UK Travel Guide

The UK is a beautiful island country located in northwest Europe. The full name of the United Kingdom is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Because it is surrounded by the North Sea, English Channel, Celtic Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the UK's climate is temperate and maritime, with mild and rainy throughout the year. It is precisely because of its unique climate that unique natural scenery is born. The UK is not large, covering 242,000 square kilometers. The population is approximately 58.8 million, consisting of English (80% of the population), Scots, Welsh and Irish. Most of the people here are Christian and Catholic. The main language is English, but because of the diversity of names and races here, English will have different accents. Even in the same city, as long as they are across a street, English accents will be diverse.

Britain was once the world's first industrialized country. Due to the development of industrial civilization, it became the most powerful country in the world in the early 20th century and an "empire that never sets the sun." In addition, Britain has a profound cultural heritage and a strong artistic atmosphere. It is a multicultural and open-minded society. Her capital, London, is a world-famous metropolis and a center of finance, culture, art and education. London has a long history, rich tourism resources, and rich cultural, educational and life, so it attracts people from all over the world to come here for sightseeing.

Britain, an island country that gathers Chinese and Western elements without losing its Western characteristics, is extremely dazzling no matter where it is placed. Like a pearl on the sea, she attracts people from all over the world. Britain is worthy of being the pearl of the island country.

The best time to travel has a temperate maritime climate with mild and rainy weather throughout the year. Winter in the UK is very short, and people often use "March winds, April rains, bringing May flowers" to describe the British climate. Every May to June in the UK, the national flower roses are in full bloom, and the streets and alleys are full of a sea of flowers, as red as fire. So if you travel to the UK at this time, it will be a very good choice.

The entry procedures for entering the UK are relatively simple and only require the following four steps: 1. There are signs with clear instructions everywhere in the airport. After getting off the plane, just follow the "Arrivals" sign to the Immigration Control Department. There is an electronic display at the Immigration Control Department to tell passengers which area to pass through; 2. When arriving at the entry area, immigration officials will check whether the documents carried by the passengers are complete and whether they hold a valid passport with a visa. If the inspection is correct, the immigration officer will stamp the passenger's passport, and the immigration stamp will briefly state the time of stay in the UK; 3. After passing the immigration inspection, you can go to the baggage claim area to retrieve your luggage. Baggage is transported by conveyor belts, and there is an electronic display next to each conveyor belt that displays the flight number to which the baggage belongs.

4. After picking up your luggage, the next step is to go through customs control). Customs inspection found that there are three channels, in turn, the green channel comes from foreign countries in the EU and has no items to declare; the red channel comes from foreign countries in the EU and has items to declare; and the blue channel comes from EU countries. After passing through customs, the entry procedures are over.

Notes: (1) Duty-free items that can be brought into the country are-200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco;2 liters of wine with 1 liter of alcoholic beverage;66cc of perfume; commercial items worth £ 32, or other items for non-commercial purposes.

(2) Items that cannot be carried-various dangerous items. Endangered wild animals and their products. All dangerous goods that endanger the country.

Departure Notes (1) There are two airports in London, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. When returning, passengers must know which airport they belong to avoid mistakes;(2) It is very important to confirm their seats with the airline by phone 72 hours before departure, because it will be difficult to resolve if you arrive at the airport and discover the error;(3) Check-in-International flights must arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure, and check-in, check-in and baggage check-in procedures will be processed at the counters of each airline. At the same time, you must prompt for your exit card (the exit card can be obtained at the inspection office). After the formalities are completed, the counter staff will return the passport, ticket, boarding certificate together with the baggage check-in number.

currency and exchange currency in the UK is British Pound. Like China, there are two types of paper currency and coins. The denominations of banknotes are £ 50, £ 20, £ 10, and £ 5; the denominations of coins are £ 1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, and 1p. Changing money is very convenient in London, with currency exchange offices everywhere. These currency exchange offices are generally not large in area, some of which are only 6-7 square meters, and their appearance and decoration are also very ordinary, unlike many domestic financial institutions with luxurious facade. These money exchange offices are all legally operated, with the quoted prices of the world's major currencies that day displayed at the door. Pound sterling and other currencies are freely convertible without the need to present any documents or identification. It should be noted that different money exchange offices in London may have slightly different prices, so it is a wiser choice to visit as many money exchange offices as possible when exchanging currency.

Voltage and sockets The domestic voltage in the UK is 230 volts, and domestic chargers can be used in the UK. But plugs and sockets in the UK are different from those in China. The British standard plug is characterized by three square heads, and there is also a 2-pin socket. The volt is relatively small and is not suitable for the voltage of China electrical appliances. Therefore, you should buy your own conversion sockets before going abroad. It is generally recommended to buy them in China, because prices abroad are relatively expensive. Moreover, these sockets can be purchased at electrical stores. However, you need to make it clear to the merchant when purchasing. It is generally recommended to buy two adapter sockets and two sockets with more than two sockets.

