My Favourite Spot in London

love London. This is one city that holds a permanent place in my heart—and no matter how many times I return, I never get tired of it. These are the places I always gravitate back to, the ones that make London feel instantly familiar every single time.

Wong Kei, Chinatown

This one is probably very subjective—but Wong Kei is non-negotiable for me. Every London trip includes at least one visit here, and during my December stay I somehow ended up having lunch at Wong Kei almost every day.

Maybe it was the cold winter weather. Maybe it was pregnancy cravings. Or maybe I just needed comforting Asian food in a city that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whatever the reason, Wong Kei always delivers exactly what I need—fast, no-nonsense, and deeply satisfying.

Covent Garden

From Chinatown, it’s an easy and very pleasant walk to Covent Garden—hands down my favourite area in London.

Set in the West End, Covent Garden effortlessly blends shopping, theatre, food, history, and culture. Around the area you’ll find the London Transport Museum, the Royal Opera House, Somerset House, and the iconic Covent Garden Market. Smaller pockets like Seven Dials, St Martin’s Courtyard, Floral Street, and Neal’s Yard are all worth wandering into.

Neal’s Yard, in particular, is a personal favourite. Tucked away and colourful, it’s home to shops selling natural skincare and essential oils—dangerous territory for someone like me.

One day, while walking toward Covent Garden, I stumbled upon a Lululemon store—and I was way too excited. Have I mentioned I’m a yogaholic? At the time, there wasn’t a Lululemon store in Jakarta, so finding one in London felt like discovering a small personal miracle. Stretchy pants, yoga mats, and sporty essentials—I could’ve stayed there forever.

Oxford Street

Oxford Street is chaotic, crowded, and completely overwhelming—and yet somehow still irresistible. Stretching from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus, it’s Europe’s busiest shopping street, with hundreds of shops and endless people.

I don’t always love it… but I always end up there.

Tower of London

A short walk from our hotel near Tower Bridge, the Tower of London had always been something I admired from the outside—until pop culture finally convinced me to go in.

After watching Sherlock and reading the Bartimaeus series (both featuring stories involving the Crown Jewels and the Tower), curiosity won. And I’m glad it did.

This 900-year-old fortress has worn many hats over the centuries: royal palace, prison, armory, mint, records office, even a menagerie. Walking through it feels like stepping into layers of British history—dark, dramatic, and fascinating all at once.

And yes, I had to take photos with the guards. I think I may be developing a new obsession with photographing English guards wherever possible.

Tower Bridge – My Absolute Favourite

Tower Bridge is, without question, my most favourite spot in London.

Built between 1886 and 1894, it has stood for more than a century as one of London’s most recognisable icons. Crossing the Thames near the Tower of London, it’s elegant, dramatic, and endlessly photogenic.

And just to clear up a common misconception: Tower Bridge is not London Bridge. London Bridge (the one still standing today) dates from 1973 and is… fine. But Tower Bridge? She’s the beautiful one.

A short stroll from here brings you to St Katharine Docks, where yachts quietly line the marina. I’ve always had a soft spot for places with boats—right after my lifelong dream of owning a house facing the beach.

Closing

London, for me, isn’t about ticking off attractions—it’s about returning to places that feel familiar, comforting, and quietly personal. From Chinatown lunches to riverside walks by Tower Bridge, these spots form my own version of the city. Every visit adds a new memory, but the favourites remain the same—and that’s exactly why London keeps calling me back.