On the last day of 2023, Heilongjiang government released a thank-you letter,     1     was published by several local media outlets.

“We thank you for your heartfelt     2     (enthusiastic) in your visits to Heilongjiang... You    3     (bring) joy and life to this land so far. It’s so great to have you here.”

At Harbin Ice and Snow World,     4     famous ice-and-snow theme park in Heilongjiang, tourists gathered to count down toward 2024,     5     (surround) by more than 1,000 ice and snow sculptures.

Besides the ice-and-snow sculptures, a diverse range of winter     6     (activity )were available for visitors to enjoy. Ice slides were among the most popular activities. Many didn’t mind     7     (wait) long for these slides, the longest being 521 meters     8     length.

    9     (addition), bicycles on ice and hot air balloons that allowed visitors     10     (appreciate) the magic world from above also attracted long lines of visitors.

Located in the northeast of Zhaoping County, around 200 km away from Guilin, Huangyao Ancient Town boasts a rich history     1     (span) almost 1,000 years. Renowned as one of Guangxi’s most-visited tourist spots, this charming town showcases the region’s characteristic karst landscapes and abundant water resources, offering numerous expansive caves for     2     (explore).

Huangyao Ancient Town, with its thousand-year-old legacy, features majestic mountains     3     (dot) with caves, unique folk houses, delicate pavilions and temples, ancient trees, and stone pathways. Siting amidst steep mountains, the town’s strategic location not only makes it easy     4     (hold) but also poses challenges for potential attackers. As a result, Huangyao has been isolated from the outside world, allowing for the preservation of valuable relics, some of     5     include writings and paintings by distinguished Chinese scholars like Han Yu,       6     poet from the Tang Dynasty, and Liu Zongbiao, a man of letters of Qing Dynasty. Thanks to its isolation, many buildings in Huangyao still remain     7     (changed) in their architectural styles from the Ming and Qing eras. Traditional festivals and customs     8     (observe) for centuries, adding an authentic cultural touch to the town.

A visit     9     Huangyao would be incomplete without sampling its signature local delicacy, Huangyao tofu. This treat coupled with fermented (发酵的) black soybeans, exclusively crafted within the town,     10     (offer) a unique flavor that can’t be missed.

Travel is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get,       1     (especial) when using a mystery (神秘) box plane ticket.

Earlier last year, buying mystery box travels caught on among China’s young people. In normal trips, people often plan their vacations well     2     advance. However, the travelers buying a mystery box at a low price, usually 100 or 200yuan, will select their airport and receive several destination choices.

A citizen surnamed Cheng would like     3     (go) on a mystery box trip, stating that going out alone usually     4     (cost) too much and that too many people don’t know where to go. “However, the mystery box directly offers me a few destinations,     5     feels wonderful.”

Since the destination choices include many less popular cities, travel mystery boxes also bring     6       (economy) benefits to these destinations. For example, Dehong city is a beautiful city in Yunnan province,       7     it has few visitors due to a lack of promotion. However, up to now it     8     (think) of as a so lid location for tourism after its inclusion as a mystery box travel destination.

But even so, a large number of people feel disappointed with travel mystery boxes because they can meet many problems after buying one, such as improper travel times, sudden flight cancellations, or even       9     (challenge) with refunds (退款). Sun Weili from Ctrip recommends     10     (choose) reliable platforms to make sure of visitors’ interests.

6 . Are you a fan of outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy scenic views to relax? Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.

Athabasca Falls

Alberta, Canada

Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.

Akaka Falls Trail

Hakalau, Hawaii

A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ring like trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora (植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.

Nugget Falls

Juneau, Alaska

Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Valley, California

Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.

7 . Mammoth Cave National Park, in the state of Kentucky, is a unique and historical natural wonder. It has the world’s longest cave system. There may be another 600 miles of cave passageways that have yet to be explored. In addition, more than 200 caves that are disconnected from the larger system can be found in the park.

The underground caves were created naturally by the process of limestone (石灰岩) erosion. Rain and rivers slowly dissolve (溶解) and shape soft limestone. The system is still being shaped today. Not only are they an amazing destination to visit, but the system also provides drinking water for about 40% of the US population.

The caves’ first explorers were Native Americans, who mined (采矿) the upper levels of Mammoth Cave. Later, the sites were left in great shape and began to draw public interest.

Mammoth Cave was made into a national park thanks to strong support. Back in the 1920s, the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission was set up in 1925. After years of work, as well as building roads and public facilities, the park was completed on July 1, 1941.

The park now receives around 2 million visitors a year, with about a quarter taking a tour of the caves—everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous tours on offer. The cave supports more than 130 wildlife species (物种). The park is also much more than just a cave; the forest around has a diverse (多种多样的) range of species. There are miles of trails open for horseback riding, with canoe trails and great fishing spots. There are also more than 1,300 flowering species in the forest, and animals like wood warblers, thrushes, and bald eagles can regularly be seen.

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu is the best representative of China’s colorful Danxia landform. With a wide     1     (various) of landforms, this enormous park covers     2     area of 510 square kilometres.     3     (extend) along the northern part of Qilian Mountain in west China, it was said to be part of The Great Silk Road. At one time, Marco Polo arrived in China through this area.     4     (former) a provincial park and scenic area, it     5     (become) a national geopark in November 2011.

The site is characterized by amazing landforms, including     6     (drama) natural towers, deep valleys and impressive waterfalls. These landscapes have helped to conserve broad-leaved evergreen forests, and host many flowers and plants, about 400 of     7     are considered to be rare or     8     (threaten).

The most representative spots in the park such as the Seven-color Screen and the Colorful Sunset look like a rainbow hanging in the distance. However, scenes are totally different on the edge of the hills. The colors there turn into yellow and grey like shells in the sun. Scenes are even more breathtaking     9     sunrise and sunset when lights and shadows     10     (cast) on the hills paint this region with unique beauty.

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“Up in heaven, there is paradise; down on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou,     1     (previous) named Lin’an, was once the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty. In the centuries since, the city, with its breathtaking natural beauty and booming Song culture, has been a must-visit destination for travel     2     (enthusiast).

West Lake covers more than 6 square kilometers and is home     3     some of the city’s most famous scenic spots. Hefang Street is a place     4     you can experience how Hangzhou looked when it was the capital of China and, of course, buy souvenirs. The emperors’ palace was once located on the street,     5     (make) it the economic and political center of the city. Most of the shops there have     6     history of more than 100 years.

The Xixi wetland, China’s first national wetland park, is a natural haven from the busyness of the city. It is a common thing throughout history for scholars     7     (describe) and praise the cultural treasure trove (宝库).

Deshou Palace     8     (destroy) by a fire in 1206, recently underwent a major     9     (restore). The complex (建筑群) now hosts exhibitions focused on the Southern Song Dynasty. The Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal, one of the oldest and longest artificial waterways in the world, stretches a total length of 39 kilometers. A boat trip along the ancient waterway, taking in some of the unrivaled scenery as well as the fascinating landscape of Jiangnan Water Town,     10     (recommend) if you visit Hangzhou.