Known as “the roof of the world”, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors who are passionate about exploring remote lands. Here are some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your discerning travel taste with the arrival of spring.
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namcha Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog county.
One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time. The water Peach Blessom Fair is also an attraction in the area.
Lake Manasarova
Lake Manasarova sits 4,500 meters above sea level in Purang county, Ngari prefecture. Snow melt from the Gangdise Mountains hugging the lake is the source for the nearby Yarlung Zangbo River as well as the mighty Ganges.
The Manasarova wetland is a key “climate regulator” on the plateau and home to more than 400 rare species including the black-necked crane and the Tibetan wild donkey. Enshrined as “holy lake and sacred mountain” along with Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarova attracts a large number of pilgrims as well as tourists from home and abroad.
Nanyi Valley
Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin county and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area covers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.
Nanyi Valley is known as “the highest green mysterious place on Earth”. Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.
1. What is special about the spring scenery in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?| A．It is possible for people to see the deepest canyon in the world. |
| B．Visitors can go to the water Peach Blossom Fair in Metog county. |
| C．A great range of cultural heritage sites can be enjoyed in pleasant weather. |
| D．Tourists can admire charming flowers as well as mountains covered with snow. |
| A．The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon | B．Lake Manasarova |
| C．Nanyi Valley | D．Milin county |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．An academic article. |
| C．A geography textbook. | D．A marketing website. |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】Winter Wonders in Qinling Mountain Range
Central China’s Qinling Mountain Range divides the country north to south. In winter, the mountains are covered with white snow and ice. The mountains are about an hour-and-a-half drive from Shanxi’s provincial capital, Xian, which was home to several Chinese dvnasties. Here are three winter destinations south of the range in Shaanxi.
Going wild in Yangxian County
Crested ibises (朱鹮) fly in the sky on the mountain’s southwest. There are only 5, 000 worldwide. Half live in Hangzhong’s Yangian after decades of protetion. Spring is the busiest vsiting season. Birdwatchers from Japan and South Korea fly thousands of miles to Yangxian to see the creatures.
Tickets: 40 yuan ( $6)
Tickets hotline: (86) 916-821-2853
Drinking soup in Shiquan County
Shiquan is just one of the counties south of the Qinling Mountains dating back over 2, 000 years. Shiquan has preserved the custom of serving dinners individually as guests arrive. Residents offer them paotang soup, which is a local dish. Shiquan paotang was oficially listed as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage form in 2018.
Cost: 60 yuan ( $9) per meal per person
Snow on show at Jinsi Canyon
Jinsi Canyon on the Qinling range’s southeastern side is covered with white snow in winter. The whole canyon is like a natural ice-sculpture exhibition hall. Travelers who cross the Jinsi Canyon can call at friendly farmhouses and enjoy hot pot. Those who make the journey will discover the winter beauty of Qinling Mountains.
Tickets: 90 yuan( $14)
Tickets hotline: ( 86) 914 -656 6888
1. How much will a boy and his parents pay if they want to watch crested ibises?| A．$18. | B．$27. | C．80 yuan. | D．270 yuan. |
| A．Viewing flying creatures. |
| B．Ice-sculpture exhibition halls. |
| C．The ceremonious welcoming custom. |
| D．Provincial-level intangible cultural heritage local dish. |
| A．Climbing its southeastern side. |
| B．Individually tasting typical local soup. |
| C．Visiting farmhouses and enjoying hot pot. |
| D．Playing in the breathtaking snowy scenery. |
【推荐2】Shanghai Disneyland Park
Shanghai Disneyland Park, the only Disneyland Park in mainland China, has a unique Chinese style with it. It combines movie figures with Chinese elements, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals. It also offers tourists a lot of fun and excitement. There is certainly something you won’t want to miss.
