📍 Cambridge Day Trip｜Punting on the Cam

A day in Cambridge is like stepping into a living poem 🎶—glide along the River Cam, wander through centuries-old colleges, and soak in the romance of one of the world’s most iconic university towns! Cambridge is breathtaking! Whether you’re punting on the gentle river or exploring grand academic courtyards, this city will capture your heart ❤️. And guess what? Many of the punters are actually Cambridge or Oxford students—smart and good-looking! 🚣‍♂️🎓 📅 Recommended duration: 1 day 🚆 Transport: Take the train to Cambridge Station—the countryside views along the way are gorgeous! Get a Railcard (£35) if traveling multiple times; it pays off quickly. Buy an Off-Peak Day Return ticket at the station counter a day before—valid after 9:30 AM with return any time that day. 🏛️ Suggested Route: 1️⃣ Fitzwilliam Museum (Free | Closed Mon | Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00) Houses ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artefacts + sculptures. Upstairs: Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh! 🖼️ 2️⃣ Pembroke College (Free) Known as the most beautiful college in Cambridge—serene gardens, perfect for photos on a sunny day! 📸 3️⃣ Mathematical Bridge & Corpus Clock The bridge is a pioneer of steel engineering; the clock, unveiled by Hawking, features a time-eating grasshopper! ⏰ 4️⃣ King’s College (Ticket required | Student discount available) Home to the Xu Zhimo poetry stone, grand chapel, and vast lawns—ideal for relaxing in the sun! ☀️ 5️⃣ Newton’s Apple Tree Even in early August, you can still spot green apples—channel your inner genius! 🍏 6️⃣ Bridge of Sighs Where students supposedly sighed over failed exams 😮💨 7️⃣ Shopping Street Great for vintage jewellery and second-hand clothing! 🛍️ 🛶 Punting Tips: Go with Cambridge Chauffeur Punts (green logo)! £22/adult | £20/student (must show ID). Best time: late afternoon—avoid crowds + enjoy golden hour glow 🌅 You can also self-hire (£32/hour) but no guided stories. 🍜 Food Recs: Try local gelato (£3/scoop) or famous Jack’s Gelato. Highly recommend PHO Vietnamese noodle bar—they give free postcards! 🍜💌 ✨ Hidden Gem: Fans of the 1983 version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes? Take a 40-min bus to Cambridge Cemetery (Plot 29) to pay respects to Barbara Yung’s resting place. #WorldFamousUniversities #ClassicalArchitecture #Cambridge #HistoricBuildings #DayTrip #UKLife #StudyInUK #LondonDayTrips #UKTravel