Top 10 Must Visit Attractions in London

The Houses of Parliament, also known as Palace of Westminster, located at the west bank of the River Thames and is one of the symbols of Britain. The building is a standard Gothic revival architecture, and the clock tower in the northwest corner is Big Ben. Big Ben, formerly known as Westminster Bell Tower, is 95 meters high and rings every 15 minutes.

If time allows, you can visit the inside of the Houses of Parliament for one hour, you need to book a voice guide or manual explanation. You can also book afternoon tea after the visit. Visitors are also allowed to observe the committee's debates and enter free of charge.

Crossing central London, the River Thames boasts 16 bridges, including the landmark London Tower Bridge, the specially designed Millennium Bridge, and the Waterloo Bridge, which isnamed after the film of the Waterloo Bridge.

There are a few boat operators on the River Thames, ranging from public transport boats to guided boats that allow you to board and get off at any time of the day and visit the famous scenic spots where it stops. The south bank trail from the London Eye to the middle of the London Tower Bridge is the best part of the River Thames, from where you can enjoy the charming view of both sides of the river, especially at night.

Founded in 1753, the British Museum is one of the largest and most famous museums in theworld free of charge to public. With a collection of more than 8 million pieces around the world, although only a small part of the exhibition is on display, it is recommended to spend at least three hours or more on the tour.

It is suggested to rent a voice guide for 5 pound in 11 languages, including Chinese, and a mortgage document is needed,

The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is located on the southern bank of the River Thames and was once the largest viewing wheel in the world. The 135-meter-high London Eye is one of London's landmarks, overlooking the city, with a particularly fascinating night view.

There are 32 air-conditioned capsules for the London Eye, whose windows cannot be opened. Each capsule allows about 25 tourists. It takes approx. 30min for a circle, making it convenient for tourists to view the beautiful scenes.

Buckingham Palace, one of the symbols of the U.K, is an important residence and office of the British royal family in London. Regular royal ceremonies and celebrations are held here. In special days, it will open to the public. The changing of the guard ceremony at noon is a highlight.

The changing of the guard in Buckingham Palace is one of events that attract tourist’s interest. It happens almost every day (except special days). It starts at 11:30am at noon, when you can see the uniformed royal guards and cavalry. In summer, the uniform is in red, while in winter it is in gray.

Tower of London, once a royal palace hundreds of years ago, also a jailed high-ranking prisoner such as Elizabeth I and executed many aristocrats. Legend has it that the Tower of London is haunted. Before visiting, it is recommended to read Tudor dynasty history (such as the story of Mary I) for the background.

The worthiest things to see are The Crown Jewels and White Tower. The Crown Jewels exhibits all kinds of rare jewelry, including crown, scepter, and the world's biggest diamond "Great Star of Africa". The White Tower located in the center is the oldest building in the Tower of London.

Also known as Westminster Abbey, a large gorgeous Gothic building, one of the most important churches in Britain. The coronation of incumbent Queen Elizabeth and the marriage of Prince William took place here, and the church contains the tombs of the royal family and many celebrities.

Westminster Abbey has several parallel spires inlaid with stained glass, which is beautiful and incomparable. It faithfully records the rise and fall of the British royal family. The famous poets' corners of the church contain the monuments and memorials of many great literary figures such as Shakespeare and Dickens. Britain calls Westminster Abbey "the pinnacle of honor".

Tower Bridge is one of the most famous iron bridges on the River Thames, and it is named tower bridge because of its proximity to the tower of London. It is often confused with the realLondon Bridge (railway bridge). The Tower Bridge rises from time to time to allow ships to pass through. It is a common scene in sunny days.

There is a pedestrian passage between the towers of the Tower Bridge, and people can walk across the bridge. There is a showroom in the center of the Bridge, showing the image of the bridge, steam engines, etc., but there is a charge (free to London Pass holder).

Hyde Park, London's largest and most famous royal garden, is now a relaxing place for locals, with plenty of space to rent bicycles for sightseeing. People are in perfect harmony with nature. There are numerous wild ducks, swans and squirrels inside.

The northeast corner of Hyde Park has a Speakers' Corner allowing public speaking. You can choose any topic, except slandering the royal family and overthrowing the government.

Trafalgar is a famous square in London, located in the heart of the Westminster transport hub. It is South to the Capitol, southwest to the Admiralty Arch, and north to the National Gallery. There is a large flow of people and it is often a place for rallies s or events. It is also fascinating to sit in front of the fountain and see the people's different lives in London.