Shopping & Accommodation
There are Chinese and Western restaurants and shops everywhere, so visitors don’t need to worry about where to eat. They can also take packed food and bottled water with them, while glass bottles are forbidden. Outside the park, there is Disneytown, a large-scale shopping center mixing food and entertainment. Walt Disney Grand Theater, where you can enjoy the Lion King Performance, is located there. Disneytown is open for free. If you want to visit it only, you don’t need to buy the ticket for Disneyland Park.
Transportation
(1) Take Subway Line 11 and get off at Disneyland Park Station and then walk for 5 to 10 minutes to the park.
(2) Take bus line Pudong 50, Pudong 51 or Pudong 52 and get off at South Public Transit Hub.
(3) Take a taxi from downtown and arrive in around an hour. It takes about a 45-minute drive from Pudong Airport by taxi.
Ticket Booking
Visitors can book tickets on the official website or mobile app of the park or by calling 400-180-0000. Of course, tickets can be bought at the entrance, but there may be a long queue. Visitors need to show passports or ID cards to book tickets and enter.
Note:
(1) A Child below 1 meter can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
(2) The two-day ticket is valid (有效的) for two continuous days.
Travel Tips:
(1) Visitors older than 16 are not allowed to wear costumes of characters in cartoons and movies.
(2) Forbidden items include selfie sticks, large tripods, folding chairs, and luggage oversized. Animals are not allowed to enter as well except guide dogs.
(3) The park provides left luggage service at the Wonderful Memory House near the entrance.
1. What can we learn about Shanghai Disneyland Park?| A．It is a large shopping center. |
| B．It has a Chinese garden inside. |
| C．It involves Chinese characteristics. |
| D．It forbids tourists to take bottled water. |
| A．bring your pets |
| B．take selfie sticks |
| C．enjoy Disneytown for free |
| D．easily buy tickets at the entrance |
| A．Monday and Wednesday | B．Saturday and Sunday |
| C．Wednesday and Saturday | D．Tuesday and Thursday |
| A．tell a story | B．describe a trip |
| C．offer information | D．discuss about a project |
【推荐3】Ice climbing is an active winter sport that combines excitement, technique and determination. If you love this sport, here are some of the world’s best places that you shouldn’t miss.
◇Ouray, Colorado, US
Known as the “Switzerland of the US”, Ouray offers climbers easy access to more than 200 named climbs, with free entrance to the park. The ice park also offers guide and instructional services for beginners. Ouray usually hosts the biggest ice festival in North America every January.
◇Shuangqiaogou, Sichuan, China
China has a lot of ice walls, which are located in different mountains in the northern and western parts of the country. Among them, Sichuan Province’s Shuangqiaogou, or Twinbridge Trench, in Mount Siguniang has some of the finest such spots. The ice season in the area usually starts mid-December and runs through late March. Climbers can enjoy various ice formations along with a clean, quiet environment.
◇Valdez, Alaska, US
Alaska’s breathtaking Valdez region has been attracting world-class climbers to the region for decades. Each year, thrill-seekers gather there to follow classic routes such as Sheep Creek and Solomon Gulch, while others explore the area by themselves, hoping to find the next classic site on their own adventures. Other winter sports activities such as glacier hiking and snowcat skiing, skiing and sled trips can also be found there.
1. When will the biggest ice festival in North America be held next year?| A．January. | B．February. | C．March. | D．mid-December. |
| A．2.5 months. | B．3 months. | C．3.5 months. | D．4 months. |
| A．Shuangqiaogou. | B．Valdez. | C．Ouray. | D．Pyeongchang. |
【推荐1】Craziest Food Festivals sounds like a joke topic, but once you start looking into it, you’ll realize they’re everywhere — the crazier, the better.
1. Bibimbap Festival
In the South Korean town of Jeonjuloves, their “mixed rice” dish is a hearty serve of rice topped with raw beef, a rainbow of vegetables, a raw egg and gochujang sauce so much. They take four days out of October to celebrate it.
Like any festival there’s music, entertainment and magic, but making it that little bit different is the bibimbap that’s whipped (搅拌) up in a big bowl by dozens of chefs and served to over 400 people.