Communications in the UK are developed, so when traveling to the UK, you don't have to worry about communication problems at all. Postal services and telecommunications networks are safe and fast, and there are Internet cafes in schools, local libraries and main streets, making it easy to send and receive mail and surf the Internet.

(1) The dialing order for mobile phones to make domestic calls from landline phones in the UK is: 0086 area code minus the first 0) telephone number. For example, calling Beijing is: 0086 10 12345678. Making calls with a mobile phone requires an international roaming fee, which is 20.99 yuan per minute. It is recommended to use the caller playback service provided by China Mobile. The specific method is to hang up the phone number #and wait for the playback. If you call Beijing: **139*8610 12345678 or mobile phone number)#, hang up and wait for the replay. The charge for using this service is 5.99 yuan per minute. In the UK, the charge for sending text messages to domestic mobile phones is 1.99 yuan per message.

(2) Public telephone There are many public telephone outlets in the UK and they are very cheap. There is a public telephone booth on the roadside where you can use coins, credit cards or prepaid phone cards to make public calls. Telephone cards come in face values of £ 5, £ 10 and £ 20. Making phone calls is similar to those in China, with voice prompts, so the operation is very convenient.

(3) Private calls In the UK, making private calls is still much cheaper than public calls. There are two cheapest time periods, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., and from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday. If you are traveling or on business to the UK, you must first purchase a prepaid phone card or account card to make a personal call. However, you should carefully compare these phone cards when purchasing, because their charging standards are different, so you can shop around.

(4) Internet Britain is a developed capitalist society, so the Internet is of course very developed. Whether in high-end hotels or ordinary hotels, there are services such as plug-in Internet access, and most hotels provide them for free. The network signal here is good and the network speed is fast, so there is no need to worry about a series of problems such as surfing the Internet.

(5) Postal Service The usual business hours of the postal service post office are 9:00-17:00. On weekends, commuting to and from work is delayed by half an minute, that is, 9:30-17:30. The purchase of stamps is also very convenient. You can buy it from special vending machines near newsshops, supermarkets, certain shops and post offices.

The transportation in the UK is very developed. No matter how remote the corner is, as long as someone lives in it, there will definitely be asphalt roads. With various road signs with clear instructions and wide roads, even if outsiders travel by car, they will not get lost. Whether it is aviation, subway, railway, or city buses, the UK is very advanced, so travel here is very convenient and fast.

(1) Traffic around the airport There are five major international airports in the UK. These airports are very busy every day, but they always operate in an orderly manner. The airport close to central London is Heathrow Airport. Transportation from central London to Heathrow Airport has direct subway and buses, which is very convenient.

The operating hours of the London Underground are 05:13-23:50 from Monday to Saturday and 05:57-23:30 on Sunday. Trains depart from the four passenger terminals every 4 minutes from the fourth passenger terminal building for about 5 minutes). The journey from the airport to the city center takes about 50-55 minutes. Tourists should try to avoid taking the subway during the peak hours on weekdays (8:00-9:30), because trains are usually very crowded during this time period. Take the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground, which takes about 50 minutes from Heathrow Airport to the city. The London double-decker bus between Heathrow Airport and central London has the N9 overnight bus, which starts operating every night after the London Underground stops running every night (23:57-5:27).

(2) Taxis London taxis look very strange, a bit like what we call "classic cars", but they are very popular with tourists. There are now more than 20,000 London taxi drivers working in the London taxi industry. In the UK, taxi drivers spend up to 4 years studying London's road conditions in detail after registering to ensure the personal safety of passengers, so you can feel very relieved to take a taxi in London. But because of this, London taxis are also more expensive. A London taxi can seat up to 5 passengers. The two rows of seats in the carriage are placed face to face, and the row of seats behind the taxi driver can be flipped up. All in all, taxis in London are spacious and comfortable.

Tips: There are currently two main types of taxis in London;(1) Black Cab, which is black as the name suggests, but it is different now. Due to the prevalence of mobile advertising, black taxis are posted with advertisements of various colors on the outside, so ask the driver clearly when riding.

(2) Mini Cab), you need to call the London Mini Taxi Company to order a taxi. However, it should be noted that different companies have different prices, so you can consider the taxi price more before making plans when booking a taxi.

London taxi prices: London taxis are very expensive, starting at £ 2.2. Black taxis cost at least £ 4 per mile.

A warm reminder: Unlicensed London taxis usually pick up passengers outside nightclubs at night, but tourists are advised not to take their cars as much as possible because it is unsafe.

If a tourist accidentally gets lost and cannot get a taxi, you can call National Cabline 080 012 3444, which will find out your exact location and send a car to pick you up.

