Big Ben sits on the banks of the Thames

Big Ben was designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in a Neo-Gothic architectural style. When it was completed in 1859, it was the largest and most accurate four-sided clock in the world. The shield on the tower represents all four major regions of the United Kingdom: roses for England, thistles for Scotland, shamrocks for Northern Ireland and leeks for Wales.

Starting August 21, 2017, Big Ben began a four-year renovation. The renovations included adding an elevator, reglazing, repainting the clock dial, upgrading lighting and restoring roof tiles, among other things. On November 13, 2022, the refurbished Big Ben reappeared in front of the public with a complete look, and resumed its daily operation of ringing every 15 minutes.

Everyone has a unique London Eye in their hearts. As one of the iconic buildings on the banks of the Thames, the London Eye is across the river from Big Ben.

The London Eye was originally built to celebrate the millennium, so it is also known as the "Millennium Wheel". The London Eye, with a total height of 135 meters, has 32 cabins of different designs and names, and each cabin can accommodate about 25 passengers. The more special ones are the Private Pod and the Pub Pod. Although there are seats in the cabin, everyone often wants to see the beautiful scenery of London, so it is also very important to choose a good viewing position after entering the cabin.

Dim Sum Food Landmark: Tang Tea Garden Yauatcha

When you are away from home, what you miss the most is the taste of your hometown. As one of the representatives of Chinese restaurants, Cantonese dim sum teahouses are also frequented by many foreign students and tourists. When it comes to Cantonese-style dim sum teahouses in the UK, one must mention Yauatcha.

Tang Tea Garden is a restaurant brand under Tao Group Hospitality. It has two restaurants in London, located in Soho and City respectively. Tang Tea Garden won a Michelin star in its first year of operation. It specializes in authentic Cantonese dim sum and Asian dishes, such as rice rolls, shrimp dumplings and siu mai. In addition to dim sum and dishes, Tang Chayuan's desserts and desserts are also worth a try, bringing the ultimate taste feast.

This winter, Tang Tea Garden cooperates with Johnnie Walker, a Scotch whiskey brand, to create a futuristic fantasy terrace inspired by the newly released "Future City" limited edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label. For this cooperation, Tang Tea Garden specially designed 4 cocktails with the theme of Johnnie Walker blue label. The interweaving of ancient British culture and future technology seems to be in a space full of infinite fantasy, injecting power into the future with imagination.

Soho Restaurant

Address: 15-17 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 0DL (5 minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus subway station)

City Restaurant

Address: Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2QS (5 minutes walk from Liverpool Street subway station)

Shopping landmarks: Oxford Street, Oxford Street & Regent Street, Regent Street

When it comes to London's shopping paradise, Oxford Street and Regent Street are the two streets.

Oxford Street runs through central London for a total of 3 kilometers. Here you can find flagship stores of various luxury brands, fast fashion and affordable clothing brands, bars and old British shopping malls Selfridges and John Lewis.

Going south from the Oxford Circus Station subway, you can reach another famous commercial street in London - Regent Street.

Regent Street is located in the heart of London and was completed in 1826. It is an early example of urban planning in England and a symbol of London's urban culture. Every building on Regent Street is full of classical beauty. In addition to the tall royal-style buildings, this one-kilometer-long street is famous for its large and small high street brands, various bars and restaurants, and Christmas lights from November to January every year.

Entertainment Landmark: West End, West London

Whether you are a tourist or a student who comes to London, the "to do list" will definitely write: go to the West End of London to watch a world-class musical performance.

London's West End does not refer to West London geographically, but is synonymous with the British theater world, and is as famous as "the world's two major theater centers" along with Broadway in the United States. The essence of the British drama industry gathers in the West End of London. There are more than 40 theaters in the West End, which stage some classic musicals and theater performances all year round, such as the famous "Phantom of the Opera", "Les Miserables", "Mamma Mia", "The Lion King" " and other works.

In addition to theatre, the West End is also a gathering place for London's arts and culture. There are the well-known British Museum and the National Gallery, as well as niche galleries and cinemas. Here, you can always find different British styles.

Food Landmark: Hakkasan