2. Waikiki Spam Jam
Who knew this canned meat had so much love? Well, it turns out that a can of Spam is the go-to item in Hawaii, along with a grass skirt and garland (花环). The people of Hawaii love Spam so much that they even spend a day in May giving out the best Spam, a type of cheap canned meat made mainly from pork.
3. Bessieres Easter Egg Festival
At Easter time, for those in the French town of Bessieres it’s all about an egg far less sweet.
Here they celebrate the holiday by getting dozens of chefs to make one large omelette (煎蛋卷) — 15,000 eggs strong — for the townsfolk (市民).
4. Potato Days Festival
This festival actually takes place in Barnesville, Minnesota, the US. Over the last Friday and Saturday in August the town celebrates its potato-growing skills by hosting potato picking and peeling contests, as well as a Miss Tater Tot pageant (盛典) for five- and six-year-old girls.
1. What makes Bibimbap festival special?| A．They take four days to celebrate it. |
| B．The mixed rice is rich in many vegetables. |
| C．There’s music, entertainment and magic during the festival. |
| D．The rice dish needs to be mixed in one big bowl by dozens of chefs together. |
| A．The spam is the most favorite for Hawii people. |
| B．People spend one day to prepare the Jam. |
| C．The Jam isn’t affordable for the plain townsfolk. |
| D．The Jam is mainly made from raw beef. |
| A．Bibimbap Festival | B．Waikiki Spam Jam |
| C．Bessieres Easter Egg Festival | D．Potato Days Festival |
【推荐2】How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is sleek, modern and sophisticated and has tourists from around the world. The library was voted onto the American Institute of Architects 150 favorite structures in the United States. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year, while visitors can stop by the Chocolati cart for a coffee and browse through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. Not only is the exterior impressive, it boasts the largest single chamber library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200, 000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the oak harp is the model for the emblem of Ireland.
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. The roof is a grassy hill. A huge cone pierces the grass roof, which symbolizes technology. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. It has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Alexandria, Egypt
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the revival of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, the largest and most influential library in the Greek world. The new library was reborn in 2002 on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea after 10 years of designing, planning and construction. In this library, there are four museums covering antiquities, manuscripts and science, and also 15 permanent exhibitions, including “Impressions of Alexandria”, “Arabic Calligraphy” and “The History of Printing”.
1. What can visitors do in the Central Library?| A．Holding exhibitions. | B．Exchanging books. |
| C．Sampling local cuisine. | D．Buying souvenirs. |
| A．Central Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．TU Delft Library. | D．Bibliotheca Alexandrina. |
| A．They house their own museum. | B．They are buried underground. |
| C．They belong to famous universities. | D．They are based on their ancient versions. |
【推荐3】Much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back! Enter for the chance to win prizes of up to £1,000.
Rules and prizes
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
Terms and conditions:
There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
● In the adults category, the winner will receive £1,000 and one runner-up (第二名) will receive £250.
● In the 12-18s category, the winner will receive a £200 book voucher (代金券) or a Kindle Paperwhite and a £100 book voucher for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £100 book voucher.
● In the under-12 category, the winner will receive £100 of book vouchers or a Kindle Paperwhite and £100 of book vouchers for their school, and the runner-up will receive a £50 book voucher.
Please submit your stories by 5 p.m. on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to: Reader’s Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE10 9PH
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest.co.uk on February 1, 2024.
You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be published in our May 2024 issue, and posted online on April 16, 2024.
Enter your story below—good luck!
1. What do we know about the writing event from the text?| A．Each entry is 100 words or fewer. | B．Only students over 12 can enter it. |
| C．The entries can only be published. | D．It has been held more than once. |
| A．A Kindle Paperwhite. | B．A £100 book voucher. |
| C．A £250 book voucher. | D．An issue of Reader’s Digest. |
| A．On January 5, 2024. | B．On February 1, 2024. |
| C．On February 29, 2024. | D．On April 16, 2024. |
