Hangzhou will build a world-class ecological and cultural tourism corridor in connection with Anhui Province’s Huangshan City. Five towns in Hangzhou’s Chun’an County and five towns in Huangshan’s Shexian County    1     (include) according to the prepared plan. In ancient times, they were part of Huizhou region where the Xin’an River runs through. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), a trail    2    (link) Hangzhou’s Tianmu Mountain and Huangshan’s Yellow Mountain was formed to exchange goods     3     the two regions.

Over the years, Hangzhou and Huangshan     4    (preserve) their unique architecture and local ways of life in old villages, making this area popular with tourists. The villages have resisted the winds of change    5     swept across many other parts of China. In addition to architecture, also, the natural environment is being protected, with sewage(污水)    6    (treat) and new infrastructure being built.

These improvements are attracting more tourists and creating     7     engine for the local economy. Moreover, for those who love hiking, jogging or cycling, the Thousand Islands Lake in Chun’an County is an ideal destination    8     it boasts 1, 078 islands, winding roads and charming villages.

In     9    (add), Hangzhou will also increase forest coverage along the river in partnership with Huangshan, which perfectly matches President Xi Jinping’s concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to highlight a     10    (harmony) relationship between ecological protection and economic development.

The natural beauty of Fanjingshan ensures its place among the country’s top nature reserves.

Flowers are coming out pretty at    1    foot of Fanjingshan in early April, while white snow is still attached to the mountaintop.    2    (it)green and fresh vegetation(植被)is a major feature of Fanjingshan,    3    stands northeast of Tongren city in southwestern China’s Guizhou province. Fanjingshan is home to more than 7,100 species of wild plants and animals. There are more than 40 different    4    (type)of forests as well as endangered animals.

The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978. It    5    (recognize)as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The reserve covers an area    6    more than 77,500 hectares and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

To protect biological activity more    7    (effective), the Fanjingshan administration has set up observation stations and put in    8    (monitor)equipment. Experts say Fanjingshan has an advantage in its application to become a    9    (nation)park in that it is the only natural habitat for the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey and the Fanjingshan fir, both of which have been rated as    10    (threaten)species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

National Geographic explorer Paul Salopek has just hiked across Erlang Mountain in Southwest China’s Sichuan province. This is just a start of his     1    (ambition) plan of trekking (跋涉) in China.

As a trekker with global footprints, Salopek is committed to experiencing different cultures all over the world and     2    (record) the lives of people he encounters on his journey. China, a large country with diverse natural and human landscapes,     3    (be) an important stop on Salopek’s global trek.

Starting in September 2021, Salopek set off from Yunnan province and     4    (plan) to walk through many regions.“My route is not always to famous tourist landmarks,”says the explorer, who likes to visit grassroots areas     5    (find) real life.“It could be someone’s dinner table,     6    the sight of an old ethnic Bai weaving at home.” Because every step of the way is new to him, Salopek tries to keep an open mind about     7     he can seek memorable things.

Salopek is also witnessing China’s achievements in the fields of ecology, wildlife conservation.“I hiked across other places    8    (empty) of their wildlife by human beings. The Gaoligong Mountains represents a chance for comfort,” Salopek says while hiking across the mountains.

Salopek is still currently    9    the road, walking across China,     10    journey in China is being recorded by a film crew for a 10-episode documentary series entitled The Forever Walk: China.

Lushan National Park, in the south of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, is a well-known tourist attraction both in China and abroad. It has appealed     1     countless visitors on account of its natural views and cultural relics.

The national park covers an area of 500 square kilometers and has more than 90 mountain peaks (山峰). The tallest one of these is Hanyang Peak which has a     2     (high) of 1,473.4 meters. The park-owes its reputation to its     3     (wonder), elegant and impressive highlights such as waterfalls and rocks. There are 12 main scenic areas, together with 37 attractions. The major     4     (spot) include Wulao Feng, Sandie Spring, etc.

Wulao Feng,       5     is located in the southeast of Lushan, is 1,436 meters above sea level. Its five parallel mountain peaks once formed a single one, and standing on the top, you will     6     (reward) with an amazing view of the distant mountains, trees, lakes, and a seemingly endless sky.

Sandie Spring     7     (lie)below Wulao Feng and drops through three rough tiers (层) with a fall of 155 meters. The upper part is like snow     8     (fall) down to the pond; the middle reach wanders and twists, dancing in the air;the lower level looks like a dragon running in the pond. This is thought     9     (be) the best of the Lushan waterfalls. It is said that you are not     10     true visitor here if you miss Sandie Spring.

Many people gave up long-distance travel this year     1     (avoid)cross-infections of pandemic, with local tours and online tourism widely favored during the week-long Spring Festival holiday.

In addition to traditional winter     2    (attraction)like hot springs and skiing venues, botanical gardens and local temple fairs became popular choices. The people who couldn' t return home     3     (give)a chance to get to know more about the places     4     they led a life.

For the people who stayed at home, online tours became a new choice. They could enjoy    5     beauty of places of interest online. After seeing the     6     (lose)Buddha head shown at the gala (春晚）on television     7     the eve of the Spring Festival, many people could have a feast for the eyes on the mystery of the retrieved(收回)treasure via VR technology through the WeChat without a long distance to the Tianlongshan Grottoes in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.     8    (similar), the online travel platform of "Go-Yunnan" has launched lively feeds of famous scenic spots.

It is believed that the sense of gain and     9    (satisfy)of Chinese people will     10    (far)improve.