1 . What to See in Dujiangyan City

Dujiangyan Irrigation (灌溉) System

Dujiangyan water conservancy (保护) project makes full use of local geographical conditions of high northwest and low southeast, according to the special natural feature of mountains and rivers and according to water potential to draw water without dam to irrigate by gravity. What is great is that it exists for more than 2,250 years, and it produces more and more benefits. After the completion of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, the Chengdu plain became a vast rich land.

Two Kings Temple

Two Kings Temple is located in the Minjiang River right bank slope (斜坡) and it closes to Dujiangyan in the front. It was Emperor Temple originally in memory of the king of Shu and later, it was offered sacrifices to Li Bing and his son, renamed the “Chongde Temple”. In the main hall, there is the statue of Li Bing and his son and there was water conservancy quotes, poet inscriptions (题词) and so on.

Fulong Temple

Fulong Temple is located in the Lidui Park. It is said that Li Bing and his son were here to prevent floods by water control. So in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, in order to honor Li Bing, it was named “Fulong Temple”. In the middle of front hall there is Li Bing stone figure carved in the Eastern Han.

Anlan Suspension Bridge

Anlan Suspension Bridge is also known as “Anlan Bridge” and “Couple Bridge”. It is located in Dujiangyan Fish Mouth, known as the one of the five bridges of ancient China and is the most typical landscape of Dujiangyan. It was built before the Song Dynasty. The original bridge used wood block as base, hanging a thick bamboo cable cross the river.

3 . Whale Watching Cruises in Maine

Cruise A Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. — Whale Watch Cruises

Price: Adults from $75; kids from $27

Duration: 3.5-5.5 hours

The tour transports passengers through Frenchman Bay and into the Gulf of Maine in search of whales and other marine life. Guides narrate the journey to help passengers learn about the wildlife and tour-goers find them knowledgeable and personable. However, trips can get canceled due to poor weather and you should be flexible.

Cruise B First Chance Whale Watch — Nick’s Chance Whale Watching Cruise

Price: Adults from $59; kids from $39

Duration: 4.5 hours

Aboard the company’s whale watching boat — Nick’s Chance — you will spend about 4.5 hours venturing through the summer feeding grounds of minke whales, blue whales, right whales and more. If you do not see any whales during your voyage, First Chance will provide you with a pass to return another time. First Chance Whale Watch also hosts a scenic lobster cruise tour and a private evening cruise along the Maine coast.

Cruise C Cap’n Fish’s Cruises — Boothbay Harbor Whale Watching Cruise

Price: Adults from $71; kids from $58

Duration: 3.5 hours

You’ll get a quick tour of the Booth-bay Harbor and see some of Maine’s famous lighthouses and also see plenty of whales on this trip. In addition to informative narration, the crew offers instructions on what to look for when searching for wildlife. The cruise is also pet-friendly, allowing dogs to come aboard for $20.

Cruise D Cap’n Fish’s Cruises — Whale Watch & Puffin Combo Cruise

Price: Adults from $87; kids from $20

Duration: 4 hours

This tour lasts at least four hours, giving you and also your dog plenty of time to spot whales, Atlantic puffins, sunfish, dolphins and more. Meanwhile, pet is permitted during the tour. Another bonus? If you don’t see any whales or puffins on your trip, you’ll get a standby ticket for another cruise at no cost. Tour-takers offer positive reviews for the tour and report seeing numerous whales and puffins.

4 . Stops on a Literary Tour

A sign in the window of the Elephant House indicates it is Harry Potter’s birthplace. Author JK Rowling spent fateful hours completing Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone there-the first book in the series. It’s still a cafe and you can still drop in for a cappuccino and a sandwich, a pizza or a plate of sausage. (https://elephanthouse.biz)

Though the Georgian city of Bath, with its Roman Baths and UNESCO World Heritage status, proudly claims Jane Austen as a favorite resident, Jane was actually unhappy there. Jane was happier in Chawton Cottage, where she published one of her most famous novels-Pride and Prejudice.(https://janeaustens.house)

The most famous writer in the English language- arguably the most famous writer in the world-is better known through his works than through his biographical details. Fans in search of the poet can visit his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. (https://www.rsc.org.uk)

If, like the 19th-century Romantic poet William Wordsworth, the sight of a field of golden daffodils(水仙花)has ever cheered your lonely hours，visit Dove Cottage in Grasmere. It was on a walk with Dorothy in the Lake District countryside nearby that he spotted the famous field of nodding flowers that inspired his poem, Lonely as a Cloud, known by most people simply as The Daffodils.(https://wordsworth.org.uk)

Suzhou, home to a collection of classical gardens, is one of the most attractive     1     (city) in China, featuring     2     (elegant) and exquisiteness. There are currently more than 60 well-preserved gardens in Suzhou, nine of     3     have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, the gardening art in Suzhou reached     4     (it) peak. The classical gardens     5     (design) to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, because designers intended to contain rich scenes within their     6     (limit) spaces. Mini versions of things like rocks and trees were brought together     7     (create) impressive landscapes in the tightest corners.

Owners of the gardens were often government officials attempting to escape from policital life. The Humble Adiministor’s Garden is a typical example of Suzhou classical gardens. It was     8     (original) set up by Wang Xianchen,     9     scholar and minister in the Ming Dynasty. He resigned from the court and returned to his hometown. As a Taoist, he respected nature     10     enjoyed the harmonious relationship with nature.

Queensland is an Australian state     1     (cover) the continent’s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km. Its offshore Great Barrier Reef,the world’s largest coral reef system, hosts thousands of marine     2     (species).

Queensland is also home     3     some of the most magical islands and the largest expanse of coral in the world. It may well be the closest you ever get to paradise.You can    4     (free) while away the hours on a deserted beach full of palm trees, go for a sail around the coral reef, on throw     5     (your) into the various water sports. Spread like jewels in the Pacific Ocean, these Australian islands stretch from Lady Elliott in the south to Lizard in the north,    6     all are a delight to visit.

Hayman Island    7     (position) within the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef     8     (be) probably one of the most luxurious resorts in the world with dreamy beaches, unique wildlife and mouth-watering cuisine. For something a little more particular, try Bedarra, privately owned and with only sixteen villas(别墅). For a touch of history,go to Lizard Island,     9     Captain Cook landed in 1770. This is also where divers go. To get away from it all, go to Heron Island, a port of peace and quiet. Fraser Island has the     10     (large) sandy beach in the world, Hook has a wonderful National Park... the list is endless

Estonia is home to the longest official ice road in Europe, a 25-km-long stretch of frozen ice along the country’s coast,     1     it’s illegal to wear a seatbelt and drive at medium speed.

It’s a frozen stretch of the Baltic Sea     2     (connect) the Estonian coastline to the island of Hiiumaa. Driving on this particular ice road in winter     3     (say) to be an unforgettable experience, but if you plan on adding it to your bucket list, you should know it has some rather     4     (conventional) driving rules. You can’t drive here after sunset, and wearing a seatbelt     5     (be) illegal, as is driving at speeds between 25 and 40 km/h (16-25 mph).

Travelling on ice is part of Estonian culture. Teutonic knights (骑士) did it on horseback on     6     (they) way to the isles (岛) in the 13th century. Villagers used the thick ice     7     (bring) in supplies from the mainland, and even wild animals like bears, moose and wolves used it to travel to and from islands in search     8     food. To this day, it remains a     9     (cheap) and more convenient way to get around, at least     10     (compare) to paying for a ferry ride.