【推荐1】The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks, and unusual structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel schedules.

Underwater World Langkawi

Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures including seals, seahorses, as well as ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 9:30-22:30

Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise

Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 birds from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11:00 and 16:00.

Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-18:00

Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Art in Paradise Langkawi

It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00

Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman

It is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-19:00

Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.5 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

【推荐2】When it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the best buys on the market right now.

1. Boardman CX Comp

This is a cross-country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears(变速器), which are outstanding for its price.

&650, Halfords

2. Planet X RT-58 v2

Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.

&585, Planet X

3. Specialized Allez ES

Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.

&575, Evans Cycles

4. Boardman Road Team Carbon

If you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.

&800, Halfords

【推荐3】Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program, a local day camp, or a sleepaway adventure experience, summer programs for teens are a great opportunity to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends outside of the classroom.

World Scholars Academy

World Scholars Academy offers elite (精英的) summer computer science courses for ages 12-18 designed and taught by world-leading software engineering scholars. Explore your future career path and accelerate your success with personalized college guidance and high-level instruction in coding and computer science led by the world’s most accomplished educations.

Cost: $1,500

Provided by: independent provider

Session length: two weeks

Entering grade: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Hollinsummer

Hollinsummer is a summer program for young women with interests in creative writing, social justice, theater, or riding. Designed for passionate, talented high school girls, Hollin-summer brings together students from across the country for an exciting week of learning on one of Virginia’s most beautiful campuses.

Cost: $500

Provided by: college

Session length: one week

Entering grade:9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

ArtsBridge Summer

Sing, dance and act your heart out for two incredible weeks. These programs provide specialized guidance on what it takes to be a theater artist, from acting to song &dance with an eye on college admission in the performing arts.

Cost: $3,000

Provided by: college

Session length: two weeks

Entering grade: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Future Stars

The baseball camp is designed for campers of all skill levels, whether you’re a young player learning about the game or an experienced athlete looking to improve your talent. We put the time into group each camper accordingly. With these age and skill specific groupings, campers are able to improve their level of play and raise their confidence on the field in a fun, team-oriented environment.

Cost: $1,499

Provided by: independent provider

Session length: one week

Entering grade: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th,10th

【推荐2】Art Exhibition in Guangzhou in the second half of 2015

Exhibition by Lin Yusi — Another Way to Meet the Natural World

“Wu Se,” a solo exhibition by Lin Yusi, will be held at the Fei Gallery beginning October 16. A graduate of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Lin is now a member of the China Artists Association.

Opening: October 16, Friday, 8:00 p.m.

Duration: October 16 – November 18

Venue: Fei Gallery, G/F, Estate Plaza, 5 Nonglin Xia Lu

Ou Wu’s Solo Exhibition at Yuge Art Salon

Ou Wu, a practitioner of clay art and the deputy (副的) president of the Guangdong Carving Art Research Center, is presenting a solo exhibition at Yuge Art Center in Fangcun. Visitors will discover nearly 100 pieces of his recent works in bright colors and in vivid sketches.

Time: September 29 – October 15 (10:00-17:00, closed on Sundays)

Venue: Yuge Art Salon No. 4 Building, Xinyi International Place, Changdi Road, Fangcun Dadao Dong, Liwan District.

Exhibition for “Eight Scenes of Guangzhou in History”

A lengthy scroll (画卷) of Chinese painting called “Eight Scenes of Guangzhou in History” is on a traveling exhibition. The works were on display in Guangzhou this February and March. The display in Macau now is free of charge in Kam Pek Community Centre and will run until October 5. The long scroll has lovely sections, representing the Song, Yuan, Ming, early Qing, and late Qing dynasties, as well as the years of 1963, 1986, 2002 and 2011.

Chinese Paintings Since the Song Dynasty: Highlights of the Guangdong Museum’s Collection

Guangdong Museum holds a new exhibition displaying selected paintings since Song Dynasty. The 69 exquisite historical paintings are divided into four sections: Song and Yuan dynasties, Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, and modern times of China. The exhibition has reflected the development of Guangdong painting.

Time: 2015 September 16 – 2016 January 3

Venue: Calligraphy (书法) and Painting Hall, 3rd Floor, Guangdong Museum