Located at the western part of Hangzhou, just under 5km away from the West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park distinguishes itself as     1     exceptional urban place. This park is a pioneering example of how urban life combines agriculture with culture, making it a     2    (true) unique destination. Along with Xihu and Xiling famous, respectively,     3     their natural scenery and cultural heritage, Xixi National Wetland Park is one of the celebrated “Three Xi’s of Hangzhou”.

Covering a vast area of 11.5sq.km., the park consists of three causeways (堤道)     4     features ten famous sights. Nearly 70% of the park    5    (occupy) by river ports, ponds and small lakes, which explains a wetland environment. These waterways cross the park,     6    (divide) it into distinct sections: the east, the west, and the central part.

Recently the government     7    (establish) ecological protection zones as well as an sightseeing zone. Additionally, visitors can explore the Wetland Science Exhibition Hall, conveniently     8    (locate) at the park’s main entrance.

There is no right way     9    (see) the Xixi wetlands. It is an area of unmatched peace and quiet — filled with history and natural beauty. The only true thing that can be said of the Xixi wetlands is     10     if you haven’t seen them, you haven’t really seen Hangzhou.

In the 12th century, the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Lin’an. Near Lin’an, on the banks of Lake Tai is the city of Suzhou. Given its location near the capital and its     1     (nature) beauty, Suzhou became a preferred place     2     (live). Thus, there were over 300 gardens     3     (build) here, and more than 60 are still in     4     (exist).

Among these gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) is the largest and the most famous, and water pools take up     5     third of its area.     6     (surround) the water pools is a luxuriant (繁茂的) group of flowers, plants, and trees, all carefully chosen according to the way their seasonal colors reflect off the sparkling water below. As is typical of Suzhou gardens, this garden     7     (separate) into different sections, offering various kinds of spaces     8     diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings.

Since it is such a large garden, no simple description of the garden will do.     9     you have to do is to walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment,     10     find your own treasures depending on your mood that day.

Demand on tourism burst as the Minsu market’s recovery sped up during the May Day holiday. Oceans of tourists flooded into Zibo in China’s Shandong Province for its BBQ,     1     drove its Minsu market to boom. According to the online booking site Tujia, Minsu’s average room price remained lower than the national average level, but     2     (it) booking number increased three times in Shandong Province during the May Day vacation.

    3     (base) on Tujia statistics, other cities in Shandong Province also showed remarkable performances on Minsu bookings. Qingdao and Weihai were among China’s top ten tourism destinations.     4     former even surpassed (超过) Chengdu and Chongqing for the first time to take the number one spot.     5     (additional), the booking numbers in Yantai, Jinan, Rizhao and Tai’an of Shandong Province also     6     (see) a good performance.

The Minsu in rural areas still gain     7     (popular), with the booking number     8     (account) for nearly 40% of the total, according to Tujia.

Among customers booking the Minsu in rural areas, the “post-80” and “post-90” generations are still the mainstream. The     9     (hot) types of accommodations are lofts, inns, and single-family villas. Besides, fruit and vegetable picking, DIY activities, and food-tasting events are the top choices     10     holiday activities.

Yan’an is known to most people     1     an old, important revolutionary base, but this mountainous city in Northwest China’s Shaanxi has other things to offer than its     2     (rich) in revolutionary history and spirits-the sweet and juicy Luochuan apples that so far     3     (gain) fame and are sold to some 20 countries and regions worldwide.

Luochuan is a county of Yan’an,     4     has become a model again in the nation’s latest strategy toward rural revitalization (振兴). Arriving in early August, the Global Times reporter saw numerous colored bags     5     (hang) on short trees in fields alongside the village roads. But the reporter also noticed     6     strange thing—there were white fishnet-like objects attached to poles in the trees.

