Travel Guide to Hangzhou, a Paradise on Earth
Hangzhou is now in the spotlight as the main host of the 19th Asian Games. The capital city of East China’s Zhejiang province, is one of the seven ancient capitals of China. Here are some highlights of the city you can't miss.
West Lake
West Lake is definitely a place people can never miss when visiting Hangzhou. It is situated in the center of the city, with convenient public transport access. The Hangzhou government also offers free public bikes for tourists to travel around the lake. The parks around the lake are all free to visit.
Six Harmonies Pagoda
Standing on Yuelun Hill, on the north bank of the tidal Qiantang River, the Six Harmonies Pagoda is another masterpiece built during the Wuyue Kingdom — this one designed to conquer flooding from the Qiantang River. The name Six Harmonies was given to characterize its purpose of restoring the balance between the heavens and earth, as well as north, south, east, and west.It was erected in the hope of combating the “evil” river’s tidal action. Today, the 13-storey pagoda commands a spectacular view of the Qiantang River.
The Xixi Wetland Park
Xixi, located less than five kilometers from West Lake in the west of Hangzhou, is China’s first national wetland park. Environmental degradation is threatening wetland worldwide, and more than half of the country's inter-tidal wetland has also vanished, which makes the 226 plant species, 50 kinds of fish and aquatic animals as well as 126 kinds of birds in Xixi even more valuable. Its native vegetation consists of subtropical mountainous swamp and evergreen and deciduous, broad-leafed forest.
Leifeng Pagoda
On the south of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda is considered the top scenic structure around West Lake due to its stunning silhouette in the glow of evening. For almost a thousand years the pagoda withstood fires and wars, but finally fell down in 1924.
1. What benefit is provided for tourists visiting West Lake?A.Discounted tickets. | B.Free bike rentals. |
C.Convenient location | D.Paid tourist guides. |
A.Combating the river’s annual action. |
B.Preventing the Qiantang River’s flooding damage. |
C.Restoring the balance between God and human beings. |
D.Demonstrating an image of centuries-old majesty. |
A.West Lake. | B.Six Harmonies Pagoda. |
C.The Xixi Wetland Park. | D.Leifeng Pagoda. |
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【推荐1】Italy in the spring is like something out of a magical storybook. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing Italian holiday with the one you love or a feast of water fun, Italy in spring offers something for everyone.
LAKE GARDA
Situated in northern Italy, Lake Garda offers some of the most incredible scenery in Italy. Surrounded by amazing peaks and historic castles, your spring in Italy is sure to be packed with adventure. On the shores of Lake Garda, family-friendly fun and excitement await. The largest lake in Italy is full to the brim with exciting activities, in and out of the water.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL CAESIUS THERMAE or GARDA SPA RESORT Hotel Caesius Thermae or Garda Spa Resort is a four-star hotel on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
TUSCANY COAST
Holidays to the Tuscany Coast take you on a tranquil Italian getaway filled with golden sandy bays, romantic sunsets, and charming restaurants. If you’re after sunbathing bliss, the Tuscan Coastline offers kilometres of gentle sand for you to enjoy a day of exploring the crystal waters with water sports or simply wallowing in the waves.
WHERE TO STAY: GRAND HOTEL ROYAL Located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Grand Hotel Royal offers four-star luxury on the beach.
TAORMINA
Step into one of Sicily’s most beautiful towns, rich in Greek Mythology. Perched on top of Monte Tauro on the foothills of the mammoth Mount Etna, Taormina is an ancient town that allows you to step back in time and discover the well-preserved history. The coastal setting is also the best place for a romantic sunset cruise or water sports adventure.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL VILLA BELVEDERE Situated on the east coast of Sicily in Taormina, Hotel Villa Belvedere welcomes guests in traditional Italian style.
1. Which hotel are you to stay for a visit to an ancient town?A.Grand Hotel Royal. | B.Hotel Villa Belvedere. |
C.Hotel Caesius Thermae. | D.Garda Spa Resort. |
A.They all serve as water sports destinations. | B.They all lie on tops of mountains. |
C.They are all getaways for honeymoons. | D.They all offer family activities. |
A.a travel journal | B.an encyclopedia |
C.a tour brochure | D.a self-driving guide |
【推荐2】Seattle is home to one of the busiest ports, so many visitors have a short window to crowd in as much sightseeing as possible before getting on a ship. Here are four attractions you can see in a rush.
