👣 UK Must-Visit Guide: Step Inside Big Ben 💓

🧊 Here's a little-known fact about the UK travel~ The name "Big Ben" actually refers to the great bell inside the tower, while the tower itself is officially called the Elizabeth Tower~ Let's take you on a journey to this world-class landmark in London, which sits alongside the River Thames. 🏰 As one of the world's famous Gothic-style buildings, its history dates back to 1834. After a lengthy construction period of 15 years, it was completed in 1859 and strikes every hour on the hour according to Greenwich Mean Time. 🕊️ To celebrate the opening of the London Olympics, it broke with tradition and rang 40 times in 3⃣️ minutes! ✨ Basic Information ✨ 🚪 Address: Big Ben, London SW1A 0AA 🚇 Nearest Tube Station: Westminster 🕐 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday ⌛️ Tour Duration: Approximately 90 minutes 🎫 Tickets: ▪️ Adult ticket (aged 17 and over): £25 ▪️ Child ticket (aged 11-17): £10 ⚠️ On-sale time: At 10:00 (Beijing time 17:00) on the second Wednesday of each month Tickets often sell out as soon as they are released! ❗️ It is recommended to buy tickets several months in advance or to keep refreshing for last-minute availability. 🔁 ✨ Tour Highlights ✨ 1⃣️ Spiral Staircase Climb the staircase and enjoy the structure and decoration of the clock tower from various perspectives. 🇬🇧 2⃣️ VR Technology A blend of virtual and reality, vividly learn the stories of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower. 📹 3⃣️ The Great Bell See the inner workings of the clock and step behind each of the 6.9-meter diameter dials. 🕒 4⃣️ Viewing Points Overlook the cityscape of London from the internal windows, taking in the sights of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, and more. ⛵️ ✨ One-Day City Tour Route ✨ Buckingham Palace - Westminster Abbey - Big Ben - Westminster Bridge - London Eye - Southbank Centre - Tower Bridge - St Paul's Cathedral ✨ Tour Tips ✨ 🚽 There are no restroom facilities in the tower, so it's advised to use the restroom before the visit. 👟 You will need to climb 334 steps to the interior, so it's recommended to wear sports shoes or flat shoes. ❗️ The official recommendation is to arrive 30 minutes early. If you are late, you will not be allowed entry and there will be no refund. 🇬🇧 Due to it being the office building of the UK Parliament, visits may be canceled due to parliamentary affairs and access restrictions. 📷 Photography is not allowed inside the tower, so you might want to take lots of photos on Westminster Bridge for your collection~ #TravelGuide #BigBen #London #UK #UKTourism