1 . Benefiting from the 5,000 years history, many ancient cities exist in the vast land of China. Here are 4 ancient cities in China and each has their unique features.
Shangqiu Ancient City
●History: 4,000 years
●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 in winter; 08:00-18:00 in summer
●Ticket Price: ¥70 per combo ticket (组合票)
Situated in the Yellow River Valley, Shangqiu area is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The best time to visit it is around the Chinese New Year, when the grandest temple fair at Shangqiu is held to worship the God of Fire.
Ancient City of Pingyao
●History: 2,700 years
●Opening Hours: 08: 00-17:30
●Ticket Price: Free entry
It has no charming landscape, green mountains or clear waters. What is unique there is the well-pre served ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, time-honored shops, and even the previous government office.
Fenghuang Ancient Town
●History: 467 years
●Opening Hours: all day; 08: 00-17:30 for Tuo River day cruise;18:00-22:30 for night cruise
●Ticket Price: Free entry
Constructed in 1556, Fenghuang Ancient Town is another historical city in China known for ethnic diversity. Generations of Miao, Tujia and Han people live here, and it now accommodates28 ethnic groups in total.
Huizhou Ancient City
●History: 2,240 years
●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
●Ticket Price: ¥95 for one adult; ¥140 for one adult and one child; ¥230 for two adults and one child.
Huizhou Ancient City is famous for its unique architectural style since the old days. The Huizhou-style building is one of the most important architectural schools in China, using bricks, wood, and stones as the raw materials.
1. Which of the four towns has the longest history?| A．Shangqiu Ancient City. | B．Ancient City of Pingyao. |
| C．Huizhou Ancient City. | D．Fenghuang Ancient Town. |
| A．Various ethnic minorities. | B．Free Admission. |
| C．Abundant natural beauty. | D．The same opening hours. |
| A．¥95. | B．¥140. | C．¥230. | D．¥235. |
