Come and enjoy the amazing snowscape of the Changbai Mountains     1     (border) the DPRK (朝鲜民主共和国). Thick snow     2     (turn) the area into a fairyland recently, covering the mountains with a layer of silver.

Changbai Mountains mean “Forever-White Mountains” in Chinese     3     its top is covered with snow all year round. It is considered     4     ski paradise and one of the best areas     5     (enjoy) snow scenery in China.

The Heavenly Lake     6     (locate) on Changbai Mountains is at 2,189 meters above sea level. It is a crater with multiple volcanic eruptions 12 million years ago.     7     (fortunate), the volcano has remained silent since 1702. During the winter, the lake will freeze. You can admire the grand mountain-crater ice kingdom with snowy peaks     8     stand guard all around.

The weather at Changbai Mountains is     9     (predict). It’s the luck of the draw whether you see anything as the lake is visible only about 100 days     10     the year.

Walking in the park of Helanshan Rock Art Relics in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region is like     1     (take) a wander through history. One can’t help but be amazed at the number of artworks and carvings on the rocks at the entrance     2     the Helan Mountains.

Altogether, about 6,000 carvings     3     (find) in the park area since the 1970s. And in the Helan Mountains region, more than 25,000     4     (piece) have been discovered. This enables visitors to get     5     brief look into prehistoric art, perhaps in a trip of just one or two hours. In other places, visitors often have to walk long distances to find such remains.

The highlight of the rock art in the Helan Mountains is     6     (certain) the human faces carved on rocks, a feature     7     is rare in other places. The patterns of the faces are interesting and sometimes hard     8     (explain), such as a face with one eye open and one eye shut. Another face has sheep in the eyes. These creative patterns reveal a rich spiritual world of humans     9     (live) in the past. Through this kind of art form, we can find out the substance of human nature: knowledge, culture, art, imagination     10     religion (宗教).

6 . With international travel again on the table, picking a destination for your school trip abroad is exciting and probably a little daunting. Here we have selected a few of our top destinations to inspire you and help you narrow down your options. Through exposure to different cultures, students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world and an appreciation for other peoples’ ways of life, not to mention that traveling with your students can be one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences you can have.

Known for its diverse architecture and world-class museums, Prague is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Unfolding among well-preserved castles, Baroque and Gothic cathedrals, medieval squares, and captivating bridges, a visit to Prague is guaranteed to be an eye opening and enriching school trip.

Edinburgh’s unique architectural charm is the perfect setting to engage students in history and culture. With a spectacular Gothic UNESCO-listed old town playing host to some of the most dynamic and varied art schools and community projects in the world, you can discover the ancient art of Scottish storytelling, visit unique local arts projects, dance the night way in a traditional Ceilidh (同乐会), and get involved with some fantastic charities.

For students, Lisbon is the perfect setting for an exciting adventure that includes authentic Portuguese culture, fascinating architecture, and astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Portugoese people love sharing their unique homeland, so be prepared to be greeted by a friendly smile from a local.

Well-known for being a multicultural center, Copemhagen ls across the globe for the innovative approach to sustainable living — from growing organic produce in many urban greenhouses to promoting cycling culture. This fascinating school trip destination is filled with the newest technologies, sustainable solutions, and symbolic architecture.

Located at a 30-minute drive from Wuzhen, Maming village is the polar opposite of the famed     1     (tour) destinations. There are hardly any crowds here. The old houses are not as well maintained. Time seems to stand still in the village, making it a perfect day-trip destination for travelers who want     2     authentic experience of rural life.

    3     most people are sill asleep at 3 a.m., Tu Yuanqing and his father are already up on their feet, arranging cups, boiling water and preparing tea     4     (leaf) for their teahouse. Around 4 a.m., the space is a hive of activity as elderly residents, most of them     5     (age) sixty and above, sip cups of tea while     6     (chat) cheerfully with one another. Some villagers can also     7     (find) playing mahjong in a small room lit by a solitary light bulb.

Here, tea is a way of life. The street that the Tu teahouse is on may only be fifty meters long, but there are three other similar establishments. Not that anyone really cares about the     8     (compete). Tu says he helps run the teahouse, which was handed     9     to him by his grandfather,     10     (simple) because it is an integral part of their village culture.

8 . Four Best Outdoor Winter Activities Around the Midwest

Don’t let winter freeze you out. When the outside ices over, Midwesterners should take advantage of it. Look through our list and find the season’s coolest activities.

Once you walk, the ice talks, or rather, sings. When you step onto a frozen lake (remember, the ice must be at least 4 inches thick), it responds with different sounds. Even in the stillness of winters, the lake reminds you it’s still here—and still alive.

To all Queen Elsa’s fans: Your palaces are waiting for you. Ice artists here have carved walk-through castles with underground passages, slides and frozen fountains looking like natural formations. At night, colorful LEDs light up the ice. Take a seat on an ice throne—the cold never bothers you anyway.

Live out your Beijing 2022 fantasies at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park. Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed an 850-foot long track where green hands are accepted. Sleds can reach speeds of up to 30 mph on it. Come and enjoy this unique experience!

In the clear blue sky, a school of fish is streaming in the wind, tailed by a hungry, fierce dragon. Look up, and you’re floating in a fantasy world. Look down, and you realize you’re grounded—on solid ice. Clear Lake’s Color the Wind kite festival began about 20 years ago to brighten up dull winter days.