(3) Domestic buses The UK has a fairly convenient bus service network. The road network is developed and complete, with coverage far exceeding that of the railway system, and the price is relatively cheap. It also provides several transportation packages, express passes, bus discount cards, bus travel passes, etc.

A. Long-distance buses Long-distance buses are called "Coach" and are the cheapest mode of transportation for travel. If you book early enough, most routes cost only £ 1. The main coach company in the UK is National Express, which is a standard passenger car. In the Scottish section, some routes are operated by Citylink and Megabus companies. Citylink and Megabus will have double-decker buses, which are more comfortable.

National Express offers non-refundable funfare tickets on many routes, starting at £ 1, but such tickets may only be available for one class. After being sold, the fare will increase to £ 2 or £ 4. After that, there may be a few more tickets, and the price will continue to increase after being sold until the standard price is reached.

If you buy tickets online in advance, National Express will not send tickets to passengers. Instead, it will let passengers print their own tickets and show the printed tickets to the driver when boarding the bus.

B. City buses There are single-deck and double-deck buses, with a minimum fare of 60p. There are also round-trip tickets, daily tickets, weekly tickets, etc. The daily ticket used in the district costs £ 2.7.

C. There are two ways to take a bus at a bus stop. One is that the bus must stop when it arrives (except for a full bus), and the other is that you must raise your hand before stopping. There are different signs on the platform. British people naturally have to queue up when waiting for a bus. However, people in the front line may not necessarily take the same bus. If they don't raise their hands in the line, some cars will drive directly past. So in the UK, people are accustomed to stretching their hands forward.

(4) Bicycles Nowadays, the UK advocates urban environmental protection, and many citizens ride bicycles on weekends. In Regent's Park and Hyde Park here, you can see fully armed professional riders or teenagers climbing on bicycles during the day and evening. Even in the British countryside, many "riders" will be found, and many of their "riders" are old gentlemen and ladies. In addition, there are various bicycle associations and clubs here, where cyclists gather together to ride for rides or compete. This kind of activity is common. In the countryside, cycling tourism is even more common, so bicycles occupy a very important position in the hearts of British people.

(5) Steamships The UK's water system is very developed, of which the Thames River is the largest river in the UK. The Thames River flows through the city of London, and the lake water volume is relatively stable, and the scenery along the coast is complex and diverse: from medieval churches to modern metropolises, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Traveling to the UK, it is indispensable to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait by boat. There is a boat every 15 minutes along the Thames for £ 2. Running time: May to September 11:00-17:00. There are many types of boats here, and the scenery on the river bank is very beautiful. Here you can enjoy the wonderful world on the water.

(6) Subway The UK's subway network is dense and is the first choice for citizens to travel. Now 12 subway trains have been built in London. During the peak commuting period every day, the subway is crowded with people. Therefore, if you travel to London, passengers should know how to avoid the peak period.

The British subway uses section charging methods. London is divided into 6 districts, districts 1 and 2 are the city center, and district 6 is a more remote area. There are also several types of tickets distributed: for example, they can be divided into one-time tickets, one-day tickets, weekend tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets and annual tickets according to time. According to age, it can be divided into adult tickets and children (5-15 years old) tickets.Under the age of five, tickets are free on the subway and bus.

The most commonly used one is divided by category: Zone 1: £ 1.5 per adult; £ 0.6 per child. Other zones (Zone 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6): £ 0.9 per adult; £ 0.4 per child.

(7) Railways The UK has a dense railway network. If you don't want to travel by plane or long-distance bus, then taking a reasonably priced and fast train will be a good choice. Most people in the UK choose railways when traveling or doing business.

In London, the railway network is dense, and railway fares are cheap, making travel very convenient. Trains from London Railway Station to all parts of the UK are frequent every day. There are two points to pay attention to when riding the train: First, there are two types of first-class cars and ordinary cars, and ordinary tickets are more expensive than first-class tickets; second, the frequency and time on Sundays change greatly, so you should pay special attention when riding the train. It is recommended to understand the train's departure schedule in detail before traveling.

Compared with Chinese food, Western food is slightly simpler. Many people say that British people have low intelligence when it comes to eating, but in fact Western food also has its own unique features. After carefully tasting it, you will still find many surprises. In the metropolis of London, there is a gathering of delicious food from all over the world. The following will briefly introduce some of the international flavors that are popular in Britain.

London's international flavor (1) Indian flavor Brick Lane (or "Bengal Town") in east London is a gathering place for Indian cuisine. In this alley, you can taste classic and famous dishes from Bengali cuisine. A slightly away place in Southhull in West London is the award-winning restaurant Madhu's. The service at this restaurant is particularly thoughtful. More importantly, you can taste rich and delicious Indian food here. It is no exaggeration to say that one restaurant can eat all kinds of delicious food. If you have never tasted Indian specialties, then Madhu Restaurant is a good choice.

