime and standard evening paper.

Spend it!

From sex pistols to Johnny Depp and Kate Moss, Portobello Hotel is everyone's temporary residence. This hotel (Tel: 7727 2777; ; www.portobello-hotel.co.uk； 22 Stanley Garden w11; Notting Hill Gate Subway Station; Single/double 120/ 160) has been the favorite place of rock stars and movie stars for many years. There is a 24-hour bar where guests can refresh themselves before going out to play. The theme rooms with different decorations (such as Moroccan style and Japanese style) are comfortable and luxurious, with a little colonial style, which is very cool!

Pimlico and Victoria (Pimlico &; Victoria)

Victoria may not be the most attractive place in London, but the cheap hotels here are much more cost-effective than the hotels in Earl's Palace. Pimm is more livable right away, and it is convenient to go to the Tate Gallery in milbank.

Victoria Hotel (Victoria Hotel; Tel: 7834 3077; www.astorhostels.com； 7 1 Belgrave Road SW1; Dimliko station; Dormitory beds 15- 18) This chic and fashionable newly renovated hotel has 60 beds, and the business is very hot, but the hotel has not neglected its guests. The hotel is full of short-term tourists, 24-hour reception, close to Tate Gallery and Westminster Abbey, within walking distance.

Blinder Hotel (Tel: 78280057; www.brindlehousehotel.co.uk； 1 Warwick Pl North SW1; Victoria subway station; Breakfast is 35/48, single/double/triple/quadruple shower is 45/60/75/89). Recently, the floor has been newly paved and renovated. The room is relatively simple, but the bathroom with shower is very small. The service attitude is warm and thoughtful.

Luna & Simon Hotel (Tel: 7834 5897; www.lunasimonehotel.com； 47-49 Belgrave Road, SW1; Victoria subway station; Single room is 40 pounds, single/double/triple shower is 50/60/80 pounds), all B&; The small hotel on B Street, this hotel is a model of cheap and good quality. The room is equipped with satellite TV, with bright light, good ventilation and no stains. Another good hotel is Victor Hotel (Tel: 7592 9853; www.victorhotel.co.uk； 5 1 Belgrave Road SW1; Victoria subway station; Including breakfast/double/triple shower 70/90/ 135), but the price is more expensive.

James House Architects. Katerev Building (Tel: 77307338; www.jamesandcartref.co.uk； 108。 129 Ebury Street SW1; Victoria subway station; Single/double/triple/quadruple shower 62/85/110/135) For self-help tourists, these two b&; Hotel B is the best hotel in this street. They face each other across the street. The operator is a kind couple who know Victoria very well. The newly renovated room is very clean.

West End of London and Coventry Gardens

West End of London is a tourist center, so it's convenient to spend money to travel here. Here are some of the cheapest hotels:

Oxford St. Iha (Tel: 77341618; Oxfordst@yha.org.uk； 14 noel street w1; Oxford Square/Tottenham Court Road Subway Station; Dormitory beds are 22.6/ 18.2 for adult/youth hostel association members, and 26 for double rooms per person. This is the most downtown hotel in London, with complete facilities and clean service attitude, but it is very noisy. The kitchen is very big, but it doesn't serve other meals except breakfast. There is a laundry room with 75 beds, most of which are double beds.

Regent Palace Hotel (Tel: 0870 400 8703; www.regentpalacehotel.co.uk； Greenhouse street w1; Piccadilly Circus subway station; Single/double/trio from 64/89/99). This hotel is located in the city center, and the price is not expensive. It is just right for tourists who come from Heathrow Airport by subway, and it is especially convenient for sightseeing. But the surrounding environment is a little noisy, which is not conducive to rest.

Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia (Bloomsbury &; Fitzrovia)

Bloomsbury is very quiet and elegant, and the accommodation price is only half that of West End of London.

Generator (Tel: 73887666; www.the-generator.co.uk； Compton Pl off 37 tavistock plwc1; Russell Square subway station; Beds in the dormitory include breakfast 12.5- 17, without toilet (42/26.5/22.5). One of the hottest cheap hotels in central London, the hotel has a bar open until 2 am, with a movie hall, a billiard hall, a safe, a laundry room and a canteen (3 pounds for pizza), but no kitchen. Be sure to book in advance.

