London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the world financial center. London is the political center of Britain, with the largest number of museums, libraries, cinemas, theaters, stadiums and five-star hotels in the world. The headquarters of Fortune 500 companies 19, and seven universities of Fortune 100 companies are located in London. University College London ranks 8th in the world, 9th in Imperial College London, 27th in London School of Economics and Political Science, and 33rd in King's College London.

London is a leading world-class city. It is one of the richest, most developed, most prosperous and highest living standards cities in the world. It has influenced the whole world in politics, economy, culture, education, science and technology, finance, commerce, sports, media and fashion. It is the only city in the world that has hosted three Olympic Games.

London is the largest financial center in the world, controlling 45% of the world's foreign exchange transactions and the pricing power of commodities such as gold, silver and crude oil. It is also the largest banking, insurance, futures and shipping center in the world. The daily average foreign exchange transaction volume in London is as high as 2.7 trillion US dollars, ranking first in the world, and the total wealth of residents ranks second in the world.

Famous scenic spots in London

1, British Museum

The British Museum is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world, and its huge collection can almost show the civilization of the whole world. There are more than 7 million cultural relics and treasures from all over the world in the museum, and the richness of the collection is rare in museums all over the world.

The main collections come from the Middle Ages, especially from ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, and there are a large number of precious cultural relics from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and America. The museum is allowed to take photos and is open to the public free of charge. Cultural treasures from all over the world can only be witnessed here.

2.buckingham palace

Buckingham Palace is the place where the Queen of England works and lives in London, the administrative headquarters of the royal family, and one of the few royal palaces still in use in the world today. Like the famous Parliament Building, Tower Bridge and red double-decker bus, it is a symbol of London and even the whole UK.

The Queen usually works in Buckingham Palace and usually returns to Windsor Castle on weekends. If the queen is in the palace, the flagpole in the center of Buckingham Palace is the monarch flag, otherwise it is the British flag. During the Queen's annual visit to Scotland, Buckingham Palace's 19 national halls and gardens will be open to tourists.

3. Tower Bridge in London

Tower Bridge in London is an elevated suspension bridge across the Thames. It is a symbol of London and is called "the gate of London". The first bridge at the mouth of the Thames in London, England, is also the most famous one among the 15 bridges on the Thames. The upper floor is a wide suspended sidewalk, and pedestrians cross the bridge.

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Thames, including St Paul's Cathedral, Fragments Building and other landmark buildings. The lower floor of the bridge can be used by vehicles. When ten thousand tons of ships cross the Thames, you can see the opening of the famous Tower Bridge in London.