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National Gallery NATIONAL GALLERY (Tel: 7747 2885; www.nationalgallery.org.uk; Trafalgar Sq WC2; Underground Charing Cross station; free admission; Time: Monday to Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday 10am-6pm, Wednesday 10am-9pm, group tour time 11:30am and 2:30pm) is one of the largest art museums in the world, with a collection of more than 2,000 Western European paintings. The time span of the works is between the 13th and 20th centuries. There are representative works from every important period in the history of Western art, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Van Gogh and Renoir.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Walking back from the National Gallery, on the corner of the street is the National Portrait Gallery (Tel: 7306 0055; www.npg.org.uk; St Martin's Pl WC2; Metro Charing Cross station; admission is free; Time: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday to Sunday 10am-6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am-9pm) The collection contains portraits of some famous and unknown figures in Britain throughout the ages. The ground floor is the most interesting, with a focus on portraits of characters from contemporary British pop culture.

The British Museum (BRITISH MUSEUM) was built in 1753, (Tel: 7323 8000; www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk; Great Russell St WC1; Metro Russell Sq station; free entry, free reception of various tours Tour; Time: Saturday to Wednesday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday to Friday 10am-8:30pm) is one of the earliest and best museums in the world. The collection of anthropological artifacts and ancient antiquities from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome is unparalleled. The Great Court of the British Museum is the largest covered square in Europe. It was opened in 2000 and its architectural magnificence is amazing.

St James's, Westminister & Pimilico

WESTMINSTER ABBEY (Tel: 72222 5152; www .westminster-abbey.org; Parliament Sq SW1; Westminster Underground Station; Adult/Concession Ticket ￡7.5/￡5; Time: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday 9:30am-4:45pm, Wednesday 9:30am-8pm, Saturday 9:30am-2:45pm, Sunday services only) has a long history that began with King Edward the Confessor, who built a church here in the 11th century. Behind the altar is the coronation chair. Since 1066, all British kings have been crowned here, with only two exceptions. Many celebrities including Darwin and Chaucer are buried in this church.

TATE BRITAIN was built in 1897 and has a long history. (Tel: 7887 8000; www.tate.org.uk; Millbank SW1; Tube Pimlico Station; free admission; Time: 10am-5:50pm) has a fine collection of British art from the 16th century to the end of the 20th century. There is a cruise ship to the Tate Modern (one-way/day ticket 3.4/5 pounds, 18 minutes, 10am-5:50pm), which has an exquisite collection of British art works from the 16th century to the end of the 20th century. There is a cruise ship to the Tate Modern (one-way/day ticket 3.4/5 pounds, 18 minutes, 10am-5pm every 40 minutes), and the cruise ship docks at the London Eye.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE was built in 1705 and was the residence of the Duke of Buckingham at that time. Buckingham Palace (Tel: 7766 7300; www.royal.gov.uk; Buckingham Palace Rd SW1; Metro Victoria/Green Park Station; adult/discount ticket 12.95/11 pounds; Time: July 31 to September 26, 9:30am-4:15pm, April to June 11:30am changing of the guard, July to the following February the next day Shift) has been the residence of the British Royal Family since 1837. 19 luxuriously decorated state rooms are open to tourists in the summer, as well as the gallery and the throne room. Inside the throne room are some ingenious pink thrones for kings and queens, with the initials "ER" and "ER" on them. "P".

ST JAMES'S PARK (Tel: 7930 1793; www.royalparks.gov.uk; The Mail SW1; Metro St James's Park Station; Time: 5am-dusk) is adjacent to the large shopping mall A long and narrow park with very beautiful scenery, with Buckingham Palace and Whitehall at the southern end. The green grass here, the sparkling lake, the birds singing and the flowers fragrant make it a good place to relax.

