Post on 08-Aug-2015
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
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
574
792
564
1406
1479
565
GDP($BN)
Citie
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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