During China’s dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing     1     arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term “hutong”,     2     (original) meaning “water well" in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City,     3     (surround) in concentric (同心的) circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes     4     (permit) to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often     5     (feature) beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars (柱子). The hutongs they formed were     6     (order), lined by spacious homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and       7     (simple) in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.

Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing’s long history     8     the capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic     9     (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect     10     culture of grassroots Beijingers.

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three parts: narrow, dry, flat land     1    (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Peru is an amazing destination with something for tourists. Here are two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest Tour and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforest Tour, you can first take     2     short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then travel for a day to your     3    (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days, you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide. In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed at the ancient city after you explore it,     4    (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones    5    exactly that nothing was needed to hold walls together.

Machu Picchu Tour

This four-day     1     (walk) tour will take you on     2     (amaze) paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day     3     (explore) and be amazed by this ancient city.     4     (Especial) amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing     5     (need) to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.

6 . Here are four of the most charming villages in Europe, along with our top picks for places to stay in each.

Eze in Cota D’Azur, France

Set on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Provencal township of Eze is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the region. It is largely a tourist destination, and many of its buildings dates back to the Middle Age. In fact, Eze is particularly popular with couples seeking romantic solitude.

Hotel pick: Chateau de la Chevre

Baden-Baden in Wurttemberg, Germany

Germany’s best-known spa town, Baden-Baden, in the Black Forest of Baden- Wuttemberg, has been a popular spot for soaking in mineral-rich waters off and on since the Roman era. And while spa treatments and hot springs are still among the most popular draws for tourists, there are also plenty of museums, gardens, performing arts venues and charming old buildings and churches.

Hotel pick: Hotel Belle Epoque

Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy

Spread over a hilltop nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers gorgeous Renaissance architecture as well as opportunities to visit wine companies. Surrounded by strong walls dating back to the 14th century, the village features a handful of churches and public squares.

Hotel pick: Etruria Resort

Oia in Santorini, Greece

Oia is undoubtedly the most charming village on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. This town is best known as a sunset-viewing spot, but it is fantastic any time of day thanks to its abundance of typical whitewashed structures topped with blue domes plus its fabulous views out onto the Aegean Sea.

Hotel pick: Hotel Aspaki

Yueyang Tower is     1     ancient Chinese tower on the shore of Lake Dongting. It is one of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan. Yueyang Tower became famous for Memorial to Yueyang Tower (《岳阳楼记》)  written by Fan Zhongyan,     2     was an excellent officer of the northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in China.    3     (lie) on the city wall of the west gate of the ancient city in Yueyang City, Hunan province, China, Yueyang Tower faces Junshan Island and     4     (overlook) Dongting Lake, being extremely beautiful and     5     (impress). Since ancient times, it     6     (enjoy) the good fame that Dongting Lake is the     7     (good) among lakes, and Yueyang Tower is incomparable among towers. It is the only ancient     8     (build) with a helmet (盔) roof structure in China. Before the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Yueyang Tower was     9     (main) used for the military purpose. After the Tang Dynasty,     10     gradually became a famous scenic spot in which men of letters chanted poetry and wrote fu.

Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name    1    (know) to the world in 2016 by hosting the G20 Summit. Blessed with pleasant climate and few wars, Hangzhou has gradually formed    2    (it) own urban character.Unlike busy Shanghai, you will slow down and relax once you are here. It seems that Hangzhou people don’t have many things to rush to in their    3    (day) life. No wonder Hangzhou is expanding    4    (annual) by 500, 000 to 600, 000 people.

The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,     5    rebuilt the West Lake and made a new bank    6    (benefit) the locals. People love him. When it comes     7     him, it doesn’t sound like one is talking about a person who    8    (live) a thousand years ago. The other was Su Shi. His open-minded personality    9    diligence for his people left many much-told tales. Seemingly,     10    (mention) his name gives people joy even after a thousand years.

Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.