Spring is the best time to visit Jiangnan, the regions around the lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江中下游地区) for wonderful     1     (view), rich culture, delicious food and warm weather. In East China’s Zhejiang province, Taizhou city,     2     unknown but attractive destination, offers an authentic (真正的) Jiangnan travel experience.

    3     (locate) in the downtown area, a 1-kilometer-long Jiazhi ancient street is lined up with more than 30 old buildings, which     4     (repair) to their original state over the past few years. The ancient parts were numbered, drawn and dismantled (拆除), while three-dimensional architecture models (三维建筑模型) were made     5     the same time to guide the repair later. The prosperity (繁荣) of the street dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), when stores showed     6     (vary) goods. Today, it is open again to the locals and tourists after renovation, with some businesses     7     (raise) the city’s night economy.

The district organizes culture and music events     8     (regular). At the downtown square, there are young bands singing on the grass for audience,     9     can rest in their own camps. Don’t hesitate to show     10     (you) talent if you happen to see one.

The local government of Zibo issued two open letters to all citizens. The government expressed    1     (it) gratitude for the citizens’ warmth and hospitality toward visitors coming to enjoy the city’s signature barbecue,    2    has recently become a hit across the country.

Since early March, Zibo’s local barbecue    3     (cause) a sensation online. But how did Zibo rise to fame? From July 2022 to February2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. Despite reaching peak visitation numbers, there was no sense of panic. Instead, several supportive    4     (policy) were promptly introduced, such as establishing a “Golden Stove Award”, forming a barbecue association, creating a map of Zibo’s barbecue restaurants,    5    launching 21 dedicated tourist routes that go beyond just the barbecue.

Zibo’s sudden boom in popularity also resulted    6    the post-pandemic tourism revival China has experienced. The city aims to restore its tourist industry and ensure    7     (sustain) growth.     8     (achieve) this goal, it has created    9    welcoming environment with convenient services for your people, particularly university students. The city has also invited students from distinguished universities to visit Zibo for free,     10     (signal) its eagerness to attract talented young individuals.

Going against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a     1     (grow) number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxing holiday experiences.

In recent years, reverse tourism     2     (emerge) as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China. During the week-long public holiday, which ended on Oct. 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape from busy city life,     3     (avoid) popular holiday destinations in order to get the beaten track and enjoy some peace and quiet. According to data from online travel agency Qunar, the number of rooms     4     (book) at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was 30 percent up year-on-year. Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations,     5     often involve expensive tickets, meals and hotel stays. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not     6     “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters. And     7     (like) popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online     8     (expose) can offer more surprises.

Jiang Han,     9     senior researcher at the Beijing-based public policy think tank Pangoal, has said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market     10     is an opportunity for economic growth.

Hiking the Longii Rice Terraces(梯田)in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. The name     1     (literal) means “Dragon’s Backbone” due to the fact that the rice terraces look just like a dragon’s scales, while the mountain’s summit resembles the backbone.

During my visit to Guilin, I decided     2     (set) out on a three-day hike through the famous Longji Rice Terraces. Known as the “Dragon’s Backbone”, the terraces were a spectacular sight as they stretched across the green hills in complicated patterns     3     (look) like ripples of water.

The hike took me through small villages set     4     the beautiful landscape. Local farmers were busy tending to the terraced rice fields that     5     (farm) for over 1, 000 years. Along the paths, I passed orange groves and met friendly locals     6     offered me fresh lychees.

At night, I stayed in simple home-stays run by farming families. Over multicourse meals- featuring local specialties like sticky rice, I learned     7     (much) about the terraces and village life. The feeling of community spirit and connection to the natural environment was unique.

Reaching the hike’s end after three full days, I felt a profound     8     (appreciate) for these ancient agricultural wonders carefully     9     (build) into the landscape by generations of families. The Dragon’s Backbone terraces provided me with unforgettable mountain views     10     cultural insights into rural China.

The Yellow River No.1 Tourist Highway was designed     1     (string) together scenic spots along the river. Visitors can both enjoy overnight accommodations in unique cave dwellings (窑洞), with a special chance to sleep on a “Kang” — a     2     (comfort) clay-and-brick bed heated from within and taste delicious farm-to-table cuisine while experiencing the beauty of the Yellow River.

Thanks to this initiative, Laoniuwan village, an intersection     3     the Great Wall meets the Yellow River, has been transformed     4     a popular tourist destination. Since its opening in September last year, the Zhangjiawan recreational vehicle camp located along the highway     5     (welcome) more than 10,000 vehicles. The villager Guo Jianhua’s hostel has witnessed a booming business, with over 100 tourists staying and dining at his establishment,     6     (generate) a daily income of approximately 3,000 yuan.

“Previously, I     7     (register) by the local authority as financially disadvantaged. However, I was able to establish this hostel with the     8     (assist) of poverty alleviation loans. In just a few years, I have not only overcome poverty     9     got my quality of life significantly     10     (improve),” Guo said.