“Traveling to China seems like traveling to another world. Its many famous scenic attractions impressed me     1     (great),”an American said. The following is     2     he wrote on his website.

My friends and I had a family visit in Xi’an,     3     old city with a long history in China. The hosts were retired or stayed at home without a job, and they were friendly to     4     (visit) from different countries coming their homes.

We     5     (taste) the true home-cooked dishes in the home of the family that we visited. For in-homing dinner, the host would prepare a list of menus in advance (提前). Our tour guide asked     6     (we) for advice about the food, so the host would try to cook what we wanted     7     (eat) at his home. We just enjoyed the locally cooked dishes. It was quite a different and exciting experience.

Many foreigners enjoy     8     (learn) how to make Chinese dumplings. We were also     9     (offer) a general cooking class in the local family. The host taught us to make dumplings step by step with lots of patience. And we didn’t need to pay any money     10     this. Travel China Guide offers this kind of service free of charge.

The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for us to get to know Chinese people’s daily life.

3 . Family Fun in Canadian Museum of Nature

Bring the whole family to rediscover our fully reformed museum and new galleries.

•What to See and Do

Check out What’s On for all the events, educational activities and HD movies happening during your visit. On the first floor, you can see birds, dive down into the depths at the helm (舵柄) of a submersible (潜水器) or explore a cave...Don’t miss our 3D gallery play areas on the third floor when visiting with kids. By visiting here, your children will learn more about nature. Check out Our Exhibitions which presents our special exhibitions.

•Hours, Admission, Services and More

Everything you need to plan your visit:

•Opening Hours

Summer Hours (June 1－September 4):

9 am－6 pm(Saturday－Wednesday)

9 am－8 pm(Thursday and Friday)

Regular Hours: 9 am－5 pm(except Monday and Thursday)

•Admission

Adult: $14

Senior(65＋): $12

Student(13＋): $12

Child(3－12): $10

Tiny Tot(0－2): Free

•Parking

Paid parking is available on the Canadian Museum of Nature grounds.

Rates

$3 per half hour

At most $14 per day (until 4:30 am)

Evening flat rate(统一价格): $5(4:30 pm－4:30 am)

Charges accumulate (evening and next day) of vehicles that are parked overnight.

•Shopping

Be sure to stop at our Nature Boutique on the second floor for a vast selection of games, books and nature-related souvenirs.

•Explore Nature

The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a lot of information, images and videos on our websites. The museum participates in several social networks. Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.

4 . The most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canada’s Wonderland. This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America. One reason is its numbers of wild rides. For younger kids,the television characters are very exciting. You can see Fred Flinstone,SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer. There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular among younger children. There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well. What’s more,the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works.

Another popular theme park is Galaxyland Amusement Park. Amusement park’s fun shouldn’t be limited to just the summer months,and Galaxyland is aware of this. As the world’s largest indoor amusement park,Galaxyland packs in it 25 breathtaking rides and attractions. It is also home to one of the world’s largest indoor roller coasters. Galaxyland remains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock ‘N’ Ride Dance Party. This party combines music,music videos and unlimited rides from 8 pm to midnight.

One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland. Playland,unlike other Canadian theme parks,has a long history in its city. Playland has all the fun of a carnival,with scary houses,merry-go-rounds (旋转木马) and a ferris wheel. There are also modern additions in the park, like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room. Playland is open from spring through fall, though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September 1st.

5 . When people make travel decisions regarding destinations, recreation usually sits at the top of the most considered factors. But in recent years, with a rising awareness of health, travelers are beginning to upgrade their expectations. We have selected several places around China that have a perfect combination of recreation and health, in case that is what you have in mind for your next holiday.

Beijing Olympic Park

Located at the north end of the Beijing central axis line, Beijing Olympic Park witnessed the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Apart from visiting the renowned Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, you can try some leisure and sports activities.

Wanlong Ski Resort, North China’s Hebei Province

Wanlong Ski Resort in Shijiazhuang City is nicknamed “heaven for ski lovers”. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held here, which will boost ski development and tourism activities in Hebei Province. If you happen to be a skiing fan, try the professional trails here!