Kensington & Knightsbridge

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM (Tel:7492 2000; www.vam.ac.uk ; Cromwell Rd SW7; South Kenstington Underground Station; Free admission; Time: Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday 10am-5:45pm, Wednesday 10am-10pm) The collection of arts and crafts ranks first in the world, and the collection dates from BC 3000 years until modern times. In nearly 150 exhibition halls, you can find everything from furniture to fashion, from pottery to sculptures.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM The many fascinating interactive exhibitions make the Natural History Museum (Tel: 7492 5000; www.nhm.ac.uk; Cromwell Rd SW7; Tube South Kensington Station; Free Tickets; Time: Monday to Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sunday 11am-5:30pm) has become a very popular place for children and adults. Highlights include the Darwin Centre, which displays specimens collected by Captain Cook; a vivid earthquake experience and an impressive dinosaur skeleton.

SCIENCE MUSEUM (Tel: 0870 870 4868; www.sciencemuseum.org.uk; Exhibition Rd SW7; South Kensington Metro Station; free admission; Time: 10am-6pm) vividly displays Often very esoteric topics. Exhibitions such as Man on the Moon show the progress of the world's science, technology, industry and medicine; while exhibitions held in the newly built Wellcome Wing show the impact of contemporary science on human daily life.

Hyde Park (Tel: 7298 2000; www.royalparks.gov.uk; Underground Hyde Park Station; Time: 5am-dusk) is the largest park in central London and the site of Karl Marx's 's burial place. There are both carefully maintained gardens and large areas of overgrown wasteland. On the south bank of the lake, you can visit the excellent contemporary art gallery Serpentine Gallery (Tel: 7402 6075; www.serpentinegallery.org; Kensington Gardens W8; Metro Knightsbridge/South Kensington Station; free admission; Time: 10am-6pm) or Kensington Palace (Kensington Palace) Palace; Tel: 0870 751 5170; www.hrp.org.uk; Kensington Gardens W8; Underground High St Kensington/Notting Hill Gate Station; Adult/Concession Ticket ￡10.8/8.2; Time: March to October 10am-5pm, November to February 10am-4pm) and gardens. In a sense, Kensington Palace has become a "shrine" to commemorate Princess Diana.

City area

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL St. Paul's Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of British architect Sir Christopher Wren (Tel: 7246 8348; www.stpauls. co.uk; The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard EC4; St Paul's Tube Station; Adult/Concession Ticket ￡7/6; Time: Monday to Saturday 8:30am-4pm, Sunday services only) Proudly Its large dome is the largest church in London. Attractions inside include the Whispering Gallery, where if you whisper close to its wall, the sound can be transmitted to the other end of the circular wall 32 meters away, hence its name; and the high-rise gallery, where you can enjoy Breathtaking views of London.

TOWER OF LONDON Home to the dazzling crown jewels, guards and raven, the Tower of London (Tel: 0870 756 6060; www.hrp.org.uk; Tower Hill EC3; Metro Tower Hill Station; Adult/Discount Ticket 13.5/10.5 GBP; Time: March to October, Tuesday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm; November to February, Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday and Monday 10am-4pm) served as a state fortress, royal residence, prison and place of execution. To avoid ticket queues, you can buy tickets in advance at any subway station.

Tower BRIDGE (Tower Hill Underground Station), with its neo-Gothic towers and blue cables, is a permanent symbol of London. Beautiful scenery can be enjoyed from the Tower Bridge walkway.

South Bank area

TATE MODERN The popular Tate Modern (Tel: 7887 8008; www.tate.org.uk; Bankside SE1 ; Underground Blackfriars/Southwark Station; Free admission; Time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday to Saturday 10am-10pm) It was once an abandoned power station by the Thames River and has now become a landmark building in London , exhibiting 20th century art works. The exhibits are arranged according to themes, such as still life, objects, sketches, etc. The cafes (levels 2 and 7; Time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-9:30pm) are famous for being the perfect place to enjoy the views of the Thames. There is a boat service here (one-way/day ticket 3.4/5 pounds, 18 minutes, every 40 minutes between 10am and 5pm) bound for the Tate Gallery, and the boat has a stop at the London Eye.

