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
The Princes Street Garden is picturesque, with the memorial tower of Scott, a famous Scottish literary artist, standing on another green space in the garden, the largest and most unique Scottish flower clock in the world. During the festival, the gardens of Princes Street are blooming and beautiful, and there are players in traditional Scottish dresses playing bagpipes in Princes Street Park from time to time.
Princes Street Gardens is the boundary between Edinburgh's Old and New Town. The garden stands a 200-foot Scott Memorial Tower, up its 287-step narrow staircase, and can reach the tower's observation deck overlooking the city.
There are many good high street brands (Topshop, New Look, Next, Primark, etc.), and there are some good small bars/restaurants with many good choices. If you like small retail stores (to St Stephen's Street in Stockbridge), this may not be the right place for you.
Far away, you can see the open Prince's Garden with lush, dense woods, green lawns, bright flowers and leisure tourists. It's easy to understand that Edinburgh is a city of ancient and modern fusion. We walked past the Prince's Garden. The Scott Monument in the garden is very powerful. It stands out in the arms of the ancient buildings around the park. On the side of Prince's Garden is Prince Street, which is also the main road of Edinburgh, but it is the boundary between the old city and the new city of Edinburgh.
Prince Street Garden Slope Utilization User Experience Full Score Ha-ha! I was impressed by the garden of Prince Street. People lie idly in the sun on the Spotless grass. It's unrealistic to live in a dream.
The Princes Street Gardens are picturesque, a dividing line between Edinburgh's Old and New Town and one of Scotland's most famous landscapes. The garden stands 200 feet tall in memory of Sir Walter Scott, a famous Scottish literary artist, and through its narrow 287 steps, you can reach the observation deck on the spire, overlooking Edinburgh city center and the surrounding scenery. On sunny days, locals and visitors alike enjoy the sun on the wide lawn or benches in the garden.
The garden of Prince Street under the castle is picturesque, with Scott's Memorial Tower standing in it. Every time during the festival, the flowers in the garden of Prince Street are in full bloom and very gorgeous. There were not many people in the garden and it was very quiet, which contrasted with the bustling Prince Street. There is a beautiful garden on Prince Street called Prince Street Garden. Prince Street Garden is a picturesque garden with Scott's "Memorial Tower" standing in it. We walk to Prince Street Garden, where there is a large green grassland with daffodils, tulips and cherry blossoms. From the garden we can look up to Edinburgh. Unfortunately, no stroll is called "the widest, longest and most beautiful street in the world "