Best places to visit in the UK
The United Kingdom has long been a favorite European tourist destination for many people because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a charming English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world's top universities, the University of Cambridge has all of the cultural and entertainment options you might expect from a college town.
Chester
Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture on hand lasting several eras（时代). The Roman and medieval（中世纪的）walls around the city are one of Chester's biggest tourist attractions.
Stonehenge
One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge consists of earthworks surrounding a circular (环形的) setting of large standing stones in southwest England. It is also home to the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BCE that Stonehenge came to be completed.
Lake District
Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills carved by glacial erosion (冰川侵蚀) and providing dramatic and inspiring sights. It is England's famous destination for long walks and climbing.