BRITISH AIRWAYS LONDON EYE (BRITISH AIRWAYS LONDON EYE) When the weather is clear, take the British Airways London Eye (Tel: 0870 500 0600; www.ba-londoneye.com; Jubilee Gardens; South Bank SE1; Metro Waterloo Station; Adult/Concession ￡11.50/￡9; Time: February, March and October to December 10:30am-7pm, April, May and September 10:30am-8pm, June to August 10am-10pm) Look around and you can see still life within 25 miles (40 kilometers). Each rotation of the fully sealed glass cabin for viewing the scenery takes 30 minutes. Buy your tickets at the ticket office behind the Ferris wheel or, better yet, book in advance.

SAATCH GALLERY (Tel: 7823 2363; www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk; County Hall SE1; Metro Waterloo/Westminster Station; Adult/Concession Ticket 8.75/6.75 GBP; Time: Sunday to Thursday 10am-7:15pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-9:15pm) brings together the greatest works of the so-called Young British Art (YBA) movement, on permanent display at Damien Works by artists such as Damien HIrst, Tracey Emin, and Sarah Lucas.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM The extensive military collections on display here cover all aspects of warfare (from reconnaissance to trench warfare). The Imperial War Museum (Tel: 7416 5339; www.iwm.org. UK; Lambeth Rd SE1; Lambeth North tube station, free admission; Time: 10am-6pm) A large part of the exhibits are about the destruction of life and society by war.

Millennium Bridge (MILLENNIUM BRIDGE) The Millennium Bridge (St Paul's/Blackfriars Metro Station), which opened in 2000, was closed just three days after it opened. This was due to the weight and movement of a large number of walkers causing damage to the bridge. Swinging, 18 months later, the Millennium Bridge reopened. Its elegant "blade of light" design now carries thousands of people from St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the river to the Tate Museum on the south bank.

FASHION & TEXTILE MUSEUM The main exhibits are various fashions popular from the 1950s to the present. The Fashion and Textile Museum (Tel: 7403 0222; www.ftmlondon.org; 83 Bermondsey St SE1; London Bridge tube station; adults/concession ￡6/4; Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4:15pm, Sunday noon-4:15pm) Exterior colors - orange and pink - match its The founder, eccentric British designer Zandra Rhodes, uses the same color as her signature. The split-level exhibition hall displays gorgeous modern fashions, and its permanent collection includes clothing designed by fashion masters such as Christian Dior, Chanel, Ossie Clark and Mary Quant.

DALI UNIVERSE As the museum with the largest collection of Dali’s works in Europe, Dali Universe (Tel: 7620 2720; www.daliuniverse.com; County Hall, Riverside Building SE1; Metro Waterloo/ Westminster station; adults/concession tickets ￡8.50/￡7; time: 10am-5:30pm) displays more than 500 Dalí works, including the famous "Mae West Lips Sofa" and "Mae West Lips Sofa" One of the Lobster Telephones.

JUBILEE BRIDGE (Embankment/Waterloo Underground Station) extends from Embankment Underground Station to the Royal Festival Hall (Royal Festival Hall) and the London Eye. It is a pedestrian bridge from which you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Thames River. scenery. The scenery is especially beautiful at night, when the white tower looks like it's floating in the sky.

South London

Greenwich Walking Tour To use the best time of day to visit Greenwich, it will take a long time to see all the scenery. Take the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and get off at Cutty Sark Station or Greenwich Station. Start by visiting the beautiful Cutty Sark (Tel: 8858 3445; www.cuttysark.org.uk; King William Walk SE10; adults/concessions ￡4.25/3.25; Time: 10am-5pm), the only remaining ship in the UK Clipper of tea and wool. Then visit Greenwich Market (Greenwich Market; Time: Thursday to Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm), and then visit the Queen's House (Tel: 8858 4422; www.nmm.ac.uk; Romney Rd SE10; free admission; Time: July and August 10am-6pm, September to June 10am-5pm), was designed in 1616 by Inigo Jones, queen of James I (Princess Anne of Denmark)’s retreat. National Maritime Museum (National Maritime Museum; Tel: 8858 4422; www.nmm.ac.uk; Romney Rd SE10; free admission; Time: July and August 10am-6pm, September to June 10am-5pm) The interior of the beautiful building preserves the fine traditions of the British Navy. Climb up the hillside behind the museum to the Royal Observatory (Royal Observatory; Tel: 8858 4422; www.nmm.ac.uk; Romney Rd SE10; free admission; Time: July and August 10am-6pm, September to June 10am-5pm of the following year). 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 and Western Hemispheres.

