🇬🇧 Leeds Solo Day Trip Guide!

🚂 From Birmingham to Leeds in just 2 hours by train! Arrived at noon and kicked off my adventure—here’s how it went: 📍 First Stop: Kirkgate Market (LS2 7HY) 🍜 Ate at "Xiangxi Flavors": Spicy beef rice noodles—absolutely fire! 🔥 🧋 Hong Kong-style milk tea: Creamy and nostalgic—must-try! 📍 Second Stop: Leeds Corn Exchange (LS1 7BR) 📸 Instagram gold! The Victorian dome + indie shops = perfect for photos. 🛍️ Bonus: Found a cute vintage jewelry stall inside! 📍 Third Stop: Leeds Town Hall (LS1 3AD) 🏛️ Under scaffolding but still majestic. Pro tip: Shoot from the left side for the best angles! 📍 Fourth Stop: Leeds Art Gallery (LS1 3AA) 🎨 Free but forgettable. Highlights: A few Pre-Raphaelite paintings + quirky modern sculptures. 📍 Fifth Stop: University of Leeds (LS2 9JT) 📚 Leslie Cheung’s legacy! Visited the Textiles School (his alma mater) and sat on his memorial bench. 🏛️ Campus vibe: Mix of Gothic + brutalist architecture—great for a stroll! 📍 Final Stop: Hyde Park 🌳 Total "Gilmore Girls" vibes! Packed a picnic, people-watched, and soaked up the sun. Solo pro tip: Bring a book + blanket for ultimate chill time. 💡 Extra Tips for Solo Travelers: Safety: Leeds is super walkable and safe—even at dusk. Food Recs: Thai Aroy Dee (near campus) for cheap, authentic pad thai. FINT (fish & chips) if you’re craving British classics. Hidden Gem: Leeds Dock at sunset—quiet and dreamy! #Leeds #SoloTravel #UKDayTrips #StudyAbroad #LeslieCheung 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