A skywell, or “tian jing” (天井) in Mandarin, is a typical feature of a     1     (tradition) home in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, a skywell is     2     (small) and less exposed to the outdoor environment.

Skywells are     3     (common) seen in homes dating to Ming and Qing dynasties, which were built     4     (house) generations of relatives. Skywells helped cool buildings in an era (时代) well     5     air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening.     6     outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming breeze travels down the walls to the lower stories and creates airflows by replacing warmer indoor air,     7     rises and leaves through the opening.

    8     (design) to serve as a gathering space for families or communities as well, skywell buildings     9     (exist) in China for hundreds of years. Although in recent times they have often been forgotten by people     10     (prefer) modern facilities, due to a revival of traditional Chinese architecture, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.

5 . The best spring destinations in Tibet

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors. Now with the arrival of spring, the climate is becoming more pleasant and Tibet has become an even better trowel destination. Here we recommend some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your travel taste.

The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region have been named as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. A great time to visit Nyingchi for the peach blossoms would usually be from March 20 to Apil 15 each year.

The peach blossom valley in Bomi County, Nyingchi, stretches for 30 kilometers, making it one of the longest in China. Peach blossoms can be seen everywhere- around houses, across farmlands and along streams. Peach trees bloom depending on the altitude and climate, so visitors will have the chance to enjoy the blossoms throughout April.

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 1,182 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog County.

One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.

Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin County and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area rovers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.

Surrounded by mountains and shrouded (遮蔽) in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.

Yucun and Xidi, two villages in eastern China,    1    (entitle) “Best Tourism Villages” by World Tourism Organization in 2021. The “Best Tourism Villages” initiative aims to promote the role of tourism     2    protecting rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural    3     (diverse). The two villages will gain access to an exchange platform    4     (sponsor) by World Tourism Organization and receive support from it.

The village of Yucun, located in Anji County of east China's Zhejiang Province, is often referred to as a “beautiful town” as its    5     (environmental) conscious local authorities treasure the area's clear water sand green mountains. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, the village    6     (base) its economy on the area's mineral resources and became the richest community in Anji,    7    it also paid a high price for pollution. In recent years, Yucun has made the effort    8     (improve) its environment and by now it has become a popular tourist destination.

Xidi     9    unique, elegant black tile (瓦片) roof wooden houses and decorative gate towers are well-known, is located just 40 km from the Huangshan tourist attraction. Xidi ranks among China's ten most important historic and cultural    10     (center).

It’ s reported that China on Tuesday    1     (official) announced the first group of national parks—the Three-River-Source National Park, the Giant Panda National Park, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, and the Wuyishan National Park. The national parks refer to special areas put under protection with     2     aim of conserving the ecosystem and natural resources. The     3     (announce) is a practical move related to the drive to continuously promote the building of an ecological civilization. 

Home to various key wildlife species in China, the Wuyishan National Park appeals    4     tourists both at home and abroad. It features rich diversity due to     5     (it) unique natural environment. Taking a bamboo raft tour is people’ s favourite. With trees,     6     (bush) and colourful flowers covering every corner of the park, it’ s a natural system for providing clean water and producing oxygen,     7    (make) it the green lungs of Fujian. There are many hiking routes for you to take. What’ s more, there are several viewing platforms     8     you can stop to admire the breathtaking beauty of mountains, waterfalls, and lakes around. Words fail     9     (describe) its impressive beauty. Therefore, you     10    (recommend) to pay a visit by yourself.

For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty and sharing these photos online and in     1    ( exhibit ).

“This truly represents Beijing-the old and the new, nicely mixing together,” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple,    2     delicate Ming Dynasty building. It is located in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which     3    (feature) weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.

With-rich historical heritage, Beijing     4    (be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets lost in the city’s splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city     5    ( combine) high-end businesses and various industries. “It is fascinating to see a city developing at such a (n)     6    ( believable ) rapid rate and investing so much effort in preserving its past, which is     7     I decided to pursue my career here ,” he said.

    8     (dedicate) to his career as a photographer in China, Doupas hopes to serve     9     a bridge between China and the West. The displays that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audrence in Greece and the Czech Republic.

“My     10    (occasion) stay in Beijing has turned into permanent residence, and I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I will keep sharing photos of China with the rest of the world.”