Space Needle
Regular tickets for the Space Needle are $10 cheaper from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Order tickets in advance so you can go straight in line for the elevators. At the top, you can read fun facts about the Needle and interact with a huge, touchscreen “SkyPad”—- not to mention admiring incredible 360-degree views of the city.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Located right next to the Space Needle, this exhibit features the work of Dale Chihuly. Walk through the Glasshouse to see one of his largest pieces: a 100-foot-long glass sculpture in colors of red, orange and yellow. Order your Space Needle and Chihuly tickets together for even more savings.
Pike Place Market
Just steps from the Space Needle, you can get on the bus to the famous Pike Place Market. Give yourself plenty of time to eat your way through this huge marketplace. Most places offer samples so you can try a wide variety of snacks before you buy.
Post Alley
Located under Pike Place Market, this street is home to Seattle’s stickiest attraction: the Gum Wall. This tradition started in the 1990s, when people waiting in line for Post Alley’s Market Theater would stick their chewed gum on the wall. Since then, thousands of others have added to the collection. The wall was swept clean in 2015, but you’d never know it now. It makes for a good photo opportunity—just don’t get too close.
1. What can you do at the Space Needle?A.Taste some delicious snacks. | B.Overlook the whole city of Seattle. |
C.See a wonderful glass sculpture. | D.Take the fastest elevators in the world. |
A.An artist. | B.An actor. |
C.An architect. | D.A professor. |
A.It is a place to stick photos. | B.It is as clean as other walls. |
C.It is covered by chewed gum. | D.It is a part of Pike Place Market. |
【推荐3】Sharon Holland and her husband, Jer, are travelling around the world and saving money at the same time — by swapping (交换) houses with strangers to keep the bills low. They only have to pay for their flights, meaning they save hundreds of pounds on their holidays each year.
The couple’s occupation (职业) allows them to enjoy long periods of school holidays. Both work as school Deputy Principals,which allows them to take their children, Cian, 23, Miah,13, and Faye, 11, abroad up to four times per year. On average, they pay £1, 250 per year for flights.
Sharon, from Cork, Ireland, has exchanged her home with a stranger 40 times in the last 13 years and says she’s never looked back. She said, “I couldn’t imagine travelling any other way now. Swapping our Irish Georgian farmhouse for another house abroad is amazing. There are home-style houses, modern city apartments and beautiful architectural period houses too. Every holiday is different and staying in someone else’s house makes our experience more rewarding and enjoyable. We are able to meet more locals and understand the culture more than we would if we were to stay at a hotel. We bring our laptops during the summer weeks as we are both responsible for timetabling and school planning but this can be done at a distance.”
Sharon has visited various cities in America, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, the UK and their home country of Ireland. “But our favourite place is Italy. We have been lucky enough to visit there six times. Over the years, every experience has been great — from taking in the architecture to the food. We have made some wonderful happy memories for less,” adds she.
1. Why do the couple travel by swapping houses with strangers?A.To avoid taking flights. |
B.To spread local culture. |
C.To improve their living conditions. |
D.To cut down their travel costs. |
A.She comes from England and likes Italy. |
B.She never lives in a hotel when traveling. |
C.She likes the way of swapping houses. |
D.She plans to open a school with her husband. |
A.It introduces some ways of exchanging houses. |
B.It tells about a couple’s special way of travelling. |
C.It tries to persuade more people to travel worldwide. |
D.It teaches people how to save money while traveling. |
【推荐1】Top Four Marathons
Portland Marathon
The marathon welcomes 8, 000 people every fall. It’s a great event for first-timers because everyone is cheered on with enthusiasm no matter how long it takes to cross the finish line. The time limit for the full marathon is now at a pace of minutes per mile, or 6 hours and 33 minutes, but in the past it had an open time limit. They promise you’ll still receive your medal if you fall behind the pace, but you have to finish using the sidewalks.
