🇬🇧 Oxford University: Gu Ailing's Photo Spots & Must-See Guide! 📸✨
Visiting Oxford wasn't quite what I expected—it’s a charming small city where: ☀️ Daytime = Tourist buzz 🌙 Nighttime = Peaceful serenity 🏛️ Architecture = Ancient, yet filled with modern student energy! 🎓 Oxford’s Unique Vibe No grand "university gate" (unlike Chinese campuses) No single iconic tower (unlike some U.S. colleges) Instead, it’s a stunning collection of historic buildings—so prepare for lots of walking! 👟 Pro Tip: Comfortable shoes are a MUST—this is a full-day walking adventure! ⭐ If You Only Visit One Spot: Christ Church The most famous & historic college in Oxford, founded in 1525 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. 🏰 Highlights of Christ Church: 1️⃣ Tom Tower 🏛️ Designed by Christopher Wren (yes, that Wren!) 2️⃣ Great Hall 🍽️ The real-life inspiration for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts dining hall! 3️⃣ Tom Quad 🌿 Oxford’s largest quadrangle—with a breathtaking central lawn. 📸 Gu Ailing’s photo spot: Right at the entrance (you can’t miss it!). 💷 Entry Fee: ~£24 (includes audio guide in Chinese). 🎥 Harry Potter Fans, Rejoice! This is as close to Hogwarts as it gets—magical architecture blending: Gothic Revival Neoclassical Renaissance Tudor Style #WorldTopUniversity #Oxford #OxfordUniversity #HarryPotter #GuAiling #GothicArchitecture