Pickwick Building (Tel: 7323 4958; www.pickwickhall.co.uk； 7 Bedford plwc1; Holborn subway station; Accommodation/Double (20/44) is just a stone's throw from the British Museum. The hotel provides basic accommodation facilities with good quality. There is a kitchen, a laundry room and a TV lounge.

YMCA of India (YMCA of India; Tel: 73870411; www.indianymca.org； 4 1 fitzroy sqw1; Warren street subway station; Accommodation/single/double room 20/34/40, double room with bathroom 55). Entertaining tourists from all over the world, not limited to students, the room is spacious and clean, with laundry room and sports equipment. The accommodation fee includes breakfast and a delicious curry dinner.

Cavendish Hotel (Tel: 7636 9079; www.hotelcavendish.com； 75 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; The wallpaper of breakfast menu/double/triple/quadruple (40/50/75/90) is in william morris style. The comfortable breakfast room is covered with paintings by Bloomsbury writers and has a pleasant walled garden. Although the room is not equipped with all the equipment, the facilities next to the room are very convenient.

Yalan House Hotel (Tel: 7636 2186; arran@dircon.co.uk； 77-79 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; Dormitory beds 16-2 1, including breakfast menu/double/triple 45/62/80, with toilet 55/85/ 103). This is a very economical family hotel. The dormitory room is clean, spotless, well ventilated, and the stylish and comfortable double room has a decorative fireplace. Roses are in full bloom in the garden in summer, which is an extra enjoyment for tourists.

Aros law (tel: 7636 2115; 83 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; Breakfast menu/double/triple/quadruple 45/66/79/92). After six months of renovation and renovation, Arosfa (Welsh word for "a place to live") reopened in 2003. Now all rooms are equipped with sanitary facilities, and brand-new furniture, carpets and paints give people a refreshing feeling. There is a small garden open to tenants in summer.

South Kensington Palace & Earl's court)

South Kensington Palace is close to the main museum, but you can find cheap hotels in the escort. The low-end hotel in the escort is scary, but you can immediately judge whether you should go in according to the situation and the whole atmosphere in the lobby.

Earl's court YHA；; Tel: 7373 7083; earlscourt@yha.org.uk； 38 SW5 Street, Burton Garden; Earl Palace subway station; Adult dormitory bed/65,438+65,438+09.5/65,438+07.2) was originally a Victorian townhouse, recently converted into a hotel with spacious and clean interior. The room is mainly for four people, and the waiter is also very helpful. There is a well-equipped self-service kitchen, a large lounge and satellite TV, and a large courtyard garden.

Praise House Hotel (Tel: 75812116; www.curzonhousehotel.co.uk； 58 Courtfield Garden SW5 Gloucester Road MTR Station; Dormitory bed including breakfast is 15- 17, single/double/triple 30/44/63) In a quiet Little Square overlooking the beautiful chapel, the hotel room has basic facilities (no bathroom), a kitchen and a cable TV room. The service attitude is the best you have ever seen.

Meilinge Hotel (Tel: 73701640; Www.merlyncourthotel SW5 Earl's Palace subway station, No.2 buxton Garden; Breakfast list/double/triple/quadruple from 30/45/60/65, 40/65/70/75 with shower) This hotel is located in Edward Square, close to the subway, and has recently been renovated. The furnishings are simple, and there are usually three or four rooms.

Swiss House Hotel (Tel: 7373 2769; www.swiss-hh.demon.co.uk； 17 1 Old Brampton Road SW5 Gloucester Road MTR Station; Breakfast list/double/triple/quadruple 56/97/ 132/ 147) is a relaxed, clean and modern hotel with ordinary facilities but fresh air. The brightly lit big room is covered with floors, and the decoration is simple and fashionable.

Fairbeach Hotel (Tel: 73731244; www.philbeachhotel.freeserve.co.uk； 30-3 1 Philbeach Garden SW5 Earl's Palace Subway Station; B& amp； B single/double 50/63 with bathroom 59/8 1) One of the few gay hotels in London. There are 40 stylish and simple rooms. Among them, bars and Thai restaurants are very popular with local gay men.

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