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This summer is definitely the best time to visit the UK for great value-for-money travel. Following the UK’s Brexit referendum, the British pound has depreciated over 10% against the New Taiwan Dollar. Hotel operators also noted that in 2015, the average nightly hotel rate paid by Taiwanese travelers in London was NT$5,945. After the Brexit decision, local prices effectively dropped by 10%, allowing travelers to stay in hotels located in London’s trendiest districts at heart-stopping prices nearly 50% lower than the previous average nightly rate.
London Elizabeth Hotel. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
Save the money you’ve cut 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 head to East London to experience a British-style night market, 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.
RE London Shoreditch Hotel. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
1. British Night Market — East London’s Trendiest Dinerama
Night markets are one of the must-experience cultural elements for foreigners visiting Taiwan, and as night market enthusiasts, Taiwanese travelers should definitely experience an authentic British night market — Dinerama in East London. Here, you can feast on burgers, grilled meats, and a variety of beers with friends, making it one of the most worthwhile spots to enjoy a London night.
Hotel Recommendation: RE London Shoreditch — 4-star, with minimum nightly rates starting from NT$2,821*
Ibis London Stratford Hotel. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
2. “Summer Thrills” — 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 and taking about 40 seconds to reach the bottom, it’s built from the ArcelorMittal Orbit structure. Although it costs £5 per ride — not cheap — with the weakened pound and more affordable accommodation, it’s well worth trying.
Hotel Recommendation: Ibis London Stratford — 3-star, with minimum nightly rates starting from NT$2,321*
Royal Cambridge Hotel London. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
3. Fashionable New Landmark — Europe’s Highest Sky Garden
Besides the world’s longest slide, Europe’s highest sky garden is also located in London. Situated on the 35th floor, Sky Garden boasts over 2,000 subtropical plants and offers travelers a more relaxing alternative to the London Eye for enjoying stunning nighttime views of the city. On clear nights, holding a cocktail and gazing through the 360-degree glass walls, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of London’s financial district.
Hotel Recommendation: Royal Cambridge Hotel London — 3-star, with minimum nightly rates starting from NT$3,195*
Victoria Apartments. (Image provided by Hotels.com)
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