(2) Japanese cuisine has a lot of knowledge. On the banks of the Thames, there are many Wagamama and Yo Sushi! Chain store. These chain stores are decorated warmly and leisurely, and the most important thing is fair value. While tasting new and fashionable delicious dishes while admiring the charming scenery of the River Thames, this feeling is really enjoyable.

(3) South American flavor At Gaucho Grill, you can taste Argentine steaks. The steaks in this restaurant are excellent and the dining environment is very leisurely. If you don't think it's enough, you can also visit the Guanabara restaurant in Covent Garden, a great place to taste Brazilian flavors and cocktails.

(4) Caribbean flavor If you don't enter the Bamboula restaurant in Brixton, you can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the beach and eat different seafood. The restaurant is filled with the atmosphere of the sea, coupled with hot songs, which really makes people feel like fire.

(5) Turkish flavor At the Gallipoli restaurant in Islington, it serves the best Turkish cuisine. The meze, the appetizer at the Ozer restaurant in Oxford Circus, will be praised by people. It has first-class service, first-class dishes, and first-class taste, which will definitely make people linger.

(6) Lebanon flavor At Al Waha restaurant, you can eat Lebanon's appetizers, cakes, dip sauces and salads. Lebanon tastes slightly sweet, but this sweet but not greasy dish attracts many tourists and locals. Lebanon dishes are also served at Maroush on Edgware Road and Al Sultan in the luxurious Mayfair.

(7) African-style Ethiopian Lalibela restaurant in Kentish Town serves delicious bread and delicious stews. Because it is one of the best restaurants in its class, the service and environment are excellent. Chiswick's upscale restaurant Fish Hoek can taste the most authentic South African cuisine and a variety of alcoholic drinks.

(8) China Flavor The British China Town is located in the Soho district. It serves Hunan cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Fujian cuisine... and is absolutely authentic and absolutely cheap. Therefore, this is the best choice for British food that I am not used to. You can feel the aroma of China food as soon as you exit Leicester square subway station.

Tip: Many Chinese restaurants have two menus, so be sure to order the Chinese menu when you go. The English menu is for foreigners, not authentic Chinese food.

In some Chinese restaurants, tea is not free, so make sure before asking for it.

Compared with other tourist attractions in London, there are many thieves in cities in China, so try to avoid carrying large amounts of cash here.

London word-of-mouth restaurant (1) Fat Duck Restaurant Fat Duck Restaurant-a restaurant full of English tranquility and rural feel. It is quietly hidden on the right hand side of the HindsHead Hotel between the towns of Mandenhead and Bray. It mainly sells a creative dish here. Every dish here has been carefully designed and creative by the owner. The dishes here have unique names and are all classics by the owner. They are very satisfying to eat.

(2) Saint John's Restaurant Saint John's Restaurant has a nostalgic and solemn name and is a very authentic British restaurant. It mainly focuses on traditional British dishes with thick sauce and strong flavor. Pig is the LOGO here, revealing a cute and naughty look! There are traditional British country dishes such as roast whole pig and Yorkshire pudding.

(3) Hakkasan Restaurant, a top Chinese restaurant in London with an average consumption of £ 60. Moreover, the newspaper once commented on it as "the sexiest Chinese restaurant in history." The main products here are hot and sour soup, pipa duck, pork belly Dou British sparkling wine, Greek white grape, etc. Combine Chinese and Western to enjoy the delicious food of the world.

London's top restaurant (1) Sketch One of its owners is the famous French chef Pierre Gagnaire, who is a three-star Michelin chef. Of course, the price of the restaurant is also very expensive.

Address: 9 Conduit St London, W1S 2XG, UK Tel: 44 0870 777 4488 (2) Nobu is opened by Japan's top chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. It is a favorite of many stars, such as Robert De Niro, Madonna, Tom Cruise, Giorgio Armani, Will Smith, etc. are all regular guests here. The selection of dishes is very sophisticated, integrating the essence of different regional cuisine in terms of ingredients, flavor, taste and other aspects.

Address: 19 Old Pk La London, W1K 1LB, UK Tel: 44 020 744747 Business Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 12:00-14:15; Saturday and Sunday 12:00-15:00; Dinner Monday-Sunday 18:00-22:15 (3) Gordon Ramsay Restaurant is located on the first floor of a hotel and can be regarded as one of the most distinctive restaurants in London. Designed by New York architect Thierry Despont, it is very modern but artistic.

Address: 55 Brook Street, W1K4HR Tel: 44 020 7499 0099 Business Hours: Monday-Friday Lunch 12:00-14:45; dinner 17:45-23:00; Saturday and Sunday lunch 12:00-15:00; dinner 17:45-22:30;(4) Hakkasan is known as "the sexiest Chinese restaurant in the world". Hakkasan is also the first Cantonese restaurant to receive a Michelin star. The exquisite Cantonese dim sum and dishes are the reasons why it is popular among many stars.