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, East China’s Shandong Province

The Olympic sailing center has become a new landmark in Qingdao, a coastal city in East China’s Shandong Province. It was a host venue of the sailing games for the 29th Olympics in 2008 and the 13th Paralymic Games. You could visit the match venue and enjoy a cruise around Qingdao.

Shapotou, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

Shapotou scenic zone in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is a transition zone between grassland and deserts. Apart from its unique natural landscape, Shapotou offers a sports program like sand skiing and rafting across the Yellow River.

Wulong Karst Region in Chongqing

Wulong is about 130 kilometers from downtown Chongqing. The 2, 900-square-kilometer district boasts karsts, caves, forests, springs and primitive wilderness. UNESCO named Wulong’s karsts as a World Natural Heritage in 2007. Sports options here include mountain climbing and hiking.

I visited the Musée d’Orsay, which is a world-famous art museum     1    (house) in an old railway building in Paris.

    2     (wander) through the Impressionist gallery, I appreciated masterpieces.Two of the greatest Impressionist painters that     3     (make) the deepest impression on me were Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Monet was    4     (great) inspired by nature. It’s said that about 250 paintings by Monet including the famous piece Blue Water Lilies feature     5     same water lily pond, but all are in different colours and styles.Renoir preferred to paint     6    (scene)of everyday life. I    7    (strike) by the small areas of light across his 1876 masterpiece Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. It was the    8     (similar)of the paintings     9    impressed me deeply. 

The Impressionists’ vision has inspired and influenced a lot of     10     (paint).

At present, major parks across the US are facing a     1       (grow) problem. From getting too close to wildlife to camping in off-limit areas, more and more visitors     2     (break) park rules. In July alone, park rangers handled more than 11,000 incidents at the 10 most visited     3       (nation) parks. 

Record numbers of visitors at Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming, have caused problems. Visitors stray from     4     (mark) paths. They break park rules in order to take selfies     5     wildlife, getting too close to elk, grizzly bears, and bison. As drivers slow    6     to snap pictures of the animals, traffic backs up. 

The breaking of park rules comes from disbelief among visitors     7     they will get hurt, said Yellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk. More than 52,000 warnings were issued at Yellowstone in 2015, up almost 20 percent from the year before. That     8     (worry) the National Park Service. 

As the number of visitors increase, the group is working     9     (protect) national land for future generations. The top 10 parks, including Yosemite in California and the Grand Canyon in Arizona, hosted almost 44 million people last year. That’s a 26 percent increase from a decade     10     (early).

9 . My family recently did our first major road trip, traveling from our Maryland home to Disney World in Florida. Though we’re no strangers to travel, a trip of this length was a new experience for us with three children. What helped us enjoy our trip so much? Our schedule, of course! So keeping a schedule when you travel can help make your trip a success.

Don’t sleep the day away.

I know you’re on vacation. The kids have a break from school, and you’re excited to be out of the office. Let everyone sleep for a bit, but still make it a point to rise at a reasonable hour and get active to start the day. Not only will you see and do more on your trip, but it will make it easier to eat regularly, get the kids down at nap time (午觉), and then go to bed without a struggle.

Eat regularly.

Time is easy to go by while you’re running through a theme park, or exploring a museum. Be prepared for meals because hungry kids are often quick to turn into a headache for you. Pack a snack and drink bag and make sure to stop regularly for a bite to eat while you’re out. Keeping a regular meal schedule can help everyone keep up their energy and enjoy the day.

Take a nap.

Does your baby take a daily nap? Naps are very important for baby’s development. They also help little ones to pick up their strength, or vacations can be exhausting for little ones’ minds and bodies.

Go to bed at a reasonable hour.

Everyone can get tired out on vacation. Don’t allow anyone to stay up late every night.Mom, dad, and kids are all sure to be miserable if they don’t get enough sleep. If bedtime gets delayed (推迟), adjust your travel plans accordingly.