🏰 First Time at Edinburgh Castle? MUST-READ Guide! ✨
Finally stepping into the "castle guarding secrets" from songs—Edinburgh Castle, a 1,000-year-old fortress and Scotland’s crown jewel! Perched on an extinct volcano, it offers epic city views—100% worth it! 🌋🏙️ 🔑 Essential Tips 1️⃣ Book tickets ONLINE! ⚠️ Sold out often in peak season—don’t risk walk-ins! 2️⃣ Audio guide (with Chinese!) 🎧 Download to your phone for deep historical insights! 3️⃣ One O’Clock Gun 💥 (Daily except Sun/Xmas/Good Fri) ⏰ Enter by 12:30 PM to secure viewing spots! (Tradition since 1861 for sailors!) 📍 Must-See Spots Castle Gates 🏰 One O’Clock Gun site 🔫 Crown Room 👑 (Scottish Crown Jewels!) St. Margaret’s Chapel ⛪ (Oldest building, 12th c.) Mons Meg 🧱 (Giant 15th-c cannon!) Viewpoint 🌆 (Panoramic city + hidden dog cemetery 🐶🪦—army mascots’ graves!) Mary, Queen of Scots’ chambers 👑 (Dramatic rivalry with Elizabeth I!) ✨ Bonus Intel Jay Chou’s "Ming Ming Jiu" MV spots inside/outside! 📸🎵 Gift shops 🛍️: Tartan scarves, whisky, & castle-themed souvenirs! "Tattoo" isn’t ink! 🥁 It means military music show (Aug festival!). An elephant once lived here 🐘—gift from Sri Lanka! ⭐ Verdict: 5/5 stars! "History, views, secrets—Edinburgh Castle has it ALL!" 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #EdinburghCastle 🏰 #EdinburghTravel ✈️ #FirstTimeGuide 🗝️ #Scotland 🏴 #JayChouMV 🎵 #CastleLovers 👑 #TravelTips 💡