Around London

When you have had enough of the hustle and bustle of the city, there are many places around London where you can take a break. Brighton, Bath, Oxford and Cambridge can all be traveled in one day. You can also choose Windsor and Eton, which are closer to London and have an aristocratic atmosphere. There are two trains per hour from London Waterloo Station to Winsor and Eton Riverside (one way/return ￡6.40/6.70, 1 hour).

Windsor Castle (Tel: 020-7766 7304; www.royalresidences.com; adult/concession ticket 12/10 pounds, half price when State Apartments are closed; Time: March to October 9:45am-4pm from November to February, 9:45am-3pm from November to February, 11am from Monday to Saturday from April to June, changing of the guard every other day) is one of the three official residences of the Queen of England. It has been the residence of the British monarchs for more than nine hundred years. Notable attractions include the 14th-century St George's Chapel, which contains the tombs of 10 monarchs (no visits on Sundays), the stunning Queen Mary's Doll's House and the ornate Ceremony Hall ( State Apartments). The Ceremony Hall is closed when the royal family comes to stay - so call ahead to find out. If the Queen lived here, there would be royal flags flying over Windsor Castle.

Eton College (Tel: 67117; www.etoncollege.com; Tickets 3.8 pounds, 1-hour group tour 4.9 pounds; Time: March 27 to April 20 and July 3 Sunday to September 7th 10am-4:30pm, April 21st to July 2nd and September 8th to October 3rd 2-4:30pm, group tour 2:15pm and 3:15pm) after crossing the river A short walk along Thames Street is Eton College. This famous public school has educated 18 British Prime Ministers and many members of the royal family. The latest generation of royal members studying here include Prince William and Prince Harry. Some of the buildings here were built by Henry VI when he founded the school in the mid-15th century.

No matter how budget-conscious you are, living in London always costs a lot of money. Booking a hotel is always the best idea, especially in the summer. Visit London's Accommondation Line (Tel: 7932 2020; www.visitlondonoffers.com) for full details (no charge to book). Another option is to contact the hotel directly. Although the Accommodation Hotline can provide information on most hostels, for detailed information on all small hotels in London, you can contact the Youth Hostels Association (Tel: 0870 770 6113; www.yha.org.uk) or the YMCA (Christian Christian Association) YMCA; Tel: 8520 5599; www.ymca.org.uk). During the Easter and summer holidays, student residences and university dormitories are open to non-students and are slightly more expensive. Contact Tel: 7995 7575 or 7107 5750 or visit www.lse.ac.uk/collections/vacations for details. There is no doubt that rent is also expensive. To learn about the latest price changes, check the category columns of the following newspapers: Homes and Property, the Wednesday supplements of Loot, TNT, Time Out and Evening Standard.

Splurge!

The Portobello Hotel is a temporary home for everyone from the Sex Pistols to Johnny Depp and Kate Moss. The hotel (Tel: 7727 2777; www.portobello-hotel.co.uk ; 22 Stanley Gardens W11; Notting Hill Gate tube station; single/double from ￡120/160) has been a favorite stay for rock stars and film stars for many years. There is a 24-hour bar where guests can refresh themselves before going out for fun, and the uniquely decorated themed rooms (such as Moroccan and Japanese) are comfortable and luxurious with a touch of colonial style, which is very cool!

