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Cambridge University Town is the place that I most wanted to see in England. The buildings here are so ancient and a study place for many great people, including Sir Issac Newton, Founder of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew and early 20th century Chinese Poet, Xu Zhimo\/\u5f90\u5fd7\u6469, Steven Hawking and many more. \u00a0The prestigious university also won 89 Nobel Prize in total including six different\u00a0disciplines, one of the top university for producing \u00a0most Nobel Prize winners.<\/p>\n

Cambridge University is one of the oldest University in the world, established in 13th century, top 4th oldest. \u00a0It has 31 Colleges and some of the famous colleges that we came across are King’s College, Queens College, Trinity College, St John’s College<\/strong>. \u00a0It would take days and weeks if you wanted to visit all the 31 colleges in Cambridge. \u00a0Just pick few of the above.<\/p>\n

King’s College\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There is always a fees to pay to enter the colleges in Cambridge. Admission fees<\/a>\u00a0for King’s College, check here. \u00a0If you don’t feel like paying the high admission fees, you can also take a look from outside, you are still able to see clearly the interesting architectures of this most famous colleges in the world.<\/p>\n

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Punting In Cambridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Punting<\/a><\/p>\n

Punting is a must do activity in Cambridge, not to be missed. The River Cam runs through the heart of Cambridge enabling you to enjoy fantastic view and really a treat to your eyes. The 45 mins traditional Cambridge Punt is only GBP 10 per person.<\/p>\n

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Students enjoying neatly trimmed green lawn, sunny weather and \u00a0the excited tourists in the punting at the bank of River Cam.<\/p>\n

\"Punting<\/a><\/p>\n

There are about 12 people sitting on the punt and there is a young man who will do all the hard work and he stands on the back of the punt. \u00a0The young punter also give explanation of the buildings and the history along River Cam.<\/p>\n

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Spotted a swan coming near me to ask for food.<\/p>\n

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Dog here is lucky, it gets a ride in the punting too!<\/p>\n

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Mathematical Bridge at Queen’s College<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are countless bridges in River Cam and one of the special one made from wood, called Mathematical Bridge.<\/p>\n

\"Mathematical<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mathematical Bridge first built in 1749, this is the third version. \u00a0The Mathematical Bridge is also an important landmark in the River Cam. \u00a0Myth suggest Sir Isaac Newton first built the Mathematical Bridge without bolts and nuts. \u00a0But I do spotted plenty of nuts and bolts when we passed by. \u00a0Obviously a myth.<\/p>\n

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“Farewell, Cambridge\/\u518d\u522b\u5eb7\u6a4b”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thinking of Xu Zhimo\/\u5f90\u5fd7\u6469, the Chinese great poet from the 1920s, recalling one of his most important piece of poem. \u00a0“Farewell, Cambridge\/\u518d\u522b\u5eb7\u6a4b”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Farewell<\/a><\/p>\n

\u8f7b\u8f7b\u7684\u6211\u8d70\u4e86\uff0cSoftly I am leaving,
\n\u6b63\u5982\u6211\u8f7b\u8f7b\u7684\u6765\uff1bJust as softly as I came;
\n\u6211\u8f7b\u8f7b\u7684\u62db\u624b\uff0cI softly wave goodbye
\n\u4f5c\u5225\u897f\u5929\u7684\u4e91\u5f69\u3002To the clouds in the western sky.<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n

\u6084\u6084\u7684\u6211\u8d70\u4e86\uff0cQuietly I am leaving,
\n\u6b63\u5982\u6211\u6084\u6084\u7684\u4f86\uff1bJust as quietly as I came;
\n\u6211\u6325\u4e00\u6325\u8863\u8896\uff0cGently waving my sleeve,
\n\u4e0d\u5e36\u8d70\u4e00\u7247\u4e91\u5f69\u3002I am not taking away a single cloud.<\/p>\n

“Farewell, Cambridge”\/\u518d\u522b\u5eb7\u6a4b. – Xu Zhimo\/\/\u5f90\u5fd7\u6469\u00a0(6 November 1928)<\/p>\n

\"Farewell,<\/a><\/p>\n

Xu Zhimo’s romantic poem paints such a lovely picture of punting in Cambridge, you could only realize how beautifully it describes the river when you are here.<\/p>\n

\""Farewell,<\/a><\/p>\n

View from the River Cam – King’s College<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can also go for the world-famous choir in King’s College Chapel, the choir have spread its reputation across the globe. \u00a0If you have more time, why not? A treat to you ears \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Admission Fees :<\/p>\n