Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact (影响) travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become     1     (educate) about the areas - both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the     2    (develop) of the local areas.

Ecotourism has     3    (it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept     4     the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.

Due to     5     growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel, various types     6     trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles:

·Minimize the impact of     7    (visit) the place.

·Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.

·Provide     8    (finance) aid and other benefits for local peoples.

·Make sure that the tourism provides experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.

Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity.    9    (activity) there range from whale watching to hiking (远足) and accommodations aim     10    (have) a low impact on the natural environment.

4 . There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.     1    

Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything.     2     “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects.     3     The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.

    4     Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.

Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours).     5     In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.

5 . Here are some tours to ancient silk road explorers

Xi’an—Terracotta Warriors & City Wall

In the morning, uncover the underground army of Qin Shi Huang-the awesome Terracotta Warriors. Of course, you will be amazed by thousands of vivid clay statues in life-size and the hidden truth behind the eternal army.

In the afternoon, drive back to the city to visit the 600-year-old City Wall. Be sure to try the local specialties like roujiamo and yangrou paomo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper

Overnight: Xi’an

Xi’an—Jiayuguan

First, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is regarded as the symbol of Xi’an, and Hanyang Tomb, which shows the scenes of life in the Han Dynasty. After that, fly to Jiayuguan. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel by your local guide.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Jiayuguan

Kashgar

Start your tour of Kashgar with a visit to Idigar Mosque (清真寺), which is one of the largest mosques in China, and Abakh Khoja Tomb, which was built by the Khoja family who ruled the area over 300 years ago. Your last stop for today is Sunday Bazaar, a great place to wander around and watch locals buying and selling everything from household items to goats, camels, horses, hats, rolls of silk, spices, etc.

Overnight: Kashgar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Urumqi

Heavenly Lake is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in China, with lush (郁郁葱葱的) forest and snow-capped mountains surrounded. It is the best place near Urumqi to relax. Today, drive about two hours to the lake. You can I take a boat cruise on the lake, or simply walk around.

Overnight: Urumqi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Diaojiaolou is a masterpiece of Chinese traditional construction. It’s said that when the first ancient pioneers set out from northern and central China in the hope of    1     (settle) in southern China, they came upon difficulties. In the forests of southern China, they met with beasts, poisonous snakes and insects. They managed to settle a colony and set fires to drive away beasts.    2    , they were still troubled by snakes and insects, until one leader,    3     distinguished wise old man in the community at that time, came up with an idea of putting up a building hung on wooden stilts (支柱). The colony then agreed on the idea and such buildings     4     (construct) with joint efforts did help the early settlers stay safe from the dangers. These buildings    5     (gain) popularity among several minorities since then.

Diaojiaolou typically has two to three floors. The upper floors are held up by stilts,     6     appearance makes the building look unsteady. But these stilts    7     (strengthen) by some stone blocks at their base so as to make Diaojiaolou still.

The ground floor is    8     (primary) made up of stilts without walls. This floor tends to be used    9     a place for keeping farm animals or putting firewood and farming    10     (equip). The upper floors are mainly living spaces.

7 . Travelling the world is something that leaves an impact on your being. Here is a list of inspiring destinations that are bound to change your life. Some completely influenced who I am today, and some are at the very top of my bucket list.

Kenya

The beautiful Maasai people are a symbol of family and love, and although some of their cultural traditions may not be accepted by everyone, their willingness to accept others and cherish the beauty of Kenya is truly hard to ignore.

Kenya’s incredible land showed me the importance of appreciating all living beings and helped me recognize that regardless of our species, we have far more similarities than differences. Visiting this country made me realize that living in harmony with wildlife is something that we all should fight for, no matter where we might be in the world.

Myanmar

Unlike so many other destination in Asia that have been crowded by tourists, this county’s historic appearance is still entirely existent. Ancient temples are scattered across the land, and the quiet, peaceful Buddhist approach to life is still very much common.

For many people, Myanmar is a destination that brought peace back into their lives. Due to its large Buddhist population. —almost 90% in fact—this country makes you appreciate all life on Earth like never before, while its untouched landscapes make you fall head over heels with the world.

Much like India, this is a diverse country where people live side by side in harmony, regardless of religions.

India

India is a place that teaches you so many important life lessons. A lot of people have asked me what it was about this country that made me change so much, and I honestly couldn’t tell you. It’s a true mixture of seeing various sights, being absorbed in the unique atmosphere, and learning about spirituality and many diverse religions.

You enter through a round entrance known as a moon gate. There before you, is a     1    (cover )passage made of red wood, leading you past a walled courtyard. Along the edges of the courtyard are piles of rocks, among which     2    (grow) bamboo. The whole scene is like a painting;     3     every step you take, another part of the painting is unrolled.

    4    (step) into the courtyard, you look over the scene. Latticed(格状) windows in the walls reveal yet more bamboo, suggesting that the courtyard is just one part of a     5    (large)garden. At the far end of the courtyard is a room with wooden chairs,     6     windows that create frames for the scene of     7     (strange)shaped rocks beyond them, just like Chinese ink-wash paintings. This little courtyard is     8     picture of the classic Chinese concept of peace and beauty. Yet, you are not in China, but a copy of Chinese garden. The Astor Chinese Garden Court     9    (create)by a team of 26 Chinese craftsmen in 1981, and it represented the first permanent cultural exchange between America and China. The courtyard is a place of rest for a museum     10     (visit). As a museum piece in and of itself, the garden gives a wonderful view of ancient China.

9 . Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt

Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.

Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.

Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.

With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).

Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:

ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?

Competition closes on 31 October 2023.

The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.

10 . If you’re looking for a place to spend the Christmas holiday, we try to cover possible information within the posts on our site online. Here are some hotels and resorts that shine over the holiday.

Its annual show, Home for the Holidays, features a series of events in November and December, including ice-skating and kids’ club activities. Guest rooms, cottages and cabins serve as cozy spots for winter getaways, and many dining options mean you’ll never need to leave the resort.

There are all kinds of festivities at the resort leading up to the big day, including snowmen building and sleigh rides. Holiday movie nights take place throughout December, and there’s lots of food to enjoy. The all-suites are perfect for family getaways with floor-to-ceiling windows providing mountain views.

Visit this hotel for Christmas and you’ll immediately be surprised by the life-size gingerbread (姜饼) house made with pounds of candy. There are holiday stories on the night before Christmas Eve. Plus, all of the holiday festivities in Charleston’s downtown are just outside this hotel’s front door.

At Christmastime, this historic resort hosts a gingerbread house decorating event and special holiday meals throughout December. About 350 light displays made up of more than a million lights can be seen in the resort’s trees.