Pimlico & Victoria

Victoria may not be the most attractive place in London, but its cheap hotels are better than Earl's court ) hotels are much more cost-effective. Pitwood is more liveable right away and is convenient to the Tate Gallery in Millbank.

Victoria Hotel (Victoria Hotel; Tel: 7834 3077; www.astorhostels.com; 71 Belgrave Rd SW1; Tube PImlico station; dormitory beds 15-18 pounds) This chic and stylish hotel has just been renovated There are 60 beds, and business is booming, but the hotel does not neglect guests because of this. The hotel is packed with short-stay tourists, has a 24-hour reception, and is within walking distance of the Tate Gallery and Westminster Abbey.

Brindle House Hotel (Tel: 7828 0057; www.brindlehousehotel.co.uk; 1 Warwick Pl North SW1; Victoria Underground Station; breakfast included single/double 35/48 pounds, single/double/triple/ Four showers (￡45/60/75/89). The floors have been newly laid and renovated recently. The room is relatively simple, but the bathroom with shower is very small. The service attitude is warm and thoughtful.

Luna & Simone Hotel (Tel: 7834 5897; www.lunasimonehotel.com; 47-49 Belgrave Rd SW1; Victoria Metro Station; single room 40 pounds, single/double/triple with shower 50/60/ (80 pounds) In a street filled with B&Bs of varying quality, this hotel is a model of cheap and high quality. The room has satellite TV, is bright and airy, and has no stains. Another good hotel is Victor Hotel (Tel: 7592 9853; www.victorhotel.co.uk; 51 Belgrave Rd SW1; Victoria Metro Station; breakfast included, single/double/triple with shower 70/90/135 pounds), but the price More expensive.

James House & Cartref House (Tel: 7730 7338; www.jamesandcartref.co.uk; 108 &129 Ebury St SW1; Victoria tube station; single/double/triple/quad with shower 62/85/110 / ￡135) For self-guided travelers, these two B&Bs are the best on the street, across the street from each other. The operators are a friendly couple who are very familiar with the Victoria area. The newly renovated rooms are very clean.

The West End of London and Coventry Gardens

The West End of London is the center of tourism, so it is convenient to spend money to live here. Here are some of the cheapest hostels:

Oxford St YHA (Tel: 7734 1618; Oxfordst@yha.org.uk; 14 Noel St W1; Underground Oxford Circus/Tottenham Court Rd station; Dormitory beds for adults/ Youth Hostel Association members 22.6/18.2 pounds, double room 26 pounds per person) This is the most centrally located youth hostel in London. It has complete facilities, cleanliness, and good service, but it is very noisy. The kitchen is large but does not serve meals other than breakfast. There is a laundry room, and most of the 75 beds are double beds.

Regent Palace Hotel (Tel: 0870 400 8703; www.regentpalacehotel.co.uk; Glasshouse St W1; Tube Piccadilly Circus station; Single/Double/Tree from 64/89/99 pounds). This centrally located and affordable hotel is perfect for tourists taking the tube from Heathrow Airport, and is especially convenient for sightseeing. However, the surrounding environment is a bit noisy, which is not conducive to rest.

Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia (Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia)

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

The Generator (Tel: 7388 7666; www.the-generator.co.uk; Compton Pl off 37 Tavistock Pl WC1; Russell Sq underground station; bed in a dormitory with breakfast 12.5-17 pounds, without bathroom Single/Double/Triple ￡42/26.5/22.5). One of the most popular budget hotels in central London, the hotel has a bar open until 2 o'clock in the morning, a cinema room, a billiards room, a storage safe, a laundry room and a canteen (pizza for 3 pounds), but no kitchen. Be sure to book in advance.

Pickwick Hall (Tel: 7323 4958; www.pickwickhall.co.uk; 7 Bedford Pl WC1; Tube Holborn station; bed/double ￡20/44) is only a stone's throw from the British Museum. The hotel provides basic accommodation facilities of good quality. There is a kitchen, laundry and TV lounge.

