City Walking Guide: Plymouth, the safest city in the UK
"Cityscape" is a very broad term that most of the time refers not only to a certain place, but also to a place we have experienced, are familiar with and have left deep memories. It may be obvious to everyone, or it may be a secret that only you know.
Memories are raging, and the authors are calm, sincere, and honest. We hope to take you on a journey through each of the interesting and extraordinary cityscapes in our "City Walk Guide" series.
Hello friends of The Minority, I am the rightfully named Park Bucheng, whose name is taken from Mr. Guo Degang's famous comic strip and is one of my favorites among Mr. Yu Qian's many titles. I'm a fan of Old Mac, a reader of The Minority, and after seeing the City Wanderer Guide series, I couldn't resist sharing my little city, Plymouth Plymouth, with you.
By coincidence I came to this seaside city for college, and for those who have lived in Haikou for more than twenty years, it is indeed a new thing. Record some of the past events of a small city that accompanied us through our youth; share some of the help that may not be useful to those who, in the future, have the chance to travel to South England.
Non-famous port city in the UK - Plymouth
Plymouth is in Devon, South England, near Cornwall, which is rich in pixies, and if you don't looking up the information anyway: the counties of Somerset, Dorset.
Suffering from its awkward positioning as a city, Plymouth could only claim to be one of the safest cities in the UK for a time, but that's not a list that has any appeal or gold, and we haven't seen Plymouth's name even since 2016. What's more, as a tourist destination, it's not as good as Cardiff, where you can shop cheaply, or Penzance, the 'end of the world'; for education, it's worse than the surrounding cities of Exeter and Bath, Southampton and Bristol.
- Plymouth, if you're travelling alone, you don't have to go. *
-- Lu Xun
The tracks are almost within touching distance of pedestriansThe most comfortable way to get straight to Plymouth from London Heathrow out of the terminal is by bus, but you can't miss it if you're a traveller, you should never miss the train heading to South England. Remember to sit on the south side by the window, the train offers the best view of the magnificent South of England coastline.
Some things that can actually be left out about Plymouth
The bay where the May Flower left her post and a must-see for every traveller Everyone who has had the pleasure of visiting Plymouth will have heard the tales of The history of Plymouth as the port of departure for the May Flower. So in addition to Plymouth, England, the American colony stopover in Massachusetts was also called Plymouth, like the Indians who were inexplicably renamed by the international community. At first hearing Plymouth Plymouth will often be confused with Portsmouth Portsmouth, and although both cities have their own distinctive features, if one is visited, the other is not necessary.
The port, which was not very busy in the past, is now home to the small yachts of the rich and famous and the fishing boats of the middle class. There's a saying floating around the internet that "England has only one city, London, the rest are villages." I don't know if places like Manchester agree, but it's true that most of the places that are called cities are not even close to the size of some of our counties. The same is true of Plymouth, as it only takes about ten minutes to walk from the city to the sea.
Roland Levinsky Building - Plymouth University's calling cardThe 'Chocolate Building' in the city centre, the main building of Plymouth The main building of Plymouth University is also largely inaccessible to students of the business school; marine, art and shipping are still quite competitive at Plymouth University, which attracts many seekers from Europe.
The 24-hour library has saved many late-stage social phobes and night owls Few locals stay up all night to write papers, probably because of a fear of baldness . But some of my foreign friends can't understand the fact that some international students sleep in class, drink after dinner, and study all night after drinking and still end up with a low overall score.
City Center/Centre - Downtown
The aerial view makes Plymouth look even more puny with the city centre being the place to inevitably pass through, hardly any different from the average small British town; if live in a student flat in the city centre, you can basically go home with a basket of fresh, cheap blueberries after buying any necessities within 10 minutes.
For seekers, the city centre is nothing more than a commute This is what I like best about What I like most about Plymouth's urban layout is that the city centre was not originally designed to wow tourists, but to serve the surrounding townspeople. The central square can host festivals and spontaneous performances by street artists, but the best thing is to go and have a cup of afternoon tea with old English ladies and listen to them chatter about the city's past.
Steak & Omelette - Plymouth city centre's only recommended restaurant Sharp's is Cornwall's ale brand, and the cheap, large bottle of Doom Bar is not a million times better than Budweiser; I especially recommend ordering a glass of it with the signature steak omelette (even the name of the shop is Steak & Omelette) at this centrally located stalwart for a bit of South English countryside, cost-effective luxury.
Plymouth Hoe - Highlands on the coastline
Plymouth Hoe (Plymouth Heights) - The only officially designated city landmark with a long and carefully cared for lawn, Plymouth The Highlands is a great place for picnics, after dinner walks, and watching the sea. If you're an international student going with a drone for aerial photography, be careful not to fly over the military base, some of it is not easy to explain.
Smeaton's Tower - Smeaton's Tower, long a staple of the city's business cardsSmeaton's Tower Built in 1759 and costing just £40,000, instead of buying a suite in a first class city, you could buy a lighthouse and live by the sea. The Holiday Inn Plymouth is also a great choice for travellers, with uninterrupted views of the sea and 'tower' and easy walking access to most of the places to visit in Plymouth.
the Barbican - which translates to a walkway of pubs, restaurants, and small shops Exit the Heights and head east along the coastline. In ten minutes you can walk into the Barbican, a great place to pick up cheap souvenirs, have a drink and take photos.
If you have enough time, you can follow the local old man and experience the sea fishing. For those who are seafood obsessed, try the authentic English seafood at Platters, one of the most famous seafood restaurants in the area.
the Platters - A restaurant of around 50 pounds per person, the conscience of Great Britain's prices a restaurant that has been open for decades and every day on a chalkboard The fresh ingredients of the day are written down on the board every day. The owner is also very thoughtful, with a good Chinese translation of common dishes such as squid and scallops that Chinese students need to pull out their phones to translate.
Royal William Yard
The angle of the net picture is indeed better than the one you took yourself> Built in 1825, Royal William Yard Considered a historic and one of the most important historic British military complexes, it is the largest Grade I listed European military building.
The above is a machine translated, revised version of the official website. For locals and international students, it's a place to eat, shoot sunsets, take pictures of small boats, and take pictures of beautiful girls.
The aerial shot doesn't look far from downtown, but the recommendation is actually transit distance. Called the Royal Enclosure, the attraction is surrounded by chain restaurants and unexplained souvenir shops. Worth a visit, and the sunset over the harbour can be considered a Plymouth sight; a bus ride all the way west to the end, just a few songs away.
Writing at the end: Christmas in Plymouth
Christmas in the UK is supposed to be similar to the Chinese New Year holiday at home. There is not a single open restaurant on the street, and the only thing that can take care of the feral cats 24h except McDonald's is the vending machine in the library (which only contains cookies and chocolates).
Street corners and window displays that are redecorated every year. But it's also the best time for a city stroll, except for Christmas in smaller cities outside of London, without a bit of hustle and bustle. Some people who need energy in solitude will inevitably look back on countless nights of street wandering.
Christmas Werewolf, and the perfect time to see colorful-haired international student friends> The people you travel with are more important than the places you arrive at
So even small towns can live out the best stories. Christmas is almost here and the first draft that hasn't been straightened out in over a month is sort of done, so reward yourself with a Christmas present this year supervisor otter.
I'm afraid I'm overwhelmed with wishes for Christmas Eve night, so I wish you all an early Merry Christmas and Merry Christmas ~