Top 5 English tourist attractions
In this post are introducing top 5 sightseeing destinations in UK London.
Tower of London - The Top Place to Visit Today
First place goes to the Tower of London, one of the most famous fortresses in the world and home to the priceless Crown Jewels. Built nearly 1,000 years ago as a royal residence and prison, there are some fascinating stories within its walls.
Visitors can now take a guided tour of the famous Beefeaters, witness the Ancient Key Ceremony, which takes place daily, and learn about the Tower's more unusual former residents, including a polar bear...
Westminster Abbey
Second on the list is one of London's most picturesque landmarks, Westminster Abbey, the most famous wedding venue of 2011!
Follow in the last steps of Kate Middleton before she became the Duchess of Cambridge, admire the famous Gothic architecture and see the abbey's magnificent memorials dedicated to the great kings and queens of history.
Did you know? Charles Dickens, Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin are among the 3,000 famous people buried in Westminster Abbey.
Kew Gardens - A World Heritage Site
Kew Gardens is one of the most famous botanic gardens in the world and it's easy to see why. The huge World Heritage Site is a wonderland of millions of exotic and rare plants.
Visitors can explore a treetop walkway, discover carnivorous plants, and see trees like no other, such as the alluring Madagascar baobab. You can also visit Kew Palace where you can stroll between a royal kitchen and a nature reserve adored by the British royal family.
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is home to the largest orangutan exhibit in Europe and the most comprehensive butterfly house in a zoo in the UK.
Not only is it home to 11,000 animals, including some of the world's most endangered species, but there are also 110 acres of award-winning gardens to explore. Visit a rock garden in the Himalayas, play mini golf or get your face painted as your favorite animal.
St Paul’s Cathedral
The iconic cathedral has witnessed many notable events in Britain's history, including the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
A visit to St Paul's Cathedral offers 1,200 years of history and the chance to climb the 237 steps to the top of its spectacular dome. On the way up, witness the Whispering Gallery, where a whisper can be heard from 100 feet away, before taking in sweeping views of the London skyline.