1 . Where to Spend Autumn in Italy
Autumn in Italy is a feast for the senses with bright colours, mild weather and plenty of festivals and traditions to enjoy. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a foodie or a culture lover, autumn in Italy promises memorable moments with loved ones.
A Myriad of Colour
The diverse geography and landscapes of Italy showcase various colours in autumn. The rolling hills of Tuscany and the peaceful lakes paint a rich picture of golds, oranges and reds at every turn. Take a leisurely walk through different landscapes and enjoy nature’s beauty as the colours in autumn bloom.
Food Paradise
The harvest season in Italy starts in autumn and fresh, locally sourced ingredients takes centre stage. From truffle (松露) hunting in the Piedmont region, earthy mushroom dishes are born. The olive harvest also offers a glimpse into the ancient olive oil production traditions that have been preserved throughout different generations.
Festivals and Celebrations
Autumn brings Italy’s rich cultural heritage to life with festivals and celebrations held throughout the country. The famous Palio di Siena is a historic horse race which draws in crowds from all over the world. Another highlight is the Alba White Truffle Festival taking place in the Piedmont countryside where lovers of truffle gather to have a taste of this rare and unique cuisine.
Explore the Great Outdoors
The autumn weather in Italy is comfortable and mild, making it the ideal time for outdoor activities. Cycle through pretty villages in the countryside, explore the winding streets of historic towns or go hiking in the Italian Alps without the heat of the summer sun. An Italian city break to Rome, Florence or Venice is also a good choice to enjoy the famous landmarks without the crowds.
1. What can visitors see when traveling in Tuscany?| A．Diverse wildlife species. | B．Breathtaking natural scenery. |
| C．Traditional festivals and celebrations. | D．Colourful paintings and pictures. |
| A．Rome. | B．Venice. | C．Florence. | D．Piedmont. |
| A．By feeling the heat from the sun. |
| B．By riding a bike in the Italian Alps. |
| C．By visiting famous sites with fewer tourists. |
| D．By helping farmers harvest crops in pretty villages. |
2 . Would you like to relax yourself outdoors? Here are some activities that may suit you.
Activity 1: Outside Yoga & Brunch
3rd July and 7th & 8th August, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
We will start our Outside Yoga practice connecting to our surroundings with a grounding meditation. Following our Yoga practice, you will have a delicious and healthy vegetarian brunch (早午餐) together. Brunch will be a choice of delicious pancakes with fruits and natural yoghurt, or boiled eggs.
No experience is required. You will need to bring your own Yoga mat or towel.
Activity 2: Family Yoga & Nature Connection
Sunday 8th August, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Spend some quality time with your little ones on this special family yoga and nature connection session. This is a wonderful opportunity to bond further with your child (ren). Included in the day is a delicious packed vegetarian lunch (kid-friendly).
All children must be accompanied by an adult. You will need to bring your own Yoga mats or towel.
Activity 3: Adventures to Neverland
Saturday 14th August
Join Wendy, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys as they discover the wonders of Neverland while travelling through our amazing Gardens. This trip will capture your children’s imagination and arouse the love for this classic tale.
Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Food & refreshments are available. For advanced tickets click here
Activity 4: The Handlebards Present-Macbeth
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August, 6:30 pm
You can take in the pedal powered performance on either Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August (or both if you wish) from 6:30 pm nightly. Bring a picnic and enjoy a drink and even a pizza from the pop up pub!
Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather! Tickets will not be returned on account of bad weather. The show is Covid Safe and all guidance will be stuck to.
1. What is required to join in Activity 1?| A．Bringing your brunch. | B．Booking in advance online. |
| C．Taking along your own equipment. | D．Practicing yoga for some time before. |
| A．They are both suitable for children. | B．They both need application on line. |
| C．They are held on the same weekend. | D．They both provide footwear and towel. |
| A．There will not be safe guidance for Covid. |
| B．Food is not allowed to be taken to the spot. |
| C．All children must be accompanied by adults. |
| D．Ticket fee won’t be back under bad weather. |
3 . Qibao Ancient Village
Qibao, located in the center of Minhang District, Shanghai, is a village with a history of one thousand years. In the village, wine and tea are served on old-fashioned square tables together with long benches, long-mouth copper pots and flat-end chopstick used. The most famous snacks in old Shanghai are square pastry, rice wine and steamed salted pork in wine.
Entrance Ticket: 45 yuan per all-in-one ticket (preferable price of 30 yuan is available now), covering almost all tourist attractions inside the village.
Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting
Villagers skillfully make good use of folk arts such as printing and dyeing, embroidery (刺绣), wood carving. They take the various folk customs and the busy scenes of labor of villagers in the lower Changjiang valley as the theme of paintings and create farmer paintings in a simple style.
Entrance Ticket: 30 yuan per person
Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village
The village provides tourists with accommodations, tours, chess, cards, fitness and entertainment through renting out separate farmhouse and sells tourist products and agricultural by-products related to the merry countryside tour.
Entrance Ticket: Free
Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening
It is one of Shanghai countryside tour scenic spots, which features art of teapots, crop plantation and export. The Geological Science Popularization Hall stores up tens of thousands of rare stones collected all over the world.
Entrance Ticket: 50 yuan per person
1. Which tour is offering a discount on the entrance ticket now?| A．Qibao Ancient Village. |
| B．Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting. |
| C．Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village. |
| D．Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening. |
| A．traditional snacks | B．folk arts |
| C．farming | D．rare stones |
| A．Finance. | B．Tourism. |
| C．Education. | D．Agriculture. |
