8 . Set 40 kilometers northeast of the city of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar, the Zahamena National Park has overall land coverage of 643 square kilometers, but only about 420 square kilometers is open to the public. It receives an average rainfall level of around 6 feet every year and experiences frequent rain showers even during the dry season between April and October. And elevations (海拔) inside the park range from 250 to 1,560 meters, which has resulted in a diversity (多样性) of climates.

One really interesting thing about the Zahamena National Park is its unique highland landform (高地地貌). The development of several ecosystems that all together exist within its area greatly depends on it. And this is also the reason why the types of wildlife living in one area of its wide range are different in another, which makes it quite exciting to explore.

This protected region’s main area is divided into two parts: the eastern and western areas, with a separate piece of ground in the middle where many small villages are located. Zahamena means “red trees”, which suggests a tree species scientifically called Diatum unifoliatum. It lives only in Zahamena and is characterized by its typically deep reddish-orange color.

Established as a strict natural highland habitat for nature conservation (保护) in 1927, the Zahamena National Park was officially awarded the honorary title of national park in 1997 and was finally opened to the public. Due to its amazing landform and unique local biodiversity, this national park was later listed as a key part of the Rainforests of the Atsinanana in 2007.

Unluckily, there are no hotels or restaurants around the national park. So Zahamena is not an easy rainforest—this national park needs people with a high level of fitness and people with low requirements concerning accommodations. Everyone who is not discouraged by this will be able to expect an amazing rainforest experience in a location which has a small number of tourists.

9 . Poland is known for food that is rich in meat. But as in many countries across the world, recent years have witnessed a rise in plant-based living. If you’re a vegetarian traveller in Gdansk looking for some meat-free options, make sure to pay these restaurants a visit!

A trip to Gdansk would be incomplete without pierogi, dumplings containing sweet fillings. They’re the ultimate Polish comfort food! This restaurant specializes in pierogi. You’ll also get to watch the pierogi being made in full view of the restaurant. It’s worth booking in advance as it’s very popular.

It is a small, comfortable cafe with a menu that includes classics like dumplings as well as daily specials. It can get pretty busy, so you may have to choose for takeaway rather than eating in, but the food is fresh and tasty. There is also a great selection of vegan (严格素食主义者) cakes and desserts to choose from, so it’s worth a visit even if you’ve already eaten.

Also in Wrzeszcz is Zakwasownia, a vegan organic restaurant. The menu is not huge, but you can expect quality rather than quantity with dishes. There is a lot of attention to detail in the way that dishes are plated, creating a dining experience that feels a little fancy — perfect for a date night or a special occasion. There is also a children’s menu, so it’s family friendly, too.

Also in the Old Town is Manna 68, an only vegan restaurant. The menu is varied. Its central location makes it a perfect pit stop(短暂休息) after a day of exploring the streets of the Old Town. That also means it’s a little pricier, but for quality food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere, it’s worth it.

Shanghai has added another 162 parks this year, bringing     1     total to 832 and making a big step towards     2     (it) goal of “a city in the parks”. Of the 832 parks, 265are pocket parks that provide small outdoor places     3     (cover) an area of between 400 to 10,000m² for the public.

Parks in Shanghai are not just places to relax or take a walk.     4     (actual), they have become “ecological parlors (客厅)” of the city, in     5     people can enjoy various activities. For example, one of the parks     6     (feature) art and cultural elements to enrich the visitor experience. At present, around 200 activities have been scheduled for these parks.

Shanghai is also developing a number of parks with     7     (diverse) functions than the present ones. Heping Park in Hongkou District is going to introduce a bookstore with a     8     (collect) of more than 1,500 journals. while Lujiazui Central Greenland in the Pudong New Area will host coffee-themed activities such as coffee culture festivals. A pop-up cafe. Coffee Cube, is to start trial operation in the park next month.

Of course, parks have also become sports and fitness venues (场地), and nearly 300 parks in urban areas have been equipped     9     fitness and sports facilities (设施). Xujiahui Park in Xuhui District has constructed a basketball court, a fitness track and a table tennis venue, and Gongqing Forest Park and Binjiang Forest Park have introduced activities such as fishing and walking     10     (raise) health awareness among the public.