Before I visited London, I\u2019ve got mixed reviews from friends about going up the London Eye. The seasoned travellers warned me it\u2019s a pricey tourist trap, but those who\u2019ve gone up fondly recalled sweeping views of the city.<\/p>\n

A British friend urged me to visit, that was all the encouragement I needed. If the London Eye was good enough for locals to recommend, it\u2019s reason for me to go. I was there during summertime, which typically means crowds. I went on a weekday afternoon, and was pleasantly surprised at the lack of queue. It took me half an hour from buying tickets to getting into the capsule, in an orderly fashion. An adult ticket costs \u00a320.95, that is if you buy at the counter.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong><\/em> If you grab your tickets online in advance, you can get them at 10% off.<\/p>\n

There are 32 capsules in all, and each can hold up to 28 people, even then it\u2019s still pretty spacious. People move around in small groups to snap away at the 360-degree views. You don\u2019t have to worry about being blocked by anyone. Most are gracious enough to move on after they\u2019re done at one spot. The only thing you have to conquer is the darn reflection from the glass that might taint your pictures. Try different angles to escape reflections. It takes about 30 minutes to finish one cycle, so there\u2019s plenty of time grab great shots.<\/p>\n

Here are the sights you can see when you get into the capsule. I find myself extremely lucky to not encounter a completely misty day.<\/p>\n

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