Xinjiang, located in the northwest frontier of China, is a land of enchanting beauty and unique    1     (region) features. Known     2     its vast deserts, fertile oases, majestic mountain ranges and emerging (新兴的) ski resorts, Xinjiang attracts visitors throughout the country.

During the New Year’s holiday in 2024, Xinjiang’s ski resorts received over 100,000 visitors, with the Koktokay International Ski Resort alone     3     (welcome) more than 7,600 visitors, an increase of over 300 percent,     4     (compare) to the previous year.

Holiday data released by cultural and tourism departments in China’s provincial- level regions show that Xinjiang’s tourism industry is recovering     5     (fast) than any other in the nation. During the holiday, it received more than 1.66 million tourists,     6     (achieve) tourism revenue of 1.76 billion yuan. At the moment, there are 101 ski resorts in the region, and so far, six of them    7     (rate) as five- star accommodations such as the Koktokay International Ski Resort.

“ Koktokay is the ceiling of domestic ski resorts and the dream of every skier,” said Sun Muyao, who is a skier from Jilin province.“ There are many ski slopes here, some of     8     are challenging, and beautiful scenery. Most importantly, the condition of the snow is excellent.”

“ When tourists come here to ski, it     9     (direct) promotes the employment of local farmers and herdsmen     10     has helped over 7,000 people get jobs in places such as home stays and restaurants,” said Li Xiangbao, a staff member at the ski resort.

2 . How to explore Yellowstone National Park in just two days? Here is an incredible 2-day itinerary (行程) that enables you to see Yellowstone’s best in just one weekend.

DAY ONE

●Lamar Valley: This grassy valley supports huge numbers of bears, wolves, deer, bisons, coyotes and bald eagles. To see a wolf, get up before sunrise and head to Lamar Valley in the park’s northeast corner.

●Mammoth Hot Springs: Near the park's north entrance, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs where you can see colorful terraces (梯形地貌) formed by hot springs rising to the surface. You’ll see about 50 hot springs as you follow the boardwalks for 1.75 miles.

●Old Faithful Inn: A trip to Yellowstone wouldn’t be complete without seeing one of the largest log structures in the world. Built from 1903 to 1904, the Old Faithful Inn is an amazing hotel worth visiting.

DAY TWO

●Grand Prismatic: Head to Midway Geyser Basin and walk along the boardwalk to see one of the world’s largest and deepest hot springs — Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s larger than a football field at 370 feet across and deeper than a 10-story building at 125 feet. Its colors are incredible and range from deep blue in the center to green to yellow and orange on the edges.

●Yellowstone Lake: When you feel hungry, head for Yellowstone Lake, which has 141 miles of shoreline. Thirteen picnic areas line the lake’s shores. Be ready to enjoy a peaceful picnic.

●Giant Waterfalls: The powerful Yellowstone River formed the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone which is home to three incredible waterfalls: Upper, Lower and Crystal falls. Seeing the waterfalls in the late afternoon or early evening light is breathtaking.

10 . Are you anxious about how to spend your holiday with your kids effectively? Are you at a loss due to not knowing how to stimulate your kids’ interest? Now just satisfy your teens’ desire for the unusual in Bristol with shopping and attractive art.

While it can be tough to persuade some teens to embrace art, you’ll find it easier in Bristol. You won’t have to rack your brains (绞尽脑汁) to encounter the handiwork of the city’s famous one, because there are more than 200-odd street artists in the city where The Wall offers a two-hour tour of the must-see works and Bristol’s 30 years of graffiti history. There are spray-painting workshops too, if your teens want to give it a shot.

If all that graffiti leads to a new-found interest in art, then the next step is Wake The Tiger, a new art experience. Through mysterious creative works, hidden forests and secret passageways, you and your family will enter the magic world. It’s perfect for teen fantasy fans.

Remember Skins? The 00s drama was a hit with teens for its realistic plot, and now a new one is discovering it on Netflix. Much of the show was filmed in Bristol and the Bristol Film Office has put together a map of all of the key locations. Visit Bristol and the Bristol Film Office have also mapped other hit shows, including Sherlock and Doctor Who.

If your teens are keen to develop their vintage (复古的) rock style, take them to Park Street to discover the vintage shops, including Uncle Sam’s Vintage, perfect for everything from American varsity (校队的) jackets to Levi’s jeans, as well as The Vintage Thrift Store, Loot Vintage and Sobeys.