Address: 8 Hanway Pl London, W1T 1HD, UK Tel: 44 020 79277000 Business Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 12:00-15:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:00-17:00; Dinner 18:00-23:30

London's specialty restaurants (1) Andrew Edmunds This restaurant is located near Oxford Street. The main course is Irish and is a very popular restaurant. It is recommended to book a location in advance.

Address: 46 Lexington St., London, England Tel: 44 020 7437 5708 Price: 10-19 pounds (2) Angela Hartnett's Menu is decorated in a historical style, and the dishes are both traditional and modern, making it worth trying.

Address: The Connaught, Carlos Pl., London, England Tel: 44 020 7592-1222 Price: More than £ 23 (3) Aubergine is a French-style restaurant with unique cuisine and first-class service.

Address: 11 Park Walk, London, England Tel: 44 020 7352 3449 Price: around £ 34 (4) Bertorelli's traditional Italian-style restaurant, asparagus ravioli, swordfish, char-grilled beef with truffle oil are among the more popular dishes.

Address: 44A Floral St., London, England Tel: 44 020 7836 3969 Price: 10-19 pounds (5) Browns In addition to convenient fast food, King Prawns, Lamb, roasted peppers and the traditional Steak-and-Guinness Pie are all must-miss delicacies.

Address: 82-84 St. Martin's La., London, England Tel: 44 020 7497 5050 Price: 10-19 pounds (6) The interior of Coach & Horses restaurant looks like an English bar, with Smoked Mackerel, Crispy Pork Belly, Old Spot ham with fava beans and Parsley Sauce all specialties here.

Address: 26-28 Ray St., London, England Tel: 44 020 7278 8990 Price: £ 10-19

Chinese restaurant in London (1) Dynasty Royal China is a very authentic Chinese restaurant. The dim sum is very good, but the price is also very expensive.

Address: 13 Queensway London W2 4QJ Transportation: Take the subway to Bayswater or Queen's Way Station Tel: 44 020 7221 2535 Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 12:00 - 23:00; Friday and Saturday 11:00- 23:30; Sunday 11:00-22:00 (2) Happy Meet Mandarin Kitchen is a high-level seafood restaurant, and lobster fried noodles is highly recommended.

Address: 14 - 16 Queensway London, W2 3RX Tel: 44 020 7221 2535 Business Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:00 - 23:30 (3) Anris Sichuan Restaurant Angeles authentic Sichuan cuisine, slightly stronger but first-class.

Address: 405 Kiburn High Rd NW6 7QL Tel: 44 020 76252663 Business hours: 12:00 - 23:090 every day (4) New Laughing Buddha Building is located in Chinatown and tastes very authentic.

Address: 12 Macclesfield St London, W1D 5BP, UK Tel: 44 020 74375598 Fax: 44 020 7437 8785 (5) Wenxing Four Seasons Roast Duck is a specialty dish. Many people come here to taste it, but because of this, there is often no room.

Address: 84 Queensway, London, W2 3RL Tel: 44 020 7229 4320 (6) Yipin Restaurant Yi-Ban is located on the River Thames River and is clean and tidy. Hong Kong-style tea has moderate taste and is worth tasting.

Address: London Regate Centre Dockside Road Royal Albert Dock E16 2QT Tel: 44 020 74736699 Business Hours: Monday-Saturday 12:00 - 23:00; Sunday 11:00- 22:30

Shopping in London is absolutely exciting. It brings together all kinds of high-end European goods, of course, there are also ordinary goods at low prices. All in all, London is a shopping metropolis. In London, you can buy exquisite British silverware and cute teddy bears. The main shopping streets here are Oxford Street, Bond Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus. The prices of some products here are much cheaper than those sold in China, so you must experience the fun of shopping here.

1. Must-buy goods for British tourists (1) When Scotch whisky arrives in the UK, you must taste the pure Scotch whisky here to truly feel the enthusiasm of the British people. British Scotch Whisky has a long history and is famous around the world and has been well received. The raw material of whisky is 80% barley and 20% wheat and corn. The brewing process is also very particular, and whisky is generally aged for at least 6 years in barrels.Because of this, whisky produced in Scotland is known as "liquid gold". Whisky has a mellow taste, fresh and natural taste, and is affordable.

(2) Silverware In Britain, silverware is gorgeous, well-crafted and complex. It is widely welcomed by tourists from all over the world because of its beautiful and exquisite appearance, especially silver Christmas tableware. There are many varieties of silverware, large and small, from candlesticks to knives and forks to plates. Because the making of this type of silverware is a traditional British handicraft, it is particularly precious. You might as well buy one or two sets of silverware tableware and return to your country as a collection.

