Edinburgh Christmas Season|Waiting for a century sunset on Calton Hill
Edinburgh is a city full of magic, it's the kind of romantic that no matter how many times you come, you still want more.
This is my third time in Edinburgh, and Calton Hill gave me the most explosive sunset of 2023!!
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I happened to catch the Christmas market in Edinburgh, the streets are full of Christmas atmosphere, the whole city looks more vibrant.
Edinburgh city is not big, basically you can have a lot of fun just by walking, take this 2-day citywalk route, while exploring the city don't forget to go to the Christmas market to experience the local lifestyle!
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Day1️⃣
Edinburgh Castle (How can you not see the light of Scotland, you can overlook the whole Edinburgh from the castle. The castle is very big, if you visit carefully, you can stay for half a day)➡️Rose Street Butter Beer (Potions Cauldron on Rose Street is a very famous butter beer store, Harry Potter fans must not miss it)➡️George Street Christmas Market (In addition to Prince's Park, there is also a Christmas market on George Street in Edinburgh city, with fewer people, this year's carousel is on George Street)➡️Calton Hill (A must-go in Edinburgh! The sunset never disappoints)
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Day2️⃣
Dean Village (A small village on the edge of Edinburgh city, with a very British retro taste, about 20 minutes walk from the train station)➡️Victoria Street (The colorful facades are very recognizable, the shop fronts are various styles, full of Christmas atmosphere)➡️W.Armstong & Son Vintage Shop (One of the most famous vintage shops in Edinburgh, I always find something every time I come, this time I got a saddle bag)➡️Prince Street Garden Christmas Market (You can see the skyline of Edinburgh from Prince's Park, with a magical attribute, with the addition of the Christmas market, it's even more fairy tale, dinner was solved at the Christmas market, I love hot dogs + hot red wine, it's the taste of Christmas)➡️Waverley Station (Waverley Station is really full of industrial flavor, Christmas lighting is also very ceremonial)
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The winter days in Edinburgh are short, which is very suitable for citywalk, not tired and you won't feel too cold if you move around. If you have time, I highly recommend you to squat a sunrise at Arthur's Seat.
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The best way to go to Edinburgh is of course by train. It only takes over 4 hours to take the LNER train from London to Edinburgh, it's very convenient to buy tickets from the self-service machine at King's Cross Station. I stayed in York for an extra 2 days, it only takes over an hour from York to Waverley Station in Edinburgh, scanning the QR code to enter the station saves a lot of time.
First class seats come with catering service, LNER has launched a special Christmas catering, the taste is not bad (also got a lot of chocolates and candies)~ I didn't expect there to be charging devices on the LNER train, no more anxiety about phone battery
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PS: It's recommended to stay near Waverley Station in Edinburgh, it's convenient to go anywhere, you can have a lot of fun just by walking, if you haven't decided where to go for Christmas, why not come to Edinburgh for a romantic sunset~~~ Edinburgh·UK
I went to the scene and wrote that the ticket has been sold out today, so I must buy the ticket in advance on Trip.com. There are a lot of people, the weather is very good, not cold or hot, Jay Chou's MV is also shot here 🎬
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
A very beautiful city, like a medieval ancient city, the weather in May, strolling a mile of the royal, the Princes Garden, Edinburgh Castle, like crossing the medieval ancient city, very pleasant.
Obviously it is off-season, but there are still a lot of people, so you must look at your wallet. You can pre-rent the interpreter when you go in. If you still have the original plug-in headset, you can bring it. There are too many people and it is too noisy. It is very tired to keep holding it. Just follow the map, all have signs.
Edinburgh castle is one of the famous sightseeing spot in Edinburgh. The entry fee is a bit pricy (£16) but it was interesting to see the prison in the castle.
Edinburgh, a city worth visiting. The castle is on the hillside, very close to the train station and within walking distance. Ctrip ticket purchase is more cost-effective than the official. Scan the QR code of the order directly to enter. It was a pity that it rained on the day I went. It is recommended to rent a guide, otherwise, you will enter the castle and circle around, and you don't know the history. The castle looks at the city of Edinburgh above, and the scenery is good. The next day, at the foot of the mountain, in the evening, the sunset hits the castle above, so beautiful.
beautiful castle, definitely a good trip whilst in Edinburgh and views are beautiful. better done in warm weather as a lot of outdoor areas