June Exam Season Atmosphere Special: How to Enjoy Oxford or Cambridge?

Visiting Oxford and Cambridge in June coincides with the exam period, where you can often see students in their exclusive black gowns hurrying through the streets—a rare travel scene not usually encountered! 🎞️Core Differences in Touring the Two University Towns📜 Oxford: The college buildings blend seamlessly with the city streets, with compact alleys and rows of stone spires, giving the city a stronger ancient charm. It’s perfect for strolling through streets and checking out architectural landmarks. Cambridge: Spread along the River Cam, the water system runs through many colleges, offering wide, relaxed views. Boat tours are a key feature, and the overall pace is leisurely and bright. 👀Exclusive Highlights of the June Exam Season👀 👉Oxford candidates must wear the full Sub Fusc formal attire with black gowns. The color of the carnation on the chest indicates the exam stage: white for the first stage, pink for the middle, and red for the final subject. 👉Cambridge has recently adopted the same black gown exam dress code. Groups of students in black gowns traveling to and from exam venues on the streets create a strong time-travel vibe. After exams, you might catch small street celebrations by students, making for especially unique travel photo opportunities~ 🏛️City Tour Highlights + Film Locations🔖 Oxford · Christ Church College: The real filming location of the Hogwarts dining hall, with traces of "Alice in Wonderland" related creations inside the college (tickets are hard to get during peak season, so plan ahead). · Radcliffe Camera Library: The city’s iconic dome, great for exterior shots. · New College: A filming location for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," featuring medieval archways and courtyards seen in multiple movie scenes, with a strong vintage atmosphere. Cambridge · Trinity College: Home to the original site of Newton’s apple tree, a convenient stop; also one of the filming locations for the biopic "The Theory of Everything." · King’s College Chapel: Famous for its fan-shaped vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows. Outside the chapel is a monument to Xu Zhimo’s poem "Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again." · Unique Experience: Punting on the River Cam, passing famous bridges like the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs, offering views of the colleges’ back gardens from the water. 🌟Practical Touring Tips🌟 · Most colleges in both universities require tickets for interior visits; it’s recommended to check the opening hours in advance. · Punting in Cambridge is highly recommended for its cost-effectiveness and to save walking; Oxford’s city center is compact and can be explored on foot.