Hillingdon 2-Day Itinerary Recommendations

📍Itinerary Introduction 🚩Travel route 🏖️Check-in attractions 🚇Transportation 📷Shadow Phase 🍜Special food 🏠Accommodation recommendations 1. Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 💡Note: The following is a carefully planned **2-day in-depth itinerary in and around London Hillingdon**, taking into account classic attractions, local experiences and convenient transportation, suitable for short trips from Heathrow Airport: --- ### **Day 1: Historical classics and London landmarks** **🚩Route: Windsor Castle → Central London → River Thames** **🚇Transportation**: Take the train from Heathrow to Windsor (about 30 minutes), then transfer to the subway to central London. 1. **Morning｜Windsor Castle** - **Highlights**: The oldest royal residence in the world, Changing of the Guards (11 o'clock), St. George's Chapel, Queen Mary's Dolls' House. - **📸Photography spot**: Panoramic view of the castle's Long Walk and the round tower overlooking the town. - **🍴Food**: Enjoy beef pie at the traditional English Pub *The Crooked House* in Windsor. 2. **Afternoon｜London Central Landmark Tour** - **Big Ben & Houses of Parliament**: Take a photo with the classic red telephone booth. - **London Eye**: It is recommended to board the cabin at dusk to capture the sunset over the Thames. - **Westminster Abbey** (exterior): Detailed shots of the Gothic architecture. - **🍴Food**: Try freshly baked Scotch eggs or oysters at Borough Market*. 3. **Evening｜West End Theatre Experience** - Choose a classic musical (such as The Phantom of the Opera) and take the subway back to your hotel. --- ### **Day 2: Culture and local customs** **🚩Route: British Museum → Covent Garden → Notting Hill** **🚇Transportation**: The Piccadilly Line of the subway goes directly to the city center (about 50 minutes). 1. **Morning｜British Museum** - **Must-see exhibitions**: Egyptian mummies, Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures. - **📸Hidden camera position**: Shoot from above under the glass roof of the atrium dome. 2. **Afternoon｜Covent Garden & Notting Hill** - **Covent Garden**: Street performers and vintage finds at the Apple Market. - **Notting Hill**: colorful townhouses (Portobello Road), weekend antique markets. - **🍴Food**: *Dishoom* Indian restaurant (a London internet celebrity, black bean curry is recommended). 3. **Evening｜Walk in Hyde Park** - Swans by the lake and Speakers' Corner, experience the slow life of London. - **📸Photography spot**: The curved bridge by the Serpentine Lake (excellent light at dusk). --- ### **🏠Accommodation Recommendations** - **Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4**: Free airport shuttle bus directly to the airport, good soundproofing, suitable for adjusting to jet lag. - **Upgrade option**: If you have enough budget, *The Hoxton* design hotel in the city (near the subway station). --- ### **💡Notes** 1. **Transportation**: Buy an Oyster card or swipe your Contactless credit card directly. The subway fare from Heathrow to the city is about £6 (off-peak). 2. **Tickets**: Book Windsor Castle tickets on the official website to save time queuing, and choose fast-track tickets for the London Eye. 3. **Weather**: Bring a folding umbrella with you and prepare a thin jacket as the temperature difference is large in summer. 4. **Safety**: Please be aware of mobile phone theft prevention at downtown attractions and bags must be stored at museums. --- This itinerary balances history, culture and city exploration, and uses Heathrow's convenient transportation to connect the surrounding areas. It is suitable for short-distance travelers who want to experience the essence of London efficiently! 🌟