As the capital of UK, London was firstly built as a city by the Romans in 43 A.D. .Today, London is the best business city in Europe and one of the most-visited cities. Numerous tourist spots, great variety of international cuisine, colourful and adventurous night life, have attracted and impressed travellers around the world. Samuel Johnson had ever said: If you are tired of London, then you are tired of life. 

London is now one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. This is reflected in the food(curry and sweet & sour pork top the favourate-dish list), music, shops and festivals(Notting Hill Carnival, Chinese New Year Celebration) across the capital. When 300 languages are spoken here, over 70 international cuisines are available.

International shows and events are held in London throughout the year, of which have drawn large crowds from home and abroad. But still, London is great for tourists and families. It has 70 large museums(many are free for entry now), 30 major art galleries and about 150 theatres. London beats other European cities for its non-stop and colourful life.

London is a superb place for shopping, yet it is great for a romantic city break as well. Please contact us for special packages for Christmas and other festivals.

Shows and Plays

Britain has a famous theatrical tradition stretching back to the 16th century and William Shakespeare. Now London is the focal point of British theatre, fine drama is to be seen in the central, mainly West-End. Popular musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, the Sound of Music, Mama Mia, etc., are showing six nights in a week. Click the following pictures to visit their websites.

London Transport – Tube, Bus, Train, Taxi & Mini Cab

As an international city, the transport in London is expensive yet efficient and fun. The means are Tube the underground, public bus, train(light rail) and tram.

Known as Tube, the London Underground is one of the largest systems in the world. Except public holidays such as Christmas Day, the service is available all the year round, from 05:00 to 00:00 daily, yet there is disruption and changes due to engineering work in weekends.

Buses only accept coins, travel cards or pre-paid oyster cards. Notes, credit cards are not accepted. Bus ticket can be pre-purchased at bus stops. Red is the colour but new designs are added. Children are usually excited when board double-deckers. Meanwhile, open-top tourist bus is seen everywhere.

British Rail is the national rail network which covers the whole of the countries, serving 2,500 stations. It is linked with Tube in London.

To save money and be a wise traveller, daily or weekly travel cards are recommended. You may have unlimited travel within the stated period in underground, bus, train, tram and light rails. For example, when a single fare in central zone 1 & 2 for underground costs you £4, a 1-day travel card costs you only £4.60, it entitles you to have unlimited travel in Tube, bus, train, light rail and tram. For details please visit www.tfl.gov.uk .

Black Cab the London taxi is much of an institution as the big red bus. Licensed taxi drivers must undergo strict tests and they are good guides when asked for travel information. Private mini cabs can be found in street or called, but need to ensure the cabs you call are licensed for security reasons.

London Shopping

London is one of the greatest shopping cities in Europe, with busting, lively street markets, world-famous department stores, and a wide variety of shops selling clothes, crafts and antiques. The best shopping areas range from elegant, upmarket districts such as Knightbridge, which sells expensive goods and designer labels, to busy stretch of Oxford street and Regent Street. Britain is famous for its innovative fashion designers. You can see the trend in those ever-changing high-street fashion.

Luxury goods in a great, with 400 departments and more than 1000 staff, an ultimate schooping experience in london.

87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1, 02077301234 www.harrods.com Nearest Tube: Knightbridge of Piccadilly Line.

Fortnum & Mason, established in 1707, a combination of food and drinks, gifts and luxuries. 181 Piccadilly, London W1,   020 77348040  

Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Green Park

www.fortnumandmason.com

Selfridges is the largest department store on Oxford Street. Some of London's most imaginative displays can be seen in Selfridges windows , especially at Christmas.

400 Oxford Street London W1A 1AB

Tube: Oxford Circus, Bond Street of Central Line

www.selfridges.com

Burberry is a luxury brand with a distinctive British sensibility, strong international recognition for luxury women’s wear, men’s wear & accessories.

157-167 Regent Street, London, W1B 4PH

Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus

www.Burberry.com

Find out more about London at: www.visitlondon.com