Yangliuqing is an ancient town       1     (locate) in Xiqing District of Tianjin, north China. It is known     2     its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, particularly in the fields of paintıng, calligraphy and New Year woodblock paintings.

In 2022, Yangliuqing       3     (include) on the list of national-level tourist areas, attracting visitors and cultural enthusiasts from home and abroad. It       4     (date) back over 1,400 years and was once an important business centera long the Grand Canal.

During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties,     5     the development of river transportation and trade, Yangliuqing became rich and     6     (heavy) populated. Over the years, the town has developed its artistic traditions,     7     (support) talented painters and calligraphers.

New Year woodblock paintings are among     8     highlights of Yangliuqing’s culture. They are famous in China and are still produced today using traditional techniques.

With its beautiful scenery, fascinating cultural     9     (attract) and rich artistic legacy, Yangliuqing is also home to many historical sites, such as Shijia Mansion, An Mansion and Ruyi Street, as well as cultural landmarks like the Wenchang Pavilion and Puliang Pagoda.

Additionally, visitors can get a glimpse of the Yangliuqing section of the Grand Canal     10     is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

3 . William Lindesay, a famous Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled the globe by the back paths, providing their sons with a unique growing environment. Sun hats, backpacks and sneakers (运动鞋)—these are the day-to-day must-haves for the family.

Most of their trips seem far from relaxing—cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.

Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow as an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. “We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.”

However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children’s schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time.

Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. “You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,” he says.

4 . Visitor code of conduct

The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national museum and open to all. Respectful use of the space, sources, and animals ensures a safe and enriching environment for all visitors.

Prohibited items

The possession or use of objects that are dangerous or prohibited by law is not permitted during museum visits or events. Backpacks, sports bags, and purses may be subject to “bag searches” at all entry points. The following items are not permitted into the museum: any object that makes noise, any animal except service animals, any dangerous items, any weapon, pocket knife, blade, pepper spray, and any object considered to be suspicious(可疑的) by security personnel.

Hours

The museum is open year­round. Current hours of operation are 9:10 am 4:30 pm from Wednesday to Sunday, including statutory holidays, except December 25. The museum offers free admission from 3:30 pm 4:30 pm. Please reserve your tickets in advance.

Admission

Adult: $12.25

Age 60＋: $10.25

Youth (ages 3­17): $10.25

Member: Free

Filming and photos

The museum welcomes visitors to take either photos or video images of the museum’s animals, buildings, exhibitions, and grounds during opening hours. All photos are for personal use only, not professional. Please be respectful of the animals while using your camera. Getting too close or being too aggressive in your attempt to get an image could compromise your safety and cause stress to the animals. For safety reasons and for the enjoyment of all visitors, all indoor photography or video recording must be done with hand­held devices only; no tripod(三脚架) or selfie sticks indoors.

Contact

Phone: 6139913044

Address: P. O. Box 9724, Station T Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3 Canada