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10 Best Places to Visit in the UK.
英国十大必去胜地
Composed of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,
英国由英格兰、威尔士、苏格兰以及北爱尔兰组成，
the United Kingdom has long been a favorite European tourist destination for many because of its beautiful countryside,
对于许多游客而言，英国一直是欧洲最著名的旅游胜地，原因是这里美丽恬静的乡村，
historic cities, topnotch museums and outstanding theaters.
历史悠久的城市，世界一流的博物馆以及奢华典雅的剧院。
From medieval castles to stately mansions and the awe-inspiring scenery of the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands,
从中世纪城堡到威严的府邸，再到景色宜人的湖区和苏格兰高地，
there are a diverse set of places to visit in the UK.
英国有许多值得游客欣赏的靓丽美景。
Ten: Cambridge.
剑桥
Cambridge is a charming English city located on the River Cam just north of London.
剑桥是一座美丽的英格兰城市，位于伦敦北部，剑河之上。
As the home to one of the world's top universities, the University of Cambridge,
这里拥有一座世界顶级学府——剑桥大学，
it has all of the cultural and entertainment options you might expect from a college town.
在这座大学城，游客既能够品味这里的文化，又能玩得尽兴。
The King's College Chapel, situated along the River Cam, is considered a fine example of perpendicular Gothic architecture
国王学院礼拜堂位于剑河沿岸，它被誉为哥特式垂直建筑的典范，
and is one of the most visited sights in the city.
也是剑桥浏览人数最多的景点之一。
Nine: Lake District.
湖区
Located in northwest England in the county of Cumbria,
湖区位于英格兰西北部，属于坎布里亚郡，
the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK.
它是英国第二大国家公园。
The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills carved by glacial erosion and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery.
这里最吸引人的要数冰蚀形成的湖泊、群山以及小丘，景色优美，让人叹为观止。
It is England's premier destination for hiking and climbing.
它也是英格兰最重要的登山和徒步圣地。
Among the most popular places to visit in the United Kingdom,
在英国所有最受欢迎景点中，
the park is visited by about 14 million tourists each year.
每年有大约1400万人前往这这片湖区公园。
Eight: Snowdonia.
斯诺登尼亚国家公园
Snowdonia is an awesome national park.
它是一个景色优美的国家公园。
There is simply no other way to describe the stunning 360-degree views of the mountains, valleys and coast below.
360度环顾四周，我们无法用语言来形容这里的群山、河谷以及海岸。
On a clear day, visitors can even see Ireland.
如果天气晴朗，游客甚至还能看到爱尔兰。
Located along the coast of Wales, Snowdonia is home to Snowdon,
它位于威尔士沿岸，这里拥有斯诺登尼亚山峰，
the highest mountain in Wales and England, and the largest lake in Wales.
它是威尔士和英格兰最高峰，同样也拥有威尔士面积最大的湖泊。
It is the third largest national park in the United Kingdom.
也是全英国第三大国家公园。
Seven: Chester.
切斯特
Not far from the border with Wales, the city of Chester lies on the River Dee in Cheshire, England.
切斯特距离威尔士不远，它位于迪河之上，属于英格兰柴郡。
The city is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history,
这座城市有2000多年历史，这里的历史悠久，
culture and architecture on hand spanning several eras.
文化深厚，历史建筑可以跨越多个时代。
Distinctive 19th century black-and-white revival architecture can be found throughout the city.
独具特色的19世纪黑白相间的复兴式建筑随处可见。
The Roman and medieval walls encircling the city are one of Chester's biggest tourist attractions.
环绕这座城市的是罗马时期以及中世纪城墙，它是切斯特最著名的旅游景点。
Six: Cornwall.
康沃尔
Cornwall is a study in contrasts.
康沃尔是一座反差非常大的城市。
It is charming and quaint, yet rugged and isolated.
它既有古典美，也有粗糙，与世隔绝的感觉。
Located in the westernmost point of the United Kingdom,
它位于英国最西端，
Cornwall is a peninsula that offers rocky cliffs overlooking the sea on its northern side and golden sand beaches that are loved by tourists on the south.
它是一座半岛，您可以在悬崖上俯瞰北面壮丽的大海，以及南面备受游客欢迎的黄金沙滩。
