Explore the U.K

If you come to study in the UK, there will be a variety of exciting places to explore~

The University and Tong Hang Tour will be organising a wide variety of UK day trips. Once you are arrived in UK and joined the orientation of the University, you will be able to get the information about the trips during the event. The price of the trips are reasonable, it will only cost you around £10 per trip.

So, it would be a total waste if you don't visit these places!!!

The day trips include places like:
(Click on the place name below to link to Facebook's photo section)



YORK
You can never miss out this place if you're looking for a cultural getaway! This is a historic and beautiful city that you will surely indulged in their exquisite architecture and the streets =D

There are few main attractions in York:

1. York Minster, one of the great cathedrals of the world


2. Clifford's Tower, the remains of York Castle, built back in 1086




MANCHESTER
One of the most dynamic and lively places in Europe! The shopping heaven for the girls~
and ATTENTION Manchester United fans!! You'll be able to visit Old Trafford stadium, don't miss the trip to Manchester!

Main attractions in Manchester:

1. The Wheel of Manchester (you will be able to enjoy the view of Manchester =D)


The view from the wheel of Machester

 2. Old Trafford stadium (MU fans' favourite!)


 you can enjoy your stadium tour here!



CAMBRIDGE
The university town, you will be able to see plenty of great universities here! You can go for the Cambridge River Tour by joining a 45 minutes punt tour, it is the highlight of the Cambridge trip, REAL FUN and is STRONGLY recommended!! (sometimes punters fall in the river!)

1.Cambridge River Tour


 King's College Cambrige
alright girls...sometimes you'll be lucky enough to get a 'leng zai ang moh' to be your punter =P




WHITBY
A sunny beautiful place with the touch of awesome sea views, sea gull, ice creams, lovely couples, and fish & chips! This is one of our favourite place in UK!

1. The view


we were totally impressed by the view here!

 the sea gull

2. The food
fish & chips! the fish and chips here is fantastic! a MUST TRY!

Don't forget to find this cafe for the best fish & chips in Whitby! You can choose to either dine in or take-away.
tips: take-away will cost you lesser =) 

3. The ride
Experience a boat ride out to the sea as well!  

Liverpool
One of the world's great ports. You may take a walk along Liverpool's famous waterfront. We can also call it the city of Beatles!

Main attractions in Liverpool:

1. Albert Dock -- you can find a collection of cafes, shops and attractions (Beatles Story museum) there!


2. The Beatles Story



3. Liverpool One -- the shopping heaven for the girls! you can find a variety of brands there, one of the best place to go during summers' sales!




Besides this, there's also a designer outlet 40 minutes drive away from the Liverpool city -- Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. you can grab your branded stuffs here like Burberry, Fred Perry, Nike Factory Store and more!

For more info about the brands and promo, you can visit the website here =)


BLACKPOOL
The seaside town, also called the summer entertainment venue. This city is basically about theme parks, theme parks, and theme parks!! =DD

1. some of the theme park attractions


you may try to get an ipod here!


the water park!

tips: you may purchase your park tickets online to get a better deal =))


NOTTINGHAM
The city of Robin Hood. We have visited 2 areas here, the city and the Sherwood Forest.

1. Nottingham Castle


the  famous Robin Hood statue that lies outside of the castle

2. The city




3. Sherwood Forest -- the famous Royal Forest which is historical associated with the lend of Robin Hood. You may find games like archery at the major oak as well.

the Major Oak, and oh my gosh the oak tree is between 800 - 1000 years old!


the archery game =)


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