Brexit Britain Travel: Top 5 Hidden Itineraries in London This Summer

Text by / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
This summer is definitely the best time for a high cost-performance trip to the UK ! Following the UK’s Brexit referendum, the British pound has depreciated over 10% against the New Taiwan Dollar. Hotel operators have also pointed out that in 2015, Taiwanese travelers paid an average of NT$5,945 per night for hotels in London. After the Brexit decision, local consumption effectively got a 10% discount, allowing travelers to stay in hotels located in London’s trendiest areas at prices nearly 50% lower than the previous average.

Save the money and use it to explore London’s hidden gems ! For travelers who find taking photos in front of Big Ben not unique enough or have little interest in shopping, why not experience an English-style night market in East London or take on the world’s longest slide in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park? Those who prefer quieter activities shouldn’t miss climbing Europe’s highest sky garden for a 360-degree view of London at night, or catching a romantic open-air movie under the stars at the Tower of London.

1. English-Style Night Market ─ East London’s Trendiest Dinerama
Night markets are one of the must-experience cultural elements for foreigners visiting Taiwan, so as night market aficionados, Taiwanese travelers should definitely check out the English-style night market — Dinerama in East London. Here, you can feast on burgers, barbecue, and a variety of beers with friends — it's undoubtedly one of the most worthwhile nighttime spots in London.
Hotel Recommendation: RE London Shoreditch — 4-star, rooms starting from as low as NT$2,821 per night*.

2. “Summer Thrill” ─ The World’s Longest Slide
The world’s longest slide is waiting for you to take on it at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London. Stretching 80 meters long and taking about 40 seconds to reach the bottom, this slide was transformed from the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Though it costs £5 per ride — not exactly cheap — with the weakened pound and more affordable accommodation, it’s definitely worth trying.
Hotel Recommendation: Ibis London Stratford — 3-star, rooms starting from as low as NT$2,321 per night*.

3. Fashionable New Landmark ─ Europe’s Highest Sky Garden
Besides the world’s longest slide, Europe’s highest sky garden is also in London. Located on the 35th floor, the Sky Garden boasts over 2,000 subtropical plants and offers travelers a more relaxing alternative to the London Eye for enjoying the city’s night view. On a clear night, with a cocktail in hand and through the 360-degree glass walls, the stunning sights of London’s financial district are all yours to admire.
Hotel Recommendation: Royal Cambridge Hotel London — 3-star, rooms starting from as low as NT$3,195 per night*.