Located in Shiyan, central China’s Hubei Province, the Wudang Mountains are known for their breathtaking natural landscapes, large ancient temples and Wudang martial arts (武术).

The place     1     (frequent) appears in various martial arts novels and films. Some scenes in the popular movie The Karate Kid, starring Chinese action star Jackie Chan,     2     (shoot) at famous places among the mountains such as the Golden Hall and Nanyan Palace .

In December 1994, an ancient building complex (建筑群) at Wudang was listed as     3     UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the religious     4     (significant) and architectural achievements of the buildings within the complex.

In recent years, exchanges between Wudang and overseas countries have been     5     the rise, paving the way for Wudang martial arts     6     (go) abroad.

Ingo, 52, is one of the foreigners     7     are interested in tai chi. After joining a tai chi programme and     8     (get) some knowledge of tai chi in Germany, he came to Wudang into gain a     9     (deep) understanding of Chinese martial arts and traditional culture. Since then, Ingo     10     (fly) to Wudang to practise tai chi and other martial arts almost every year.

Chang’an Tower, also known as the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, is an architectural wonder     1     (locate) in Xi’an, China. With its rich historical significance and stunning beauty, this ancient tower stands as a masterpiece of China’s cultural heritage.

    2     (original) built during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century, Chang’an Tower served as a Buddhist pagoda, housing Buddhist materials that the monk Xuanzang brought from India. Its construction     3     (order) by Emperor Gaozong to promote Buddhism and facilitate (使……便利) the translation of Buddhist scriptures (佛经)     4     Chinese.

Rising to a     5     (high) of 64 meters, the square-shaped, thirteen-storey tower showcases the splendid craftsmanship of ancient Chinese craftsmen, each storey of     6     exhibits unique architectural features, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. Visitors can go up the internal staircase to the top for fantastic     7     (view) of the city.     8     (surround) the pagoda, the quiet gardens and the Da Ci’en Temple offer a peaceful retreat as well.

Whether it is for experiencing a piece of history     9     exploring cultural wonders, Chang’an Tower is     10     essential destination for those exploring China’s vast historical landscape.

Rising up in the countryside of Jiangxi Province, Mount Lushan was once one of the famous cultural     1     (center) of ancient China. In fact, its historical importance meant that it     2     (honor) as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Located about 20 kilometres south of Jiujiang City, it runs eastwards to the Mufu Mountains. Dahanyang Peak, the highest peak of Mount Lushan,     3     (rise) 1, 474 metres above sea level. To the north, it offers    4     (impress) views of the Yangtze River, while to, the south it overlooks Poyang Lake.

As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, a well-known Taoist leader,     5     (name) Zhang Daoling travelled to the mountain. During the Jin Dynasty, the Donglin Temple was built on the mountain by a person called Huiyuan. From then on, many temples began coming up across the mountain, until there were over 300 of them.

However, Mount Lushan didn’t become truly famous until the Song Dynasty. During that time, it was rebuilt by Zhu Xi,    6    was the founder of Neo-Confucianism (理学). Due    7     his efforts, this place became one of the Four Great Academies of China. By the 19th century, it had become into an     8     (extreme) large place, with its own temples, study halls, and libraries. Overtime, countless writers and artists have sung the mountain’s praises,    9     (leave) over 900 works of art.

Nowadays, with its beautiful l views and famous temples, the mountain range is     10     popular tourist attraction.

Hangzhou, a paradise on earth

Hangzhou is now in the spotlight as the main host of the 19th Asian Games.

Hangzhou, the capital city of East China's Zhejiang province, is a city with a glorious history and culture,     1     (serve) as one of the seven ancient capitals of China. As a core city of the Yangtze River Delta, Hangzhou     2     (be) one of the most prosperous cities since ancient times     3     is home to a myriad of natural attractions and historical legacies.

Marco Polo, the famous 13th century Italian traveler and merchant, once visited Hangzhou,     4     he referred to as “beyond dispute, the finest and the noblest in the world”.

Now as Hangzhou has grabbed the world's attention, tourists from     5     (vary) places have gathered to this heavenly city to enjoy its slow life tempo and beautiful natural     6     (surround) .

The West Lake is     7     (definite) a place people can never miss when visiting Hangzhou. In 2011, the West Lake was added     8    the World Heritage Site List. The lake covers square 6 kilometers, and includes some of Hangzhou's most famous scenic places.     9     (situate) in the center of the city, it has convenient public transport access. The Hangzhou government also provides free public bikes for tourists     10     (travel) around the lake. The parks around the lake are all free to visit.

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, is the economic and     1    (culture) center of southwest China. It is linked by rail with all of China ’s major cities. Its rail link with Hanoi（河内）    2    (establish) in1901.

Kunming ’s mild climate makes it     3     good place to visit any time of the year.     4       it can be hot and humid in summer, it has cool, dry winters. The climate here is great for flowers, with more than 400 varieties    5    (plant) here. The camellia(山茶花) is the city ’s official flower. The city is also known for its green parks, such as Cuihu (Green Lake) Park with its waterways and winding paths. Younger     6    (tourist) may enjoy a visit to Daguan Park because of its food stalls.

In addition to its own charms, Kunming serves     7     a base from which people can explore the culture of ethnic groups in the area. The best known     8    (be）the Dai , Bai and Naxi. People can also visit the Yunnan Stone Forest, which has been     9    (universal) known as “the first wonder of the world” since the Ming Dynasty. The stone forest is located 120 km from Kunming,     10     (feature）impressive rock formations.

The Yellow Crane Tower is one of the Four Great Towers of China.     1     (sit) at the top of Snake Hill, on the banks of the Yangtze River, this symbolic building is one of the     2     (great) landmarks in Wuhan. There are a number of legends     3     tell how the Yellow Crane Tower came into being. One of them is the story of a wine merchant named Xin. It is believed that one day,     4     immortal being (神仙) pretended he was a poor man and got into Xin’s wine store. Xin, showing no judgement,     5     (offer) the man some free wine. The poor man came back day after day for several years and Xin always welcomed him with the same     6     (warm). One day, as the poor man left the store, he took some orange peel and drew a picture of a crane upon the wall. He said if he clapped his hands, the crane would come down from the wall and dance for him.     7     (surprise), what the poor man said was true. The dancing crane brought     8     much business to Xin that he soon became a very wealthy man. About ten years     9     (late), the immortal being came back to Xin’s store, called out the crane and left with it.     10     (honor) him and the crane, Xin built the Yellow Crane Tower.