Visıtors have gathered from far and wide     1     (visit) the world’s largest ice and snow festival dubbed (称为) “Disneyland on ice” recently. This is China’s Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival — a family friendly, fun-filled dream land     2     (fill) with intricately designed ice sculptures. Although visitors are treated to a wide range     3     ice sculptures throughout Harbin City, Sun Island and Ice and Snow World are the two main areas. Ice and Snow World area is largely open at night, and     4     (feature) illuminated ice skyscrapers. This year, they’ve also added such a towering snowflake Ferris wheel (摩天轮)    5     visitors can take in the completeness of this     6     (impress) winter wonderland from the air. The festival has established     7     (it) as one of the best winter celebrations worldwide, and has been pulling in an estimated 28. 7 billion yuan per year.

One travel guide said, “I’ve always had     8     difficult time with winter, or at least the idea of it. In spite of how I     9     (physical) react to the cold, I’ve associated winter with misery (痛苦) and have made great efforts to deny its very existence.    10     (explore) China’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival brought me indescribable joy.”

Chengdu, a city with a permanent population of more than 21 million     1     an area of more than 14,300 square kilometers, is home to both captive (圈养的) and wild giant pandas. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding     2     (house) more than 230 pandas. Visitors can observe them from behind fences or glass windows.

When     3     (visit) Chengdu, one should not miss out on the local cuisine, either. Sichuan cuisine, listed as one of China’s eight major culinary styles,    4     (become) popular internationally in recent years. On the list of the UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Chengdu is     5     birthplace of classic Sichuan dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu, which is famous     6     its spicy hotpot as well as its diverse street snacks. In this city     7     (fill) with food, one can delight in a     8     (satisfy) meal at any random roadside eatery.

The charm of Chengdu goes far beyond pandas and Sichuan cuisine. For visitors interested in experiencing the folk customs and scenes of old Chengdu, my     9     (recommend) is a visit to Kuanzhai Alleys. As a symbol of leisurely(悠闲的) city life and local market culture, Kuanzhai Alleys is known as the “spiritual home of Chengdu people”. For those     10     want to experience the hustle and bustle of Chengdu, Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li in the city center are the top choices.

6 . Here are four of the most charming villages in Europe, along with our top picks for places to stay in each.

Eze in Cota D’Azur, France

Set on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Provencal township of Eze is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the region. It is largely a tourist destination, and many of its buildings dates back to the Middle Age. In fact, Eze is particularly popular with couples seeking romantic solitude.

Hotel pick: Chateau de la Chevre

Baden-Baden in Wurttemberg, Germany

Germany’s best-known spa town, Baden-Baden, in the Black Forest of Baden- Wuttemberg, has been a popular spot for soaking in mineral-rich waters off and on since the Roman era. And while spa treatments and hot springs are still among the most popular draws for tourists, there are also plenty of museums, gardens, performing arts venues and charming old buildings and churches.

Hotel pick: Hotel Belle Epoque

Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy

Spread over a hilltop nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers gorgeous Renaissance architecture as well as opportunities to visit wine companies. Surrounded by strong walls dating back to the 14th century, the village features a handful of churches and public squares.

Hotel pick: Etruria Resort

Oia in Santorini, Greece

Oia is undoubtedly the most charming village on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. This town is best known as a sunset-viewing spot, but it is fantastic any time of day thanks to its abundance of typical whitewashed structures topped with blue domes plus its fabulous views out onto the Aegean Sea.

Hotel pick: Hotel Aspaki

9 . I have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cadiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.

Before that, I knew very little about Cadiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.

Cadiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula (半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!

One of the great things about Cadiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapa (小吃) bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1.50—2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.

Cadiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival (狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cadiz to see it. During those ten days, Cadiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!

That is my experience of Cadiz: a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cadiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!

Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s greatest tourist     1    (attraction). Because it isn’t run for profit, the park is much more     2    (suit) for education and wildlife conservation research. Compared with other theme parks, it takes     3    (good) care of the animals. In addition, you will find prices there fairly reasonable considering the size and the quality. Therefore, since its opening, the park     4    (draw) a large number of visitors.

Located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, the theme park is     5    (extreme) close to downtown. As the park attracts large crowds every day, try to be there before the park opens at 10 in the morning and avoid the busy holidays and weekends. It is also recommended that tickets     6    (buy) online in advance.

Hong Kong is a unique city     7     you can buy one card to pay for public transport and all your purchases in the world. The card is available at the ticket windows of any subway station in Hong Kong, with which then you can pay     8     things in the park. And you can add money as you wish and have     9     returned to a station window for the remaining money back.

Wish you     10     enjoyable day in Hong Kong’s most popular theme park.