2 . Qatar World Cup Stadiums

For the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has gone all out to build and rebuild eight breathtaking stadiums. All of them are located in its capital Doha and the neighbouring cities, and will host 32 teams in 64 matches. The average capacity (容量) of the stadiums is as high as over 53,000.

Qatari officials made a budget that they may need to pay up to $10 billion to complete the stadiums for this World Cup, but they have managed to get it done for less. The cost for all eight World Cup stadiums stands at around $6.5 billion.

All the stadiums are powered by solar-panel farms, and, given Qatar’s hot climate, their cooling systems have been particularly designed. In fact, Qatar’s devotion to sound environmental practices has earned all the stadiums four or five stars from the Global Sustainability Assessment System. It’s also very impressive.

Here are four stadiums of the eight modern marvels.

Al Bayt Stadium

Location: Al Khor. Cost: $847 million. Capacity:60,000.

Matches planned: Opening match and all matches through to the semi-finals.

Khalifa International Stadium

Location: Aspire. Cost: $374 million. Capacity: 40,000.

Matches planned: Group matches, round of 16, and play off for third place game.

Lusail Stadium

Location: Lusail. Cost: $767 million. Capacity: 80,000.

Matches planned: Until the final match.

Stadium 974

Location: Ras Abu Aboud. Cost: Unknown. Capacity: 40,000.

Matches planned: Group matches and round of 16.

3 . Traveling along the old Silk Road can be a quite interesting and rewarding experience. Here is some information that the visitor should consider when planning a possible travel on the road.

Language. While traveling along the road, the visitor can meet with about 20 different nationalities.     1    . However, Some ethnic groups began learning Mandarin（普通话）and adopted the lifestyle of the Han people. Chinese became the official language in the autonomous regions.     2    .

Accommodations. The Silk Road spans most of China, from modern cities in the central China to villages and towns in the remote west. Accordingly, accommodations along the route range from high standard hotels to simple guesthouses.

In big cities like Dunhuang, Urumqi, Lanzhou, the visitor can enjoy high standard hotels. They all provide excellent conditions, good services and they are quite safe.     3     . Visitors without money may consider the cheaper guesthouses because these guesthouses with simpler equipment and basic service are fit enough to live in for most Chinese travelers. In the remote villages, only simple accommodations are available.     4    

Travel by Road. Buses are the most inexpensive method of transport along the Silk Road but, unfortunately, they are very slow.     5     . A travel by car can be the only way to visit sites far from cities or towns that would otherwise be hard to reach. Rental prices are based on the number of days and kilometers traveled, and sometimes they can be negotiated（协商）.

4 . Get ready for the journey of a lifetime — this driving route will introduce you to the very best of the South Island of New Zealand.

Keen golfers may like to get up early for a round of golf before continuing their journey to Geraldine，a pretty town known for its clothing stores and delicious foods. Stop for lunch and explore Caroline Bay. Afterwards，drive west to admire the lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd，and then spend the afternoon at Lake Tekapo enjoying the great outdoors — perhaps fishing or hiking.

Start your day with a sightseeing tour by helicopter — the best way to enjoy the scenery including Mt Cook. Next，drive south along SH 8 to Omarama，a popular place for gliding. Turn off SH 8 and head east along SH 83 through the beautiful Waitaki Valley to Oamaru. At dusk，visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch the world’s smallest penguins come ashore.

Drive south along SH 1 to Dunedin and spend the rest of the day enjoying many experiences Dunedin has to offer. History lovers will enjoy fantastic museums and historic houses such as Larnach Castle. Get back to nature — drive out along Otago Peninsula to visit the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium.

Make sure your camera is charged because Day 4 is the most wonderful sightseeing. Visit the Department of Conservation for an insight into the region’s natural treasures before setting out for Milford Sound. A guided tour is an excellent choice that allows you to focus on the scenery.

5 . Some best places to go in Shanghai

The Bund

1.3 miles to city center

Type: Free, Neighborhood/Area，Sightseeing

Time to spend: 1 to 2 hours

Shanghai’s picturesque waterfront, known as “the Bund,” is where you’ll find those classic skyline photo opportunities. With the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center and other skyscrapers standing across the Huangpu River, the view stuns. And behind you, attractive European-style buildings housing restaurants and shops line the waterfront boulevard, affording plenty of activities.

