and as its name implies, it's located just west of old-town London.

顧名思義，西區位於倫敦這座古老城市的西邊。

Chic boutiques, cozy cafés and noisy pubs are set in centuries-old buildings

時髦的精品店、舒適溫馨的咖啡館和喧鬧的夜店，

that line the narrow streets, and everywhere you go,

都開設於狹小街道旁的百年老建築中，

there are people out just having fun.

無論您走到哪裡，到處都有出門找樂子的人。

Historically the preserve of the rich and well-to-do,

過去，西區曾經是富裕人家居住的地區，

the West End once offered an escape from the smog and crowds of industrial London.

讓這些人得以遠離倫敦這座工業城市的煙霧與擁擠。

Nowadays, it's open to everyone to enjoy,

如今，所有人都能來到這裡，

and the trendy shops and eateries bring in a youthful crowd.

時尚的商店和餐館更帶來了年輕的人潮。

The glowing billboards of Piccadilly Circus

皮卡迪利圓環的大螢幕廣告牆，

are one of the most photographed sights in London,

是遊客們最喜歡拍照留念的景點之一，

and nearby Trafalgar Square is a favorite meeting spot,

附近的特拉法加廣場則是許多人約會碰面的地點，

with the National Gallery right next door.

而國家美術館就在旁邊。

The West End is also London's main theatrical district,

西區也是倫敦主要的劇院區，

and attracts stage shows from around the world.

吸引來自世界各地的舞臺表演在此演出。

The bars and restaurants along fashionable Carnaby Street

時髦的卡納比街上林立著眾多酒吧與餐館，

hum with theatergoers and crowds enjoying pre-show drinks.

戲迷和觀眾們都喜歡在演出前到此喝上一杯。

From a once exclusive London getaway to a bustling retail and entertainment quarter,

曾經是倫敦富人專屬的高級特區，如今則成為熱鬧的購物娛樂區，

the West End is now one of the most popular corners of London.

西區現在已是倫敦最潮去處之一。