Karakul Lake, which literally means “Black Lake” in the local language, is anything but black. I’ve     1     (personal) witnessed the water changing colors from light purple     2     a glowing blue and it really is spectacular. The lake’s location along the Karakoram Highway near Kashgar makes     3     a wonderfully secluded place     4     very few tourists tend to travel. At the foot of the Muztag Mountain     5     (lie) a small village whose buildings are still made of mud and brick, a great place to buy a hand-made wool carpe t from     6     (local). As always, be prepared to spend the night in a     7     (comfort) yurt (蒙古包). The area     8     (surround) the small Karakul lake isn’t quite as green as the other three lakes, but there is still plenty to do. While every lake offers some sort of horse or camel riding experience, Karakul is one of the few spots where you can completely circumnavigate (环航) the lake in     9     (little) than a few hours on horseback.

It’s also possible     10     (hire) a guide to help you climb the neighboring mountain, but their safety record is 3 deaths in 2008 out of only 300 climbers according to one local.

3 . The best places for wild sleeping in England and Wales

Challacombe Meadows, Devon

Best for: privacy

Challacombe Meadows is close to miles of walking trails near Widecombe. Basic toilet facilities and running water are a short walk away, and there’s a cosy pub and a farm shop also nearby, for when it’s time to return to civilization. Tents from £ 45 per tent.

Bush Farm, Cornwall

Best for: freedom of choice

At Bush Farm, campers are offered the freedom of choice. Map in hand, you can put up your tent wherever you please. Days can be spent wild swimming, wandering through the countryside and, come the evening, there’s star gazing beneath ink-black skies. Tents from £12 per person.

The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire

Best for: life on the riverbanks

At this little-known site, you can put your tent on the banks of the River Sawdde. The Wildman Woods are as simple as they sound, with leafy pitches scattered among the trees near the water. During the day, it’s the perfect place for a paddle. Tents from £10 per person.

Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned

Best for: packing light

Bothies, simple huts traditionally used as mountain refuges that are open to all and free of charge. They’re a great alternative to wild camping if the weather is looking unstable and you don’t mind sharing with other travellers, who can arrive at any time.

5 . There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience.    1    

It’s the happiest city in China.

If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook.    2    

It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.

The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital.    3     Inspired by Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation system, the new bookstore has its own features. The beautiful environment of the bookstore can attract more people who do not love books, and awaken their interest and memory in reading.

There’s a spectacular new massive airport.

One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport.     4     Travelers can experience a series of cutting-edge technologies at Tianfu, including facial recognition software and self-check-in booth.

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There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.

There’re many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. It is the most easily     1     (access) panda base. You can see pandas at different ages. This base is huge but usually crowded.     2     this case, a private tour is the best way to get around the base to see many pandas and get the best experience.

There are three     3     (recommend) activities for a deeper panda experience. To begin with, you can join a panda volunteer program,     4     you can work by weighing and cleaning bamboo, making panda cakes, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas’ home. Surely, at the end of the program, you     5     (receive) a panda keeper certificate.

    6     (additional), you can join in a Red Panda Volunteer Program. If you’ve already had such an experience before, you’ll know that you can have a zero-distance encounter with red pandas. You can feed a group of them without a fence in between. If you are interested in red pandas, our red panda volunteer program in Wolong Panda Center is waiting for your     7     (present).

At last, you can hike into     8     Habitat of Wild Pandas. If you want some unforgettable     9     (moment) with pandas, consider a hike in wild panda habitat in Wolong. Go     10     (track) panda, and see if you will be lucky enough to see a wild panda.

7 . If you have a list of destinations you want to visit, make your travel dreams a reality by taking a fully guided holiday with a travel agency.     1     For example, it’s ideal for anyone looking for stress-free experience especially in places where the culture or language may be unfamiliar.

    2     With each trip created carefully around the needs of different travellers, a travel agency’s guided tours offer the best of each destination, which can ensure you don’t waste a moment. Their local, expert guides have a huge wealth of local knowledge. This local knowledge will make your travel unique.

Additionally, knowledgeable guides can make your holiday even better. Accompanying you throughout your holiday, they will offer useful tips about your chosen destination. They can share wonderful facts that only locals know, recommend the best restaurants, and introduce you to the most interesting local characters.     3    

When you begin an adventurous trip, having a guided tour means you’re in safe hands. A travel agent takes care of everything from the start to the end of your holiday. It will also make sure every transfer and hotel check-in goes through smoothly.     4    

Usually, the people you meet on holiday are the highlight of the entire trip. On a guided tour, you’ll have amazing memories of the shared experiences you had together. The holiday mood includes group where everyone feels welcome.     5     After the trip, it’s likely that you will arrange to meet up on another holiday through a travel agency!

Siheyuan is a special type of building found in China that represents the country’s rich traditions. These buildings     1     (exist) around for a very long time and are mainly located in the northern parts of China. Exploring a Siheyuan allows you     2     (step) back in time and experience the peace and history of ancient China.

Siheyuan has     3     unique layout with a square courtyard in the middle,     4     (surround) by buildings on all four sides. This design provides privacy for the people living there and shows a balance     5     human-made structures and nature.

The main entrance of a Siheyuan     6     (usual) faces south, and the most important rooms are positioned in the north. The courtyards are often decorated with beautiful gardens, plants, and fancy stone carvings,     7     show how much the Chinese appreciate nature and beauty.

Beyond its physical form, Siheyuan represents the Chinese     8     (tradition) way of life and family values. In these buildings, extended families live together,     9     the courtyard becomes a gathering place for family members. This helps to strengthen family bonds and maintain connections between different     10     (generation).