London - Part II

There are a few attractions in london that are a must see for travellers. Namely, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, River Thames and etc.


One of the special sight would be the taxi in London, it still retains the old looks. I took a snapshot of the taxi on the way to Buckingham Palace.



The london taxi. In case you notice, the traffic lights in london goes by red, amber and green not quite like what we have.

Walked down the buckingham palace road which is about 10 minutes walk from the famous Victoria station underground and you will reach Buckingham Palace.



Buckingham Palace front square.


Buckingham Palace, originally known as the Buckingham house was built during 1703, later it is converted to become "The Queens House". Adjacent to the Buckingham Palace is the Royal Mews or rather the royal garage where horses are kept in the oldern times. The "change of guards" event also takes place regularly, unfortunately, I have missed the event. Also adjacent to the Buckingham Palace is the St. James park.



St. James park with the gates closed. St. James park is one of the oldest park in London.


We then went to Westminster Abbey. This place served as a cathedral and it is also used as a coronation and burial site for english monarch. This is gothic structure.




The famous Westminster Abbey.


Walk another 2 minutes from Westminster Abbey and head towards the Thames river, you will notice a giant clock knowned as the "Big Ben" which is universally mistaken.



Big Ben is not actually the clock, it is the 13 ton bell in the clock tower.



Big Ben is located by the river Thames, there are a lot of attractions within the Big Ben.



Another shot of Big Ben.


British also favours road signs, I also took a hot of the different road signs.


Taken near Big Ben.


Walk across the Westminster bridge and you will see the huge london eye on the other side of River Thames. London Eye is also known as the Millenium Wheel. Sponsored by British Airways, the london eye visitors will get the chance to view the city of london. You can also book the ticket online to avoid queueing up.



The London eye (aka Millenium Wheel )


The wheel doesn't stop but it rotates so slowly that you can actually walk out of the capsule without stopping the wheel.



London Eye capsule


'Flying' at the London Eye, one can take some nice scenery of london city.


London bridge at the further side. The closer bridge is Grosvenor Bridge and Chelsea bridge.

Famous Victoria Station rail lines departing to Grosvenor bridge.

The other side of the Grosvenor bridge.

The London Eye capsule at the highest point.

After the London Eye 'flight', we then walked around Jubilee Gardens. On that day, there were star wars exhibition and also a host of 'hawker stall' available.

Burgers for sale with exotic meats.

London Eye is another view.

To be continued ...