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From the Karakoram Mountain to the Indus River plain, Pakistan is home to many breathtaking landscapes.

Kaghan Valley

Kaghan Valley is a place of fairytales. According to one version of a local legend, a prince of Persia fell in love with a fairy princess in the valley. But a giant (巨人) was also in love with the princess. One day, she escaped with the prince. In his anger, the giant flooded the valley and created lakes with his tears. Today, visitors from around the world travel to Keghan Valley for its beautiful lakes, mountain scenery, and clear night skies.

Baltoro Glacier

Baltoro Glacier is one of the world’s largest glacier valleys. Though difficult to access, it is one of the most highly visited regions in Pakistan because of mountain climbing destinations like K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum peaks in this area. Baltoro Glacier is not only known for its scenery, but as a life source-a large percentage of northern Pakistan’ s population depends on the water from Baltoro Glacier.

Deosai National Park

Known as “Land of the Giants”, the park is swept by wildflowers and rare butterflies each spring. This biodiversity hot spot is home to the Tibetan wolf, Himalayan ibex, Tibetan red fox and the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear. The park was given Wold Heritage status in 2016.

Hingol National Park

Hingol National Park is the largest national park in Pakistan. While it is well-known for its diverse (各式各样的) wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its active mud volcanoes. One of the most famous mud volcanoes is Chandragup, a sacred site for Hindus. Every spring, more than 40,000 people went there to honor the goddess Sati. Before they pay their respect to the goddess at a nearby temple, they have to clean their bodies with the mud.

1. What can tourists do in Kaghan Valley?
A.Enjoy its beautiful scenery.B.Pay respect to the goddess Sati.
C.See active mud volcanoes.D.Climb the world’s highest mountain.
2. Which is the main water source for northern Pakistan?
A.Kaghan Valley.B.Hingol National Park.
C.Baltoro Glacier.D.Deosai National Park.
3. What do the last two parks have in common?
A.They are sacred sites for Hindus.B.They are known for diverse wildlife.
C.They are famous volcanic parks.D.They are given World Heritage status.
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