Elephant Trunk Hill lies     1     two rivers meet, one of them is the famous Li River of

Guilin city in Guangxi, and it is the symbol of Guilin. The hill was     2     (former) named Li Hill and resembles (像) a giant elephant standing in the river, drinking water through its trunk. Thus, the mountain was named Elephant Trunk Hill.     3     (date) back to as early as the Tang and Song dynasties, the hill has been a famous tourist     4     (attract) over 1,000 years of history. The scenic area combines unique rocks, beautiful waterways, special caves and numerous cliff stone carvings, which make it enjoy a high reputation worldwide.

Ranging     5     historical significance to cultural richness, we are grateful to witness such a breathtaking landscape. The     6     (commerce) value of this site is undeniable, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe who take advantage of its beauty.    7     (be)frank, few places offer such a diverse blend of natural and historical elements. Visitors may occasionally complain about crowds, but     8     response from the authorities has been positive, aiming to enhance the overall experience. The     9     (reject) of modern developments preserves its natural beauty. The site continues to inspire future generations to come. Energetic and flexible, it     10     (adapt) to the changing times while maintaining its essence (本质).

With Harbin’s tourism developing successfully, Jiang Kedong,     1     (know) as “Brother Zuoyou”, was using the wave of this new attention. He changed from a local performer to a     2     (wide) recognized Internet superstar. His famous work “Rabbit Dance” caught people’s hearts with     3     (it) simple and easy-to-understand style. And soon it became a symbol of Harbin’s lively spirit during this wave of tourism boom (繁荣).

The “Rabbit Dance”, marked by cheerful side-to-side foot movements, not only spread on social media, but also became a cultural symbol of Harbin’s tourism boom. At first, Jiang’s dance video     4     (appreciate) just by the locals, but it soon caused widespread interest and attracted a lot of people to experience the joy and     5     (warm) of Harbin, even in the coldest months.

The winter month was a whirlwind (旋风) for Jiang because he adapted     6     his new popular role. He led a quite different life now,     7     (balance) the demands of Internet honor with his personal love for dance and community activities.

A video,     8     shows the way Jiang has hugged his role as a symbol of Harbin’s tourism boom, offers a look into his life during this     9     (remark) year.

Watch the video and let’s follow Jiang Kedong on an unexpected journey     10     (understand) how his “Rabbit Dance” has become an important part of Harbin’s successful tourism industry.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently unveiled 10 nation a-level Yangtze River themed tourist routes. Yichang city in Central China’s Hubei province,     1     the Three Gorges Dam lies, is an important part of the routes.

Visitors can take a cruise from downtown Yichang to the tribe, enjoy traditional ethnic group singing and dancing, rub shoulders with inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and go     2    (hike) along the Yangtze River. Yangtze River, one of the “mother     3    (river)” of China, symbolizes the nation’s rich history and culture, with its awe-inspiring currents and picturesque views along its banks.

During the May Day holiday, Yichang received over 6.07 million tourists, with     4     increase of 67.22 percent over 2022. The total tourism revenue(收益) reached about 4.15 billion yuan($599.1 million), increased     5     88.21 percent compared with 2022.     6    (locate) in the Xiling Gorge between the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam, the Tribe of the Three Gorges scenic area welcomed 89, 900 tourists, with a total tourism revenue of 11.86 million yuan during the holiday.

Since the May Day holiday, the country     7    (see) a boom in its domestic tourism, and destinations along the river are     8    (extreme) popular among travelers. At present, photos, short videos and live streams about the beauty of the Yangtze River are being shown online to a     9    (globe) audience. The China Cultural Center is holding events     10    (promote) river tourism resources in Paris and Tokyo.

A documentary titled Across the Straits, which describes the cultural bond between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, went online on January 15,     1     (attract) viewers through the historical and cultural bonds between the two sides.

An actor, from Taiwan, and a hostess, from Chinese mainland, are the hosts of the documentary. Together, they undertake     2     cultural exploration of the Guandi Temple in Dongshan County, East China’s Fujian Province.

Guandi Temple, established     3     (honor) the Eastern Han Dynasty warrior Guan Yu, has a history spanning over 600 years. The documentary sheds light on the historical significance of the temple     4     (treasure) by both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

The Guandi culture in Dongshan     5     (possess) numerous distinctive features, not only preserving a series of unique folk traditions     6     terms of cultural heritage but also having a wide-ranging influence on cross-Straits exchanges from a different perspective.

“Countless historical facts and folk anecdotes across the Straits     7     (continue) prove that we share a common history, culture and blood     8     (tie),”the actor said, adding that Dongshan for him feels like returning home.

“It is a place     9     the people speak the Minnan dialect, share devotion to Guan Yu, and collectively uphold the values of loyalty, bravery, courtesy,     10     (wise), and trust,” the actor was quoted as saying.

Every year thousands of tourists flock to China. They come to see the grand sights of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, but     1     leaves the strongest impression is the ancient Chinese architecture     2     (feature) the hutongs. Nowadays, the word “hutong” has come to mean more than just the alleys that connect the courtyards. It also refers to the courtyards     3     (they) and even to the communities that live there.

The majority of Beijing’s hutongs     4     (build) during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. To help them keep control over the city, the Emperors placed guards at the     5     (enter) of hutongs, which made it easier to keep an eye on people’s movements.

By connecting people’s homes, the hutongs in fact connected people’s lives,     6     the lives of the rich or the lives of the ordinary citizens. Because of the hutongs, courtyards were joined together for miles around,     7     created a network of people working, playing and living together — a real community.

Hutongs are still an important part of Beijing’s life and it is not surprising that tourists love the hutongs. They can walk up Sanmiao Street — a     8     (historic) significant street in central Beijing. The hutongs not only link Beijing’s streets and communities, but also its past and present, showing that Beijing is truly     9     ancient yet modern city. Thanks to the increasing importance     10     (attach) to cultural heritage protection in recent years, the tourists have the chance to feel connected to the past.