BOOK OF LONDON

BY HUNG, BYM, VIET, CHI

“WHEN A MAN TIRED OF LONDON, HE TIRED OF LIFE, FOR THERE IS IN LONDON FOR ALL THAT LIFE CAN AFFORD”

Foreword by Samuel Johnson

Chapter I: BRIEF FACT

Capital city of

England & the UK

Over 13,000,000 inhabitants, one of the most populous city in the world

Divided into 32 boroughs

Has a temperate oceanic climate, repitation as being a rainy city

A leading global city with the fifth-or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world

Chicago

LA

Paris

New York

Tokyo

London

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Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)1₤ = 33,105 VND

Chapter II: Culture & Heritage

4 UNESCO World Heritages

•Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, including St Margaret’s Church•Tower of London•Maritime Greenwich•Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

- The British are well know for their love of queues!- Politeness is very important- English people love pet, and don’t be afraid, they are all well-trained- One of the few countries left still remain the Royal Family- Smoking is prohibited by law in many public places

Culture

Chapter III: Visa

- Need to dress neatly when going to the embassy to apply visa

- Financial proof (Min 950₤)- Apply for a visa up 3 months before

going- Fee: 83₤- Cant marry/ get a public fund/ get a

personal medical treatment and take a job

- Last for 6 months

Chapter IV : Arrival & Transport

By taxi (the easiest way)

By public transport (bus, underground, train)

Chapter V: Accomodation

Low budget (15 – 50 GBP)

Midrange (80 – 200 GBP)

Luxury (200 - ? GBP)

Chapter VI: Destination & Entertainment

• Museums• Stadiums• London’s Eye• Castle • Soho • Thames River• M&M’s World

- Classical musical & theater- Comedy- Shopping:

*Luxury brands: oxford street, bond street and mayfair *Low budget: Brick Lane Market, Camden, Convent Garden Market (sourvernir)

Chapter VII: Food & Beverage

CHAPTER VIII: Tips & Awareness

• Plan your route before you leave• Don’t walk alone at night• NOT wear headphone so you are aware of surroundings• Car drive on the LEFT -> TAKE CARE• NEVER leave your bag, purse, wallet, gadgets unattended • Be careful when in cashpoint• Record detail of your ESNs (electronic serial numbers