(3) Leather products British leather products have a long history, excellent workmanship, and are highly praised. From the small handicraft workshop in the bud of capitalism to the current mechanized production, British leather products have undergone many improvements and finally formed today's charming and refined style. The biggest feature of British products is their stable and refined gentleman temperament. As long as they wear leather clothes or wear leather bags on their backs, they will definitely have an extraordinary temperament.

(4) Don't underestimate a fluffy teddy bear. She is a favorite of the British. In the UK, every household has at least one teddy bear. Don't think that only children like to hold teddy bears. In fact, regardless of adults and children, men and women, old and young, all love teddy bears well. The teddy bear has a round and plump figure and limbs, fluffy and warm Angola wool, and an honest and honest expression that really charms everyone. At a White House banquet, several teddy bears were dressed as hunters and fishermen and displayed on the table as decorations. President Roosevelt was very fond of these bears. So today's teddy bears are not just toys, but are given various special commemorative meanings and play a role in inheriting a certain culture.

(5) Every time Pipe sees Sherlock Holmes, we go crazy about it. The pipe in his hand was also particularly conspicuous. So many Holmes fans especially want to have a pipe like him. Now that we are in the UK, this dream can finally be realized.

Most of Britain's high-quality handmade pipes are made of high-quality nanmu wood. Don't underestimate such a pipe, because its making process is quite complicated. In the UK, Charlton Mayfair series, DR. PLUMB Red Dot, Charlton TRAFALGAR series and BBB series are all better brands. A pipe is not only a smoking tool, but more importantly a precious work of art. You deserve it.

(6) Weizhuo Ceramics Don't think that only China has superb pottery making technology. In the UK, ceramics are very popular, and their production process has a high gold content. Among the pottery, the most famous bone magnetism is in the UK, and even the world's top ten famous bones are all in the UK. The biggest feature of British ceramics is the very high durability of the products. In the past 50 years, Wichwood porcelain has gone through different endurance tests. One of them was when four Wichwood bone china coffee cups successfully carried an earth carrier weighing 50 tons. It is this kind of solid pottery that has won praise from the world.

(7) British Sherry Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes produced from Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, southern Spain. When fermentation is complete, the sherry is fortified with brandy. Because the fortification process takes place after fermentation, most sherry is initially dry, and its sweetness is added later. Sherry covers many different types: from dry, list types to dark, heavy types. Sherry also tastes quite good and is affordable.

2. Shopping recommendation points (1) Harrods Department Store, the "City in the City", is called the City in the City because of its huge area. Looking at Harrods Department Store from a distance is like approaching a luxurious Baroque palace. This is a popular shopping destination. In this huge shopping city, not only is the variety of goods beyond imagination, but also various considerate supporting services: shops such as food and beauty are also available, and there are even personal shopping guides, specialty customization and other top services. This mall has a history of more than 100 years, but it is not because it is a household name because of its long history, but the brand concept and corporate culture built here for a long time have made it long-lasting. It has become more than just a shopping spot, but an important cultural destination in the UK.

(2) Regent Street In the 19th century, this area was a shopping street for royal relatives and the upper class. Now this street is a shopping paradise for gentlemen and ladies. Hamley's, the world's largest toy store, Wedgwood, the porcelain store, and the knife and fork shop Mappin & Webb are all on this street. The winding street connects Oxford Square and Piccadli Square. Many of the shops here are British, and there are many high-end suit shops in nearby Shaverlaw. The biggest highlight of this street is that most of the shoppers here are upper-middle-class British. They are well-dressed and very distinctive.

(3) Fashion vane-Oxford Street

Selfforge on this street is Londoners 'favorite department store. In terms of the number of shops and the number of people, Oxford Street is better than Regent Street and Bond Street, and can be regarded as a fashion vane. There are many high-end shops here, but those with a casual and relaxed style for young people are even more eye-catching, where you can learn about London's most prevalent fashion trends.

(4) Fashion gathering place-Burlington Market Street

Burlington Market Street consists of two parts: new and old. It is home to high-end brand-name stores from the UK and even around the world, and is also very famous as a gathering place for fashionable shops. There are all kinds of famous brand clothing here, and the prices are reasonable. The most important thing is that it can bring different visual enjoyment.

(5) Karnaby Street is the birthplace of fashion culture and the birthplace of many of the best fashion design talents in the world. Kingly Court, the newly opened fashion center, has become a gathering place for avant-garde fashion. If you look at it from the outside, this place is not special at all, because it is just a small door. But after entering the small door, there is a unique heaven. There is a small three-story courtyard inside, with dozens of fashionable shops and many works by new designers. If you want to see the beginning of fashion, come here.

(6) Covent Garden Covent Garden is the true shopping paradise in the UK. No matter where you go, you will see specialty shops and weird gadgets, as well as the latest products here. And the delicious snacks on the street will also make people feast. Looking for trendy products here can be said to be the best choice.