Indian Student YMCA; Tel: 7387 0411; www.indianymca.org; 41 Fitzroy Sq W1; MRT Warren St station; bed/single/double ￡20/34/40 , double room with bathroom from ￡55). Accommodating tourists from all over the world, not just students, the rooms are spacious and clean, with laundry rooms and sports equipment. Breakfast and a delicious curry dinner are included in your stay.

Hotel Cavendish (Tel: 7636 9079; www.hotelcavendish.com; 75 Gower St WC1; Goodge St Station of the subway; including breakfast single/double/three/four 40/50/75/90 pounds) The wallpaper is in the William Morris style. The cozy breakfast room is decorated with paintings by Bloomsbury authors and has a delightful walled garden. Although the room is not equipped with all the necessary equipment, the various facilities next to the room are very convenient.

Arran House Hotel (Tel: 7636 2186; arran@dircon.co.uk; 77-79 Gower St WC1; Metro Goodge St station; dormitory bed 16-21 pounds, including breakfast single/double/triple ￡45/62/80, with bathroom ￡55/85/103). This is a very good value, family run hotel, the dormitories are clean, stain-free, well-ventilated, and the double rooms are stylish and comfortable with decorative fireplaces. Roses bloom in the garden in summer, which is an added treat for travelers.

Arosfa (Tel: 7636 2115; 83 Gower St WC1; Metro Goodge St station; breakfast included, single/double/three/four, 45/66/79/92 pounds). After six months of renovation and renovation, Arosfa ("a place worth living" in Welsh parlance) reopened in 2003. Now all the rooms are fully equipped with sanitary facilities, and the new furniture, carpets and paint give people a refreshing feeling. There is a small garden open to guests in the summer.

South Kensington & Earl's Court

South Kensington Palace is very close to major museums, but it can be found in the Escot District Find cheap hotels. The low-end hotels in Eskko District are scary, but you can tell immediately whether you should stay in them based on the state of the lobby and the overall atmosphere.

Earl's Court YHA; Tel: 7373 7083; earlscourt@yha.org.uk; 38 Bolton Gardens SW5; Earl's Court Station on the Underground; dormitory beds for adults/under 18 years old 19.5 / ￡17.2) It was originally a Victorian townhouse, recently converted into a hotel. The interior is spacious and clean, the rooms are mainly four-person rooms, and the waiters are helpful. There is a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, a large lounge with satellite TV, and a large courtyard garden.

Curzon House Hotel (Tel: 7581 2116; www.curzonhousehotel.co.uk; 58 Courtfield Gardens SW5; Gloucester Rd subway station; bed in dormitory with breakfast 15-17 pounds, single/double/triple 30/ ￡44/￡63) In a quiet little square overlooking a pretty chapel, this hotel has basic rooms (without bathroom), a kitchen and a room with cable TV. The service attitude is the best you have ever seen.

Merlyn Court Hotel (Tel: 7370 1640; www.merlyncourthotel; 2 Barkston Gardens SW5; Tube Earl's Court Station; including breakfast single/double/triple/four starting from 30/45/60/65 pounds, with Showers ￡40/65/70/75) This hotel is located in Edwardian square, very close to the tube, and has been recently renovated. The furnishings are simple and the rooms are generally triple or quadruple rooms.

Swiss House Hotel (Tel: 7373 2769; www.swiss-hh.demon.co.uk; 171 Old Brompton Rd SW5; Metro Gloucester Rd station; breakfast included Single/Double/Three/Thursday 56/ ￡97/132/147) is a relaxing, clean and modern hotel with average facilities but fresh air. The large, bright rooms feature matching floors and simple yet stylish décor.

Philbeach Hotel (Tel: 7373 1244; www.philbeachhotel.freeserve.co.uk; 30-31 Philbeach Gardens SW5; Tube Earl's Court Station; B&B single/double 50/63 pounds, with bathroom 59/ ￡81) One of London's few gay men's hostels. There are 40 stylish and rustic rooms each. The bars and Thai restaurants are very popular among local gay men.

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