Playing around in London with Harry Potter

On June 26, 1997, the novel “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by British writer J. K. Rowling was published in the United Kingdom.

Release time : 2020-07-01 10:29:56

source : London & Partners

On June 26, 1997, the novel “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by British writer J. K. Rowling was published in the United Kingdom. This little wizard with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead was known for the first time. Soon after, the magic story of the undefeatable boy with a wand quickly won over the heart of global readers.

This year is the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Chinese version of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" in China. Like many other readers around the world, Chinese readers also experience a series of adventures with the main characters and fall in love with this magical world.

There is a city in the UK that is inextricably linked to this legendary world---London. Let's take a tour around London and find the imprint of the magic world.

Warner Bros. Studio

It used to be the shooting site of the film “Harry Potter” and was later converted into a production factory for tourists. It was made accessible to the public since 2012. Here, you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter movie, see for yourself all the scenes, costumes, and props used in the movies, and walk into some of the scenes including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office and Hagrid's hut.

The whole studio is divided into three areas: two indoor scene areas (school dormitory, classroom, various models, etc.), and an outdoor scene area (knight bus, street setting, etc.). While it reserves the iconic scenes and props to the greatest extent, it also adds many interactive activities.

the 9¾ Platform at the King's Cross Station

People who have watched “Harry Potter”, won’t forget how the students go to the magic school --- through the Hogwarts Express. The train departs from Kings Cross Station and take you all the way to Hogwarts.

Situated in the King’s Cross Station in London, the 9¾ platform does exist. Although people cannot crash into the