(7) Laodian Street-Since Jieming Street is an old store, the stores here certainly have a certain age. So in Jermine Street, the shops here are at least over a hundred years old, and some even have a history of three hundred years. Therefore, the buildings and shop signs here are quite simple, and the wooden window windows are a little mottled, revealing an ancient color. In addition to shopping, sightseeing here is also very leisurely.

(8) Book Street-Kaling Street This is a sea of books, with various bookstores, large and small, classified into categories, which are very spectacular. Caling Street is London's most famous book street, ranging from Foyles, the UK's largest bookstore, to various small specialized bookstores. If you are a reader, you can definitely buy the one you want here.

(9) New Bond Street This is one of the most exclusive fashion shopping districts in London. It is full of famous brands designed by the world's top designers, which shows the luxury. Even if you don't have the money to buy it, you must visit here to see what luxury is.

(10) Camden Market Camden is quite famous in London. It is a comprehensive market selling clothing, food, art, antiques and music products. Open every Thursday to Sunday. Because you can choose a variety of weird costumes here, it is very popular among women.

(11) Portebello Road Market Portebello Road Market mainly sells high-quality antiques, classical costumes and original jewelry, as well as organic food. Most of the goods here are handmade, beautifully crafted, and reasonably priced, so every weekend, the place is crowded with people, making it quite lively.

3. Famous specialty store (1) Berry Bros. & Rudo. LTD. French wine is passed down as a classic. But in the UK, the wines made here are also very professional. This store is a wine monopoly chain with a history of 300 years. The interior decoration also maintains the original raw wood material, giving an ancient and nostalgic feeling. In addition to wine, you can also see old-fashioned bottle openers and wine thermometers. This is an absolute ancient classic.

(2) Gentlemen's Perfumer says that British men are the most gentlemen. But being a gentleman is not easy. You need to have everything from tools to kung fu. It sells all kinds of costumes necessary for gentlemen here, ranging from gargling, spitting, washing, shaving, and spraying perfume. If you also want to experience a gentleman's dress, this store is the best choice.

(3) Foris. 89 Although France's perfume is the best in the world, its homemade perfumes in the UK are also very famous. The perfume products sold by this perfume store in the UK are of course all homemade in the UK. In this store, all kinds of flower fragrance are the mainstream. In addition to selling perfumes on the body, there are also fragrances for the bathroom. What is certain is that the aroma of British perfumes is very special, not very exciting, and always contains the aroma of flowers.

Shopping tip: If you want to buy duty-free goods in the UK, you must note that each department store in the UK has a different minimum tax refund limit. Generally speaking, the minimum is 50 pounds. A rough calculation, excluding the handling fee incurred when taking cash at the airport, the UK tax refund amount is almost 10% of the original price.

There are two major sales every year in the city of London. The summer sales discount is about 30%-50%, which lasts for three weeks from the fourth week of June to the second week of July every year. The winter discount is about 40%-60%, and it lasts from Christmas to the end of January, especially the first day after Christmas-December 26. It is the traditional Boxing Day in the UK. Merchants have begun price sales after Christmas. People often queue up early in the morning for the store to open in order to buy value-for-money products.

Entertainment In the UK, you can experience the entertainment methods of different regions. You can go to the seaside and enjoy the beach waves, or dive into the seabed to get close contact with underwater creatures; you can spend the whole day in the theater and watch Shakespeare's famous plays; of course, you can also enjoy delicious cocktails in the bar; you can also join a sports club and participate in mountain biking. The entertainment methods here are diverse and very exciting. The most important thing is that everyone can find their favorite entertainment methods.

1. Theaters: There are at least 1000 theaters in London, the most famous being the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Some theaters only perform one play a day all year round. For example, Her Majesty's Theatre only performs "Phantom of the Theater" all year round, while others only perform works by Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw. No matter what kind of drama it is, as long as you savor it carefully, you will have a great feeling. Here, you can devote yourself to the plot and it is very comfortable.

2. Bar: The British Scottish bagpipes are very famous. There are many bars here, all decorated with ethnic customs. At The King James Hotel in Edinburgh, guests can enjoy a candlelit dinner while watching the show.

3. Concerts: Classical concerts in London are also very worth looking forward to. Every year from July to September, London holds a "Classical Music Summer Gala", inviting world-famous conductors and bands to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. The grand occasion here is unprecedented, and the sound effects are very shocking. In the ocean of classical music, everyone will be intoxicated.

Travel Information (1) Medical Conditions and Medical Insurance

The UK implements the National Health Care System (NHS), which provides free or partially free medical services to British residents. British residents mainly refer to British citizens (holding British passports) living in the UK and foreigners and their families who have stayed in the UK continuously for more than 6 months. Before enjoying the NHS, you must register with a public health clinic (GP) near your home. Before seeing a doctor, you usually make an appointment in advance with the attending doctor.

