2 . The following are a series of new parks that have opened around the world in the last two years.

Opened in March 2023 on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, the park is full of mystery. According to legend, explorer Kilgore Goode was on an adventure through Nepal when he came across the “Desirata” jewel, protected by a fierce yeti(雪人).

Tickets from $120 for adults; $85 for children.

Located outside of Nagoya, Japan, Ghibli Park opened in late 2022. Within the 17.5 forested ground of the Expo 2005, guests will find five areas that recreate several animated(栩栩如生的)famous scenes.

Tickets from $15 for adults; $7.50 for children.

The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in 2022 in Winter Haven, Florida, and has been delighting children ever since. Dedicated to the classic British animated TV show, where little Peppa has everyday adventures with her friends and family, the 4.5-acre park welcomes pint-sized guests with well-designed, multi-sensory activities across six playscapes.

Tickets from $34 for adults; $25 for children.

Located within Resorts World Genting, about an hour’s drive from Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park opened in February 2022. Across the 26-acre park, which cost $800 million and took nearly 10 years to create, visitors will find 26 attractions across nine areas inspired by movies and explorations.

Tickets from $34 for adults; $29 for children.

6 . Visiting Information of the Museum

Opening Hours

From Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00); the museum is closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays) and on Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Free Admission Policy

The museum is free to the public except for some special exhibitions. Children under the age of 14 shall be accompanied by adults. An adult can only bring up to 2 children under the age of 14 to visit the museum.

Guided Tours

The museum has resumed free tour guide services at designated time and spots; educational activities, the VR Digital Experience Hall and multimedia equipment in the exhibition hall are now available again.

Reception Service

Consultation service, direct drinking water facilities, chairs and benches, parking space for vehicles and non-motorized vehicles. The museum also provides visitors with free lockers, wheels, prams and crutches.

Guided Tours and Interpretation

There are free multi-language guide maps and exhibition leaflets written in Chinese and English. Docents of various languages, touch screen computers for information searching and App with multi-language interpretation services are also available.

Educational and Interactive Service

Themed lectures, children-oriented activities, hands-on activities and interactive multimedia programs are held all year-around.

Leisure Service

Restaurants, cafés, teahouses, souvenir shops, bookstores, post offices and public telephones can all be found in the museum.

Parking Lot

Vehicles will be charged according to the standards set by the Pricing Agency.

Accidents

Personal accident insurance regarding the visitor is covered. Over-the-counter medicine and bandages are readily available. In case of emergency, the staff will call an ambulance and send the visitor to the nearest public hospital as soon as possible.

7 . The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 45 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers.

♦$41 per person

♦One activity/tour of your choice

♦Private dining area for one hour and lunch

♦35-minute guided tour departs on the hour starting at 10 am

♦Travels 2. 6 miles and shows the entire Garden grounds, including such highlights as 81 acres of lakes, nine islands, and beautiful gardens

♦Maximum capacity of 76 people

♦Available during peak season (April-October)

For $6 more per person, put yourself in a habitat filled with more than 500 butterflies native to South America and North America. From late May through early September, 10 am — 5 pm. This visit takes approximately 20 minutes.

For $6 more per person, add a unique adventure to your package: 15 model trains journey coast-to-coast across bridges, through tunnels, and past miniature (微型的) scenes of America’s favorite landmarks. From mid-May to late October, 10 am—5 pm. This visit takes approximately 30 minutes.

This tour package includes a rare book viewing, a library tour, and an exhibition tour. Maximum 30 people per tour. This tour takes approximately 50 minutes.

On this tour, you will be taken to a garden in full bloom. Areas for touring are determined on the day of your visit and are based on blooms and the group’s capacity to walk. This tour takes approximately 35 minutes.

8 . Four Best Hikes in the World

There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes in the world.

Torres del Paine W Circuit

Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile

Distance: 37 + miles

Time: 5~6 days

Best time to go: October to January

The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.

Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike

Location: Arizona, the United States

Distance: 48 miles

Time: 1~3 days

Best time to go: May to June, September to October

There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are absolutely appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.

Trek to Petra

Location: Jordan

Distance: 47 miles

Time: 5~ 6 days

Best time to go: October to April

Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.

Yosemite Grand Traverse

Location: California, the United States

Distance: 60 miles

Time: 6~7 days

Best time to go: July to September

Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.

If you go to Shanghai, you must visit the Oriental Pearl Tower. It     1    (stand) by the Huangpu River in Pudong, Shanghai. It is about 468 meters high. It is the    2    (four) highest TV and radio tower in Asia. The designers set up the eleven beautiful globes of different sizes from the green grassland    3     the blue sky with two large globes.    4     two large globes seem like two rubies(红宝石). The upper one is the best place     5    (enjoy) beautiful views of Shanghai. The lower one is a good place for exhibitions of space.

The Oriental Pearl Tower     6    (finish) on October 1^st,1994. It was built in a style of     7    (east) taste. The whole building is like pearls of different sizes     8    (drop) from the sky. Now the Oriental Pearl Tower is a famous tourist spot with beautiful views restaurants, hotels, shopping centers: where many interesting activities take place every year. It has already become one of the most famous     9    (building) in Shanghai And it has been regarded as one of the ten best spots    10     people visit in Shanghai.

10 . Explore Scenic Train Journeys

The four most scenic train journeys provide not only beautiful sceneries at destination cities, but also charming views outside the trains’ windows on the way.

This train route is the longest high altitude train trip in the world—named as the way to the sky. Most of this route is over 4,000 meters and it goes above 5,000 meters several times. After the train has left Xining Railway Station for about an hour, you can see the boundless lake—Qinghai Lake.

This railway has an average high altitude of above 3,600 meters. It makes Tibet travel more convenient for travelers, especially those who want to see Mount Qomolangma. Along the railway line, you can see local farmers and yaks (牦牛). And most of the time, you can appreciate a plateau (高原) landscape of mountains and meadows.

From Chengdu’s plains area, with an altitude of about 400 meters, the train goes up to altitudes of about 2,000 meters, traveling through tunnels and across mountains. The complex geography along the railway line gives this route the name of Geological Museum.

Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most popular cities for foreign travelers who come to China for the first time. It is a trip that combines some of China’s main urban landscapes with cultivated countryside scenery and mountains in between. The new and modern facilities on the train ensure you have a comfortable journey.