🇬🇧 Manchester Travel Guide: Must-See Spots & Money-Saving Tips! 🚆✨

🚆 Getting There from Oxford Direct train: 2h50m to Manchester ‼️ Pro Tip: Use TrainPal app + Railcard for 20% OFF tickets (NO booking fees!). Discount code: 🔹 TP777B (UK) / 🔹 RT778A (Europe: 5% OFF) 💰 📍 Must-Visit Attractions 🏮 Chinatown *"Europe's 2nd/3rd largest!"* (but smaller than London’s 🏙️). Packed with authentic eateries 🥢 + historic buildings. 🖼️ Manchester Art Gallery Housed in 3 Greek Ionic-style buildings (1824-1835) 🏛️, designed by Sir Charles Barry (of Westminster fame!). 🎨 Northern Quarter Manchester’s hipster hub! Think street art, vinyl shops 🎶, indie cafés ☕, and vintage boutiques 👗. ⛪ Manchester Cathedral Gothic+ stained glass🌈. Open daily (9AM-4PM), Sundays at noon only ⛪. 🎓 University of Manchester Founded in 1824 🏛️ (Russell Group OG!). *40%+ Chinese students*—home away from home! 🇨🇳📚 ⚽ Etihad Stadium / Old Trafford Not in the city center! (Opposite directions 🧭). Book tours early + grab merch at the shops! 🛒 #Manchester #StudyInMCR #RailcardHacks #UKTravel #CityOfCulture 🇬🇧📸