【推荐2】Even our quietest corners are full of surprises. Yes, rural Britain is famous for its dazzlingly diverse national parks.

The Lake District

This is nature’s playground. From the tip of England’s tallest peak to the nation’s deepest lake, this national park is packed with super-sized scenery—and there are endless ways to get involved: wild swimming, rafting, canyoning, sailing…, not to mention some of Britain’s premier hiking trails.

The South Downs

The South Downs will take your breath away-in more ways than one. Yes, its views are magnificent, but there are also epic trails to hike, rivers to kayak, castles to conquer and wild woods to explore. And while its biodiversity is impressive, the area is also home to thriving towns and dynamic history, from the cathedral city of Winchester to the 2,000-year-old Roman villa at Bignor.

The Scottish Highlands

Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the Highlands are about beauty and adventure. With islands for exploring, thick pine forests to wander and peaks to climb, it’s packed with picture-perfect scenery and exciting experiences. From the valleys of Loch Lomond to the heights of Ben Nevis, expect everything from folk festivals to off-roading.

Cornwall

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions, you’ll find an abundance of places to visit in Cornwall. From catching a performance at the open-air clifftop Minack Theatre to surfing the waves at Newquay’s Fistral Beach, Cornwall has something for everyone.

【推荐1】Student Film Festival

Student Film Festival celebrates learning across the curriculum through the exciting and dynamic medium of short film.

Through film, students can tell stories, investigate ideas, document learning in any area of study and express the complexity of their thinking through a range of genres and technical approaches.

With the creative use of digital media, students can integrate their personal perspectives to explore the diverse and challenging issues of our time.

It’s open to all students, regardless of school. We are accepting submissions in the following categories:

Cartoon (up to 30 mins)

Documentary(纪录片)(up to 60 mins)

Music Video(under 10 mins)

Science Fiction Short (up to 25 mins)

Situational Comedy (under 10 mins)

Web Series(up to three episodes, no more than 30 mins each)

So far, more than 20 entries have been selected across all categories. We will gradually announce the chosen entries for each category, giving you a chance to watch all the films online and vote for your favourites. Winners in all categories will be announced on Wednesday, 27 December.

Over the years, our film festivals have attracted thousands of filmmakers from around the world. Each festival features live screenings in our own school theater. Our 80-seat theater is outfitted with a 4K projector and seven speakers throughout the venue, delivering high quality in a first-class screening environment. Filmmakers whose works are accepted into our festival will receive free passes to the school theater, invitations to film masterclasses, and are considered for awards.

【推荐2】Four of the Best Exhibitions to Visit

Image of the West

Illustrations for different reading materials, such as books and magazines, help readers of many ages better understand the content. Meanwhile they also stand alone as quality works of art for fine techniques and colors. Image of the West, an illustration exhibition until July 28, gathers such works by famous artists in Europe and the United States. Reservation is required.

Open on July 12-17. 2021. 10 am-5 pm.

Closed on Mondays.

Tsinghua University Art Museum, Haidian district. 010-62781012.

Tibetan Art Exhibition

The Yan Huang Ant Museum is shoving its collection of folk art objects, including embroidered textile pieces (绣制的纺织品)made by housewives and paper-cuttings by well-known folk artists across the nation. The exhibition through August 1 shows the bold folk art and the profound cultural meanings being implied.

Open on July 15, 2021. 10 am-6 pm.

Closed on July 12.

9 Huizhonglu, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. 010-64912902.

Lacquer Art Show

An exhibition now at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum until Oct 23, 2022, reviews the glory of lacquer art (漆艺)in ancient China, showing some 87 fine objects in the museum collection dated between the Song（960-1279）and Qing（1644-1911）dynasties. Come and book before availability.

Open on July 12, 2021. 1-5 pm.

Closed on Mondays.

Zhejiang Provincial Museum, 25 Gushan Lu, Hangzhou. 0571-86013085.

The Lasting Charm of Cultural Relics

This exhibition at Sichuan Museum examines the long-standing influence of the exchanges between different civillzations which were promoted by the ancient Silk Road. The exhibition through August 20 uses nearly 300 artifacts to reflect the diversity and dynamics of these cultures.

Open on July 11, 2021. 9 am-l pm.

251 Huanhua Nan Lu, Chengdu, Sichuan province. 028-65521888.