Shanghai Museum

0.2 miles to city center

Type: Museums, Free, Sightseeing

Time to spend: 2 hours to half day

Located on the People’s Square near Nanjing Road, the Shanghai Museum is hard to miss thanks to its distinct architecture and remarkable size. And you really shouldn’t skip this historical gem. Frequently called one of the best museums in China, this expansive museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts that chart the nation’s history. Highlights include ornate calligraphy, beautiful jade carvings, thousand-year-old bronze works and traditional Chinese garb.

Zhujiajiao

26.3 miles to city center

Type: Free, Neighborhood/Area

Time to spend: half day to full day

This ancient water town, the Venice of Shanghai, saw its heyday during the Ming Dynasty, when its success as a commercial hub resulted in the construction of its picturesque waterways. The area remains composed of numerous canals with bridges connecting visitors to scores of charming narrow streets. Expect to find tiny cafes down back alleys, friendly boatmen offering rides and hole-in-the-wall shops selling souvenirs.

Nanjing Road

0.9 miles to city center

Type: Free, Neighborhood/Area, Shopping

Time to spend: 2 hours to half day

Whether or not you have money to bum, consider visiting Nanjing Road to witness the hustle and bustle of Chinese commerce. The Shanghai equivalent of New York’s Fifth Avenue, Nanjing Road stretches six miles total and boasts retailers from all over the world in addition to local shops and department stores. In the daylight, you’ll admire the graceful architecture of the surrounding buildings. At night, you’ll be surprised at the beautiful logos and brand names that line the avenue.

7 . Blue Waters Hotel

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9 . In China, there are so many different languages, cultures and foods as well—different things grow in different regions. Chinese travelers may not be able to travel internationally with ease these days, but they have no shortage of attractive destinations in their own backyard. The 2021 Hurun Report lists the top five domestic tourist destinations.

Sanya— the tropical (热带的) playground on the island of Hainan—is the most popular destination among wealthy Chinese travelers. Referred to as “Hawaii of China”, Sanya attracts visitors with its thick rainforest, sandy beaches, blue ocean and colorful villages of the Li nationality. There, travelers can swim, dive and surf.

Coming in second is Yunnan, whose name means “south of the clouds” . At tropical Xishuangbanna, visitors will lay eyes on rare flowers and herbs. In Dali ancient town, they will explore the unique architecture and culture. Tracing the fragrance of Pu’er, they can learn about how tea has affected Chinese people’s life.

The third and fourth destinations are Tibet and Xinjiang. As a travel destination, Tibet has a well-earned reputation for fantastic Himalayan scenery, ancient temples and Tibetan food. And Xinjiang, China’s westernmost region, is known for its ancient links with the Silk Road trade and Uyghur culture.

Sichuan, the southwest province in China, rounds out the top five. There, lovable pandas always melt visitors, hearts while delicious spicy Sichuan food challenges their taste buds. The traditional culture and a unique lifestyle of Sichuan welcome all visitors.

10 . Take A Scenic Ride On The World’s Steepest Railway For Passengers—If You Dare!

Originally built for mining in 1878, the Scenic Railway is now a tourist ride that can take your breath away! In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, the former mining railway became a tourist attraction in 1945. It currently holds the Guinness World Records as the steepest passenger train with the steepest railway gradient (坡度).

The gradient of 52 degrees is comfortably viewed from inside an 84-seat, glass-enclosed carriage car. The passenger car travels along on a cable-driven system of rails as it navigates the steep terrain. During the tour, passengers will see the train travel through sandstone cliffs and a rock tunnel next to Orphan Rock.

Orphan Rock was once available for trail climbing. Following rock slides in the 1950s, the trail was partially closed. The trail access was completely closed in 1974 and never reopened due to potential risks.

On the Scenic Railway, you will see stunning views from a slightly different angle than Orphan Rock. The railway is open every day of the year, making the trip along the rails every ten minutes.

Sight-seeing passengers can ride the steepest railway up from the Jamison Valley or travel on the cable car. Either option affords incredible scenic views of the Blue Mountains. The glass roof in the passenger cars allows for a fantastic view from every seat on the train.

Just take a look for yourself!