My journey began in Linhai County, a city in Zhejiang Province with more than 2000 years of history. As I arrived, I     1    (attract) by the splendid city wall that overlooked the city, with clean, clear fountains     2    (flow) throughout.

Wandering through the ancient streets in Linhai, I was amazed at the old buildings on both     3    (side). The simple but elegant design of the buildings reminded me     4     the past era. As I explored further, I discovered a unique and charming lake. Artificial hills lay in the middle of the lake, dotted with water lilies and swimming fish.

Throughout my visit, I was particularly fond of the local food,     5     was not only delicious but also surprisingly affordable. I     6    (enjoy) a tasty lunch of dumplings filled with tender bamboo shoots and meat. The quality of the food combined with     7    (it) reasonable price made the meal a delight.

My time in Linhai County left     8     unforgettable mark on my memory. This beautiful city     9     (true) captured my heart. From the splendid city wall to the delicious food, Linhai County is a place where the past and present coexist harmoniously. It’s very likely for me     10    (return) someday as I’m eager to uncover more of its secrets.

Located at the foot of Haba Snow Mountain, the White Water Terrace, known as Baishuitai in Chinese,     1    (be) a gorgeous natural terrace with beautiful Cliffside pools. It is about 100 kilometers southeast from Shangri-La County,     2     takes about 3 hours by vehicle.

    3     (measure) 140 meters in length and 160 meters in width, the terrace is one of the biggest of its kind in China. It looks like a large white marble carving among the green mountains and local people call it “a field     4    (leave) by fairies”. The terrace is covered by a layer of white deposits of calcium carbonate. Spring water runs down from the mountain     5     (steady), leaving crystallized sodium carbonate along its slopes, giving the impression of a marble sculpture.

The White Water Terrace is the birthplace of Dongba culture of the Naxi Ethnic Group. It is a sacred place for the Naxi people. A Dongba     6     ( believe) passed down from ancestors explains that the white color represents good luck and dignity. According to the Naxi culture, a man     7     any experience of visiting the White Water Terrace cannot be a true believer.

In addition to the splendid terrace     8     (it), travelers can also learn more about the Naxi ethnic culture in the nearby Baidi village. On the eighth day of the second lunar month, the Naxi people come     9     (show) their respect for this sacred site. Dressed in their holiday costumes, they sing and dance to celebrate     10    ethnic festival.