Asi village Party chief Li Baoyin told the Global Times that they are an adapted apple strain which is shorter, having smaller crown (树冠), and     7     (quick) to bear fruits. Apples are usually bagged to stop birds and insects from eating     8     (they). A shorter plant and smaller crown mean the bagging and unbagging will be easier     9     the task needs fewer than half of the workers. The fishnet-like objects are established     10     (prevent) hailstorms ((冰雹), which occur every so often in Shaanxi in late summer and early fall.

Austria’s Vorarlberg is a pioneer in sustainable design,     1    (attract) lots of architects and curious visitors who draw inspiration from its breathtaking buildings.

Communities in the westernmost state of the Alpine country     2    (choose) beauty, comfort and a careful use of resources since the 1960s. There is a     3    (prefer) for local building materials: white pine and earth replace concrete whenever possible. Architecture in Vorarlberg is described as the clear, compact and functional design,     4     it does not cut corners on aesthetics (美学). As well as architects, the carpenters and craftspeople in Vorarlberg enjoy great international recognition and     5    (be) in high demand.

Economy is a guiding principle of the “Vorarlberg school”,     6     does not prevent them from using prefabricated (预制的) parts     7    (reduce) costs — and prioritizes (优先) energy efficiency. A lot of houses     8    (build) to “passive house” standards, which stand for buildings with minimal energy needs due to perfected insulation (绝缘), specific ventilation (通风), and the equipment of solar panels and heat pumps.

“    9     I’m most proud of is that people are united by a common sense,” said Arnold Hirschbuehl, a former mayor of Krumbach who championed the architecture. He praised the way people used “resources in     10     most sustainable way possible, while staying true to themselves”.

Located in Changping District, Beijing, Juyongguan is of great military importance since ancient times. The two strategic     1     (pass) in the south and north are respectively named “South Pass” and “Juyongguan”. Grand mountains surround Juyongguan; an 18km long valley, commonly known as “Guangou”,     2     (stretch) right across the middle. In Juyongguan, clear streams belt, green mountains overlap, flowers and trees bloom, and birds sing. Owing to the beautiful scenery, Juyongguan has been honored     3     “Juyong Diecui” and one of the “Eight Great Sights of Beijing”.

In the center of stylobate (柱座), there arranges the doorway through     4     people, carriages and horses can all pass. Cloud Terrace at Juyongguan is a large-scale fine work of stone carving,     5     (construct) in Yuan Dynasty.     6     (initial), there were 3 white pagodas (宝塔). Unfortunately, they     7     (destroy) at the turning of Yuan and Ming Dynasty. Subsequently, “Tai’an Temple” was constructed on the stylobate. However, in the 41^st year of Kangxi Reign in Qing Dynasty (1702), the temple suffered from fire,     8     (leave) Cloud Terrace alone.

An overall repair was conducted to architectures in Juyongguan in 1992, restoring     9     (it) former grandness. The     10     (nature) landscape of Juyongguan surroundings is very attractive. Ever since Mingchang Year of Jin Dynasty, “Juyong Diecui” has been listed into “Eight Great Sights of Beijing”.

A first trip to China can be challenging because of its large population, especially in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. But a vacation in the large country is    1    (reward). For you to make good memories, you must follow China travel tips for family carefully.

Making a family trip budget is very important if you want to enjoy    2    unforgettable vacation. For example, if you plan to stay for ten days, find out how much you and your family will be spending. Make sure your budget    3    (cover) the cost of food, accommodation, transport, and something else.

.When you’re traveling around the country, using the high-speed train, taxis, or buses is    4    (high) recommended. However, with children along, you may have a hard time pushing against large crowds. For this reason, you’d better choose car hire    5    (serve).That can make your travel    6    (easy).

Exploring big cities such as Shanghai, Xi’an, Beijing,    7    Chengdu is a must-do activity for families touring China. Visiting Chengdu, for example, is a good chance for kids to get close to pandas. They can take pictures and even care    8    the baby pandas for a few hours.

Bad weather and Chinese holidays are likely to interfere with your travel plans if you are not careful.

When    9    (plan) your vacation, you can do an online search    10    (get) an idea of the perfect time to visit China.