Dubai was a 6, 000-person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, when oil was discovered there, the population of Dubai     1    (grow) to 2. 6 million. Over the years, it has   become a well-known tourist destination.

    2     attracts tourists to Dubai are tax-free shopping, excellent accommodations, delicious food and beaches     3     go on for miles. In fact, some foreigners come here only to experience the shopping. There are dozens of shopping malls, providing every famous brand you can name. The outdoor markets sell everything from spices to gold at fair prices.

    4     (choose) what places to visit in Dubai is difficult, because even the hotels there are also amazing     5     (attract). The Burl AI Arab, which lies on its own island,     6     (consider) one of the world’s best hotels. Built     7     the shape of a ship, this hotel is still taller than the Eiffel Tower and nearly as     8     (tall) as the Empire State Building.   

Indeed, travelling around this country will     9     (true) give you an amazing experience because of its interesting things     10    (offer) to all types of tourists.

Mount Wutai, located in the northeastern part of Shanxi province, is 230 kilometers away from the provincial capital city Taiyuan. It was named after five peaks that look like five giant columns (柱子)     1     (rise) straight from the ground. With its high peaks, snow covers for much of the year. Even in midsummer days it remains cool and pleasant,     2     has given rise to another name: Qingliang Mountain as     3     ideal place for escaping summer heat.

Mount Wutai is quiet a beautiful mountain landscape with a cultural heritage that is at least as     4     (value) as the mountain’s natural beauty.     5     (know) as one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China, it is home     6     forty-one temples. Within their walls     7     (be) a rich collection of over 100, 000 superb sculptures and paintings, along with a great quantity of Buddhist cultural relics. For example, the east main hall of the Foguang Temple is the     8     (high) wooden building in China that     9     (survive) since the Tang Dynasty.

Wutai Mountain displays its outstanding     10     (combine) of the natural landscape and Buddhist culture, religious belief in the natural landscape and Chinese philosophical thinking on the harmony between man and nature.

The Old Town of Lijiang, lying in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is one of the most     1    (fame) ancient towns in China. The architecture (建筑) of the Old Town of Lijiang is attractive for the    2     (combine) of several cultures, and its ancient water-supply system still works    3     (effective) today.

The Yulong Snow Mountain    4     (serve) as the source of the rivers and springs. This town is made up    5    three parts: Dayan Old Town, Baisha housing cluster, and Shuhe housing clusters. These settlements (定居点)     6     (surround) by water present the mixture of local cultures, folk customs and traditions over several centuries.

It    7     (design) as a town around the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. From 1253 on, the Naxi people of Lijiang developed    8    unique social system, customs and culture of their own. In the 18th century, the Qing Dynasty rulers carried out a policy of    9     (culture) interaction, and the Naxi people adopted the customs of the Tibetan peoples    10    Han peoples. Despite several earthquakes, most of the old town keeps its original structure.

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.

8 . Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.