In this region of Yunnan, the Naxi people make up the     1    (major) of the population. Many tourists visit the region these days,     2     (hear) of the fascinating culture of the Naxi, and other ethnic groups. It's impossible not to fall    3    the city of Lijiang, with its beautiful snow-covered mountain peak, and    4    (it) maze of cobbled streets. Some tourists have been lucky    5    to be put up by friendly Naxi people, so if someone offers you    6    (accommodate), think it over    7    you book into a guesthouse. Being part of a family is a good approach to    8    (learn) about another culture. Exploring the old city is     9     good experience. You may think you will get lost in the tiny streets, but don’t let this stop you! Just go down them and it's likely that you will come across something wonderful,    10    will be unforgettable.

3 . Here are some undiscovered places around the world, which will surely impress you.

This quiet settlement north of Beirut in Lebanon has been around a really long lime. Today, its rich history is well-represented in its ruins, which include ancient temples and tombs and Neolithic houses. Three sites in particular steal the show: the restored Roman amphitheatre (圆形剧场）, the grand 12^th century Crusader castle, and the beautiful]y restored medieval open market.

The ruins of Carreg Cennen must be among the most noticeable sites in Wales. Carreg Cennen is defended by two drawbridges and three gate towers, although it hasn’t seen much action since it was partly damaged in 1462, during the Wars of the Roses. However, one rare feature of the castle is unchanged. Ifs the stone passage that leads down to a natural cave underneath.

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US. Its capital, Providence, has many of the attractions. Ivy League member Brown University and the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) give the city a strong student influence. Up on College Hill, east of the Providence River, are streets lined with 18^th century wood framed houses.

Not content with having the worlds tallest (coast redwoods) and oldest (bristlecone pines), California is also home to the largest tree—the giant sequoia (红杉树). It grows only to its lull size in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Many of these trees are found in the Yosemite National Park, but for more quality time with the trees, it's best to head south to the far less known Sequoia National Park, which gets a quarter of Yosemite’s visitor numbers.