1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

3 . The tourism industry in Hubei, the province hit hardest by COVID-19 in China, is gradually recovering.

Scenic areas, museums and hotels have been actively marketing themselves through livestreams and short videos. They’re also offering discounts (打折) for visitors with extra Hongbao.

Travelers must make reservations so that attractions (景点) can limit visitor numbers in real time.

They must also present their health QR codes and have his or her body temperature checked at the entrances. And they’re required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Dining halls require customers to eat separately and use serving chopsticks.

Hubei’s Shennongjia National Park reopened its scenic areas on March 25 with daily visitor numbers limited at 30 percent or less of its capacity.

“Shennongjia is known as a natural oxygen bar. This is typically its peak visitor season because of the blooming flowers and good weather. Visitor volumes are recovering,” Ming Lei says.

“Visitors enjoy the unique fauna and flora. Many ride horses, practice archery and see cute spotted deer.”

Many visitors drive themselves. Most are from Hubei, especially Wuhan, Yichang and Xiangyang cities. Some independent travelers arrive by motorcycle or bicycle, he says.

The park received over 184,000 visits between the reopening and May 12, a 50 percent decrease over the same period last year.

Before May 1, travelers could visit Shennongjia’s six scenic areas for free. From May 1 until June 25, visitors can buy a ticket for all these zones at the reduced price of 169 yuan ($24).

Yichang’s Tribe of the Three Gorges scenic area has suspended its indoor performances and closed a cave that contains narrow spaces.

Tourists can still enjoy open-air performances of ethnic Tujia wedding ceremonies and folk-culture shows.

“We’re cooperating with online influencers to market the scenic spot…It’s an efficient way to promote the stunning scenery and cultural items that tourists like to buy as souvenirs,” says Qu Jiachun.

He hopes greater government support and media exposure (曝光) can speed up the tourism industry’s recovery.

Wuhan’s tourism recovery started later than other cities’ in the province because of its situation during the epidemic.

4 . We have many trips for you to explore the world your way. Our travel ideas are as diverse as the world itself and are designed to let you experience it. Please start with the following four trips.

Athens and Crete Explorer

London for Families

Australia & New Zealand

Classic Egypt

6 . Some people love travelling while some prefer to stay at home. If you don’t love travelling, you can make a change now. Why?    1     Please read on to know more.

Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting.    2    When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Travelling alone is a great option. Some people might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.

    3    Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.

Travelling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. While travelling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in: new sights, new flavours, new noises, etc.    4    

Have you ever thought about travelling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip.    5     Sometimes, you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.

7 . You know you’re ready to see the world, but you need a little help in getting out of the door. With some thought and careful planning, you can head for adventure sooner than you think.

Decide how much money you can spend on a trip. You don’t need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have will likely shape all other aspects of your trip.    1    Where you go, how you get there, where you stay may all rely on how much you have to spend.

    2    If you are working, check how much vacation time you have saved up. Check your calendar for any important dates—you might need to push your trip back a few days so you won’t miss your grandpa’s 100th birthday.

Make travel arrangements. There are dozens of websites you can use to search for suitable flights all over the world. Try the airlines’ direct websites.    3    

Book your accommodations. From hostels to luxury (奢侈)hotels, treehouses, and campgrounds, there are tons of choices when it comes to deciding where to stay.    4    If you want to meet other travelers and don’t mind sharing a bathroom, a hostel maybe a good choice.

Go to the doctor and get vaccinated(接种疫苗).    5    Some countries require proof of certain vaccinations to enter the country. Your doctor can give you an International Certificate of Vaccination.

So wherever your next stop maybe: Good luck.

8 . The Best Hawker(沿街叫卖者)Centers in Singapore

Chinatown Complex Food Center

You can find all the must-try local foods here: Being the largest hawker center in Singapore with over 260 food stands, this center offers a full range of local dishes from chilli crab, black pepper crab to local juice and popular desserts.

Foods are offered at the cheapest prices: Food prices here are very reasonable and competitive. Diners can enjoy a plate of chicken rice or a bowl of laksa at prices from $ 2.50 to $3.00.

Old Airport Road Food Center

Singapore iconic hawker center; One of the oldest and largest food courts in the island city serves authentic delicious local food to many generations of Singaporeans. Absolutely, you will find all the popular Singaporean dishes there.

Offering the best soya beancurd in Singapore, it is home to some of the best soya beancurd stands, The beancurd is offered at $ 1.50 per bowl for original favor and $2.00 per bowl for almond favor.

Tiong Bahru Market Hawker Center

A clean and spacious hawker center: Decorated recently, this center is one of the cleanest and most spacious hawker centers in Singapore. You will definitely enjoy the airy, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere there.

Located right above one of the best wet markets in Singapore: The center is on the second floor. On the first floor is a famous wet market with fresh produce. Therefore you can enjoy mouth-watering Singaporean foods and experience the original feature of a typical Singapore wet market during your visit.

Chomp Chomp Food Center

A hawker center catering for late-night diners: Unlike other food centers opening from morning to evening, this center starts from 18: 00 until late every day. So if you want to have good hawker food at late hours, come here.

Serving some of the best satay in Singapore: To many Singaporean foodies, Chomp Chomp Food Center is a satay mecca(圣地).

9 . Top Silk Road Attractions

Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑)

Type: History Museums, Historic Sites

Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours

As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has a history of more than 2, 200 years. Oriental mummies (东方木乃伊) wait for you to discover their mystery.

Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟)

Type: Buddhism, Historic Sites

Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours

Considered as the eastern Louvre Museum, Mogao Grottoes is a glorious treasure of ancient Buddhist cave art. The history of Mogao Grottoes can be traced back to the “Five Hu — 16Kingdoms” period (AD 304-439).

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔)

Type: Culture & History, Buddhism

Recommended Length of Visit: 2 hours

For hundreds of years, this great pagoda has always been the symbol of Xi’an. It is famous for the great traveler Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty who traveled from China to India to learn the Buddhism and got back to China with many precious Buddhist scriptures (佛经).

Qinghai Lake

Type: Lake

Recommended Length of Visit: 5 hours

Known as the largest inland lake, as well as the largest salt water lake in China, it is the most visited and famous attraction in Qinghai Province. Here, you not only enjoy the fantastic natural beauty, but also experience the amazing culture here.

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10 . Central Park

Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.

Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km²). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.

Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).

To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.

If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.

From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.

Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．

Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.

Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)

Guggenheim Museum (564 m)

American Museum of Natural History (688 m)

Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)

The Frick Collection (1.3 km)