“When a man is tired of London he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”–Samuel Johnson
It is a great pleasure to study in London, the most cosmopolitan city on the earth. Here I will provide the guide to help Chinese students enjoy their time in London.
Short stay–If you study in other cities in the UK, and come to London for a short travel, here are somethings you cannot miss!
10 Things You Must Do While In London
1. Visit the Big Ben.
2. Photograph the Thames River.
3. Ride on the London Eye, the largest ferries wheel in the world.
4. Immerse yourself in culture at the British Museum.
5. Visit the Buckingham Palace.
6. Hike up the geometric staircase at a St. Paul’s Cathedral tour.
7. Take the London Underground: These trains have cushioned seats and there’s a nice LED display overhead that gives riders the estimated time for the next train.
8. Tour the Tower of London, where you can see the very precious Crown Jewels.
9. Set your sights on the beautiful architecture at Westminster Abbey.
10. Buy gifts for friends and family at the over 300 shops located on Oxford Street.
Looking for more must do things, please visit http://www.virgin-vacations.com/101-things-to-do-in-london.aspx
Long stay–If you have studied or worked in London for a long time, you must miss Chinese food. A Chinese phrase said that “Food is the first necessity of people.” If you have already board with fish&chips or sandwiches, don’t worry, I believe you can find one of your favourite Chinese restaurants from following recommendations.
Northern Chinese food
Name: My Old Place
If you like spicy Chinese cuisine, this is the place to come. It serves amazing Szechuan & Xinjiang dishes.
Address: 88-90 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EZ
Nearest tube station: Liverpool street station
Average price: £15-20/ per person
Popular dishes: Chicken and Lamb BBQ Skewers/ The ‘Husband & Wife’ (a white meat & red meat dish) /The Chick Stews /Mushroom / Stir Fried Cabbage in a Vinegar sauce/Fried Potato, Green Pepper & Eggplant
Mongolian Hotpot
Name: Little Lamb
Address: 72 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6NA
Nearset tube station: Piccadilly circus station
Average price: set meal £18/per person
Popular dishes: Wonder Soup(a brew of herbs and spices)/ Beef and Lamb,
Fresh Seafood, Eastern Vegetables, Bean Curd, Exotic Mushrooms, Meatballs.
Cantonese
Name: HK Diner
Eating here is the most authentic Hong Kong experience in Chinatown
Address: 22 Wardour Street London W1D6QQ
Average price: &10-15/per person
Nearest tube station: Piccadilly circus station
Popular dishes: Roast Duck/ Barbecue Pork and Crispy Pork with Rice
(Char Siu and Siu Yo)/ Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef/Bubble Tea
(cold, milky tea with chewy tapioca pearls in it)
Dim sum
Name: Crispy Duck
Address: 7 Gerrard Street,London,W1D 5PH
Average price: £8/per person, 10 percent student discount
Nearest tube station:Leicester square station
Popular dishes: Steamed Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce/ Steamed Rice Rolls/ Steamed Honey BBQ Pork Bun
Chinese cakes
Name: Far east
In 2007, Prince Charles visited this restaurant
Address: 13 Gerrard Street London W1D 5PS
Average Price: £5/per person
Nearest tube station: Leicester square station
Popular dishes: Red Bean Sesame Ball/ The Pineapple Bun/ The Wonton Noodles in Soup/ Twisted Cruller/ Uncongealed Tofu
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