2 . Some winter routes which tap into the delights hidden in the snow and ice will encourage public participation in winter sports. They are great ways to get a first-hand view of places.

Winter Olympic Cities

The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the “ice ribbon”, is a new venue built for ice competitions in Beijing. It will hold speed skating events and award 14 gold medals. Every move and every sound from the skates on ice will be seen and heard by all at the oval. The Big Air Shougang, sitting in the Shougang Industrial Park, will serve the snowboard and freestyle skiing events.

Along the Great Wall

The route runs through seven cities in Hebei and Inner Mongolia and offers skiing, hiking, photography and winter fishing. The Yudaokou Grassland and Forest Scenic Area and the Chengde Mountain Resort are an ideal complement to local snow sport experiences. Daogunan Mountain Ski Field offers ski slopes catering to skiers of all levels. Its winter recreation park offers snowmobile and dog sleigh experiences for family travelers.

Changbai Mountains

Forging a path across Jilin province, this route takes in the Changchun Ice and Snow New World, a large-scale winter themed park in Changchun. It will provide visitors with a glimpse into the fascinating world of ice buildings, snow sculptures and ice slides. At night, it holds spectacular fireworks and light shows. Visitors can take a ride that offers a stunning view of the Songhua Lake and the wild, snowy mountain. In Changbai Mountains International Resort, tourists can enjoy performances featuring (以……为特色) the Changbai Mountains, sing karaoke, go to bars and taste gourmet food. Hot springs are also available.

6 . The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films we're crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.

Malcolm & Marie

Release date: February 5

Director: Sam Levinson

A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics' responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Release date: July 9

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.

West Side Story

Release date: December 10

Director: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.

The Matrix 4

Release date: December 22

Director: Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.

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9 . What's On?

Electric Underground

7:30 pm-1:00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8:30 pm-10:30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

Simon's Workshop

5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music: this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform, songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta（面食）. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

10 . Now is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers, as most shops and markets are having their seasonal sales. With the same amount of money, you can find different kinds of goods in this city. Women, young and old, rarely resist(抵制) the attraction of this shopping paradise(乐园) at this time of year. Lovers will surely have an exciting Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Time Square or in the western-styled bars. Spending your holiday in Hong Kong will be easy too, as several packing tours are available from CZL Travel Service, with four-day tours for less than 15,000 yuan.

Tour Package 1(3,200 yuan) : a 4-day–tour including three nights’ accommodation(住宿), science helicopter flight, night ferry tour of Victoria Harbor and shuttle bus to the park to view the city at night.

Tour package 2 (1,880 yuan) : a 4-day-shopping tour including three nights accommodation ,tour to Golden Beach and the Vexwork Museum, shuttle bus to the Peak and shopping opportunities.

Tour package 3 (1,480 yuan ) : a 4-day-DIY- tour including three nights accommodation in a four-star hotel and total freedom to do what you want , when you went.