(2) Public security situation The public security situation in the UK is generally good, but there are still several points to pay attention to when traveling abroad: 1. First of all, you must understand the public security environment of your surroundings and don't make friends at will. Don't stay too long at night in remote or poor security areas, and don't take taxis in dark places.

2. Pay attention to keeping your passport, ID card and other important documents. If there are no special circumstances, be sure to carry your ID card with you to avoid losing it. In addition, don't exchange money or rent a house in an illegal place, because it can be easy to be deceived.

3. Once a problem occurs, call the police in time, actively cooperate with the police, and provide relevant clues to the police. At the same time, he took the initiative to contact the nearest China Embassy in the UK.

(3) Traffic safety and travel precautions

Different from my country, Britain implements the traffic rule of "driving on the left lane". When crossing the road, be sure to look to the right first and at the same time get on the bus in an orderly manner.

Traffic rules and regulations must be strictly observed in the UK, because if an accident occurs, the determination of liability for a traffic accident is more complicated. But if you follow traffic rules when the incident occurs, you will get relatively favorable results.

(4) Taboo customs 1. On Sundays in London, shops are closed, and all theaters and most cinemas are closed. Because Londoners like to go out of town for outing on Sundays.

2. Britain is a very particular country, and it is also very particular about tips. Therefore, British people often have the habit of paying tips. Generally, in restaurants, if a service charge is not included in the bill, a tip must be paid at about 10% of the bill; while taxi drivers can pay at 10%-15% of the fare. Of course, tipping is not necessary, and not all service industries need to pay tipping. In the end, the decision whether to tip should be based on the customer's satisfaction with the waiter.

3. When it comes to giving gifts, it is best to give lighter gifts, because valuable gifts will be mistaken for a bribe. British people love high-quality chocolates, famous wines and flowers. However, most British people do not appreciate gifts decorated with the logo of the customer's company. When British people meet, they don't like to talk about personal matters, politics, salary and other issues, but like to talk about the weather.

4. British people have a strong concept of time. Therefore, you must be on time when you arrange an appointment with your guests. It is very rude to be late for no reason, but it is unnecessary to arrive too early. If an appointment is delayed or cancelled temporarily for some reason, try to inform the other party by phone. Telephone calls in the UK can be directly dialed to all parts of the country and many cities around the world.

5. The governments of European countries such as the United Kingdom have stipulated that smoking is prohibited in public places. If found, they will be severely punished by relevant local law enforcement agencies, ranging from 500 to 2,000 pounds. Therefore, tourists must strictly abide by this regulation of European countries to avoid unnecessary economic losses.

(5) Shopping tax refund When shopping in the UK, a value-added tax of 17.5%, and the maximum personal tax refund amount is £ 1000. Although tax refund cheques in the UK have no validity period, they should be collected as soon as possible. The customs stamp is valid within 30 days of the issuance of the tax refund check, so you must consult relevant policies when purchasing valuables such as watches and famous brand clothing.

All tourists outside the EU can apply for a tax refund before leaving the country. However, you can only apply for a tax refund within three weeks of shopping and before leaving the European Union (or the UK) and returning to China. However, service expenses, such as restaurant meals and hotel accommodation, cannot be refunded.

There are many ways to refund your taxes: you can get cash directly at cash refund offices (such as airports and visitor centres in the UK and London), you can ask for the refund amount to be charged directly to your credit card or UK bank account, or you can ask for traveler's checks to be sent to your address.

Points of caution There are hot and cold tap water in the UK. Cold water is drinkable water and hot water is not drinkable.

Hotels in the UK do not provide personal items such as toothbrushes and slippers. Tourists must prepare them themselves to avoid having to purchase them temporarily while visiting the UK. Smoking is not allowed in the hotel, otherwise you will be fined. You must check whether TV, drinks, etc. in the hotel are included in the room rate, otherwise you will have to pay separately for use.

British local time is seven hours later than Beijing time in summer, and eight hours later than Beijing time in winter.

No currencies other than the British pound are used in the UK, and no US dollar, British pound or RMB can be used. Before going abroad, you must exchange a certain amount of pounds in advance.

Important documents such as passports and valuables should be kept well and it is best to carry them with you rather than put them in your suitcase. In crowded places, you should pay more attention to taking good care of your belongings. Don't play alone in remote places, don't hitch a ride at will, and take the subway in crowded carriages.

You can also bring some commonly used medicines when traveling, such as carsickness medicine, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, wind oil essence, etc., to prevent it from being inconvenient to purchase when you want to use it outside.

You can bring sunscreen and sunglasses when playing outside, pay attention to weather changes, and prepare for adding or removing clothing. It is best to wear comfortable travel shoes when going out, not high heels or leather shoes.