TCS New York City Marathon
As the world’s biggest marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon attracts over 50,000 people to the Big Apple each November. The time limit is generous eight and a half hours, but participants must move to the sidewalk if they drop below 15-minute mile. The famous course snakes through five boroughs (行政区) of the city and crosses five bridges to end in Central Park.
Honolulo Marathon
The marathon attracts over 30,000 participants each December. The race starts on Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu and snakes its way along the breathtaking Hawaiian coastline to the finish line in Kapiolani Park. The start time is at 5: 00 am with finish line services officially open until 2: 00 pm. However, the organizers allow everyone to finish and have waiters on hand until 4: 00 pm.
Boston Marathon
The marathon is held in May every year. For this event running isn’t allowed as the city streets aren’t closed off. Participants must instead make their way along sidewalks under the guidance of event organizers and city police. The event attracts over 8,000 people who can choose anything from three-mile walk to the full 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route.
1. Where is a new marathon runner most likely to receive enthusiastic cheers?A.In Portland. | B.In New York. |
C.In Honolulu. | D.In Boston. |
A.It is extremely popular. | B.It has an open time limit. |
C.It starts and ends in a park. | D.It forbids using the sidewalk. |
A.Portland Marathon. | B.TCS New York City Marathon. |
C.Boston Marathon. | D.Honolulu Marathon. |
【推荐2】There are apps for almost everything. Here are some of the best free apps that are well received by smartphone users.
StorySign
StorySign is designed to help deaf children learn to read. With a book in hand. just point your phone's camera at the page and an animated character in StorySign will read the page in sign language. And children will both enjoy the books and learn to read in the process. Even in its limited form,StorySign is well worth trying if you have a deaf child young enough to appreciate it,but we expect this app will keep getting better as its library grows.
PlantLet
Wherever you are.chances are there are hundreds of different plant species within walking distance .and most of us have no idea what all but the most common are called. PlantNet aims to make identifying them easier--simply take a photo and the app will attempt to identify what kind of plant you’re seeing.
Google Photos
Google Photos stands out among hundreds of photo apps.as it gives you unlimited storage for photos and videos. But with basic editing tools and the ability to make albums. it's more than just photo and video storage. It aims to be your first and last stop after taking a picture. To achieve that,it will need a few more steps. but it's well on its way.
Soon
Soon is an app that lets you create lists of books you want to read. movies you want to watch.restaurants you want to try and more. You can select from a number of categories, including games.shops, bars, museums and TV shows, and then make a list of the ones that interest you. It's a great app for anyone struggling to remember the things they want to watch, visit, read, play and listen to .
1. Who is Story Sign mainly intended for?A.Children interested in sign language. | B.Any child fond of stories. |
C.Children with hearing loss. | D.Any child who enjoys reading. |
A.They both focus on photos and videos. |
B.They both need improving. |
C.They both allow users to share. |
D.They both offer unlimited storage. |
A.PlantNet helps users research into plants. |
B.Users can learn to write and talk through StorySign. |
C.Soon is especially suitable for forgetful people. |
D.Google Photos can only be used to store data. |
Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember. | ||||
Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$69 | $67 | $45 | ||
Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. ·Cathedral Square·Parliament House·Windmill·Anzac Square·City Hall·Chinatown · Captain Cook and Story Bridge | ||||
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$76 | $74 | $54 | ||
Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. ·Queen Street Mall·Southbank·Anzac Square·Suncorp Stadium·Brewery·Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation·Mt Cootha Lookout | ||||
Sunshine Coast and Noosa (tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns:5:30 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$111 | $106 | $72 | ||
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eumundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa Heads·Mooloolaba·Underwater World·Ettamogah Pub | ||||
Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns:5:30 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$107 | $102 | $67 | ||
This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world·Ginger Factory·Superbee·Montville Village·Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years- free of charge, 4-14 years-as quoted above. Exclusion date 25/12/16 (for other dates please check with your consultant). |
A.Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour |
B.Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour |
C.Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour |
D.Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour |
A.Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. |
B.Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour. |
C.If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour. |
D.If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281. |
A.Welcoming and humorous. | B.Warm and inviting. |
C.Modest and initiative. | D.Casual and compulsory. |