China is the third biggest country in the world. Everyone who is interested in this great country might have already visited places such     1     Beijing, Shanghai or Chongqing. But where exactly is Wanzhou? What actually is Wanzhou?

Wanzhou is the second largest district (行政区) in Chongqing     2     about one million people in the city and around 800 thousand people in the     3     . Wanzhou is not only     4     for its delicious food, like cold noodles or baked fish, but also for special tourist spots, like the widest waterfall in Asia. Wanzhou is always worth the trip.

Wanzhou is a little far from most of the other districts, but the high speed train just needs about one hour and 20 minutes to Chongqing city. Wanzhou gives you almost     5     you need in your daily life. Wanzhou has a lot to entertain (娱乐) everyone. It does not matter whether you are young     6     old. You will find the young people in the shopping malls, gyms or food courts, the older generations (代) on big squares dancing and in the teahouse     7     cards or Mahjong. It might be a little noisy, but it is     8     boring.

“The high-speed railway trains are full of visiting tourists who want to go to Zibo, and the air is full of smell of barbecue (烧烤).” This is how netizens (网友) described Zibo, a city in East China’s Shandong Province, over the past few months.

    1     early March, Zibo local barbecue has become very hot across China. It offers a special dining experience to people from different areas. To attract (吸引) more tourists, especially     2     people, the city has recently introduced some rules. For     3    , students can enjoy three free stays at hotels each year, if they are not from Zibo. The city has also invited students from famous universities to visit Zibo for free. In these ways, the Zibo government shows     4     great wish to attract talented young people.

Of course, too many visitors in the city     5     lots of problems, but the government didn’t feel worried. Instead, it came up with many new supportive policies (政策) soon, such as setting up a “Golden Stove Award” (金炉奖), making a map of Zibo barbecue restaurants, and starting 21 tour buses to pick up tourists     6     they want to visit other places in Zibo. It     7     asks local people to work as volunteers to guide tourists.

So why does Zibo become so popular? There must be reasons     8     the delicious barbecue, the love for life, the kindness, and the hospitality (好客) of Zibo, Shandong.

People often think of China’s water towns as “Venice in the East”. They are famous     1     their old buildings, bridges, canals and ways of life.

Lying in the north of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, the beautiful water town of Wuzhen is one such town. It has     2     history of over 6, 000 years. During those years, Wuzhen didn’t change its name, water system, or way of life. It is just like a living museum for people     3     get much knowledge.

People there built houses     4     were made of black bricks, grey tiles and white walls in the small town along the river. From the far distance it is just like a Chinese ink-wash drawing.

The place is quiet, and     5     are many nice cafes, restaurants and theaters. If you want to run away from the busy city life and relax, you can even have great fun on a boat tour. Wuzhen Water Town is a great choice.

I came to Shanxi University as an international student from Bangladesh in October 2018. I found myself falling in love     1     Shanxi. And I became more interested in local life and knew more about the city.

    2     I first came here, I found it might be hard to start a new life in a new place. But with the help of my teachers and friends, I could adapt (适应) to the life here. I think their warm-hearted help     3     a main reason for my growing love of China. My experience in Shanxi is a chance to help open my     4     and I find life here is full of surprise. I love visiting different parts of Shanxi by cycling because it can help me have a better understanding of the city and make friends with local people.

With a recorded history of more than 3,000 years, Shanxi is one of the cradles (发源地) of ancient Chinese culture. The province     5     is called “a museum of ancient Chinese culture” has lots of treasures. Having lived in Shanxi for many years, I have been impressed by the Chinese people’s strong sense of pride in their traditional culture. Maybe you will enjoy this place like me.

Puyang is a charming city located in the northeastern part of Henan Province, China. It is known     1     its rich history, cultural heritage (遗产), and beautiful natural scenery.

In 1987, at Xishuipo, Puyang City, a dragon pattern made of clamshells (蛤壳) dating back to 6400 years ago was excavated (挖掘). It is named as the “First Dragon of China”.

Famous historical people from Puyang, such as Cang Jie, Shang Yang, Wu Qi and so on left us lots of encouraging stories. The Chinese surnames (姓氏), including Zhang, Fan and Yao were all originated in Puyang, which attracted many overseas Chinese     2     seek their roots (寻根).

In addition to its history and culture,     3     are many famous attractions in Puyang. The beautiful rivers run through the city, offering wonderful views and opportunities for boat rides. The city     4     also surrounded (环绕) by parks, and gardens, making it a peaceful and beautiful place to explore.

Overall, Puyang is a city     5     offers a perfect blend (交融) of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for travelers.

Have you ever     1     to Dali? It’s a beautiful place to have fun for all kinds of people. It’s in the west of Yunnan Province. It’s famous     2     its winds, flowers, snow and moon. Three Pagodas Temple has been the symbol of Dali. The three pagodas have a history of more than 1,000 years. Cangshan Mountain is covered with snow all year round. It’s unbelievable that Erhai Lake is really like an ear. It’s     3     of the biggest freshwater lakes in Yunnan. There are many delicious food. Thousands of people come to visit it every year. If you want a trip, then Dali is     4     good choice. If you come here, don’t forget to take your camera. Then you can take lots of photos. You can enjoy     5    .